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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

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Schwartz’s current duties at Penn State have made him an indispensable candidate for a university president who beat out over 90 other applicants for the job at CU Boulder. Prior to her 18 years of executive leadership, Bergman had no career in academia. The former engineer proved a natural as president.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

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Similarities Between Industry and Academia. President Blake's journey to his current position at Georgia State has been a bit different from those of many other academic leaders. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

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Faculty trustee Amy Reid reported that 40% of its faculty have left this year. Despite the abrupt upheaval and its ramifications, Reid and student body president Grace Keenan were the only trustees to vote against Corcoran’s permanent hire. A&T) for 14 years and working for the school for 35 years, Harold L.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

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This technology might simplify content creation to meet academic standards while keeping faculty in control of what’s taught. Phil’s a lifelong learner who transitioned from educational technology consulting after working in the engineering field for many years. welcome back to the program. [00:31:54]

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

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in Information Sciences & Technology from Pennsylvania State University, and an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. You’d never see this at the University of Vermont. Faculty don’t like it. And that’s tricky because whenever you have too many alumni, they see the university as this place they love.

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The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

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However, in 2017, Professor Douglas Webber of Temple University roughly found that for every $1,000 in state budget cuts, students pay an extra $300 – $315 more per year in tuition and fees. Bring in a consultant or have faculty figure out ways to increase revenue without raising tuition. This addresses only 30% of the problem.

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Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 165 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

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Podcast Highlights NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines is a $44 million investment that promotes competition and exploits the innate potential of the region through partnerships. Panchanathan is a leader in science, engineering, and education with more than three decades of experience. National Science Foundation (NSF).