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

University Business

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. Bergman was the first woman to lead the private liberal arts college when she stepped in in 2014.

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

University Business

Hired Richard Corcoran – New College of Florida Richard Corcoran has officially become the permanent president of New College of Florida after serving as interim president since January. Faculty trustee Amy Reid reported that 40% of its faculty have left this year.

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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

University Business

. — Langston University The only HBCU in Oklahoma will be looking for a new leader as Kent J. will be moving into entrepreneurial pursuits after serving in academia for 30 years, according to The Oklahoman. retires after an 11-year tenure at the school. Despite this, Smith Jr.

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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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Also, don’t fully disregard liberal arts education since students still need a well-rounded education. Boards can’t be proactive if they appoint presidents who view their institution as a stepping stone. Instead, appoint presidents who value their mission, their students, and what they’re capable of. Koricich earned a Ph.D.

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A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 180 with Drumm McNaughton and Catherine Friday

The Change Leader, Inc.

It’s always about the faculty member. It must be driven from within the university itself. Improving financial health will require universities to consider previously unthinkable options. As they take their institutions on this journey, university leaders must help faculty and staff to see a different but better future.

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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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A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

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In academia, I've always been enamored with folks who can work the art of leadership in a really clear way, all kinds of models, all kinds of people who've inspired me to think, 'If I could just steal a little of that, a little of that.'