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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Selingo argued persuasively that the exemplar for the contemporary university president is the corporate CEO, with all that implies. But I’ve also seen the accomplishments that effective leaders can achieve. In a thoughtful 2017 opinion piece in The Washington Post , the prolific higher education observer Jeffrey J.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

2 August · Episode 166 ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech 42 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Higher ed leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability can emulate the actions of Illinois Tech's ELEVATE program. It’s atypical for most university presidents.

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Rutger’s Eatman to Chair AAC&U Board of Directors, And Other Newly Elected Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

James Madison University President Dr. Jonathan R. Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson was elected treasurer. Alger was elected vice chair of the board.

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Is higher education leadership changing? Here are 3 warning signs

University Business

Furthermore, Republican lawmakers in Arizona are looking to limit existing shared governance structures at the state’s state universities, Tuson.com reports. Strategic plans A long-established hallmark of many college and university presidents’ early years has also come under fire.

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Florida seeks to silence speech on social activism across state schools, per regulation

University Business

It also describes it as actions that attempt to achieve specific results related to social issues, a blanket term it defines as those that “polarize or divide society.” .” The regulation defines “political or social activism” as any activity organized to effect change in government policy.

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Ten Years of Innovating Together

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

The 11 founding members have not only achieved but surpassed their initial goal , awarding an impressive 143,000 additional degrees, more than doubling what we first set out to accomplish. These achievements are a testament to their leadership and the collaborative efforts of everyone who has made our shared goals a reality.

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Temple strike ends after grad students accept deal

Inside Higher Ed

“Despite unprecedented retaliation and intimidation, not to mention the cowardice and cruelty of Temple University admin, we won transformative changes to our CBA [collective bargaining agreement] that allow us to keep building and organizing in the years ahead,” the union tweeted.