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A Re-Engagement Strategy for Administrators

Inside Higher Ed

A Re-Engagement Strategy for Administrators Elizabeth Redden Thu, 07/03/2025 - 03:00 AM Ivan Pulinkala describes a new model at Kennesaw State University, where all senior academic administrators make an annual commitment to teaching or research. Byline(s) Ivan Pulinkala

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Duke Administrators Accused of Bypassing Shared-Governance Process in Offering Buyouts

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Adrienne Lu When administrators attempt to slash programs and lay off staff, should faculty have a say?

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Rewriting the Script: How HBCUs Are Shifting the Future of Graduate Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emergingbold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black. Across the nation, HBCUs are rapidly launching and expanding Masters, EdD, and PhD programs in higher education administration.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation.

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Academic Freedom Under Strain as One-Third of Faculty Report Growing Restrictions, National Survey Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of faculty believe their institution's administration is under increased pressure from trustees or regents to avoid negative publicity, while 38.6% The study found that 40.7% note similar pressure from state legislatures.

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Value Entrepreneurs – Driven by Mission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The founders came here on an ox-pulled cart and developed all this, one administrator told me, pointing across the campus. As administrator after administrator told me, the traditional rankings weren't designed for schools like theirs. You dont think that was innovation looking forward and responding to a need?

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Maryland Launches $1M Grant Initiative to Transform Displaced Federal Workers into Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The initiative comes as Maryland faces more than 1,600 teacher vacancies statewide as of mid-March, while federal workers experience job displacement under new federal administration policies. Maryland is mobilizing.