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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

My parents had high school degrees but didn't talk much about college. Every step of the way, something pushed me to decide to go to college, to become a faculty member. Florida State had a lot going on at that time. I think that's what they were looking for when they named me as interim president.

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UNC Greensboro administrator resigns in protest of planned academic cuts - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive

Economics and Change in Higher Education

An administrator at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is stepping down to protest the way the public institution is going about eliminating 19 academic offerings. UNCG is seeking to drop a range of undergraduate and graduate offerings, including bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and religious studies.

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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

American International College is starting a bachelor’s of public administration. Spartanburg Methodist College is adding a bachelor of arts in psychology. in computer science. Regent University is starting a Ph.D. program in government. University of Hartford is starting an M.S.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

Two presidents have been hired at small private colleges in the past two weeks and one leader is choosing to retire after four decades in higher education. Hired Trevor Bates – Mercy College of Ohio Trevor Bates Mercy College of Ohio has announced Trevor Bates as its next president.

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Dr. Anne McCall Appointed 13th President of the College of Wooster

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anne McCall will become the 13th president of the College of Wooster, effective July 2023, which will make her the second woman in the role. Dr. Anne McCall "I'm honored and thrilled to be chosen as the next president of the College of Wooster," McCall said. in French literature from the University of Strasbourg in France. .

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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. Remember the why. Consider and focus on who DEI helps.

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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Faculty members at the College of William & Mary are concerned that the institution is purposely excluding them from conversations about the future. Take the college’s recent announcement that it’s exploring opening a computing and data science school.