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Presidents and Provosts of Color Serving Together Still Rare at PWIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig steps into his post as Western Michigan University’s (WMU) provost and vice president for academic affairs this January, he will be giving the school membership in an exceedingly small club. McBride and provost and executive vice president for academic affairs Dr. Renée T. Vasquez Heiling agrees. “I

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Is higher education leadership changing? Here are 3 warning signs

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Presidents and other high-ranking administrative staff have been on the defensive recently as the public has heightened its criticism over whether higher education leaders are guiding the sector properly. Rise in no-confidence votes University presidents are also experiencing some of the shortest tenures in the sector’s history.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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

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Three college administrators—including one president—will be coordinating goodbye parties at their current institutions as they prepare to move on to bigger opportunities elsewhere. The newly appointed president also serves as a state representative on the Southern Regional Education Boards’ executive council.

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Morehouse College Prepares for Possible Protests

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smith, assistant professor of higher education administration at Auburn University, heard that President Joseph R. Smith, assistant professor of Higher Education Administration at Auburn University. HBCUs were founded for the sole purpose of educating newly freed enslaved people. Morehouse alum Rev. Dr. Travis C.

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Central State Grad Dr. Morakinyo Kuti Appointed University’s President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kuti becomes the 10th president in the Central State’s history. He served as the vice president for research and economic development and director of land-grant programs and as its associate provost for research. Thomas University, and a doctorate in public policy and administration from Walden University.

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AI: A Brilliant but Biased Tool for Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When ChatGPT, the large language model (LLM) AI that can generate long, detailed answers to complicated questions, was first made accessible to the public in November 2022, it changed the landscape of education forever. “As Provost Dr. Janice L. As you can imagine, people were and still are apprehensive.

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