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Northwestern president defends his leadership in new antisemitism hearing

University Business

Schill was the only Jewish leader president and described himself as a descendant of Holocaust survivors. He is also a legal scholar with more than a decade of experience as dean of the law schools at the University of Chicago and UCLA. “Your premise is inaccurate,” Schill remarked. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.),

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. I don’t trust the administration in their ability to have the best.”

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

A tenured professor of English, he has served in other administrative roles for the past 20 years. Presidents picking up at new schools John Nicklow While the jazz-playing Dr. Cole takes his talent to New Orleans, civil engineer Dr. John Nicklow is on his way out of The Big Easy to The Sunshine State. We are excited to the moon.”

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American U staff strike for higher wages

Inside Higher Ed

They are demanding higher wages in contract negotiations, which started in May 2021 and came to a standstill this summer after the administration made concessions on benefits and working conditions but failed to meet them on pay. Later they marched to the main campus to protest outside the residence of university president Sylvia Burwell.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

” An official of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter to university president Sylvia M. ” Conza implied that the administration’s reaction to the incident was out of proportion. Burwell the very next day voicing concerns about the investigation.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

The Disturbing Trend in Florida Under Governor DeSantis’s administration, Florida has witnessed legislative maneuvers aimed at reshaping the educational landscape. However, the process faced challenges, notably the reluctance of current administrators and political leaders to engage, signifying the deep-seated nature of this issue.

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Acting in the Best Interest of the Institution

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President Welch (who prefers “Chuck” whenever possible) shared what inspired him to work in the education sector, leadership’s unique perspective, painful decisions for the good of the institution, and the value of authenticity and lived experience.