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Patricia Timmons-Goodson Appointed Dean of North Carolina Central University School of Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Patricia Timmons-Goodson will become dean of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law , effective Jul. NCCU provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. She retired from the Supreme Court in 2012. Jackson, Jr.,

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Dr. Yolanda Pierce Named Dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yolanda Pierce will become dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, effective Jul. Cybele Raver, Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Cybele Raver, Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. 1, pending board approval. She is the first woman in the role.

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Acting Temple University President, DEI & Civil Rights Advocate Dies Suddenly

Insight Into Diversity

As a student, Epps worked at the university’s bookstore, and she later joined the faculty in 1985, eventually working her way up to several high-ranking roles, including dean of the university’s law school, the executive vice president and provost, and chief academic officer. Josh Shapiro (D) wrote in a social media post.

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Welcome Tricia Serio, our next UW Provost and Executive VP

UW Presidential Blog

It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Tricia Serio has accepted the role of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington. As Provost at UMass Amherst, she launched and led initiatives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for faculty, staff and students.

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3 Questions for the Dean of the Mason Library at Keene State College

Inside Higher Ed

If so, your support could be to advocate for the resources needed for your library to make change. We will want you sitting at the Provost’s table and advocating on behalf of your library and your staff. Is that latest trend you read about feasible for your library? If not, ask why. Especially about higher ed.

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Boston University Launches LGBTQ+ Center

Insight Into Diversity

“This center will be a place to explore queer ancestry, engage deeply with one another to find a sense of community, workshop opportunities to make society more inclusive at present, and build the scaffolding to improve the future,” said Jason Campbell-Foster, interim associate provost and dean of students, in the release.

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Mark Richards to step down as provost in summer 2023

UW Presidential Blog

As we approach the start of the academic year next month, I’m writing to let you know 2022–23 will be Mark Richards’ last year as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Mark plans to step down as provost in summer 2023, after he completes his five-year term in the position.

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