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A Defense of the Senior Diversity Officer in Politically Charged Times

Insight Into Diversity

Institutions wary of the battle to unwind the work of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging would do well to invest in leaders whose work epitomizes its core values. Prop 209 has slowed our efforts to establish truly fair, equitable, and inclusive campus spaces. Our newer faculty ranks are at their most diverse in UC history.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects. The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more.

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

He came into power at the small liberal arts school after a DeSantis-backed overhaul of the Board of Trustees ousted former President Patricia Okker. Gillam currently serves as the executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, an institution whose student population doubles that of BU.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees. Anita Olson Gustafson, on the other hand, drew on her decades-long, relentless passion for liberal arts to gain favor at Presbyterian College. With level-headedness, Clarence D.

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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

University Business

He has most recently served as vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. He previously served as the Institute Community and Equity Officer at MIT and the chief diversity officer and senior associate provost at the University of South Carolina. John Dozier – Columbia College (S.C)

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Affirmative action reaction: Higher ed leaders weigh in on Supreme Court’s decision

University Business

They stressed how enriched their liberal arts education has become due to their “dynamic array of socioeconomic, religious, intellectual, geographic, and racial diversity” since different voices are at once challenging and ultimately elevating student perspectives. But Wesleyan University President Michael S.

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SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

6 February · Episode 193 SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships 35 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton President Teniente-Matson shares insights on utilizing public-private partnerships to develop meaningful student, community, and brand experiences. Not all news in higher education is doom and gloom.