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Manhattanville cuts tenured faculty, freezes programs

Inside Higher Ed

I suspect this pattern of continuous review and adjustment will define all of higher education in this country going forward.” Previously frozen programs are those in African studies, Asian studies, film studies, French, museum studies, music, music education and world religions, professors said.

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Hector Balderas Appointed President of Northern New Mexico College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’re going to enhance the student experience, creating opportunities for them in transformational, educational and professional opportunities.” As attorney general, he secured the largest opiate settlement payment in state history and hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements from corporations for preying on New Mexicans.

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

Several of them are also coming in as either the first woman or the first of their race or ethnicity to lead their school. Despite recent pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion among several states , a number of colleges have recently hired presidents based on their commitment to that principle.

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Why supply chain insights are key for liberal arts programs

University Business

A recent government report suggested cutting enrollment and enforcing higher entry standards to certain fields of study. The coursework in the crosshairs isn’t hard to divine, either: liberal arts mainstays such as literature, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology. New tools.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 has been a year notable for its ups and downs on the higher education landscape with the elimination of affirmative action and the implosion of President Joe Biden’s student relief program. Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.” Affirmative action struck down The U.S.

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Acting in the Best Interest of the Institution

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

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.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

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2 August · Episode 166 ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech 42 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Higher ed leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability can emulate the actions of Illinois Tech's ELEVATE program.