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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

DECEMBER 1, 2023

She joined us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast to talk about the mindset of accepting new leadership challenges, the responsibilities of institutional leaders as employers, required skills for effective leadership, and navigating the small world of higher ed. Florida State had a lot going on at that time. I hadn't thought about it.’

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences Leadership Provost Higher Education

5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

MARCH 28, 2024

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused.

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Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 October · Episode 179 Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education 38 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Implementing innovative structures in higher education is not an option; it's a necessity. President Mantella's approach is a how-to guide.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Arts And Sciences Faculty

University of Austin, the self-proclaimed antidote to college campus ‘illiberalism,’ is now accepting fall 2024 applications

University Business

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After announcing its founding in 2021, the University of Austin has won approval to issue liberal arts degrees and is now accepting undergraduate students for fall 2024, The Texas Tribune reports. I mean that quite literally…” the university stated on X, formerly known as Twitter. John’s College in Maryland.

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Texas A&M President Dr. M. Katherine Banks Resigns Amid Controversy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 21, 2023

Texas A&M University President Dr. M. Katherine Banks Banks’s resignation comes after the resignation of the dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences stepped down. Katherine Banks Banks’s resignation comes after the resignation of the dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences stepped down.

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Colleges used these 3 strategies to spark big enrollment rebounds this Fall

University Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Higher education stakeholders have been transfixed by declining student enrollment numbers in the past decade, which were only exacerbated further by the pandemic. The University of Arkansas, for example, has welcomed a record number of students this school year, topping 32,000.

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A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 180 with Drumm McNaughton and Catherine Friday

The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

7 November · Episode 180 A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton This conversation–rooted in the findings of E&Y white paper: How are you balancing the books for a digital future? covers the global shift in Higher Education.

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Why is West Virginia University eliminating 9% of its academic programs?

University Business

AUGUST 14, 2023

West Virginia University is continuing a trend of drastic changes to its academic program and structure. Per the university’s preliminary recommendations released on Friday, it suggests cutting 32 academic programs, 12 of which are undergraduate majors. This time, however, it’s not just focused on consolidating colleges.

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences University Humanities Faculty

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

University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Among the college presidents to come and go in the past two weeks, two positions were indirectly decided by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his plan to re-envision education in Florida. Among the slate of presidents to announce their plans to retire in the next year, all three double as school alumni.

Liberal Arts

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

JULY 31, 2023

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. Katherine Banks – Texas A&M University M.

Arts And Sciences

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

University Business

JULY 5, 2023

Its decisions to rule against affirmative action have struck a nerve with higher education leaders. But Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth and Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, find the ruling tone deaf.

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts Scholarship Arts And Sciences Policy

Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A Conversation With Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University. Higher Ed Leadership. Inside Higher Ed. Disruptive Innovation and Higher Ed. And we did the first full degree program in e-commerce, the first master's of arts in teaching with the Internet. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:00.

Leadership

Leadership Higher Education Arts And Sciences Policy

Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 22, 2023

President turnover is a major problem for higher ed leadership, with the average tenure of leaders serving in this capacity at one institution declining sharply from 10 years to a shocking 3.7 Brit” Kirwan of the University System of Maryland. Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions.

Leadership

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 1, 2024

However, in this episode of the Weekly Wisdom Series , we spoke with President Casey Sacks , who began working at West Virginia’s BridgeValley Community and Technical College after serving two years as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the U.S. Department of Education. And that got us the grant.

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Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Drumm McNaughton Perspectives of a long-time R1 / AAU president that current presidents can put into use to overcome current challenges in higher education. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton invites Dr. Brit Kirwan back to discuss the dynamic and challenging landscape of higher education.

Higher Education

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A college widens faculty involvement in search for a president

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Image: In the perpetual tug-of-war between openness and confidentiality in searches for new college and university presidents, secrecy has been winning in a rout. The recent search for a new president at Pitzer College offers a counterpoint.

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These schools re-tooled their enrollment playbook using data to drive growth

University Business

APRIL 19, 2023

Determined to leverage these tools in higher education, the University of North Texas and Reynolds Community College (Va.) Preparing for the storm Simon thanks his university president, Neal Smatresk, for modernizing North Texas’ enrollment strategies. “It ‘Why is this a game changer?

Schooling

Schooling Retention Administration Arts And Sciences

Is a merger a closure by another name? (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As the wave of closures of small liberal arts colleges across the United States continues, merging with a larger institution is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative. Some in higher education believe that a merged institution will preserve much of what is good of the smaller institution, while closure is merely oblivion.

Faculty

Faculty Administration Liberal Arts Arts And Sciences

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.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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.

Arts And Sciences

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Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 151 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Kent Ingle

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

18 April · Episode 151 Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth 36 Min · By Drumm McNaughton How Framework Leadership helped Southeastern University grow and stabilize over the last 12 years and saved itself from organizational decline. This will allow an institution to do what others can’t.

Leadership

Leadership Organization Empower Higher Education

Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

colleges and universities. Although inherently different, every higher ed institution can learn from the innovative best practices RSIs have been forced to adopt to help positively impact their enrollment and more. The type of mindset that boards should look for when appointing a president or chancellor.

Institution

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Institutional Accreditation is in Dire Need of Change: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 144 With Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton And Guest Ralph Wolff

The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

And with an increasingly high number of professional accrediting bodies now touching and impacting many colleges and universities, now is the time for higher ed leaders to strive to support and understand how accreditation can improve overall to strengthen post-secondary education even more.

Institution

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Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 170 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2023

29 August · Episode 170 Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education 30 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Insights for universities to cultivate longer and more impactful presidential tenures, resulting in greater stability, improved institutional performance, and strengthened relationships.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Provost Faculty

Lessons in Innovation for Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 25, 2023

Lessons in Innovation for Higher Ed A Conversation With Peter Temes, President, Institute for Innovation in Large Organizations Alan Thu, 06/01/2023 - 06:00 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership Innovation Spotlight Despite our focus on higher education, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) always watches innovators working in other sectors.

Organization

Organization Arts And Sciences Higher Education Technology

The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

Rising tuition and higher student debt is saddling students and graduates with more stress. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed ® , Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with economist and investment manager David Linton about his findings from his upcoming book, Crushed: How Student Debt Has Impaired a Generation and What to Do About It.

Higher Education

Higher Education Facilities Education Students

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

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

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.

Higher Education

Higher Education Achievement Education Inclusivity

Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 156 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Jeff Scheuer

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 23, 2023

23 May · Episode 156 Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education 29 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Drumm McNaughton talks with Jeff Scheuer about the role of liberal arts in higher education and their value to the American identity and democracy.

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts Arts And Sciences Higher Education Education

New Leadership Carries the University Forward

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 6, 2023

This is an instructive moment at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby recently assumed the role of president. Passing the Leadership Torch President Sheares Ashby took office In August 2022, succeeding UMBC's beloved, long-term president Freeman Hrabowaski.

Leadership

Leadership University Arts And Sciences Inclusivity

Acting in the Best Interest of the Institution

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MARCH 7, 2024

On this episode from the Weekly Wisdom podcast series, we spoke Dr. Charles Welch , President and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). I had been president of the student body in high school, and then I became president of the student body at the University of Arkansas.

Institution

Institution Arts And Sciences Leadership Higher Education

Columbia President Shafik’s most contentious moments at yesterday’s House hearing on antisemitism

University Business

APRIL 18, 2024

Columbia University President Nemat Shafik appeared before Congress in a hearing with the potential to shape the rest of her career as a higher education leader. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce brought Shafik into D.C. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce brought Shafik into D.C.

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences Environment Deans History

Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 168 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Eric Hogue

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

15 August · Episode 168 Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education 40 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Eric shares how faculty, staff, and students can approach free speech and respectful dialogue by conducting co-teaching practices and exercises. The students are more attentive and engaged when this happens.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Faculty Arts And Sciences

Is DeSantis Right or Wrong?

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Blog: Leadership in Higher Education In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis and his allies in the Florida legislature have launched a major effort to create a more conservative state higher education system. When conservatives look at our colleges and universities, what do they see?

Humanities

Humanities Higher Education Arts And Sciences Leadership

Sustainability actions students take and want their colleges to take

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 3, 2023

“I’ve had people tell me you could order hamburgers and the order would come in and it was chicken breast,” says Robert Nelson, chief executive officer at NACUFS, the National Association of College & University Food Services. Now the number sits at about 800, with three-quarters or more being colleges and universities.

College

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

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Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

University of Austin, the self-proclaimed antidote to college campus ‘illiberalism,’ is now accepting fall 2024 applications

Texas A&M President Dr. M. Katherine Banks Resigns Amid Controversy

Colleges used these 3 strategies to spark big enrollment rebounds this Fall

A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 180 with Drumm McNaughton and Catherine Friday

Why is West Virginia University eliminating 9% of its academic programs?

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

President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

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

Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

A college widens faculty involvement in search for a president

These schools re-tooled their enrollment playbook using data to drive growth

Is a merger a closure by another name? (opinion)

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

Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 151 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Kent Ingle

Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

Institutional Accreditation is in Dire Need of Change: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 144 With Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton And Guest Ralph Wolff

Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 170 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

Lessons in Innovation for Higher Ed

The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

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

Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 156 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Jeff Scheuer

New Leadership Carries the University Forward

Acting in the Best Interest of the Institution

Columbia President Shafik’s most contentious moments at yesterday’s House hearing on antisemitism

Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 168 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Eric Hogue

Is DeSantis Right or Wrong?

Sustainability actions students take and want their colleges to take

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