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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work. This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago. Back then, I worked directly with students each day.

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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

University Business

William Craft — Concordia College Walking out of academia hand in hand with his wife, William “Bill” Craft will be leaving behind a nearly pitch-perfect presidency during which he led the Minnesota school’s largest fundraising effort, garnering more than $157 million—exceeding the target by $7 million eight months early.