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Should College Administrators Take Political Positions?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Chicago Sun-Times Collection, Chicago History Museum, Getty Images. Should institutions remain neutral on controversial issues? Is that even possible? By Adrienne Lu. Statements on racism and abortion have renewed a debate over institutional neutrality and free speech.

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Dr. Ruth J. Simmons Takes Readers ‘Up Home’ in New Memoir

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Simmons busily prepared to deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. It was the latest on a long list of accomplishments in Simmons’ career as one of the nation’s most prominent Black women in higher education. Dr. Ruth J.

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

University Business

Three college administrators—including one president—will be coordinating goodbye parties at their current institutions as they prepare to move on to bigger opportunities elsewhere. Stephenson is currently the president of Northwest Florida State College, a community college. Lisa Coleman – Adler University (Ill.)

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Increasing Enrollment and Retention Through a Community of Care Approach in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

The success of higher education institutions rests on their ability to increase student enrollment and retain learners. Therefore, learners need flexible and supportive programs and care from all higher education personnel. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.

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Increasing Enrollment and Retention Through a Community of Care Approach in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

The success of higher education institutions rests on their ability to increase student enrollment and retain learners. Therefore, learners need flexible and supportive programs and care from all higher education personnel. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.

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St. Francis College Cuts Athletics

Inside Higher Ed

Francis College in New York announced Monday it is dropping its entire Division I athletics program at the conclusion of the spring semester, noting recent enrollment and demographic challenges. Francis College will continue to honor current athletic scholarships. Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?:

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Temple Grad Students Start Strike

Inside Higher Ed

Temple University graduate students began striking Tuesday for the first time in that union’s history, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. ” The union’s news release said, “Temple administration’s current proposal increases the base salary for graduate employees to just $22,500 by 2026.”