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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

Deans for Impact

These are some of the biggest priorities for the fellows that make up our eighth cohort of Impact Academy. Our 2023 Impact Academy fellows are: Andy Saultz , Interim Dean of the College of Education, Pacific University Anne Lamb , Managing Director of Program and Evaluation, St. Abbott , Dean of the James I.

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3 Questions for Sue Lorenson, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education at Georgetown

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation Sue Lorenson , vice dean for undergraduate education at Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, is a close colleague and good friend of Eddie’s. The three of us have been talking about where our professional worlds intersect, a conversation we thought we’d bring to this space.

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U of Houston removes social justice–focused dean of social work

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The university has said it did so to better align the Graduate College of Social Work with broader institutional priorities. “Moreover, we have yet to see our social work leaders take a bold stance on police divestment.”

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5

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A dean and her son experience community college (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

A few months ago, a social media platform announced the 18-year anniversary of my community college employment. I began teaching English composition part-time at Montgomery College. Years later, I am amazed by the community college and department I serve. In the 11th grade, Ben declared that he wanted to go to college.

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3 Questions for the Dean of the Mason Library at Keene State College

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation Dr. Celia Rabinowitz, Assistant Vice-President for Academic Engagement & Director of the Mason Library at Keene State College, reached out after reading my piece How Do Academic Libraries Spend Their Money? I think about my response to this in two ways. This is a great question.

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Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Roanoke College students will soon get the opportunity to learn and even earn a degree in cannabis studies, after approval from school faculty. Dr. DB Poli This will make Roanoke College the first college in Virginia to offer a four-year degree in the field of cannabis studies, according to the school. According to U.S.