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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

With the recent announcement that Sean Decatur would assume the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in New York after nearly a decade at the helm of Kenyon College, at least five major American cultural institutions will be headed by former presidents of small liberal arts colleges.

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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.

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

University Business

But at the beginning of this new fall semester, colleges across the country are reporting big turnarounds. The University of Arkansas, for example, has welcomed a record number of students this school year, topping 32,000. gain in first-time college students, thanks in part to an 8.9%

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Outrage follows Florida college presidents' statement on CRT

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Scholars in Florida are angry, disappointed and divided over a recent joint statement , signed by Florida College System presidents, promising to “not fund or support any institutional practice, policy, or academic requirement that compels belief in critical race theory or related concepts.”

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

University Business

He also led the school through seven of its largest freshman enrollment classes in Langston’s 126-year history. steps down at a time when Langston’s total enrollment has been steadily declining for the past decade, like other regional colleges in the state. Previous to that at Saint Paul College (Minn.)

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

University Business

The six judges in favor of eliminating affirmative action argued that considering race in college admissions is unconstitutional because it violates the equal protection clause of the 14 th Amendment. But Wesleyan University President Michael S.

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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.

While it includes a commitment to civic responsibilities, it also emphasizes the importance of producing employment-ready graduates with skills that transcend the boundaries of STEM and liberal arts education. President Mantella holds a Ph.D. It’s a pleasure. My background has been pretty fully in higher education.