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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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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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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

Most college or university presidents to have recently taken the helm might have had a grasp of their job expectations before the turn of the decade—or even when the pandemic went into full swing. No cohort of presidents might be more familiar with this than those leading small private colleges or universities in the Northeast.

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Helping Afghan women back into higher ed

Inside Higher Ed

In the months following the takeover, the organization gave more than 100 grants of between $2,000 and $5,000 to help Afghan refugees relocate and pursue a college education. Other institutions, including Arizona State University , have also opened their doors to Afghans in need of refuge and educational opportunities. and Berlin. .;

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

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colleges and universities. Also, don’t fully disregard liberal arts education since students still need a well-rounded education. Boards can’t be proactive if they appoint presidents who view their institution as a stepping stone. from Johns Hopkins University. But they must stay proactive and transparent.

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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.

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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.

The implications of the work she does are far-reaching, delivering the best outcomes for citizens across education, health, human services, defense, transport and infrastructure, and central agencies. But of course, there’s also the pieces around data analytics that can be applied to the way the universities run themselves.

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