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UC Virtual Conference Centers Free Speech, Civil Rights Amid Ongoing Tensions on College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last December, Congress questioned the presidents of several high-profile universities about potential antisemitism on their campuses. As recently as April 17 , Congress called on Columbia University President Dr. Nemat Shafik to answer about reports of antisemitism and harassment of pro-Palestinian students.

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President moves: Big time hires, retires and 2 leaders crash out

University Business

Welsh stepped in to lead the R1 university four months ago after an interim dean’s botched hire infuriated community members and caught heavy press. Prior to his appointment, Welsh served as dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Christine McPhail – Saint Augustine’s University (N.C.

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

However, in this episode of the Weekly Wisdom Series , we spoke with President Casey Sacks , who began working at West Virginia’s BridgeValley Community and Technical College after serving two years as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the U.S. Department of Education.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

Investigative Insights: A Deep Dive into the Crisis In preparing this report, over 65 interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former university presidents. These changes speak to the human cost of political interference, affecting the very heart of educational institutions.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The reaction was swift when an anonymous student wrote “Black people suck” on a library whiteboard at American University in February. ” An official of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter to university president Sylvia M.

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

The more time that was taken to incorporate the multiple voices of the university community and design the program, gives more value to the micro-credential. A program designed with the university’s deans, faculty, and community engagement managers is also more valuable. Maybe the Secretary of Education?

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Are the Benefits of OPM Partnerships Worth the Risk?

EAB

Because the Department of Education in the Obama administration, they came up with an exception to that incentive compensation ban from '92. So let's say you're a university president, Carla, and you set ambitious goals for online program growth. CH: Oftentimes Deans can figure this out on their own.