UW Presidential Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

As we approach the start of the academic year next month, I’m writing to let you know 2022–23 will be Mark Richards’ last year as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Mark plans to step down as provost in summer 2023, after he completes his five-year term in the position.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Student Success. Since he began his distinguished academic career after transitioning from the private sector, we were eager to hear his wisdom about how it affected his approach to academic leadership, the guidance and opportunities that he's offering his students, and the perceptions and expectations around a job well done.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

During her 17-year tenure at Ohio State, she also served as associate dean of the graduate school, associate provost and director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Following her 1995 retirement from Ohio State, she served for eight years at the Council of Graduate Schools as dean in residence, then scholar in residence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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University Business

JUNE 29, 2023

Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees. More from UB: Report: International graduate student enrollment booms by 100% since the pandemic Hired Timothy G. With level-headedness, Clarence D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Graves remembers being a young student in public school, looking forward to the third Monday of every January as a day off. Higher education institutions are the engines of change in our society, premier hubs for knowledge production," said Graves. Morehouse students and others across the U.S. Dr. Vicki L. Dr. Glenell M.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Johnson issued a letter addressed to the Buckeye community Monday night thanking students and employees but did not explain her reason for leaving. According to the letter, she will continue to serve as president until the end of the academic year to allow for a “seamless transition” to the school’s next leader.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MAY 29, 2022

May 29, 2022 – Higher Ed Without Borders a podcast series dedicated to education professionals worldwide announced its opening guest will be Dr. Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Provost of The American University in Cairo. The series is hosted by co-founders of Edu Alliance Dr. Senthil Nathan in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Dean Hoke in Bloomington, Indiana.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

30% of students say poor maintenance, cleaning or overall building conditions have had at least some impact on their ability to learn. Place matters, Medlin adds, because students think it matters. Environments that are conducive to learning and community building help keep students enrolled. block:block=176].

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2023

increase and a 47% increase in new transfer students, according to the school website. He previously served as the Institute Community and Equity Officer at MIT and the chief diversity officer and senior associate provost at the University of South Carolina. Patterson himself is no stranger to thriving enrollment.

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University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite the abrupt upheaval and its ramifications, Reid and student body president Grace Keenan were the only trustees to vote against Corcoran’s permanent hire. Gillam currently serves as the executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, an institution whose student population doubles that of BU.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

said Raymundo Arroyave, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, in a special Faculty Senate meeting. “I Tykocinski worked at Thomas Jefferson for 15 years and was promoted to president after serving as the provost. Cole benefits from being Allegheny’s previous provost and sharing a deep history of the college.

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University Business

MARCH 31, 2023

Cole Effective the first of June, the student affairs vice president at Marquette University, Dr. Xavier A. He discovered his passion for student affairs first serving as a resident advisor and as a graduate hall director at Miami University Ohio, and he went on to develop his craft in a pair of institutions in Maryland.

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Coursera blog

APRIL 13, 2023

These programs are expected to begin their first cohorts in August 2023: Master of Business Administration from Illinois Tech – This program prepares students for management careers in the technology space. The curriculum will include industry partner content to provide students with real-world experience.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

At stake is an institution’s financial investment in a new program and potentially the career outcomes of students, researchers said. ” As part of the analysis, researchers looked at whether humanities programs were less likely to grow relative to programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 18, 2022

WCET Steering Committee member and, Assistant Dean, Digital Learning, The Pennsylvania State University, we will move from necessary conversations regarding the “why” and “what” of microcredentials, and begin to consider the aspects of “how.”. With today’s post, from Gary Chinn. Sherri Braxton. Jessica DuPont. stakeholders.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Fitzgerald said by phone that she wants “to be able to continue the very strong work” she’s done as senior vice president and provost alongside Loyack, who will shift to a new chief executive officer role. But she was a first-generation college student, and the tuition costs seemed out of reach.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Image: Active learning, or instructional methods that actively engage students in their own learning, is on the rise. A new study is therefore concerning—it found that limited access to active learning classrooms forced students to self-sort based on their social networks or their attitudes toward learning.

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University Business

JULY 5, 2023

Roth and Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, find the ruling tone deaf. 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.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 29, 2023

As David spent the last 40 years working as an academic librarian and the last 20 years as a library dean, his critique carries some weight. A: The academic library is, at its core, about making scholarship available to students and faculty and preserving it for future generations. Hardball will be played.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 1, 2024

Being brave enough to open a charter school and figure out how to get more high school students early college experiences has been tremendous, and it's been so much fun to see students and parents get access to that kind of programming. “As a president, I'm incredibly proud of my campus and this community. Dr. Sacks holds a Ph.D.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 15, 2023

All details except the student’s gender and institution have been changed to protect her identity.) Saleema is one of more than 126,000 students, including nearly 17,000 refugees, studying at this tuition-free, nonprofit online university with an all-volunteer faculty. It is a challenge … Should we do better?

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Podcast TSU's Systematic Approach to Student Success Episode 151. Raijanel Crockem and Naomi Lawrence-Lee from Texas Southern University join EAB’s Joanie Garcia to discuss their work to strengthen TSU’s approach to student success. May 16, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. Learn more. Transcript 0:00:12.0

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women have been making crucial contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics since long before STEM was an educational buzzword. Dr. Roberta Rincon, associate director of research for the Society of Women Engineers, agrees. People learn that through who they know, who they interact with,” she says.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

The types of prospective students higher ed needs to target. Public RSIs are more dependent on state appropriations but receive fewer appropriations per student because state funding metrics focus on enrollment growth, which is more constrained. How board members should be appointed. But they must stay proactive and transparent.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 11, 2023

Amrit discusses the most effective ways in which schools can engage with students and alumni and how to define specific tactics and priorities that will improve enrollment and retention. The majority of students enroll in a post-secondary program because they have specific career outcomes in mind. How simple can or should you make it?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The first half of this two-part series with Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU)’s Chancellor Terence Cheng explores how CSCU partners with local businesses to ensure equity and workforce preparation for its majority-minority student population. A unified curriculum makes transferring easier.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cheng also shares how his system is revolutionizing its online learning model to better serve local businesses and CSCU’s students across numerous campuses. Upon graduation, students will be automatically accepted at their local community college. What higher ed needs to start destigmatizing to truly succeed.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Department of Homeland Security expanded opportunities for international students who have earned U.S. degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to extend their stays in the United States. The number of students on optional practical training visas fell by more than 9 percent , declining for a second year.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Drumm McNaughton McNaughton and Reichman cover the processes and conclusions of the AAUP report, emphasizing the detrimental effects on academic governance, academic freedom, and the well-being of faculty and students. The Human Toll of Political Interference The emotional and professional impact on faculty and students is significant.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 has been a year notable for its ups and downs on the higher education landscape with the elimination of affirmative action and the implosion of President Joe Biden’s student relief program. The group is currently suing The United States Military Academy West Point.

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