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Organizational problems underlie 'cancel culture' (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

It’s hardly a new observation that, in corporatespeak, colleges and universities are ailing companies. As Temple University president Jason Wingard writes , our attrition rates would send a corporate entity into meltdown. Later, students email the dean demanding the instructor publicly apologize and undergo training.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

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. Kauvar, and E.

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Presidential habits: How a track record of successes (or failures) has shaped their careers

University Business

I believe Pitt stands on the threshold of even greater accomplishments and achievements in the future under her guidance. Schornack has previously served the school in the associate dean and vice president positions. President resignations Dr. Fayneese S. Miller – Hamline University (Saint Paul, Minn.)

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

We asked how she’s met these opportunities: “When I think about my role as Provost at Florida State University , at that point in my career, I was not at all certain that I wanted to be a university president. Often it was circumstances in my life, or at later stages it was guidance. I hadn't thought about it.’

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Are the Benefits of OPM Partnerships Worth the Risk?

EAB

And what that said is, if you are providing a bundle of related services, it can include recruitment, then you receive an exception from that incentive compensation guidance. So let's say you're a university president, Carla, and you set ambitious goals for online program growth. DK: Couldn't agree more. DK: Well, perfect.

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Are OPM Partnerships Your Ticket to Online Growth?

EAB

And what that said is, if you are providing a bundle of related services, it can include recruitment, then you receive an exception from that incentive compensation guidance. So let's say you're a university president, Carla, and you set ambitious goals for online program growth. DK: Couldn't agree more. DK: Well, perfect.

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AGB Board of Directors Statement: A Conversation with the EVP: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 188 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Mary Papazian

The Change Leader, Inc.

Support and Guidance for College Presidents: Given the challenges faced, boards need to support their presidents, providing counsel and support to navigate through difficulties. You know, while these four principles are still bedrock, governing boards need fresh guidance on how to apply them currently.