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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

Hired Richard Corcoran – New College of Florida Richard Corcoran has officially become the permanent president of New College of Florida after serving as interim president since January. New College cannot escape a litany of controversy since the newly formed leadership took over.

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

University Business

Private school hires Two small private schools with fewer than 2,000 students also elected new presidents. Beginning in July, this liberal arts college will be welcoming Dr. Wayne P. Webster as its 18th president after he was unanimously selected by the school’s 15-person board of trustees. Dr. Wayne P.

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

University Business

As accomplished as his tenure was, he was humble enough to credit his 12-year career at Concordia to its late former president for establishing a solid foundation that allowed him to seamlessly take the liberal arts school to the next level. “I Previous to that at Saint Paul College (Minn.)

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A college widens faculty involvement in search for a president

Inside Higher Ed

Image: In the perpetual tug-of-war between openness and confidentiality in searches for new college and university presidents, secrecy has been winning in a rout. Ultimately, though, “if you want to be president of a liberal arts college, you’ve got to be able to deal with cantankerous faculty members.

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

University Business

But Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth and Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, find the ruling tone deaf. Roth and Gonzalez from Wesleyan University believe the Court’s decision extends beyond STEM.

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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

The Change Leader, Inc.

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. These are all things that you can get from not only a STEM background but mainly from a liberal arts education.

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Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 151 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Kent Ingle

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I became the dean of the College of Ministry and Theology at Northwest University in Seattle, Washington. I served there for about six years and then became the president of Southeastern University. Drumm McNaughton 04:29 Being in the ministry, you have to ask good questions. Then I went into higher education.