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Study abroad and international recruitment excluded from new US guidance

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The US Department of Education has clarified guidance it released earlier this year on third-party service providers will not have the impact on study abroad and international student recruitment that the sector had feared.

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Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Appointed Vice Provost for University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fredrick Muyia Nafukho will become vice provost for the University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel. Dr. Fredrick Nafukho Nafukho will also become tenured faculty in the Department of Management and Organization in the Foster School of Business.

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Create better enrollment outcomes by breaking down department barriers

University Business

Unfortunately, many departments that provide student services often work in isolation, leading to ineffective strategies and missed opportunities. It is not uncommon for the chief enrollment officer to report to the provost, or even the chief financial or business officer.

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Key Takeaways: Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention in Higher Education

PeopleAdmin

In the last few years, the HigherEd landscape has undergone significant changes, leading to challenges in faculty recruitment and retention. In a recent webinar, Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention , experts broke down some of the top challenges and solutions for both hiring and retaining faculty.

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Mark Richards to step down as provost in summer 2023

UW Presidential Blog

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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South Carolina State University Partnership Aims to Teach Farmers Climate-Smart Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service grant – entails the education and training of South Carolina’s small and minority farmers and producers about climate-smart practices. The recruited farmers will receive incentives for adopting climate-smart and conservation agriculture practices.” million U.S.

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Penn State African American Studies Head Resigns, Alleges Broken Promises and Wavering Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael West, head of Penn State’s Department of African American Studies, has resigned from the role, alleging that leadership broke promises and questioning the school's commitment to diversity and equity, Centre Daily Times reported. Dr. Michael West West will continue to serve as a tenured professor in the department.