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Dr. Stevie Lawrence II Appointed Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lawrence has served as vice president for postsecondary education at the Southern Regional Education Board. in urban higher education from Jackson State University; an MPA from North Carolina Central University; and a bachelor's degree in history from North Carolina A&T State University. Lawrence holds a Ph.D.

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

University Business

Hired Devin Stephenson – Florida Polytechnic University Devin Stephenson has been selected to become Florida Polytechnic University’s next president, the second in the institution’s 12-year history. His contract is still pending approval from the state’s higher education system.

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LGBTQ+ attacks mount as students, allies rally to defend rights

University Business

Kristi Noem urged the state’s higher education board of governors in May to ban drag shows on college campuses and remove references to preferred pronouns, according to NBC News. Attacks and threats on LGBTQ+ members extend outside of higher education. ” Moreover, South Dakota Gov.

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Breaking News: ED Approves Pre-Acquisition for Idaho-University of Phoenix Deal

Higher Education Inquirer

They also created a non-profit organization, Four Three Education, to act as a firewall in the event the school loses money. The current President of the University of Phoenix, Chris Lynne, will remain in place and be a member of the Four Three Education Board. But It's Important for the Future of Higher Education.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 3: How New Board Roles Facilitate Institutional Transformation

The Change Leader, Inc.

The board also needs to take a more proactive role in engaging in innovation, change, and embracing a new model for higher education governance. This is especially important in today’s climate where higher education is facing the most significant rate of change in its history.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

The Change Leader, Inc.

As we mentioned in Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 1: Raising the Bar for College and University Leaders , you only have to see what has happened in recent years at Penn State and Michigan State – as well as what is happening now at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

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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.

2 January · Episode 188 AGB Board of Directors Statement: A Conversation with the EVP 38 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton A conversation with Mary Papazian about the recent AGB Board of Directors Statement and the pivotal state of higher education board governance. 00:31:48] Drumm: Mary, welcome to the show. [00:31:49]