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Becker to Depart Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

Mark Becker plans to leave his role as president of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) at the end of the year. “I I am in good health, and at the same time recent life events have led me to the conclusion that I need to devote more time to my health and family,” said Becker.

Department

Department University Provost Leadership

The Transformational Power of Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 14, 2023

Leadership Opportunities Are Everywhere For most of her years working in higher education, Chancellor Larive was more interested in being a faculty member and lab administrator than moving into campus leadership. When I became provost, I thought, 'I don't know how to be a provost. We do that every day at universities.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Leadership Provost

Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MARCH 15, 2023

Building institution-wide trust is essential, especially on the accelerated timeline of an interim leadership position, so Chancellor Reyes described his shortcut: "I immediately asked the president to allow me to get a provost colleague, Karen Colley , to become the interim provost. I think it's very valuable.

Leadership

Leadership Provost Deans Policy

AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

12 December · Episode 185 AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education 49 Min · By Dr. 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.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Faculty Administration

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 4, 2023

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education A Conversation With Drew Magliozzi, CEO of Mainstay Alan Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:00 Chatbots Higher Ed Leadership Innovation Spotlight In our mission to promote equity in higher education, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) highlights the strategies of our member institutions.

Technology

Technology Higher Education Education Retention

Sports betting contracts should be rethought (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The agreements raised questions, as the Times put it, “about whether promoting gambling on campus—especially to people who are at an age when they are vulnerable to developing gambling disorders—fits the mission of higher education.” The university is a city-state and an educational institution.

University President

University President Policy Department Higher Education

The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Embracing Leadership Opportunities From department chair to interim chancellor, President Stokes served in leadership positions at three institutions before joining UNM. I think that's what they were looking for when they named me as interim president. And I realize it does lead to certain approaches to higher education.”

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences Leadership Provost Higher Education

Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JANUARY 19, 2024

Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed A Conversation With Lisa Vollendorf, President, SUNY Empire State bridget Thu, 01/25/2024 - 06:00 Image Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom At the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), we like hearing the thoughts of higher education leaders at all levels of experience.

Leadership

Leadership Higher Education Equity Inclusivity

2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

26 December · Episode 187 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions 55 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024. Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Liberal Arts Faculty

Is your digital front door open?

EAB

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

And second, they include specific calls-to-action, like asking users to provide information for special content or reminders for significant application process or event dates. First, because students are already engaged with the page’s content, making the form a convenient way to encourage students to learn more about specific topics.

Organization

Organization Adult Education Recruitment Provost

Higher ed must confront threats to democracy (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the health of American democracy hanging by an unraveling thread, our old approaches to civic education are woefully inadequate to combat this existential threat. I have been a participant and leader in higher education’s civic engagement movement for more than two decades. Work in this area has become mainstream.

Higher Education

Higher Education Organization History Model

Presidential Turnover Crisis in Higher Ed–Solutions and Challenges: The Role of Politics, Policies, Processes, Performance, and Public Relations

The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The presidential turnover crisis in higher education has seen university presidents’ tenures steadily diminishing for nearly two decades, now falling significantly short of the recommended ten-year benchmark. A case in point is West Virginia University, which recently contended with a staggering $70 million deficit.

Policy

Policy Allocate University President Higher Education

A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Brian Blake was appointed President of Georgia State University in June 2021. Prior to joining Georgia State, he was Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at George Washington University , where he oversaw academic programs across the ten schools and colleges, three campuses, and 28,000 students.

Engineering

Engineering Academia Computer Science Deans

Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Drumm McNaughton Perspectives of a long-time R1 / AAU president that current presidents can put into use to overcome current challenges in higher education. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton invites Dr. Brit Kirwan back to discuss the dynamic and challenging landscape of higher education.

Higher Education

Higher Education Provost Leadership Arts And Sciences

Sasse answers questions, faces protesters during UF visit

Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On Monday, the Republican from Nebraska traveled to Gainesville to see the campus and meet with members of the university community. During his trip, Sasse repeatedly sought to draw a line between his career as a politician and what he sees as the “consensus-building” role of a university president.

Faculty

Faculty Organization History Provost

Growing divides among voters a challenge for higher ed

Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Image: The recent midterm elections highlighted the growing educational divide between voters as well as the increasing political polarization in the country—both of which are areas of concern for higher education but not ones that colleges and universities can address on their own.

Higher Education

Higher Education Policy Scholarship Environment

President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

MARCH 31, 2023

Over the past two weeks, the higher education landscape has seen a handful of shifts in school leadership. Several presidents who decided to hang up their cleats and move on were lauded for their accomplishments, while others… not so much. Ennis First-time president Daniel J. Located in Melbourne, Fla.,

Law School

Law School Deans Faculty Administration

Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

While many institutions follow a robust yield playbook for their undergraduate programs , I’ve found this isn’t always the case for graduate and adult education programs. Invite faculty to join admitted student events, or work with your marketing team to contact top admits directly via phone or email. Try these 4 strategies.

Recruitment

Recruitment Adult Education Faculty Institution

Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 1, 2024

However, in this episode of the Weekly Wisdom Series , we spoke with President Casey Sacks , who began working at West Virginia’s BridgeValley Community and Technical College after serving two years as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the U.S. Department of Education. They don't even like horses.

Leadership

Leadership Advocate Community College Department Of Education

Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On this Weekly Wisdom Podcast , we spoke with Dr. Shonda Gibson , Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Shonda Gibson , Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Gibson was able to share what the U.S.

Higher Education

Higher Education Policy Degree Department

Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On this Weekly Wisdom Podcast , we spoke with Dr. Shonda Gibson , Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Shonda Gibson , Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Gibson was able to share what the U.S.

Higher Education

Higher Education Policy Degree Department

Michigan State president out after battle with trustees

Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Image: Michigan State University president Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. Dr. Stanley’s resignation comes amid another issue that has roiled the campus: the resignation of a dean under pressure from Provost Teresa Woodruff, who has defended her decision vigorously in the face of board questions.

Leadership

Leadership Deans Faculty Administration

Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2023

Willis, the fifth president of Howard Community College (Columbia, Maryland), is the first Black woman appointed to that office. Dr. Willis began her educational career in 2007 teaching at Florida A&M University before transitioning to Tallahassee Community College. She earned a Ph.D.

Community College

Community College Leadership Higher Education History

How CSCU is Building Strong Institutional Foundations: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 176 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Terrence Cheng

The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 11, 2023

11 October · Episode 176 How CSCU is Building Strong Institutional Foundations 27 Min · By Show Up Strong Online In Part 2 Chancellor Terrence Cheng of CSCU delves into building strong institutional foundations, bridging K-12 to higher education, ensuring equity, and the future of online learning. Every campus is different.

Institution

Institution Community College Model Equity

SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Drumm McNaughton President Teniente-Matson shares insights on utilizing public-private partnerships to develop meaningful student, community, and brand experiences. Not all news in higher education is doom and gloom.

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences Technology Higher Education Model

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Becker to Depart Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

The Transformational Power of Higher Education

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Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education

Sports betting contracts should be rethought (opinion)

The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

Is your digital front door open?

Higher ed must confront threats to democracy (opinion)

Presidential Turnover Crisis in Higher Ed–Solutions and Challenges: The Role of Politics, Policies, Processes, Performance, and Public Relations

A Thousand Flowers Blooming

Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

Sasse answers questions, faces protesters during UF visit

Growing divides among voters a challenge for higher ed

President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

Michigan State president out after battle with trustees

Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color

How CSCU is Building Strong Institutional Foundations: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 176 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Terrence Cheng

SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

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