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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. Ask specific questions.

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Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson shares plans for expansion

University Business

In a Friday meeting with Jefferson County superintendents, Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson affirmed his commitment to an expansion of education in the Steubenville region. The post Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson shares plans for expansion appeared first on University Business.

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Lincoln University President Placed on Paid Leave Following Suicide of School Vice President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lincoln University President Dr. John B. 8 suicide of Lincoln vice president Dr. Antionette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Victor Pasley, president of the Lincoln Board of Curator, wrote in a statement about the school's commitment to prioritize the mental health and dignity of Lincoln employees. Dr. John B.

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Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Crumpton-Young Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. My goal is to assist in accelerating this urgent and compelling objective and shape the national success of HBCUs and Higher Education at large," she wrote to the Regents. “My Crumpton-Young is leaving the school, just two years into the job.

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What Is a University President to Do?

Academe Blog

BY HANK REICHMAN Last week the AAUP released a special investigative report, “Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”

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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Failed searches for college presidents are now commonplace. Someone who can speak out effectively on behalf of higher education? To be sure, there are some current or recent presidents who are genuine public intellectuals, including Drew Gilpin Faust, John Kroger, Brian Rosenberg, Michael S.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men.

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