Engineering, History and University President - University Leadership Central

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

University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

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. Stephenson is currently the president of Northwest Florida State College, a community college.

Administration

Administration Liberal Arts History Engineering

President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

JULY 31, 2023

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. I don’t trust the administration in their ability to have the best.”

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences Leadership Provost University President

U of Arizona professors say they're blackballed from service

Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Senate chair and university president are supposed to be consulted on nominees for CAFT, but a faculty nominating committee prepares the final list of nominees. Pam Scott, university spokesperson, said via email, "We are reviewing the correspondence we received from FIRE. Cherry did not respond to a request for comment.

Faculty

Faculty Administration Provost Engineering

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

University Business

JULY 5, 2023

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. ” In the near term It remains unclear to NASFAA what the ramifications will be on financial aid by striking down affirmative action.

Scholarship

Scholarship Liberal Arts Arts And Sciences Policy

President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

MARCH 31, 2023

Presidents picking up at new schools John Nicklow While the jazz-playing Dr. Cole takes his talent to New Orleans, civil engineer Dr. John Nicklow is on his way out of The Big Easy to The Sunshine State. in civil engineering from Arizona State University. He was the university’s first Black president.

Law School

Law School Deans Faculty Administration

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Brian Blake sat down with us to discuss his first year at Georgia State University. President Blake recalled how his path to the presidency of this historic institution had included his previous career in the technology sector, well outside of academia.

Leadership

Leadership Higher Education Leadership Humanities Education Leadership

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Brian Blake sat down with us to discuss his first year at Georgia State University. President Blake recalled how his path to the presidency of this historic institution had included his previous career in the technology sector, well outside of academia.

Leadership

Leadership Higher Education Leadership Education Leadership Humanities

The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, an institution known for forensic science might develop an online MBA program with a specialization in that area, leveraging its unique history and specialization. Phil’s a lifelong learner who transitioned from educational technology consulting after working in the engineering field for many years.

Technology

Technology Guidance Higher Education Schooling

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

Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards 1. Sometimes, you have to remind people that most public universities are not going anywhere. Our engineering program, for example, the average GPA to come into the program is over a 4. Lean into the significance of being the anchor institution. Very interesting.

Arts And Sciences

Arts And Sciences Technology Higher Education Model

Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In recent years, she expanded the university’s offerings for non-traditional and underrepresented students, streamlined graduation pathways, and championed student voices through a national alliance. President Mantella holds a Ph.D. You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t. It’s not that.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Arts And Sciences Faculty

Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

The higher education landscape faces a troubling decrease in graduate school enrollment, markedly among minority groups and engineering programs. Notably, the engineering field experienced a substantial 16.1% decrease in enrollment, which is troubling, given the growing demand for engineering professionals. minority and STEM).

Schooling

Schooling Recruitment Degree Engineering

The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

Looking at history, there’s been this pendulum swinging back and forth. Going back to the ’60s and ’70s, they wanted more mathematicians and engineers for a space race. What can presidents do? One of the last questions I always ask is, what are three takeaways for university presidents and boards?

Higher Education

Higher Education Facilities Education Students

ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

About Our Podcast Guest Raj Echambadi became the 10th president of Illinois Institute of Technology in August 2021. One, honoring and strengthening the university’s role as an engine of opportunity and a national leader in economic mobility. It’s atypical for most university presidents. Thank God, Drumm.

Higher Education

Higher Education Achievement Education Inclusivity

The divestment problem

University Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik’s testimony on Capitol Hill last week , followed by the arrest and suspension of over 100 pro-Palestine student demonstrators, has ignited a new wave of fiery campus protests across some of the country’s most reputable schools, including Yale, MIT and NYU.

History

History Higher Education Institutional Direction Schooling

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

Unpacking the AAUP Report: A Critical Look at Political Interference in Florida’s Higher Education The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently released its comprehensive report titled “ Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Faculty Administration

Sustainability actions students take and want their colleges to take

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 3, 2023

“You can create a net-zero campus pretty easily by just shutting it down,” quips Jay Antle, executive director of the Center for Sustainability and a history professor at Johnson County Community College, in Kansas. One indication is the popularity of the university’s sustainability minor.

College

College Students Arts And Sciences Institution

University Leadership Central

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

President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

Trending Sources

U of Arizona professors say they're blackballed from service

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

President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game

The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

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

Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The divestment problem

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

Sustainability actions students take and want their colleges to take

Stay Connected