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AUCC to Launch Institute to Support Minority Engineers with $1.5 Million Investment from A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), an organization made up of four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), is planning to launch a new institute in an effort to increase the number of engineers from underrepresented communities, using a $1.5 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.

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Work-life balance seeps into discussions on leadership, too

Inside Higher Ed

Image: DENVER—On the final morning of last week’s Educause conference here, a surprisingly large group of die-hards gathered for a panel discussion entitled “CIO or No: Not All IT Leadership Roles Lead to the Chief Information Officer.” “I’m going to work for you someday,” he told her.

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

University Business

Bergman was the first woman to lead the private liberal arts college when she stepped in in 2014. Prior to her 18 years of executive leadership, Bergman had no career in academia. Her wealth of professional experience was her 26 years working as an engineer and senior executive at a medical device company.

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After spearheading Sweet Briar’s revival, President Meredith Woo will step down

University Business

The initiative prioritizes women’s leadership, sustainability, engineering and equestrian programs. She also hopes to leverage Sweet Briar’s scenic campus to make the college a destination for creative and performing arts, similar to New York’s Chautauqua Institution.

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President moves: February breathes fresh air into these leaders’ careers

University Business

Aside from his steady hand as interim president, Rhodes is well known for his successful stint as the chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC), which grew to 11 campuses and experienced a 168% uptick in the number of degrees earned by students under his leadership, according to the university system.

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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

University Business

John Dozier’s resounding leadership quality is his passion for people and their power to foster strong communities in higher education. He also has prior leadership experience as Kennedy-King College’s former president, according to the school website. John Dozier – Columbia College (S.C)

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

While SVU is technically a secular private liberal arts college, it identifies with the values of the LDS Church. Cordon’s seven-year leadership stint with LDC Church saw her navigate the institution through the COVID pandemic. News and World Report rankings among private, non-profit schools in New York.