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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

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Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials. In other words, facilities leaders shouldn’t just be brought in to execute building projects after details have already been determined. Don’t give up that seat.” block:block=176].

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

The work was done in collaboration with the provost. His $125 million philanthropic campaign helped Alma undergo a series of campus renovations involving student housing, athletic facilities and an opera house. In her last year as president, Ward looks forward to ramping up community outreach efforts.

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

University Business

Most college leaders retiring in style will be recognized for their expansion, renovation and construction of campus facilities. While SVU is technically a secular private liberal arts college, it identifies with the values of the LDS Church. But those who decided to step down are doing so on sound footing.

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Manhattanville cuts tenured faculty, freezes programs

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Manhattanville remains a private liberal arts institution, but it has changed its orientation somewhat in recent years. Feroe, former acting president and interim provost, was named interim president. Other faculty sources said that history has two remaining full-time faculty members. Geisler last summer. Focus on the Future.

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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

University Business

He previously served as the Institute Community and Equity Officer at MIT and the chief diversity officer and senior associate provost at the University of South Carolina. Phillips will be responsible for revamping Chatham’s academic program catalog specifically in health sciences and liberal arts.

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Presidential habits: How a track record of successes (or failures) has shaped their careers

University Business

These qualities make her a great fit for one of the nation’s top 10 research facilities. “I Prior to Minnesota, Gabel served as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina from 2015 to 2019. Beginning in July, this liberal arts college will be welcoming Dr. Wayne P.

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President moves: Retiring leaders shine as they conclude 10+ years of service

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In McDonnell’s previous roles at UMF in the past 13 years, he’s served as a faculty member, dean and provost. She is also accredited for securing $50 million in funding for the Sukeforth Family Sports Center and other facilities, according to the university. Lachance has led the Maine college since 2012.