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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

Inside Higher Ed

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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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That’s why researchers at Ithaka S&R found that three in four community college provosts rate student physical and mental health as critical to student success. John’s, the proposed Community Health Facility will have the capacity to serve six times as many people with 24/7 urgent care. Via a partnership with St.

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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. Houtman previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. But those who decided to step down are doing so on sound footing.

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62% ‘prioritising’ attracting int’l students – report

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. “The report highlights the gaps between the perceived importance of several challenges, such as talent recruitment and retention, demonstrating societal impact, and research facility provision, and the readiness to address them,” said Elsevier’s chief academic officer, Nick Fowler.

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Johns Hopkins Grad Students Successfully Unionize

Inside Higher Ed

programs will be represented by TRU-UE in collective bargaining with the university,” university provost Sunil Kumar announced in a statement. “Approximately 3,200 student workers across JHU’s 65 Ph.D. The union says it’s still awaiting National Labor Relations Board official certification.

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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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Dr. Karen Carey

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Karen Carey was appointed chancellor in November 2020 after serving as provost and dean of graduate studies since June 2016. In addition to academia, Carey has worked as a school psychologist in several states primarily with students who have severe disabilities and students in juvenile correctional facilities. .