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

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Justin Schwartz Justin Schwartz – University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Boulder has found its next president, Justin Schwartz, the current executive vice president and provost at Pennsylvania State University. Schwartz begins in July on a three-year contract, Daily Camera reports.

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

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Hired Richard Corcoran – New College of Florida Richard Corcoran has officially become the permanent president of New College of Florida after serving as interim president since January. Faculty trustee Amy Reid reported that 40% of its faculty have left this year.

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

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Prior to Minnesota, Gabel served as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina from 2015 to 2019. Private school hires Two small private schools with fewer than 2,000 students also elected new presidents. ” Dr. Miller – Hamline University (Saint Paul, Minn.)

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

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Also, don’t fully disregard liberal arts education since students still need a well-rounded education. Boards can’t be proactive if they appoint presidents who view their institution as a stepping stone. Instead, appoint presidents who value their mission, their students, and what they’re capable of. Koricich earned a Ph.D.

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AGB Board of Directors Statement: A Conversation with the EVP: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 188 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Mary Papazian

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This principle allows faculty to conduct research and reach conclusions independently, free from external influences, fostering a rich environment for teaching, learning, and inquiry. And I sit actually as a trustee on a small, liberal arts college halfway around the world called High Gaussian College. In the landscape of U.S.

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

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Drumm McNaughton McNaughton and Reichman cover the processes and conclusions of the AAUP report, emphasizing the detrimental effects on academic governance, academic freedom, and the well-being of faculty and students. Notable among these are faculty departures and a discernible decline in academic standards.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

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The situation in Ohio, involving the appointment of a new university president, served as a poignant example of how political dynamics can deeply affect students and the overall university community. Examples include the University of Bridgeport and Connecticut State collaborating to offer shared courses and faculty resources.