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Reflecting on Our Roots to Define Our Future: Establishing a Path for Lifelong Higher Ed - Rovy Branon, Modern Campus Illumination

Economics and Change in Higher Education

But in this quest for “the new”, Rovy Branon—Vice Provost of Continuum College at the University of Washington—says leaders should reflect back on their history for guidance. “I I think education itself is a technology, and I don't mean computers,” Branon continued. “It It is a tool to get something done for humanity.

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

University Business

Clark’s accomplishments have gained the notice of State Senator Susan Collins, who praised his leadership and guidance in continually advancing the university. Houtman previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Anne Houtman – Earlham College (Ind.)

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Oberlin's board seeks to limit faculty power

Inside Higher Ed

A separate proposal provides flexibility on establishing a provost’s position (Oberlin doesn’t currently have a provost).

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Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

The guidance provided is essential for navigating the complexities of modern higher education and leading institutions towards a prosperous future. And all the, all of a sudden I’m getting nominated to be the institution’s provost and became the provost of the campus. I’ll be provost for a few years.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Doris Espiritu EPW was created by Dr. Doris Espiritu, Senior Advisor to the Provost, dean of the Center of Excellence for Engineering & Computer Science, City Colleges of Chicago. By the time they get to the CCST, we’ve had a six-year history with the student,” Palacios says. “We We know their intentions.

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Some Musings on College Rankings

Susquehanna President's Blog

News sends a questionnaire to the President, Provost, and Chief Enrollment Officer of each college with a list of all the institutions in their cohort. When the “expert opinion” component was initially added, high school guidance counselors also completed a ranking questionnaire. The “expert opinion” category is especially problematic.

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Alphabet Soup

Susquehanna President's Blog

. · ACAD - American Conference of Academic Deans – This group, supporting academic leaders “above department chairs and below presidents” provides professional developments and the exchange of best practices for academic leadership at the dean and provost level. institutions.