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Showing the Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership

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We love his warmth, candor, and willingness to put a human face on the challenges of higher education leadership. Ron Kirk was running for mayor of Dallas, and wound up being the trade ambassador under President Obama. Selfishness by far was the singular connecting trait for bad leadership.

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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

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Conservative groups, politicians and organizations launched a coordinated attack on DEI in higher education in 2023, in some cases disrupting these programs established to promote fairness and student success, and to address decades of exclusionary policies and practices in higher education.

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A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

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Hands-On Lessons in Leadership Over the years, President Milliron found his way into many leadership positions. I've dedicated my life to helping more and more diverse students be more successful in the world of higher education so that they have more opportunities in their lives.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Whites make up more than 75% of all professionals in higher education.

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Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Paul LeBlanc During his tenure as SNHU’s fifth president, the school grew from 2,500 students to the largest nonprofit higher ed provider in the U.S., He also for a time served as senior policy adviser to Under Secretary Ted Mitchell at the Obama-era Department of Education. with more than 225,000 learners.

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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership. A Conversation With Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University. Higher Ed Leadership. Inside Higher Ed. Disruptive Innovation and Higher Ed. Learning Leadership the Hard Way. So they will simply acquiesce, but it's not good leadership.

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Higher Education Will Take Center Stage in 2024 Presidential Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

veers into another major election year, some higher education scholars predict that issues related to the ivory tower will inevitably take center stage. director of the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy at Northwestern University. As the U.S. Alvin Tillery, Jr.,