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We 7 former Florida college presidents say enough is enough - Tampa Bay Tribune Column

Economics and Change in Higher Education

There is a movement occurring in more than 30 states that seeks to prohibit discussion in higher education settings of topics deemed “divisive” or “inappropriate” by some often ill-defined metric. In the past two years, Florida has adopted several legislative measures that restrict higher education in our state.

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Holistic Communication Plans Help Enact Change in Higher Ed IT

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In higher education, where a segmented flow of information can leave departments and people feeling isolated, open lines of communication are the best way to move everyone toward a common goal. Effective communication is a vital tool for organizations of any size.

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We need to talk about staff retention in the sector

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This blog was kindly contributed by Leo Hanna, Executive Vice President at TechnologyOne Universities are in a difficult spot. Demand for higher education is high, with more and more young people seeing the value of a university education, which is obviously great news for the sector. to 17 between 2014 and 2021.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vasquez Helig—who is currently the dean of the School of Education at the University of Kentucky—is slated to step into his new role in January. "We He is a proven scholar who also has been elevated to leadership roles at major public universities in three states, including at Kentucky's flagship institution.

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NJCU to lay off 30 teachers, cut academic programs - Thirteen (media with impact)

Economics and Change in Higher Education

NJCU’s Board Chair Joseph Scott called the announcement "a difficult but necessary next step towards the long-term sustainability of the university mission." The layoff of 30 teachers has been announced along with the ending of 48 undergrad programs, 28 graduate programs and more.

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NDSU president warns deep budget cuts are coming - Patrick Springer, InForum

Economics and Change in Higher Education

25, by Cook, who warned of difficulties ahead and said he cannot promise the “core university mission” will emerge unscathed. The looming budget cuts were announced in a campus email sent the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. In his email, he called the budget cuts “daunting.”

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The Administration of a Higher Education Faculty Online Learning Community

Faculty Focus

Distance learning is viewed today as a parallel learning modality, and is both valued and entrenched in higher education (Marcus. Dr. Jett has been in higher education for almost 30 years with roles ranging from bookstore manager to vice president of strategic planning. 2022; Nworie,2021).