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Vicky Lewis, Consultant, UK

The PIE News

I’m coming up to 30 years working in the UK’s international higher education sector, so I’ve seen it develop, professionalise and broaden its vision. Many university vision statements revolve around ‘making the world a better place’. She talks to The PIE about her sector experiences over the years. An old hand?

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University of Rochester Black Studies Department to Accelerate Cluster-Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when many institutions are cutting back and abandoning Black and ethnic studies, Raquel Williams, a junior at the University of Rochester, who is double majoring in health policy and African/African American studies, praised the university's vision. "It just needs to expand.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning is deemed successful when the university's operations and strategic direction remain intact after a key leader departs; the successor upholds the university's vision, mission, and values; the university maintains or improves its performance indicators, including academic achievements, financial stability, and reputation.