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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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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

HEPI

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

Economics and Change in Higher Education

New Jersey City University is slashing its budget and teaching staff. NJCU’s Board Chair Joseph Scott called the announcement "a difficult but necessary next step towards the long-term sustainability of the university mission." In response to a budget deficit of $12 million.

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

Economics and Change in Higher Education

North Dakota State University is facing “daunting” funding cuts totaling $10.5 25, by Cook, who warned of difficulties ahead and said he cannot promise the “core university mission” will emerge unscathed. million resulting from a decline in student credit hours that form the base of the state funding it receives.

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Rankings Discourses: West, East and South

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One learns a great deal about the differences in how rankings work, ways that higher education works differently around the world, and how the measurement of institutional outputs plays out different contexts. Universities themselves, partly. And who’s pushing for inclusion in these rankings?