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Wayne State to Establish Center for Black Studies, Increase Faculty

Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mellon Foundation, Wayne State University will create the Detroit Center for Black Studies and recruit 30 new humanities faculty. The faculty-led, multidisciplinary center will connect Black Studies faculty from institutions across the state of Michigan, the university announced in December. Roy Wilson says in a statement. “We

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Hired Devin Stephenson – Florida Polytechnic University Devin Stephenson has been selected to become Florida Polytechnic University’s next president, the second in the institution’s 12-year history. Stephenson is currently the president of Northwest Florida State College, a community college.

Administration

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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

With the recent announcement that Sean Decatur would assume the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in New York after nearly a decade at the helm of Kenyon College, at least five major American cultural institutions will be headed by former presidents of small liberal arts colleges.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 22, 2023

President turnover is a major problem for higher ed leadership, with the average tenure of leaders serving in this capacity at one institution declining sharply from 10 years to a shocking 3.7 There’s also an unprecedented amount of pushback on DEI when diversity and inclusion were once very much a part of higher ed.

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A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 180 with Drumm McNaughton and Catherine Friday

The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Data-driven decision-making and operational efficiencies gleaned from advanced analytics offer a glimpse into a future where universities are not only centers of learning but also hubs of innovation, efficiency, and inclusivity. But all of those things that aren’t yet automated in many universities. It really is.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Boards are charged with overseeing an institution’s mission, vision, values, strategic direction, financial health, academic quality, student success, community engagement, diversity, inclusion, research, faculty development, campus safety, and more. Evolving with a holistic approach is more important now than it’s ever been.

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Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This shift in perspective can lead to more inclusive and successful educational experiences. In recent years, she expanded the university’s offerings for non-traditional and underrepresented students, streamlined graduation pathways, and championed student voices through a national alliance. President Mantella holds a Ph.D.

Higher Education

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SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of President Teniente-Matson and SJSU’s mission. The university has implemented diverse programs and initiatives aimed at supporting underrepresented students to create an inclusive campus culture. Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards 1.

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SCOTUS, Affirmative Action, and the Future of University Diversity: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 174 with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Thomas Parham and Dilcie Perez

The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Drumm McNaughton Explore the implications of SCOTUS decisions on Affirmative Action and their impact on the future of university diversity in this insightful podcast discussion. Parham has also held an appointment on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also served as chair of UCI’s Martin Luther King Jr.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 4, 2023

“It is unacceptable that anyone would intentionally cause pain in our community through this kind of hateful act,” Fanta Aw, the university’s vice president for undergraduate enrollment, campus life and inclusive excellence, wrote in the email sent out campuswide on Feb.

Policy

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Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, I have loved having opportunities to do the good work, to have more impact over time, and to now lead an institution that is fundamentally about access, equity, inclusion, for people who are left behind in higher education.” access and inclusion for all, regardless of background.

Leadership

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Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

Dr. Grimes, with over 17 years in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate education. His firm specializes in providing insights and resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Graduate Education. Drumm: Very good. That’s interesting now.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 22, 2023

It was twenty-five years ago this month that I left my position as chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint to become what many say was the first person to serve as vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at a major research university. Second, the uncertainty of the forthcoming U.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity Equity Leadership Environment

A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 24, 2023

President Milliron explained how this approach has already made a difference at National: "Our board has adopted a focus on how everything we do is around championing student success, building trust, advancing inclusion, embracing accountability -- and I love our last one, which is 'make things better.'

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Higher Ed Braces for Impact of Third-Party Service Regulation Expansion: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 149 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Mike Goldstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 4, 2023

About the Podcast Guest Mike Goldstein Mike Goldstein has a long history of close engagement with higher education. He is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University School of Law, and was a Loeb Fellow at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. What are three takeaways for university presidents and boards?

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

2 August · Episode 166 ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech 42 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Higher ed leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability can emulate the actions of Illinois Tech's ELEVATE program. It’s atypical for most university presidents.

Higher Education

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King Day 2024 is Cancelled

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We watch laws being introduced and passed that prevent the teaching of subjects and offering certain majors and call for the abolition of offices and professionals that support diversity, equity and inclusion. In a 1959 speech at the University of Iowa, King shared the following: “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable.

Equity

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Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 156 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Jeff Scheuer

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 23, 2023

The liberal arts isn’t limited to the humanities. Another book that complements Inside the Liberal Arts is After the Ivory Tower Falls by Will Bunch , which is a history of the lost vision of the GI Bill. About Our Podcast Guest: Jeffrey Scheur Acclaimed author and freelance writer Jeffrey Scheuer is an information ecosystem expert.

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Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write

Susquehanna President's Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching , which tells of how teachers in segregated black schools included lessons about African-American history and culture out of sight of white school boards, because they knew it was the right thing to do, even though they faced dire consequences if this work was found out.

History

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Is DeSantis Right or Wrong?

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

When conservatives look at our colleges and universities, what do they see? Subjects important to conservatives, like military history, are rarely a focus, while subjects grounded in feminist and anti-racist perspectives are common. Colleges and universities transmit knowledge, yes, but they also inculcate values.

Humanities

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Unpacking the AAUP Report: A Critical Look at Political Interference in Florida’s Higher Education The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently released its comprehensive report titled “ Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”

Higher Education

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Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 30, 2024

Presidential Preparedness for Communication The readiness of university presidents for high-stakes communication must be a high priority, especially for new presidents. Presidents must leverage a broad spectrum of communication channels, each tailored to effectively connect with these distinct audiences.

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Wayne State to Establish Center for Black Studies, Increase Faculty

President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 180 with Drumm McNaughton and Catherine Friday

Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

SCOTUS, Affirmative Action, and the Future of University Diversity: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 174 with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Thomas Parham and Dilcie Perez

Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?

A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

Higher Ed Braces for Impact of Third-Party Service Regulation Expansion: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 149 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Mike Goldstein

ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

King Day 2024 is Cancelled

Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 156 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Jeff Scheuer

Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write

Is DeSantis Right or Wrong?

AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

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