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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

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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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, under his leadership, first-year students majoring in teacher preparation programs grew by 275% and he was intentional about recruiting faculty of color to the university. Hillman Social and Racial Justice award.

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Employee retires after 70 years

Inside Higher Ed

“We’re talking about a person who, more than anyone else, is the thread that runs through the history of King since the middle of the last century,” President Alexander Whitaker said. “To have that history about the people, institutions and events right outside my door was phenomenal,” he said.

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Stanford questioned over response to 'Mein Kampf' photo

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Stanford University officials’ response to a shared image of a student reading Adolf Hitler’s autobiography has drawn a sharp critique from a national free speech advocacy organization. FIRE officials are asking for more clarity on the incident and how the university is handling it.

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Stanford uncovers limits put on Jewish admissions

Inside Higher Ed

Kelman, chair of the Stanford task force and Jim Joseph Professor of Education and Jewish Studies, sees Stanford’s deep dive into its history on admissions as a part of this broader movement. “Everybody is taking a good, hard look at their own history,” he said. Examining the Past.

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American U staff strike for higher wages

Inside Higher Ed

Later they marched to the main campus to protest outside the residence of university president Sylvia Burwell. The union, organized by SEIU Local 500, won its election in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, riding a wave of collective organizing in higher education. “We’re asking for basic wages.”

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game bridget Thu, 09/21/2023 - 06:00 Podcast Higher Ed Leadership Weekly Wisdom To celebrate this year’s International Podcast Day , the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) revisits the most popular episodes of our Innovating Together Podcast from 2022 and 2023. Click here for full audio.