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. Why is that?

Institution 100

Institution Liberal Arts College History 100

University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

He will replace the long-reigning president, Phil DiStefano, who has overseen the campus for 15 years. Schwartz’s current duties at Penn State have made him an indispensable candidate for a university president who beat out over 90 other applicants for the job at CU Boulder.

Administration 52

Administration Liberal Arts History Engineering 52

University Business

APRIL 24, 2023

Most college or university presidents to have recently taken the helm might have had a grasp of their job expectations before the turn of the decade—or even when the pandemic went into full swing. No cohort of presidents might be more familiar with this than those leading small private colleges or universities in the Northeast.

Liberal Arts 105

Liberal Arts Retention Recruitment Higher Education 105

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

Also, don’t fully disregard liberal arts education since students still need a well-rounded education. Boards can’t be proactive if they appoint presidents who view their institution as a stepping stone. One thing that I would caution against is when we think about the liberal arts and humanities as easy punching bags.

Institution 52

Institution Liberal Arts Arts And Sciences Administration 52

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Effective Sharing in Higher Ed Leadership Pitching Ideas That Scale bridget Thu, 12/14/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Collaboration begins with sharing ideas in the spirit of all partners benefitting from what each brings to the table. Our humanity is what connects us, not what we've achieved.

Leadership 52

Leadership Higher Education Liberal Arts Policy 52

The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While it includes a commitment to civic responsibilities, it also emphasizes the importance of producing employment-ready graduates with skills that transcend the boundaries of STEM and liberal arts education. Her leadership consistently improves student outcomes and market positions. President Mantella holds a Ph.D.

Higher Education 64

Higher Education Education Arts And Sciences Faculty 64

The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The implications of the work she does are far-reaching, delivering the best outcomes for citizens across education, health, human services, defense, transport and infrastructure, and central agencies. But of course, there’s also the pieces around data analytics that can be applied to the way the universities run themselves.

Model 59

Model Higher Education Education Arts And Sciences 59