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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

The following five tips will help college and university presidents remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses: Don’t assume. First of all, the most helpful piece of advice a president can take at this moment is to not make assumptions about where DEI currently stands on your campus. Ask specific questions.

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Focus on Institutional Change

ACRLog

The transformation of Higher Education institutions has been an ongoing journey, gaining momentum due to the sweeping changes triggered by COVID-19 and a growing awareness of existential threats like climate change, inflation, housing insecurity, and institutional discrimination.

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The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments

EAB

The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments. Key takeaways from our new survey of university leaders. Despite these fluctuations, one thing remains evident: university leaders are prioritizing graduate and adult-serving programs and enrollment.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. 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. Vincent, president of Talladega College, a historically Black institution in Alabama.

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Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For his leadership, LeBlanc – a first-generation college graduate – was named one of Forbes Magazine’s 15 “Classroom Revolutionaries” and one of the “most influential people in higher education,” in addition to winning the TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education in 2018.

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Dr. Javier Cevallos Recently Appointed President of the American Academic Leadership Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI). Dr. Javier Cevallos Cevallos is currently president-in-residence of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. AASCU is delighted that our dear friend and colleague F.

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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Failed searches for college presidents are now commonplace. It has happened at Evergreen State, New Mexico and Wisconsin, among other institutions. Given the pay, benefits and prestige, candidates for college presidencies aren’t in short supply.