Tennessee State University president to resign in spring 2024
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
Glenda Glover has been the HBCU’s leader since 2013 and seen it through issues like the state shortchanging the institution on public funding.
5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion
University Business
MARCH 28, 2024
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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Debating the ‘Art’ of Institutional Statements
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Debating the ‘Art’ of Institutional Statements jessica.blake@… Wed, 11/22/2023 - 03:00 AM Four university presidents discussed the growing challenge of deciding when and whether to weigh in on controversial domestic or international affairs. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
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Focus on Institutional Change
ACRLog
DECEMBER 8, 2023
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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Hamline University President to Retire Following Islamophobia Controversy
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 3, 2023
On Monday, Hamline University President Fayneese Miller revealed her intention to retire following controversy surrounding Islamic artwork that brought attention to the school earlier this year. The instructor has since filed a lawsuit against the university for defamation and religious discrimination. “It
Temple University president resigns
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 29, 2023
Image: Temple University president Jason Wingard resigned abruptly on Tuesday after less than two years on the job, the Board of Trustees announced. Wingard also taught at Temple on topics such as management and leadership.
University president is cleared of bullying in Black academic’s suicide
University Business
MARCH 25, 2024
The president of Lincoln University in Missouri will remain in his position, the institution decided after an investigation into the suicide of a Black administrator found no evidence that he had bullied her, according to university officials. Read more from NBC News.
Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington Announces Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 27, 2023
Savannah State University President Dr. Kimberly Ballard-Washington will step down from her role at the end of the fiscal year, after four years at SSU’s helm, Savannah Morning News reported. I will continue to advocate for the needs of our University. Kimberly Ballard-Washington In an Apr.
Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men.
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Whither the College or University Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
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.
What defines an elite institution? These higher ed presidents don’t all agree
University Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Seeing that the presidents attending predominantly hailed from selective, well-endowed private colleges with a student enrollment of fewer than 5,000 students, Doug Lederman, editor and co-founder of Inside Higher Ed, suggested defining certain institutions as “elite” be put to an end. But Union College President David R.
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Brown President Awarded the 2023 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 17, 2023
Brown University President Dr. Christina H. Paxson received the 2023 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence. She has also led efforts for The Brown Promise , which replaces loans in financial aid packages with grants that do not have to be repaid.
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Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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.
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith to Retire at End of Spring Semester
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2023
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith, the leader of Oklahoma's only historically Black college and university (HBCU), has announced his retirement, KOSU reported. My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the years spent at Langston University. My children have grown up on our campuses," Smith wrote. "In
Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2023
The key to retaining the value of a degree from your own institution is ensuring your graduates have the skills to change with any market.” Union leaders still intend to hold a vote of no confidence on Morgan and Gregory Mandel, provost and law professor at Temple.
Dr. Javier Cevallos Recently Appointed President of the American Academic Leadership Institute
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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.
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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. Why is that?
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Harvard Biological Engineering Institute Receives $350M Gift
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss has donated an additional $350 million to Harvard University to support the research center that bears his name: the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. Wyss, a graduate of Harvard Business School, donated $125 million to establish the institute in 2009.
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A university president in Ukraine turns to social media
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 5, 2023
Still, his deep pride in the institution comes through, especially faith in his students, who are “very different” from previous cohorts. Because of the war, KSE colleagues have had to put in many more hours, and Mylovanov worries about staff retention amid burnout. “It takes a toll on them,” he said.
The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments
EAB
DECEMBER 7, 2022
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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West Texas A&M turned to leading conservatives to build out institute for “Panhandle values”
University Business
JANUARY 29, 2024
Ever since West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler started developing a new institute on campus to champion “Panhandle values,” he has publicly steered away from any political labels. Wendler even asked employees not to use the word “conservative” when describing the upcoming Hill Institute.
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Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal Steps Down from Role Months Before School's Launch
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 17, 2023
The multi-campus VTSU is to be a consolidation of three Vermont State Colleges member institutions — Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College – to improve financial stability of the system. We appreciate you spending the time with us and working so hard.”
Small University Presidents: Build Your Social Media Presence
The Higher Ed Marketer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
For smaller universities, that’s close to a tenth of our entire operating budget. But all universities have the exact same access to social media platforms. When a university president starts amplifying stories about the institution, think of it as free advertising that works.
Small University Presidents: Build Your Social Media Presence
The Higher Ed Marketer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
For smaller universities, that’s close to a tenth of our entire operating budget. But all universities have the exact same access to social media platforms. When a university president starts amplifying stories about the institution, think of it as free advertising that works.
Pandemic Changes Trajectory for New University Presidents with Dr. Sam Horn | Changing Higher Ed 058
The Change Leader, Inc.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
In this podcast, we discuss how the pandemic changes the trajectory for new university presidents and what it means to higher education institutions. The Covid Time Warp Moves Higher Ed Forward.
Presidential Selection Is Not Like the Weather
Academe Blog
JANUARY 8, 2024
BY JONATHAN REES The key part of what the AAUP Redbook has to say about the role of faculty in the selection of a new university president is in the Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities: “Joint effort of a most critical kind must be taken when an institution chooses a new president.
International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 8, 2024
Since the eighties, women comprised a majority on college campuses while institutional leadership remained predominantly male. The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released, and analysis reveals that, for the first time, 50 of the top 200 institutions are led by women.
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Brown University Reinstates Test Requirements
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 6, 2024
After months of deliberation, Brown University administrators announced the reinstatement of SAT/ACT testing requirements across the institution. The new policy will launch with next year’s application cycle, effective for the class of 2029.
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The College President’s Role During Times of Crisis
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
By Devorah Lieberman As we approach the end of 2023, in an era marked by heightened challenges around the world, it has never been more important for university presidents to serve as steadfast institutional leaders during times of crisis.
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Dr. Ellen M. Granberg, George Washington University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
George Washington University President Dr. Ellen M. Granberg commits herself to building on the institution’s legacy in education, research, and scholarship as well as its notable patient care and service. She led, too, as the senior associate provost and associate provost for faculty affairs at Clemson University.
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University of Utah Showcases Positive Impacts of Diversity
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
University of Utah is showcasing the value of academic diversity after the state’s passing of HB 261 , which “prohibits an institution of higher education from establishing or maintaining an office… [that] is referred to or named diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
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Mindmaxing Podcast: Episode 26 with Kevin Ross
MindMax
DECEMBER 5, 2022
How can higher ed institutions teach students the value of persistence? In the latest installment of our MindMaxing podcast series, “Adolescence to Adulthood,” Lynn University President Dr. Kevin Ross addresses the importance of making colleges and universities safe spaces for students to try, fail, and try again.
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Can Interim ‘Troubleshooter’ Presidents Turn Universities Around?
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 1, 2023
universities, in increasingly dire financial straits, are turning to experienced hands to steady the ship. But is short-termism really what institutions need? Aside from the salary, there are seemingly few incentives to becoming a university president in the U.K. in the current climate.
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Becker to Depart Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
He served in several other capacities throughout his career, including as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina, as deaan and later assistant vice president for Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
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Alabama State Launches Women’s Flag Football
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2024
Jason Cable "The International Olympic Committee recently included men's and women's flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and likewise, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is closely monitoring the emerging sport of women’s flag football," said Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton T.
U. of Arizona Admits Failures Leading Up to Professor's Death
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2023
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows and Sarah Brown The university's president accepted responsibility for a series of institutional mistakes, shortly after the professor's family filed a $9-million claim.
Dr. Ivy Taylor Leaves Rust College Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 11, 2023
Taylor’s departure makes her the latest president of a Mississippi higher ed institution to leave under mysterious circumstances, a trend started last summer with the governing board for the state’s eight public universities suddenly announcing it had let go William LaForge , president of Delta State University.
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At 11th Hour, University Drops Racial Literacy Requirement
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 8, 2023
The university delayed it late last month, and advocates don’t buy its reasoning for doing so. In 2019, the chair of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of African American Studies asked a panel of four Virginia college and university presidents whether their institutions required a course on race and racism.
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Educating the Next Generation in AI
Campus Technology
JULY 26, 2023
We spoke with Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths about how her institution is preparing students for careers in AI.
Dismantling DEI at University of Wyoming
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 16, 2024
Discussions have remained ongoing, as university president Ed Seidel, PhD, organized a working group made up of staff senate, faculty senate, deans, and administrators to “provide suggestions … on how essential DEI programs, activities, and functions could be organized and funded within the university to make them most effective.”
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Institutional Accreditation is in Dire Need of Change: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 144 With Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton And Guest Ralph Wolff
The Change Leader, Inc.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Drumm McNaughton speaks with Ralph Wolff , the founder and former president of the Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, and former president of WASC, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, on several issues.
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Hackers Hijack Bluefield University Alert System, Ransoms School Files
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
In messages via Bluefield’s RamAlert , hackers pushed university members to pressure on the university president. higher ed institutions were attacked with ransomware, Callow said. Your personal information is at risk to be leaked on the darkweb blog,” the messages said. In 2020, at least 44 U.S.
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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich
The Change Leader, Inc.
MARCH 21, 2023
Rural-serving institutions (RSIs) face many more unique challenges than most urban schools and persist, comprising more than 25% of all U.S. colleges and universities. Appointing too many alumni members complicates the board’s ability to view the institution objectively.
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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank
The Change Leader, Inc.
MAY 9, 2023
9 May · Episode 154 The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Understanding micro-credentials' value for higher ed institutions, students, and the ever-changing business world can help institutions grow revenue. Learn more at changinghighered.com.
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