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

University Business

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. Rebecca Bergman Rebecca Bergman is retiring from Gustavus Adolphus College in the summer of 2025 following an 11-year run, the university announced.

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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

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.

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Is a merger a closure by another name? (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

As the wave of closures of small liberal arts colleges across the United States continues, merging with a larger institution is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative. Bloomfield was founded 155 years ago and has a mission to serve students who have been excluded or marginalized. The average Bloomfield class size is 13.

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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.

The types of prospective students higher ed needs to target. Public RSIs are more dependent on state appropriations but receive fewer appropriations per student because state funding metrics focus on enrollment growth, which is more constrained. How board members should be appointed. But they must stay proactive and transparent.

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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.

Universities are discovering that austerity measures alone can’t bridge the gap between dwindling revenues and rising expenses. There’s a pressing need to reassess underutilized assets and repurpose them in innovative ways that add value to the student experience and open up new revenue streams.

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Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability: Changing Higher Education Podcast 157 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Kathryn Campbell and Dr. Zack Mabel

The Change Leader, Inc.

31 May · Episode 157 Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability 37 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Zach and Kathryn discuss their most recent study, What Works: 10 Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes that Lead to Good Jobs. Most families are turned off by the tuition price.

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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.

However, it also presents an opportunity for institutions to reimagine their approach to attracting and nurturing graduate students. It requires a deep understanding of the institution’s mission, the unique value proposition of its programs, and the specific needs of prospective students.