UW Presidential Blog

MAY 17, 2023

It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Tricia Serio has accepted the role of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington. As Provost at UMass Amherst, she launched and led initiatives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for faculty, staff and students.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Between fall 2022 and fall 2023, the college lost 27 percent of its student body—or about 186 students—according to a letter sent from NCF’s interim provost to faculty members and obtained by The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. percent of students returned. percent of students returned.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Tiffany Beth Mfume Tiffany Beth Mfume has been appointed associate vice provost for student success and retention initiatives at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She served as associate vice president for student success and retention at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Department of Education (ED) – will help the school fund several initiatives in support of its diverse student body, particularly its large Hispanic and low-income student population.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 6, 2023

Todd is the Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC. What does the role of Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning entail? As Vice Provost, I lead the teams providing these campus-wide programs and services and represent the University as needed in online, digital, and flexible learning spaces.

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The PIE News

MARCH 13, 2024

“The report highlights the gaps between the perceived importance of several challenges, such as talent recruitment and retention, demonstrating societal impact, and research facility provision, and the readiness to address them,” said Elsevier’s chief academic officer, Nick Fowler.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A&T) will use a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to implement a program to increase STEM graduate students from underrepresented populations, particularly Ph.Ds. students, teaching these BD Fellows career readiness skills and self-efficacy to excel in their respective fields. “Our

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 28, 2023

But now, with decades of experience in teaching and higher education under his belt, he’s looking at new ways to shape the student academic experience, leading with equity and access in mind. Q: What led you to a career in higher education and, specifically, focused on student success?

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 20, 2023

Image: As a college student, Josh Landau was close to dropping out. Associate provost for student success at York College in Pennsylvania since 2016, Landau spoke to Inside Higher Ed about his philosophy for student success, his struggles as an undeclared undergrad and how his team creates checkpoints for students to ensure academic success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

Monique Guillory has been appointed the new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer Dillard University, effective April 1. Ford announced that Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, through April to transition into the role. Dillard President Dr. Rochelle L. Guillory, who holds a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA— Despite the ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion within higher education, more than a thousand educators gathered in-person and virtually late last week to share strategies and brainstorm ways to center equitable outcomes for the students who attend their institutions. Dr. Michael A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Bartell, Sandra Robinson & Willie McKether Only two-thirds of new college students will complete their degree within six years. For Black, Latinx, and Native American students, this number is much lower. Moreover, institutions are grappling with faculty burnout, dissatisfaction, and resignations at growing rates.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This strategic partnership supports innovation in the Tulane online student experience. Tulane University’s online student experience is poised for enhancement through a strategic partnership with Archer Education to bolster online growth enablement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

Monique Guillory has been appointed the new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer Dillard University, effective April 1. Ford announced that Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, through April to transition into the role. Dillard President Dr. Rochelle L. Guillory, who holds a Ph.D.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Chase’s experience and “transformational ideas … will elevate the student experience across the UH system,” added Khator, who is also president of UH. As she prepared to begin her new work at the tier-one public research university, Chase shared her perspective on making investments in student success.

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Deans for Impact

JUNE 27, 2023

United in their shared vision of ensuring all PK-12 students access equitable, rigorous, and affirming learning experiences through well-prepared teachers, our newest cohort of 24 fellows lead educator-preparation institutions and programs spanning across 25 states and DC. Six programs are designated Minority-Serving Institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

She is currently executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, the first Black to hold that role in the school’s history. Block Distinguished Service Professor of Health Justice and vice provost. Then students [start] informing others, and they’re going to want to apply and come here.” Gilliam holds a B.A.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image: Academic library professionals across the higher education landscape are championing student success initiatives within their own spaces, particularly to equip new students for their academic careers. Many even have dedicated student success librarians, solely focused on collaborative, resource-focused programming.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Image: Supporting student success is complex goal. The course, launched in 2021, aims to help faculty, staff and administrators reach their students and provide supports in new ways. “Student success ultimately equals a sturdier workforce,” she says. They also need coping skills.” on quality and 4.2

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eLiterate

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The next webinar will be on international students. It turns out that only top-tier universities take advantage of the opportunity to recruit international students at a time when more of the world is looking for a US college degree. Community College international student sources, from IEE. It should be a fun conversation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“We’re looking at creating a national clearinghouse of diversity, BIPOC [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] initiatives for minoritized students, faculty and staff at universities,” said Byrd. There’s diversity happening among students, where the pipeline is slowing down is at the faculty level.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Daniel Jean often recounts with sadness the story of Robert Daniel Cuadra, an 18-year-old honor student from Paterson, New Jersey, who was planning to embark on a promising college career at Montclair State University in the summer of 2022. Gonzales, Montclair’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, was clear. .

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MindMax

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I’m pleased to share that the latest UPCEA MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success conference was as satisfying as always. Schools seeking to grab prospective students’ limited attention will need to find creative ways to communicate their value propositions and differentiators quickly and effectively.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

We interviewed and surveyed a combined 107 CBOs, Provosts, and Heads of Strategy to understand the challenges dominating cabinet agendas today and get a read on what senior leaders are worried about tomorrow. While our analysis validated many topics on our research agenda, we also surfaced a handful of surprises.

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University Business

MAY 23, 2023

For example, male enrollment at 4-year public institutions has dropped nearly 6% more than women, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Among all student demographics in this sector, white men experienced the sharpest decline in enrollment, falling nearly 20%. according to Newsweek. . according to Newsweek.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

My response included a statement that if offered the job, I would be willing to get into a dunk tank, sell tickets for student scholarships, and challenge my colleagues to join me in the activity. They plan out programs and activities to build community and extended family for students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

She would like to see underrepresented and marginalized students thrive and succeed in higher education. Dueñas’ scholarship addresses issues of equity and access in higher education with a focus on sense of belonging and experiences with imposter syndrome among Latinx students attending four-year colleges and universities. “My

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

As institutions face decreased enrollments, there is an amplified focus on retention. In the book, College Students’ Sense of Belonging , author Terrell Strayhorn states, “Students who do not feel like they belong rarely stay in college.” Hogan and Viji Sathy. The latter book will be the focus of the learning modules.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Prior to his NJIT presidency, Lim was the interim president of the University of Texas at Arlington after having served the university as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Applications and enrollment are at record highs as is the diversity of the student body. Research activity is ahead of last year.

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The PIE News

APRIL 12, 2023

The US Department of Education has clarified guidance it released earlier this year on third-party service providers will not have the impact on study abroad and international student recruitment that the sector had feared.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“Nine out of ten raise their hands,” said Jean, assistant provost for special programs at MSU. Dr. Daniel Jean, assistant provost for special programs at Montclair State university. It helps roughly 100 students complete college each year. Now, thanks to the support and push from MSU president Dr. Jonathan G.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 3, 2023

Image: Twenty-three Lafayette College department heads and program chairs say there are serious issues with governance at the college, according to “points of concern” four of them shared with the president and provost. “Trust and institutional culture are broken,” the first of the five points said.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MARCH 15, 2023

Building institution-wide trust is essential, especially on the accelerated timeline of an interim leadership position, so Chancellor Reyes described his shortcut: "I immediately asked the president to allow me to get a provost colleague, Karen Colley , to become the interim provost. I think it's very valuable.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Innovative programming continues to grow, and the student body is more diverse than ever. Student groups at Morgan State include organizations for African students, Caribbean students, Latinx students, and international students. This requires thoughtful retention efforts. Enrollment is strong.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2024

Shahzaman was joined by other high school students, all men of color from high schools across the state, most located in urban, low-income areas. MEGA is a workgroup at MSU that targets the recruitment and retention of Black and Latinx men to college. In one semester, the already small, private school lost 300 students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

noa), Native Hawaiian students make up roughly 15% of the undergraduate student population. Dr. Willy Kauai, director of Native Hawaiian student services at UH M?noa. noa allows students to identify in many different ways, offering nuance and visibility to a student’s experience. At the University of Hawai’i at M?noa

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