Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

Dozens of panel and plenary sessions were offered at this year’s meeting of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) including a panel titled, “Historic Role of University Presidents in Shaping Racial Policies and Practice,” and keynotes by David Hogg and Jaclyn Corin, co-founders of the March for Our Lives.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

University President E. Gordon Gee said that WVU is adapting to become “a modern land-grant” institution through “Academic Transformation" during his State of the University Address at the Erickson Alumni Center Monday.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

” Brown University President Christina Paxson made a similar refrain at the National Summit for Equal Opportunity in July when she discussed the programs already in place for under-resourced students, of which the public is largely unaware. DePauw University President Lori S.

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University Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

When higher education is increasingly questioned and at risk of commodification , focusing on student success and experience can be the connection that drives enrollment and retention. Here are three critical ways institutions can raise the bar on student success and experience to drive higher enrollment and retention: .

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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.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2023

Now, N orth Texas has 1,200+ trained employees, from administrative assistants up to the president, using their predictive analytics software suit to forecast trends years from now to make more informed decisions, says Jason Simon, associate vice president of data, analytics and institutional research at North Texas.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

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. Schwartz begins in July on a three-year contract, Daily Camera reports.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Busteed joined us in 2021 for our Presidential Experience Lab , EAB’s signature event for college and university presidents to take inspiration from out-of-industry exemplars to consider thought-provoking concepts, lessons and trends to help shape their leadership e­fforts and institutional strategy. Grawe Nathan D.

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University Business

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“This kind of flexibility gives us an advantage with recruitment and retention.” In the second year that Lincoln has employed a remote work model, the HBCU has seen a record number of applicants, admits and enrollees at the university, says Danisha Williams, director of admissions.

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EAB

JULY 7, 2023

Survey of College and University Presidents In 2021, Inside Higher Education reported that 91% of presidents stated their top priority was to cultivate new donor bases. Here are four primary reasons why Boards, Presidents, and advancement leaders should renew their commitment to annual giving. View the full report.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 22, 2023

Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions. President turnover is a major problem for higher ed leadership, with the average tenure of leaders serving in this capacity at one institution declining sharply from 10 years to a shocking 3.7 But I have to say, being a university president has become very different.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The presidential turnover crisis in higher education has seen university presidents’ tenures steadily diminishing for nearly two decades, now falling significantly short of the recommended ten-year benchmark. A case in point is West Virginia University, which recently contended with a staggering $70 million deficit.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We did well improving retention, diversity, and outcomes, moving up in ranks, all these sorts of things, but I want to do this at a scale that could only be done in a place like Arizona State University.’ That was really reaffirming for me as a guy who lived in a bunch of different backgrounds. That was powerful.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 4, 2023

Mr. Magliozzi described why a campus might choose Mainstay as a technology partner: "We're the only platform consistently proven to move the needle on enrollment, retention, and academic success. And universities aren't searching for the what. Let's do it for year-to-year retention.' 'We You helped us drop summer melt by 21%.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Image: Given his background in clinical psychology, it’s no surprise that Oglethorpe University president Nick Ladany has made student mental health a priority throughout his 30-year career in higher education. He often jokes that he uses his therapy skills as much as a college administrator as he ever has in any other job.

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EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

Set smart and realistic enrollment goals : Track progress with monitoring and evaluation, and welcome feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.

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University Business

MARCH 31, 2023

In his time at Coastal Carolina, enrollment grew and their first-year retention rate bumped up 6%, totaling 73%, according to AP News. Presidents picking up at new schools John Nicklow While the jazz-playing Dr. .” He was the university’s first Black president. ” Thomas K.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Bloomfield administrators have skirted questions about whether they will honor the faculty union contract language on severance and have made no attempts so far to provide retention support to ensure faculty members stick around.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

After reading this year’s report, my position remains unchanged, prompting me to offer a few tidbits of advice to college and university presidents and their advancement teams in preparation for fundraising for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 23, 2022

Later they marched to the main campus to protest outside the residence of university president Sylvia Burwell. —a problem that members say has hurt retention. ” But the union says American’s offer doesn’t allow staff members to live comfortably in a city as expensive as Washington, D.C.—a

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MARCH 15, 2023

He shared some examples of those projects: "We are doing a budget reassign, a complete reorganization and reimagination of our student enrollment services, retention services, student success units. You cannot just wait until the next chancellor comes along to keep them moving."

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University Business

OCTOBER 20, 2022

I’m a university president and I couldn’t tell you. To be clear, I am less concerned with what this means for employers and universities than what it means for students. But in 2022—at a time of record-high inflation and widespread labor shortages—what exactly does a bachelor’s degree, in and of itself, signify?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So universities need to be abundantly clear, about what their proposition is and where they place it in the market as well. And of course, when they do that well, that makes a huge difference to student retention. Three takeaways for university presidents and boards. [00:31:07] to their bottom line.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 28, 2023

In stark contrast to prevailing trends in higher education, colleges and universities have or are boosting their enrollment, retention, and graduation rates by improving their students’ sense of belonging, student support services, student-faculty relationships, and career readiness programs. Elliott, welcome to the show.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

Andrew, what are three takeaways for university presidents, boards, and system leaders? Elliot and his team have significantly impacted institutions’ enrollment and retention. The board has a big part in that. I can’t believe how fast this time went. But I think we both figured it was going to be like that.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 16, 2022

For years now, decades even, college and university presidents have made predictable, and perhaps rote, speeches welcoming the academic year. Statistics on acceptance rates, incoming student GPAs, enrollment and retention. Retention goals. We were so honored she took time out of her busy filming schedule!).

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

So let's say you're a university president, Carla, and you set ambitious goals for online program growth. And you wanna be tracking that information on persistence, retention, enrollment yourself, not because you think the OPM is gonna give you bad numbers. DK: Couldn't agree more. Maybe you want those coming through your CRM.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

So let's say you're a university president, Carla, and you set ambitious goals for online program growth. And you wanna be tracking that information on persistence, retention, enrollment yourself, not because you think the OPM is gonna give you bad numbers. DK: Couldn't agree more. Maybe you want those coming through your CRM.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 14, 2023

Elissa Sangster 14:29 I still need to get a number on retention, so it might not be retention. Retention is important. You invest a lot as a university into a faculty member. That’s the whole retention process. It’s ultimately good for the university and colleges to see all their faculty members succeed.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

This holistic approach encompasses marketing, recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies, all aimed at achieving optimal enrollment and graduation rates. 00:36:17] Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Drumm: I love it when I can learn new things. Justin Grimes: Definitely. Justin Grimes: Absolutely.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They discuss the approaches university presidents can take to cultivate a culture that equally emphasizes productivity and employee well-being. Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents Lead by Example : Institutions where leadership actively promotes and models healthy work-life integration reap significant benefits.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

Phil’s worked with the who’s who of online education institutions, and with EdTech in the news more and more, Phil joins us today to talk about the state of EdTech, where it’s going, what university presidents need to know to take advantage of current market forces. welcome back to the program. [00:31:54]

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

The report highlights three basic pathways: high school, community college, and university. Today, we’ll focus on what universities can do to improve enrollment and retention so their graduates can move into good jobs earlier in their careers. What are three takeaways that university presidents and boards need to do?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 4, 2023

How much do institutions pay for outsourcing student counseling services or assisting student retention, for example? What are three takeaways for university presidents and boards? Maybe that’s not true. I think there is interest in how much institutions pay for LMS. Well, Mike, this has been fascinating.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

Last December, Congress questioned the presidents of several high-profile universities about potential antisemitism on their campuses. As recently as April 17 , Congress called on Columbia University President Dr. Nemat Shafik to answer about reports of antisemitism and harassment of pro-Palestinian students.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In an email to Inside Higher Ed , Buffalo State University president Katherine Conway-Turner, whose institution is also facing a $16 million deficit, applauded Hochul’s proposal while highlighting her campus’s ongoing fiscal struggles.

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