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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Ripe for poaching: Will DeSantis’ higher ed policies drive out Florida faculty?

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One university provost has already publicly promised to recruit Florida students and professors amid the state’s political strife.

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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy

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Wutoh, Howard University provost and chief academic officer. Its enduring legacy, constantly tested and reinterpreted, demands rigorous study in our universities today." "The 14th Amendment forged principles of equality and due process that remain foundational to our understanding of justice and citizenship," said Dr. Anthony K.

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NC A&T Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson Named Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark

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Tonya Smith-Jackson North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Provost Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers UniversityNewark, marking a significant leadership transition for the public research university.

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University provosts have bleak outlook on free expression in higher ed

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The post University provosts have bleak outlook on free expression in higher ed appeared first on University Business. But the majority (75%) said their policies are “somewhat” or “moderately” effective, and just 3% believed their policies are “not at all effective.” Read more from FIRE.

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Essential tools: Preparing students for an AI-driven workforce

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According to a recent survey of chief academic officers by Inside Higher Ed, only two in 10 provosts say their institution has published a policy or policies governing the use of AI. Just 14% of colleges and university provosts have reviewed their curriculums to ensure they prepare students for AIs increasing role in the workplace.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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Alvero is the interim executive vice chancellor and university provost at The City University of New York. A professor of organizational behavior management for nearly two decades at CUNY s Queens College, she also served as the colleges associate provost for academic and faculty affairs. Dr. Alicia M.

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