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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.” history.

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Holistic Communication Plans Help Enact Change in Higher Ed IT

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Breaking down the silos between IT leadership and university leadership is a solid step toward reaching the overall university mission, but can you take it further? Ask faculty about what works in their classrooms or if there’s new a tool they’d like to try.

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After a ‘no confidence’ vote, JSU sits its seventh president since 2010

University Business

Jackson State University’s web page for the office of the president features a picture of the interim president, her name and a text scroll that reads, “Check back for future updates.” in organizational communication broadcast law at Southern Illinois University. ’s 10-year tenure ended in 2010. .’s

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We 7 former Florida college presidents say enough is enough - Tampa Bay Tribune Column

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Taken together, they forbid faculty members from including a set of so-called “divisive concepts” about race, gender and identity in their classrooms; ban most diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; restrict general education curricula and university mission statements; and limit the power of higher education accreditors to perform quality assurance (..)

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NJCU to lay off 30 teachers, cut academic programs - Thirteen (media with impact)

Economics and Change in Higher Education

New Jersey City University is slashing its budget and teaching staff. NJCU’s Board Chair Joseph Scott called the announcement "a difficult but necessary next step towards the long-term sustainability of the university mission." In response to a budget deficit of $12 million.

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NDSU president warns deep budget cuts are coming - Patrick Springer, InForum

Economics and Change in Higher Education

North Dakota State University is facing “daunting” funding cuts totaling $10.5 25, by Cook, who warned of difficulties ahead and said he cannot promise the “core university mission” will emerge unscathed. million resulting from a decline in student credit hours that form the base of the state funding it receives.

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We need to talk about staff retention in the sector

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This blog was kindly contributed by Leo Hanna, Executive Vice President at TechnologyOne Universities are in a difficult spot. Demand for higher education is high, with more and more young people seeing the value of a university education, which is obviously great news for the sector. The findings were rather sobering.