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Iowa Wesleyan University announces closure

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds. Burlington College closed in 2016 , largely due to financial issues. ” in an incident captured on video.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

At The Change Leader, we propose a culture of continuous board improvement and accountability as a way to avoid the detrimental impact of stagnant governance. Furthermore, both the board and administration need to agree that innovation and growth are critical for the survival of the institution (and higher education).

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

I don’t trust the administration in their ability to have the best.” He had served as president from the beginning of 2016. “I The entire class of 2016 withdrew from the program. He has a master’s in business administration and a doctorate in higher education administration.

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Why Do So Few American Students Study Abroad?

Edu Alliance Journal

60% state that an appreciation for cross-cultural differences is of great importance for professional staff, followed by Understanding country legal and government requirements (59%) and understanding of local markets and business practices (58%). Their priority in fundraising for such programs is lower than other needs.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions. As a result, sound board governance has declined, with many boards going rogue. Presidents are also more involved in fundraising than ever, complicating their leadership roles. We’ve done a lot of work together on governance issues and the like.

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Presidential Turnover Crisis in Higher Ed–Solutions and Challenges: The Role of Politics, Policies, Processes, Performance, and Public Relations

The Change Leader, Inc.

years in 2016, and 5.9 Additionally, university presidents find themselves compelled to allocate even more of their time to fundraising efforts, a task that was already demanding in its own right. This significantly diminishes effective board governance. ACE respondents stated the average tenure was 8.5 years in 2006, 6.5