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Lafayette dept. heads, program chairs raise governance concerns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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. Administrative discourse often appears devoid of substance, lacks respect for previous efforts, (e.g.,

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Action taken While there has been steady advancement over the past 40 years, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has proven to be a seminal moment that has propelled student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to face issues of race and racism in college sports. They were making demands and holding administration’s feet to the fire.”

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 3: How New Board Roles Facilitate Institutional Transformation

The Change Leader, Inc.

In our series Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance, part 1 discussed raising the bar for college and university leaders. This new model for higher education governance extends to the board of trustees. In part 2 we covered the updated board duties. What does the shift to a new model look like?

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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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Back-and-forth over faculty agreement divisive at Maricopa

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The district employs two kinds of faculty members: service faculty, who teach and work as campus librarians and counselors, and instructional faculty, who only teach. Adjuncts who work as service faculty currently make $53 per hour, and those who only teach earn $32 per hour. Each group includes adjuncts and full-time professors.

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Study Business in the Ivy League – Expert Advice

Great College Advice

Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration offers a BS in Hotel Administration. The degree requires a focus in one of three areas: Finance, Accounting and Real Estate (FARE), Hospitality Leadership (HOLD), or Services Marketing and Operations Management (SMOM).

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Why supply chain insights are key for liberal arts programs

University Business

A recent government report suggested cutting enrollment and enforcing higher entry standards to certain fields of study. While the government in question was that of the United Kingdom, and while the authors didn’t name names, that sentiment echoes loudly across the Atlantic. Data can help do that.