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Central State Grad Dr. Morakinyo Kuti Appointed University’s President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He served as the vice president for research and economic development and director of land-grant programs and as its associate provost for research. Thomas University, and a doctorate in public policy and administration from Walden University. “I intend to make the board very proud of this decision.”

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How ‘DEI hysteria’ killed this director’s contract and led to one dean’s resignation

University Business

Similarly, McElroy returns to UT-Austin feeling “damaged” by this process after the university tossed her original and subsequent employment contracts. Greg Abbott banned DEI across its public higher education system. However, she just so happened to accept the offer when Texas Gov.

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CSU Hires New President, But Questions Linger About the Treatment of Former President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alex Johnson, President Emeritus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), who has been serving as interim president since July 2023, after Dr. Jack Thomas announced that he would not seek a renewal of his contract. Progress completely stopped, and chaos reigned,” he said. That’s why I left. Dr. Freeman A. His character is impeccable.

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Florida’s Anti-DEI Actions Hit Hard for Alumna and Mom of Recent Grad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thirteen positions, 15 administrative appointments for faculty, the chief diversity officer role, and DEI contracts with outside vendors — ALL GONE. Johnson is director of grants administration at Lumina Foundation , a private foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this second post of our five-part series on Embracing a New Higher Education Governance Model , we discuss the updated board duties in higher ed and how boards can embrace their new roles and responsibilities as they work to meet the challenges facing colleges and universities today.

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These access and affordability programs geared toward high schoolers reap great results

University Business

The program is set to offer graduating seniors interested in pursuing jobs in high-demand industries 80% coverage of their tuition or up to $8,000 in grants. The expanded access and affordability for high school graduates granted at Maine Free College and the Idaho Launch program share similar motivations.

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Should conferences stay put or relocate? It's complicated.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: The Association for the Study of Higher Education, like many organizations, plots its annual meetings several years ahead. ” ASHE is moving its 2024 meeting to Minneapolis, even though it may incur financial costs from breaking a contract with the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Census Bureau employment data.

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