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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. Jackson did that by co-founding the Black Student Union. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

She pointed out that while these programs are in demand by students, they are typically small in scale and do not generate substantial revenue. The administrative costs associated with these programs can be high, posing a dilemma for institutions in balancing demand with financial sustainability. Oh, this is interesting. Right, right.