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Governing Boards Survey Finds Diversity, Qualifications Not Mutually Exclusive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has published a report based on a qualitative survey examining higher education boards’ efforts to expand the diversity of their compositions. Diversifying the Governing Board: An AGB Report found that: 1.)

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Effective AI Requires Effective Data Governance

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As part of its artificial intelligence adoption strategy, the University of California, San Diego is leveraging existing data governance practices, but its also taking a fresh look at its approach to ensure internal data is properly vetted, used and protected.

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Association Sanctions New College of Florida, Spartanburg Community College for Violations of Shared Governance

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New College of Florida and Spartanburg Community College have been added to the American Association of University Professors ’ list of institutions sanctioned for substantial noncompliance with widely accepted standards of academic government. AAUP’s Governing Council voted on the measure Feb.

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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge likely reflects increased scrutiny from federal and state governments over higher education practices and policies. Regulatory and legal compliance saw the most dramatic rise, jumping eight percentage points to become the fifth-highest concern.

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

SRHE

The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable to the provider. There was press coverage about the ensuing uncertainty.

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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. received the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award presented by Diverse at this year's AABHE conference.

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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But educational leaders who have enjoyed a measure of longevity and success understand that approaching governance in a way that is respectful and inclusive is even more important. Many aspiring CEOs believe that demonstrating ones ability to lead in a bold and decisive manner is the key to landing the job.