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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. He entered Morehouse intent on majoring in biology and going on to medical school. At the same time, do not close the door to non-tenure-track academic jobs—consulting, non-profits, government.

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Why Worry?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Unionization With Princeton and Stanford next on the graduate student unionization front, it’s clear that universities have become the hotbed of labor organizing. Which university receives more taxpayer dollars from the federal government per student?” percent in 2004 to 54.4 percent in 2021.

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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.

The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure. This collaboration is crucial to address the evolving challenges and ensure effective governance and leadership.