Leadership: Page 9

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    Universities are failing to capture the value of their data, research finds

    Disagreements over when and how to use data, along with decentralized systems, prevent universities from making the most of what they have.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Opinion // Merger Watch

    How do you start conversations about a possible college merger? One person at a time.

    When leaders know where to start, they can begin building strategy for significant changes.

    By Ricardo Azziz • Jan. 11, 2023
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    CFOs optimistic about their own colleges’ finances, survey says

    Almost 9 in 10 financial officers predicted financial stability for their colleges, an uptick software vendor Syntellis called "optimism against the odds."

    By Rick Seltzer • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Here are the top risks college leaders are worried about this year

    Recruitment and hiring vaulted into a top slot in an annual survey of risks concerning college leaders that's conducted by insurer United Educators.

    By Rick Seltzer • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    What the UC strike meant to the academic workers who walked the picket lines

    Before a recent agreement, strikers spoke of hope for relief from crushing living costs and a growing sense of connection to others in their shoes.

    By James Anderson • Dec. 22, 2022
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    This university says it cut emissions by 19% since 2019. Was it all changes in commuting?

    Vanderbilt University chalks up carbon emissions cuts to efficiency, energy sourcing and, yes, travel changes. Here's what other college leaders can do.

    By Lilah Burke • Updated Dec. 22, 2022
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    Former Education Secretary John King named new SUNY chancellor

    King’s predecessor, Jim Malatras, resigned amid revelations he disparaged a woman accusing former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    The year’s biggest higher ed stories — so far

    These topics have resonated most with our readers so far in 2022.

    By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Opinion // Merger Watch

    Don’t wait too long to find a merger partner. Closure does not benefit anybody.

    Leaders fail students, employees and communities when they embrace a strategy of hope in the face of overwhelming evidence.

    By Ricardo Azziz • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Q&A

    What it’s like to be a university’s first woman and first lay president — and then do it again

    Colleges risk losing sight of missions that aren't widely owned, says Tania Tetlow, who started at Fordham in July after four years at Loyola New Orleans.

    By Rick Seltzer • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Michigan State trustee resigns over transparency, Title IX concerns

    Pat O'Keefe called for information about the firing of a former business dean and the selection of the university's interim president.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Stanford University investigates its president over research misconduct accusations

    A major academic journal is also reviewing one paper President Marc Tessier-Lavigne helped author.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Ohio State President Kristina Johnson plans to leave after less than 3 years

    The flagship did not comment directly on reports that staff raised concerns about the president or say why she is leaving. It said she is proud of her record.

    By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Research shows deep class and wealth divisions between faculty and broader society. Can colleges change that?

    Amid worries that faculty backgrounds limit what gets taught and researched, some critics say upper-class faculty are a feature of the system, not a bug.

    By James Anderson • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Opinion

    Ben Sasse hit the jackpot with his University of Florida contract

    A five-year contract's $10 million value isn't even the most unusual benefit the Nebraska senator will receive when he changes jobs, two experts find.

    By Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein • Nov. 28, 2022
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    How to use a closed college campus? Marylhurst’s answer: Affordable, efficient housing.

    The site of the former Marylhurst University, in Oregon, will be home to a building with 100 affordable apartment units.

    By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Stanford, Michigan, Duke, Northwestern law schools join wave swearing off U.S. News rankings

    Nine of the top 15 law schools have now said they won't submit data, even though U.S. News has promised to keep ranking all accredited law schools.

    By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 21, 2022
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    More law schools reject U.S. News list, but publication pledges to keep ranking ‘regardless of whether schools agree’

    Berkeley, Columbia and Georgetown law schools joined a roster of institutions rejecting the rankings that started Wednesday with Yale and Harvard.

    By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Poor flexible work designs may drive turnover

    Employers are struggling to ensure flexible work policies are applied equitably across organizations, a Unit4 survey said.

    By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 18, 2022
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    How library collections can help colleges diversify

    Academic libraries can lead institution-wide DEI goals through material acquisition and improved accessibility, according to a new report.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    48,000 University of California academic workers go on strike

    Graduate students, teaching assistants and postdocs are demanding better pay and benefits in what they call the largest strike ever at an academic institution.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Opinion // Merger Watch

    Mergers in higher education are global. Here are lessons for US colleges.

    A university's size matters — mergers can boost competitiveness and student value, although they require the unwavering support of institutional leaders.

    By Ricardo Azziz • Nov. 14, 2022
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    How higher ed can engage veterans — from a university president who is a veteran

    Identify how veterans differ from traditional students and support them accordingly, says the president of the University of Montana.

    By • Nov. 11, 2022
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    US Sen. Ben Sasse wins final OK to become next University of Florida president

    The state system governing body confirmed the Nebraska Republican despite student and faculty objections over his legislative record.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    College presidential searches still favor White candidates, report says

    Different search firm practices, hiring processes and job descriptions can change an exclusionary status quo, says the College Futures Foundation.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022