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Should Outgoing Presidents Have Hiring Powers?
Ruth Simmons left Prairie View A&M early over limits to her authority in hiring decisions. Deferring such powers to new presidents is a common practice but often not a set policy.
New Presidents or Provosts: Emerson College, Foothill College, Institute of American Indian Art, Marist College, Rutgers U–Camden, Truman State U, U of Missouri–St. Louis, U of West Florida
Steven J. Berberich, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost at the University of Missouri at St. Louis, has...
An Expanded Faculty Role in the Presidential Search
Pitzer College significantly widens participation for faculty, staff and students in its hunt for a new leader, overcoming concerns about candidate privacy and strengthening buy-in for the eventual choice.
A University Ends Its Faculty Senate, and Dissent Could Be Punished
Leaders of West Virginia’s Bluefield State University ended the Faculty Senate, among other changes that drew faculty criticism. Now, the university president has written a blog post mulling firing certain dissenters.
Awaiting an Imminent Decision
The California Community College system is on the verge of announcing a new chancellor.
Breaking Rules and Making Enemies
Twin investigations find that Minnesota State College Southeast president Marsha Danielson violated policies on accepting gifts and maintaining a respectful workplace.
New Presidents or Provosts: Concordia College–Moorhead, George Washington U, Hendrix College, Kellogg CC, Ohio Wesleyan U, Robert Morris U (Pa.), U of Houston, U of Missouri–St. Louis, Washburn U
Steven J. Berberich, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost at the University of Missouri at St. Louis, has...
Valerie Sheares Ashby on Leadership and Succeeding a Legend
Freeman Hrabowski left big shoes to fill at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. His successor discusses the privilege of service and the importance of pursuing “inclusive excellence.”