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Monitoring Free Speech on Oklahoma’s Campuses
A new law will task state regents with overseeing free speech polices and censorship complaints at Oklahoma’s public universities. Opponents say it’s unneeded and unfairly maligns state institutions.
Opinion
‘Principled Neutrality’
University leaders should refrain from commenting on political matters to protect free speech and their institutions’ missions, Daniel Diermeier writes.
College’s Board Hits a Breaking Point
Two North Idaho College trustees resigned to force the appointment of new members in the absence of a quorum. They hope new members can save the college from a dysfunctional board.
New Presidents or Provosts: Bemidji State U/Northwest Technical College, Binghamton U, Grand View U, Roanoke College, U of Bristol, U of Illinois Springfield, U of South Florida, Virginia CC System, Western U of Health Sciences
Dr. Robin Farias-Eisner, director of the Henry Lynch Comprehensive Cancer Research Center and chief academic officer in the School of...
The Struggles of a Hybrid President
The president of Paul Smith’s College resigned last week after a hybrid work arrangement didn’t pan out. Remote employment is catching on in higher ed—but probably not for top administrators.
New Presidents or Provosts: Berkeley College, Butler U, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s U, Kennesaw State U, Lane CC, Mid-America Christian University, Northwest College, Saint Martin’s U, San Diego College of Continuing Education
Brooke Barnett, interim provost at Butler University, in Indiana, has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs there...
What’s Driving Increased Hiring of Presidents of Color?
Two scholars of higher education discuss Inside Higher Ed data showing colleges have hired more Black and Latino leaders since George Floyd was killed—and what will give the trend lasting significance.
When Presidential Searches Fail
Though most presidential searches end with a candidate being hired, a small number fail in public and dramatic ways. Some experts blame search firms; other find fault with the institutional process.