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Michigan Fires President
Mark Schlissel accused of an affair with a subordinate. Board of Regents cited his “inappropriate” tone and language.
Offloading Steinways Amid Music Program Cuts
As part of Pennsylvania’s plan to consolidate operations for public universities, Lock Haven is eliminating its music major and donating 11 of 22 Steinway pianos to other colleges and nonprofits.
New Presidents or Provosts: Augustana College (Ill.), East Carolina U, Kansas State U, Missouri State U-West Plains, Rhodes College, Southern Illinois U-Edwardsville, U of Tennessee Health Science Center, Webb Institute
Peter F. Buckley, dean of the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been chosen as chancellor of the...
A 4-Day Workweek
D’Youville College shifts to a four-day, 32-hour workweek for staff and administrators—with no reduction in pay or benefits.
Pulling the Plug on Philosophy
Citing low enrollment, the University of Nebraska at Kearney plans to cut its philosophy major, following the recommendation made by a state board. Students and faculty are fighting to save the program.
New Presidents or Provosts: California Institute of Integral Studies, Dyersburg State CC, Erskine College, Northeastern Junior College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Scripps College, State Center CC District, Tuskegee U, U of Winnipeg, Xavier U
Steven C. Adamson, provost and executive vice president at Arizona Christian University, has been appointed president of Erskine College, in...
Opinion
Trustees Cannot Punt on College Football
Top administrators are certainly instrumental, but ultimately, coaches’ compensation and other key financial decisions rest with a university’s board, writes Richard Chait.
Omicron’s Punch to Scholarly Associations
Groups planning annual gatherings in the coming weeks grapple with the Omicron variant. Most are proceeding with in-person conferences, touting extra safety precautions and more options for participation.