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Section: Leadership & Policy

Higher Education Leaders Urged To Recognize U.S. Disparities, Their Impact on the Academy

Barack Obama’s presidential election may have convinced some Americans that they’re living in a post-racial society, but societal disparities persist between racial groups and are accentuated in American higher education, a distinguished University of Chicago historian told attendees at a Washington higher education event.

January 21, 2010

Dr. Ramon Gutierrez, University of Chicago

Leadership & Policy

Spectrum: Advice from the President’s Desk

When Dr. Claibourne Smith left Delaware State Universityâ€™s board of trustees in the summer of 2008 to become interim president of the school, he knew he had a task ahead.

January 20, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Delaware State Trustee Reflects on Interim Presidency

Dr. Claibourne Smith’s tenure as interim leader of Delaware State inspires him to take a more active role on the Dover-based institution’s board of trustees.

January 18, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Observers Say U. of Virginia Diversity Prowess Safe with Sullivan

When a highly selective institution garners an enviable diversity record as that found at The University of Virginia change at the top is bound to raise concerns. But those familiar with the school’s new president say those concerns are unwarranted.

January 14, 2010

Faculty & Staff

University of Virginia Names First Female President

The university’s Board of Visitors on Monday elected Teresa Sullivan to succeed President John Casteen.

January 11, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Former Howard U. President James Cheek dies at 77

WASHINGTON — James E. Cheek, who served as Howard University’s president for 20 years and oversaw major expansions at the school, has died. He was 77.

January 10, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Norfolk State’s Meyers to Step Down June 30

After more than three years of leading the southeastern Virginia-based historically Black public institution, Norfolk State University president Carolyn W. Meyers is stepping down from her post on June 30.

January 7, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Athletes Play for Pride, Coaches Get Bonuses

The players at Texas and Alabama will compete tonight for the chance to be called national champions and for a beautiful crystal trophy to be placed outside their locker room while their coaches stand to make hundreds of thousands of dollars.

January 6, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Faculty Union Files Grievance with University of Hawaii

HONOLULU – The union that represents University of Hawaii faculty on Monday filed a class grievance directly with university president Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood, demanding she retract her letter of last week to faculty about her plans to unilaterally impose pay cuts.

January 5, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Governor proposes study of Colo. higher education

Warning that higher education is facing a funding crisis next year, Gov. Bill Ritter named businessman Dick Monfort and attorney Jim Lyons on Thursday to chair a new committee and come up with a roadmap for the future of Colorado’s 27 public colleges and universities.

December 17, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Quid Pro Quo Deal Allows Lincoln to Renovate Its Image

Lincoln University gave up ‘control’ of a prized art collection, gaining a chance to remake its campus.

December 16, 2009

Lincoln University President Ivory Nelson says the institution will be the “center of attraction” to local residents once its renovation is completed.

Leadership & Policy

N.J. Governor-elect Renews Pledge for More Higher Education Funding

New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie has delivered mostly welcome news to the state’s college and university presidents, pledging to increase funding to higher education over the next four years while warning that aid cuts are possible in the dire budget year ahead.

December 15, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Texas Colleges Count Economic Blessings—For Now

Denise Trauth, president of Texas State University, tries not to gloat. But when she meets with counterparts from across the nation, as she did at the annual gathering of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities recently, she feels fortunate to be in Texas.

December 13, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Protesters Damage Calif. University Leader’s Home

Eight people were under arrest Saturday after protesters broke windows, lights and planters outside the home of the chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley.

December 13, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Students Sue Ohio College That Lost Accreditation

Nursing students say their reputations have been damaged and their degrees tainted by an Ohio community college that lost accreditation for its nursing program.

December 10, 2009

Leadership & Policy

THE TRADE-OFF: LINCOLN UNIVERSITY GAVE UP â€˜CONTROLâ€™ OF A PRIZED ART COLLECTION GAINING A CHANCE TO REMAKE THE CAMPUS.

When Lincoln University opened its state-of-the art $23 million International Cultural Center in November, the small liberal arts college reached another milestone in its sweeping modernization program.

December 9, 2009

Leadership & Policy

KEYSTONE STATE OF CONFUSION

Students and parents may require a road map to navigate Pennsylvaniaâ€™s diverse and often complex higher education landscape.

December 9, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Alcorn President to Resign to Take Michigan Post

Alcorn State University President George E. Ross is leaving the historically Black Mississippi campus early next year to take the helm at Central Michigan University.

December 6, 2009