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Law School Lecturer Resigns in Wake of Netflix Central Park Five Viewing

Manhattan assistant district attorney Elizabeth Lederer resigned Wednesday from her part-time lecturer position at Columbia Law School after a group of Black students called on her to quit based on her role as a prosecutor in the overturned Central Park 5 conviction, according to a report in the New York Daily News. Lederer is the […]

June 13, 2019

Leadership & Policy

Some Decry Alumni Council Call for WIU President’s Departure

On the heels of a resolution passed by the alumni council calling on Western Illinois University president Dr. Jack Thomas to resign by June 30 – or be kicked out by trustees – some school employees say he is performing well in the face of tough economic and geographic realities.

June 12, 2019

From Cotton Fields to University Leadership: The Transformative Role of Education

In the opening of Dr. Charlie Nelms’ new life memoir “From Cotton Fields to University Leadership: All Eyes on Charlie,” he writes that it was the cotton fields of Arkansas where he first learned how to dream.

June 12, 2019

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MARLENE TROMP

MARLENE TROMP has been named president of Boise State University, effective July 1. She currently serves as provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Tromp has a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University, a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida.

June 12, 2019

LARISSA LITTLETON-STEIB

LARISSA LITTLETON-STEIB has been appointed chancellor of Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana, effective July 1. She currently serves as chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College. Littleton-Steib earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Ph.D. from Jackson State University.

June 12, 2019

JOHN M. M. ANDERSON

JOHN M. M. ANDERSON has been named interim dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at Howard University. He is also a professor in the university’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Brown University, a master’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

June 12, 2019

ELOÍSA GORDON-MORA

ELOÍSA GORDON-MORA has been appointed university diversity and inclusion officer at the University of Nevada, Reno. She previously served as director of special projects in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at Universidad Ana G. Méndez in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gordon-Mora earned a bachelor’s degree from Rockhurst University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame.

June 12, 2019

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MARY ANN VILLARREAL

MARY ANN VILLARREAL has been appointed inaugural vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Utah, effective July 1. She is currently associate vice president of strategic initiatives at California State University, Fullerton. Villarreal earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College and a Ph.D. from Arizona State University.

June 12, 2019

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NICOLA BOOTHE PERRY

NICOLA BOOTHE PERRY has been named interim dean at Florida A&M University College of Law. She previously served as associate dean for academic affairs at the College of Law. Perry earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.

June 12, 2019

PHILIP LIMA

PHILIP LIMA has been named assistant chair of the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music. He previously served as interim chair of the department. Lima earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and studied at the Tanglewood Music Center.

June 12, 2019

ALBERT J. HARRISON II

ALBERT J. HARRISON II has been appointed interim vice chancellor of finance and administration of the Peralta Community College District. He previously served as interim vice president at the College of Redwoods. Harrison earned an associate’s degree from Miami Dade College, a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, an MBA from St. Mary’s College and a Ph.D. from Northcentral University.

June 12, 2019

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TRICIA MIRE

TRICIA MIRE has been named senior development officer in the Office for Advancemen at Ringling College of Art and Design. She previously served as director of development for the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Mire earned a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and a master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University.

June 12, 2019

Modest Salary Hikes, Little Growth for Higher Ed Staff

The median salary increase for staff slightly declined over the past year, dropping from 1.93 percent in 2018 to 1.88 percent this year, according to the newest Staff in Higher Education Annual Report by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. The median salary increase was highest at baccalaureate institutions and lowest at […]

June 12, 2019

KENNETH L. BLAKENEY

KENNETH L. BLAKENEY has been named head men’s basketball coach at Howard University. He previously served as assistant men’s basketball coach at Columbia University. Blakeney earned a bachelor’s degree from Duke University.

June 12, 2019

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KEITH A. ALFORD

KEITH A. ALFORD has been appointed chief diversity and inclusion officer at Syracuse University. He previously served as interim chief diversity officer for the last year. Alfordearned a bachelor’s degree from Coker College and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

June 12, 2019

GARIKAI CAMPBELL

GARIKAI CAMPBELL has been appointed provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina Asheville. He previously served as provost and dean of Knox College. Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.

June 12, 2019

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HECTOR BATISTA

HECTOR BATISTA has been named chief operating officer at the City University of New York, effective July 1. He is currently president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Batista earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College.

June 12, 2019

RHOBERTA HALEY

RHOBERTA HALEY has been named dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions at Chaminade University. She previously served as assistant dean at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Mervyn Dymally School of Nursing. Haley earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento, a master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Ph.D. from the University of San Diego.

June 12, 2019