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Who Wants to Lead a Presidential Search in Florida?
Political issues have derailed recent executive searches in the state, leaving some firms carefully weighing which searches to take on.
Most Governing Boards Don’t Reflect Student Diversity
A new report in Washington Monthly shows a potential correlation between the diversity of college and university governing boards and graduation rates.
Union Institute & University Delays Start of Semester
St. Norbert Trustee Sues Grad for Defamation
A former administrator was accused of mishandling sexual assault issues at St. Norbert College. Now he’s a trustee and suing a graduate who publicly criticized his leadership.
The Slow, Then Sudden Downfall of a University Leader
The dishonesty of Kathy Banks related to a failed hire ultimately ended her presidency at Texas A&M. But tensions over her leadership had simmered for nearly two years.
Legal Compliance or ‘Interpretive Overreach’?
The Supreme Court ruling sent institutions scrambling to ensure compliance. Some say it’s also enabled politically motivated overreach.
Controversial University of Alaska Trustee Resigns
The Toll of a Botched Hire
Texas A&M announces it will pay Kathleen McElroy $1 million and concludes that the university’s prior president, despite protestations to the contrary, played a key role in the mess.