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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.
Culture of ‘Fear of Reprisal’ at Albion
Mathew Johnson resigned as president of Albion College after 17 months on the job. He faced mounting criticism from students, faculty, staff and locals, including from a resident who accused him of verbally accosting her.
New Presidents or Provosts: Austin CC, Brazosport College, Clark College, Dyersburg State CC, Pillar College, Southern State CC, U of Arkansas CC-Batesville, U of North Texas System
Scott Cook, provost at Madisonville Community College, in Kentucky, has been chosen as president of Dyersburg State Community College, in...
Opinion
What Are They Thinking?
Kate Queeney, a professor and former college trustee, offers advice on how—and why—to understand the businesspeople on your board.
Growing Cyberthreats, Surging Insurance Costs
Ransomware attacks are skyrocketing at a time when many colleges are finding they can’t afford cyberinsurance — or can’t even get it.