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From Diversity Chief to College President
Changing demographics and demands for inclusion on campuses open a nontraditional path to the presidency. But two recent appointees have been subject to anonymous email campaigns.
A Different Kind of Friday
University of Mobile gives faculty and staff members the equivalent of Fridays off, with a 35-hour week that shifts classes to a Monday-Thursday schedule.
Inside the Oversight of a Questionable Institution
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools seeks a second chance. Over the years it's accredited some questionable institutions that have been likened to visa mills.
Explosive Lawsuit Against University President
Former general counsel says Ohio Christian fired him for investigating alleged misconduct -- including sexual harassment and racist and anti-Semitic statements by president's son. President and son then landed jobs at another university.
Tennessee Chancellor Ousted, Blasted
Unusually public, harsh dismissal letter for Beverly Davenport cites "unsatisfactory performance" across many realms.
New Presidents or Provosts: Carnegie Mellon U, College of the Sequoias, Cuesta College, Edmonds CC, Lake Superior State U, U of Bridgeport, Valley Forge Military Academy & College, William Paterson U
Brent Calvin, vice president for student services at College of the Sequoias, in California, has been promoted to superintendent/president there...
The $2 Million Year
Over course of 11 years, AGB president Richard Legon earned nearly $1.4 million for a lump-sum payout, nearly tripling his salary and benefits in 2016 -- to just under $2 million.
New Presidents or Provosts: Adelphi U, Bryan College, Chesapeake College, Delaware County CC, Endicott College, Fairfield U, Illinois State U, Imperial College London,Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Montana State U Billings and City College
John Caron, associate dean of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, in Maryland, has been...