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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...

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.
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.

SUNY Chancellor Resigns

Following a week of controversy, Jim Malatras announced he will step down in January after less than two years leading the 64-institution state system.