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Taking on Vandy's Priorities
An anonymous letter allegedly written by faculty members at Vanderbilt U. is circulating, detailing concerns about the leadership of the chancellor.
Punishment, Post-Oklahoma
College leaders have gotten speedier and more severe in taking action against students linked to racist incidents. Critics fear due process is being eroded.
Suing to Save Sweet Briar
County attorney seeks injunction to block closure and to replace president and board, charging that they have violated several laws.
Will Ratings Displace Accreditation?
The Obama administration’s proposed system could substitute federal officials’ judgment of institutional quality for peer review by academics, Judith Eaton argues.
Professional Salaries Up 2.2%
Gains are larger at public institutions.
New Presidents or Provosts: Amarillo College, Baylor U., Campbell U., Housatonic CC, Lakehead U., Louisiana State U.-Shreveport, Middlesex U., Rasmussen College, Tacoma CC
Tim Blackman, acting vice chancellor at the Open University, in Britain, has been appointed as vice chancellor of Middlesex...
Another Leader Ousted
U. of Mississippi chancellor has grown enrollment, attracted better prepared students, set records in fund-raising, championed diversity, practiced shared governance and supported athletics revival. But amid disagreement on medical center, he is being forced out.
N.Y.U. Outflanks Texas for New Leader
New York University picks head of Oxford University to replace longtime president John Sexton.