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Race, education, and protest: How one president leads boldly
President Fayneese Miller of Hamline University discusses nurturing a campus that sees racial justice not as an overnight project, but an enduring commitment for the university and the community at-large.
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Chancellor Tim White saw the fall term unfolding—and made a call in May
Timothy P. White, Chancellor of the California State University system, explains the values that guided his decision to move education online this fall, how his campuses are addressing the pandemic’s outsized impact on the most vulnerable students, and what he remains hopeful about.
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How one institution transitioned from transactional to strategic HR—and what all business leaders can learn from their story
Given the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, university leaders are increasingly turning to HR as a strategic partner for planning and executing on institutional goals. This has posed a challenge for many HR leaders and their teams: they want to provide more strategic support, but they are bogged down by transactional work. The University of Virginia (UVA) tackled the challenge of strategic human resources through a multi-year HR transformation project called “Ufirst”.
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“We are all land grants now”: Facing the new normal in higher education
President E. Gordon Gee of West Virginia University calls on other universities to respond to the pandemic crisis by becoming more agile and effective than ever before.
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Leading in times of crisis: How a wildfire prepared this president for COVID-19
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How a public health expert responded to COVID-19 on campus
"Our people are afraid, whether it's our board members, faculty, staff, students, or members of our community. But I am hopeful and confident that information can help us overcome fear," says Dr. Melinda Treadwell, president of Keene State College.
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Change management principles to help guide academic leaders during COVID-19
Explore three principles that can help department chairs, deans, and provosts lead during uncertainty.
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The COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked havoc on higher education institutions, including their financial plans. Find out how these schools are fighting back.
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