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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
President Ann McElaney-Johnson of Mount Saint Mary's University shares how she led her campus through a wildfire—and how the experience informed her response to 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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5 tips for communicating new cost containment policies to campus
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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Connect department chairs with budget officers to build engagement around financial data
The Planning and Budget Office at the University of Toronto regularly presents a combination of unit-level and institution-level financial data to chairs and deans in order to help them identify areas for growth and investment, increase financial literacy, and strengthen ties between academic and business units.
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3 assumptions that derail higher ed strategic planning—and how to fix them
University presidents need bold strategy to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market.
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