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FL: He Was the U. of Florida’s Provost for 15 Years. And the U. of Arizona’s for a Month. 

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After only a monthlong stint as the University of Arizona’s provost, Joseph Glover is returning to his previous role at the University of Florida. Glover, who served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at UF for 15 years, announced Tuesday in an email to UA faculty and students that he would be leaving the university. According to the letter, W. Kent Fuchs, Florida’s interim president and Glover’s old boss, asked him to return as the university undergoes a “major transition.”

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Opinion: Recruit your next president using the forensic model 

By In The News

The interview as a form of personal testimony is a staple of the presidential search ritual that is here to stay. What should be set aside, however, is the naive belief that public performance is a sure guide to a candidate’s leadership potential. The entire search process stands to be improved with steps that bring stronger candidates to the forefront and enable search committees to distinguish truly exceptional leaders from those who talk a good game. We call this superior alternative the forensic model. 

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CSUSB Vice President Robert J. Nava appointed to AGB Council on Foundation Leaders

By In The News

Robert J. Nava, vice president for CSUSB’s University Advancement and executive director of the Philanthropic Foundation, has been invited to serve on the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Council on Foundation Leaders. AGB, with more than 40,000 members worldwide, is the premier organization focused on empowering college, university and foundation boards to govern with knowledge and confidence.

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