On Thursday, Feb. 9, students gathered to voice their concerns and ideas about what they are looking for in the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Wichita State community members gathered virtually Wednesday at the first two presidential search forums to share concerns, questions, and thoughts about the presidential search with AGB search representatives Sally Mason and Garry Owens.
Portraits, special ceremonies, emeritus status and massive payouts are just a few of the perks some ex-presidents receive—no matter what kind of upheaval they leave behind.
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) selected CMC’s Board of Trustees as one of five boards – one public college, two private universities, and two public college or university foundations – nationally to receive its John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership.
Stakeholders at West Liberty University indicate they want the school’s next president to be a “unifyer” – someone who can bring together staff, students and all departments at WLU while also addressing alumni and state legislature concerns.
Purdue Northwest faculty members want Chancellor Thomas L. Keon to step down after a racist remark. Keon is clinging to his job despite a reprimand from the Board of Trustees.
Amy Parsons, a former senior administrator at Colorado State University at Fort Collins, will in all likelihood become the university’s next president, a selection that some professors criticize as misguided.
North Idaho College president Nick Swayne questioned the legality of board actions on open records and procurement. Three days later he was placed on administrative leave.
Experts say universities are competing for a smaller pool of students, causing many to experience budget challenges brought about by lower than expected enrollment.
For the past two years, Kristina Johnson has served as president of The Ohio State University.
Rod McDavis spends his days helping universities find their next president as the managing principal of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has launched a digital toolkit to help higher education governing boards proactively oversee equitable student success.