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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since joining the university's Campus Ministry in 2002, he has been instrumental in advancing several key initiatives, including formative education programs and Core Curriculum renewal. He has also demonstrated fundraising prowess, helping to secure nearly $40 million for academic and student life initiatives since 2019. "I

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Fry to Become Temple’s 15th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He previously served as president of Franklin and Marshall College from 2002– 2010, and as executive vice president at the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of Lafayette College, he holds an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business. This is a great day for Temple University.

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Effective University Leadership – What Does It Take?

The Change Leader, Inc.

However, some faculty members have expressed concerns about this approach, stating that a president must understand about research, grants, and other academic components of the job. Other universities have broken the traditional mold of a university president by hiring candidates who are described as hybrids.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Presidents are also more involved in fundraising than ever, complicating their leadership roles. He served as chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM) for 13 years (2002-2015), president of the Ohio State University for four years (1998-2002), and president of the University of Maryland, College Park for 10 years (1988-1998).

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

The first-generation college graduate has spearheaded record-highs in graduation rates, research funding and philanthropic support. Ragland joined in 2002 as an administrative assistant for The Foundation, a nonprofit associated with Rend Lake College responsible for fundraising and endowment management. Retiring Forrest E.

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President moves: Temple finally nabs its next leader

University Business

Fry has led nearby Drexel University since 2010, elevating its international academic footprint by forging research partnerships across China, Turkey, Israel, Brazil, Chile, India and South Korea, according to a university press release. The R1 Philadelphia university chose an established president.

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