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Fixed-term contracts have long been the norm for research-only contracts, which are usually dependent on short-term funding from a external grant. However, the Equality Act of 2010, making it discriminatory to enforce retirement by age, has helped to discourage contracts promising ‘permanence’.

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Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 170 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

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New presidents can accomplish this by identifying a seasoned individual or a consultancy to interview administrators, faculty, staff, students, board members, and members of the community to understand the institution’s aspirations and challenges. Tier one includes representative bodies of faculty, staff, and students.

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Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

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Prior to his presidency, he was a member of the University of Maryland mathematics faculty for 24 years. He also served as the co-chair and chair of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics from 2004 to 2016. And of course that upset the faculty. [00:12:43] 00:12:29] Brit Kirwan: Yeah. [00:12:29] Ben Sasse. [00:12:39]