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More Presidential Vacancies at HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2006, presidents spent an average of 8.5 Vincent, a seasoned higher education administrator, said he plans to return to the practice of law. I wonder what role the need and pressure to constantly fundraise played in the departure of these presidents." He has led the institution for the past five years. years in charge.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

He has served at Nichols since 2006, mainly in positions that revolved around fundraising and advancement. Her most recent fundraising campaign has amassed $444 million of its $600 million goal. Cloud State’s vice president for finance and administration is scheduled to step into Wacker’s role on May 5.

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Presidential Turnover Crisis in Higher Ed–Solutions and Challenges: The Role of Politics, Policies, Processes, Performance, and Public Relations

The Change Leader, Inc.

years in 2006, 6.5 Additionally, university presidents find themselves compelled to allocate even more of their time to fundraising efforts, a task that was already demanding in its own right. ACE respondents stated the average tenure was 8.5 years in 2016, and 5.9 years in 2023. The decline in tenure is a cause for concern.

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2023 wrapped: The biggest trends in higher ed—and the most read stories

University Business

While the price tag for private non-profit four-year institutions is now nearly 20% more than the 2006-07 year, the average grant aid per student in the 2022-23 academic year covered 43% of the sticker price. Wellesley College (Mass.), Haverford College (Pa.), and Washington and Lee University (Va.)