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FAMU Deploys Independent Investigation into Donation, Announces Interim VP for University Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But the university paused moving forward after board members, alumni and others expressed reservations about the May 4 donation, which drew national attention as one of the largest ever for one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities. The university reported that Friday-Stroud and her fundraising team have raised $75.3

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

Serving a nearly 1,000 student body, her focus as president of SVY will be on fundraising and investment opportunities, Deseret News reports. After assuming the presidency in 2016, one of Whitaker’s most notable actions was reaffirming the university’s accreditation. Frank Sánchez – Manhattanville College (N.Y.)

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Why Do So Few American Students Study Abroad?

Edu Alliance Journal

In 2016, The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), founded in 1950, conducted a comprehensive survey of 1205 of its alumni. Their priority in fundraising for such programs is lower than other needs. 39% have no foreign offices, and all international operations are handled in the US.

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Effective University Leadership – What Does It Take?

The Change Leader, Inc.

This mirrors 2016 survey results and is exceeded only by issues such as student debt, improving student outcomes and student preparedness (most of which are academic issues). Increasingly in todays world, higher education leaders need to be well versed in all areas and have a strong leadership cabinet.

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The Future of Public Funding in Higher Education: The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 6

The Change Leader, Inc.

The aftermath has led to ugly financial battles involving policymakers, faculty, staff, students and alumni. Part 6: The Future of Public Funding of Higher Ed The public funding of Higher Ed freefall began four decades ago (e.g., Even college leaders themselves. They are the American public. These concerns are widespread.

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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 2016, and 5.9 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 2006, 6.5 years in 2023. The decline in tenure is a cause for concern.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

NACD published its Blue Ribbon Commission on Building the Strategic-Asset Board report in 2016, and it identifies the need for the board to align its skill sets and processes with the institution’s strategy development. Thus, it is appropriate to draw on other corporate governance organizations who understand how to implement change.