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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows.

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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Conway-Turner, who will retire at the end of this academic year after nine years as president of Buffalo State, has had a stellar 43-year career as a faculty member and administrator. It has been part of my focus to really engage our students in civic and community work.” Students, faculty and staff, everybody was concerned. “It

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Can Higher Education Do Good with Decommissioned Devices?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

They draw students from the surrounding area, their faculty and staff make their homes nearby, they host events ranging from sports to music and theater that bring scores of local residents to campus, and they contribute tangibly and intangibly to the betterment of the region. It’s not always easy, however.

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

University Business

In her last year as president, Ward looks forward to ramping up community outreach efforts. Declining enrollment, budget cuts, faculty layoffs and a contentious partnership with a for-profit company have spelled the end of Robbyn Wacker’s presidential tenure at St. The work was done in collaboration with the provost.

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The Ongoing Fight for Diversity in Higher Ed

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

How can MSU cultivate “globally engaged citizen leaders” without diversity throughout its student body, faculty, and administration? Developing and implementing comprehensive campus climate assessments that are individualized for faculty members, staff members, and students.

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Texas A&M’s Student Leadership Development Programs: People Support What They Help Create

The Change Leader, Inc.

The administrator used his own school experiences to inform how these student organizations operated. With that said, Koldus also modeled how faculty and advisors should oversee students involvement in these organizations. This years event was under the direction of Dalton Harris, a senior computer science and engineering major.