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Central State Grad Dr. Morakinyo Kuti Appointed University’s President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He served as the vice president for research and economic development and director of land-grant programs and as its associate provost for research. Thomas University, and a doctorate in public policy and administration from Walden University. Kuti becomes the 10th president in the Central State’s history.

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How ‘DEI hysteria’ killed this director’s contract and led to one dean’s resignation

University Business

Similarly, McElroy returns to UT-Austin feeling “damaged” by this process after the university tossed her original and subsequent employment contracts. University faculty have condemned the contract negotiation breakdown, citing outside influence as detrimental to the institution’s goals.

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CSU Hires New President, But Questions Linger About the Treatment of Former President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The person will replace Dr. Alex Johnson, President Emeritus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), who has been serving as interim president since July 2023, after Dr. Jack Thomas announced that he would not seek a renewal of his contract. It should be noted that the first three individuals removed from duty were men.

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Florida’s Anti-DEI Actions Hit Hard for Alumna and Mom of Recent Grad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thirteen positions, 15 administrative appointments for faculty, the chief diversity officer role, and DEI contracts with outside vendors — ALL GONE. Johnson is director of grants administration at Lumina Foundation , a private foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.

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Petitioning for the Right to Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Trump’s administration and its less tolerant immigration policies. “At The landmark legislation, Assembly Bill 2586, passed the state legislature in a final 41-7 assembly vote last month. As of this writing, the governor — who has not stated a position on the bill — has until the end of September to sign or veto it.

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Judge Orders North Idaho to Reinstate President

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A judge on Friday ordered North Idaho College to reinstate its president, Nick Swayne, who was placed on administrative leave without cause in December, The Spokesman-Review reported. However, the court found that nothing in South’s contract demonstrates that NIC intended him be an interim placement. Hide by line?

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These access and affordability programs geared toward high schoolers reap great results

University Business

The program is set to offer graduating seniors interested in pursuing jobs in high-demand industries 80% coverage of their tuition or up to $8,000 in grants. The expanded access and affordability for high school graduates granted at Maine Free College and the Idaho Launch program share similar motivations. The same goes for Arizona.