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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In What followed were demands from Coe community members, including Coe's Black alumni. But during the 2021-22 academic year concerns about diversity in leadership surfaced.

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Ex–Business Dean Sues Michigan State Over Ouster

Confessions of a Community College Dean

and five other MSU employees related to his removal over alleged missteps on Title IX. The lawsuit alleges Woodruff defamed and demoted Gupta to thwart his potential bid for the presidency to replace Dr. Stanley, who was forced out over an unrelated Title IX issue , The Detroit News reported. Samuel Stanley Jr.

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Bob Jones University is imploding. What happened?

University Business

Similarly, students and alumni created a petition on Change.org calling for Lewis’ resignation and Pettit’s reinstatement as president, garnering almost 8,000 signatures, far exceeding Bob Jones’ current student enrollment numbers.

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He’s out: MSU President Samuel Stanley to leave post two months early

University Business

” In recent months, Stanley and the board of trustees have struggled to come to terms over Title IX compliance-related issues and the resignation of the business school dean. . “And I cannot in good conscience continue to serve this board as constituted.” “I will carry MSU with me wherever I go.”

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How flashpoint response impacts faculty well-being

EAB

They span a wide range of issues, from on-campus incidents and controversy around alumni to social movements and widespread political and economic events. The Title IX cheat sheet: What’s changed and what’s changing. You guide to manage campus climate flashpoints. follow these steps. More on campus climate.

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12 key traits of a successful higher education leader

University Business

They have a clear idea of who else they need to be responsive to—including their alumni, parents, local community, funders, boards, faculty and staff. More from UB: Title IX coordinator: More than just a mandatory role The work of leading institutions is important and worthy. Strong leaders act with courage in tricky situations.

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Top 12 Challenges Facing Higher Ed in 2025—and the Exemplars Solving Them: An overview of the most urgent issues impacting higher education, with examples of how some institutions are beginning to respond.

The Change Leader, Inc.

Theyve also diversified revenue streams by leveraging endowments and increasing alumni contributions, creating a model of financial sustainability while maintaining accessibility. For example, discussions around loan forgiveness, free community college, or changes to Title IX can directly impact institutional operations.