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Report: Higher Education Administration Pay Soars as Faculty Pay Lags

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Real average salaries for full-time faculty members remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Its findings come from AAUP’s annual Faculty Compensation Survey.

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

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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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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Williamss curiosity and quest for knowledge has pushed her beyond the silo of higher education administration into explorations of intersectional disciplines. Williams says she felt a strong sense of responsibility to make it a better experience, for everyone on campus.

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Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader

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in higher education administration from The University of Southern Mississippi, along with a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace from the University of South Florida. A native of Taylorsville, MS., He obtained a graduate certificate in community college leadership and a Ph.D.

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Dr. Karrie Dixon Elected Chancellor of North Carolina Central University

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NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building on our rich traditions and ensuring that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed,” she said. “I I can’t wait to engage with all the possibilities that Durham has to offer.”

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How Severance Mirrors U.S. Higher Education Administration: The Compartmentalization and Bureaucracy of Modern Academia

Higher Education Inquirer

higher education administration. This deliberate separation is an exaggerated version of a common practice in higher educationcompartmentalizing roles and interactions. Administrators focus on policies and data, while faculty members concentrate on teaching and research.

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New Paper Examines Funding of Attacks on Higher Education

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Irene Mulvey “ Manufacturing Backlash: Right-Wing Think Tanks and Legislative Attacks on Higher Education ” describes well-funded, widespread political attacks on higher education, comprising legislative pursuits that undermine academic freedom and university autonomy.