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Dr. Ellen M. Granberg, George Washington University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Granberg has 11 years of prior experience leading large integrated software development teams in the telecommunications industry. She led, too, as the senior associate provost and associate provost for faculty affairs at Clemson University.

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Stillman College Receives $2.7 Million to Bolster Internet Infrastructure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stillman College has received $2.7 million to improve its internet access and performance through fiber optic infrastructure upgrades. This project is transformational – it’s really going to move Stillman forward,” said Stillman President Dr. Cynthia Warrick.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson leveraged her knowledge of physics to advance telecommunications research at Bell Laboratories, which influenced the creation of the portable fax, the touch-tone phone and the technology behind caller ID and call waiting,” the Black digital media publication notes. During her 23 years at the helm, more than $1.25

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George Washington University elects first woman president

University Business

Key prerequisites for this leader included a track record in faculty recruitment and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. And as Clemson’s senior assistant provost for Faculty Affairs before that, she spearheaded efforts in faculty recruitment and retention.

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“Too good to be true:” How one IT team unlocked millions with this simple trick

University Business

Sweetana contends the university has done just that without having to take controversial measures, such as cutting programs , laying off faculty or selling its property. .” DeSales, like many private institutions facing tighter budgets, is seeking innovative ways to optimize operations.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

Specifically, he oversaw increased diversity among his faculty and staff and created a new cabinet position overseeing DEI and belonging. Gustafson served in faculty and administration at Presbyterian for nearly two decades before departing to Mercer University (Ga.) million for technology upgrades. president. “It

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How Tulane Transformed Post-Katrina Through Crisis Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 006 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Scott Cowen

The Change Leader, Inc.

In the aftermath, there were no telecommunications, no phones, no TVs all you knew was what you could see in the local area. Scott made the decision to stay on campus and ride out the storm. And it was bad. He was eventually evacuated via helicopter from the Mississippi River six days following the storm.