Leadership

New College’s new trustees hand interim president pretty purse

Richard Corcoran, selected by the school's newly conservative board of trustees, will receive a $699,000 base salary, double the pay of his predecssor, who was fired less than a month ago in a "hostile takeover."

Overhaul at Florida’s New College starts big, ousts sitting president

DeSantis' vision for a conservative-leaning New College of Florida has begun with the removal of sitting president Patricia Okker, replacing her with former education commissioner and GOP Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran.

Nearly 40% of college supervisors say they’re looking for work

Higher education leaders cite inadequate pay, burdensome workloads and lack of training and support among their list of concerns.

Thanks to her “unshakable confidence,” Columbia University names its first female president

Leading economist and current President of the London School of Economics and Political Science Minouche Shafik will take office on July 1.

George Washington University elects first woman president

The largest university in D.C. has named Ellen Granberg president, the first woman to occupy the position in the school's history.

After spearheading Sweet Briar’s revival, President Meredith Woo will step down

Woo, who will leave the institution in 2024, drove enrollment with tuition cuts and overhauled Sweet Briar's curriculum after the college nearly closed.

Here is where all 50 state university systems rank on ROI—and why

When it comes to accelerating return on investment on price and outcomes, an abundance of career-oriented majors and thriving technical colleges are essentials for campus leaders.

Here are 8 ways to improve experiences for college students and employees

Students, families and alumni say their satisfaction in higher education has risen. However, institutions should prioritize listening and acting on feedback.

More education leaders ban TikTok for students and employees

"TikTok's lack of data privacy measures are extremely concerning," wrote Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley in a memo to school leaders.

Mockery of Asian language sparks calls for Purdue chancellor to step down

Faculty leaders have demanded the resignation of Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon after he blurted out a string of gibberish in a failed, offensive joke he made during a commencement ceremony.

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