Leadership

A letter signed by 120 Connecticut College faculty members suggested the relationship between leadership and the campus community undergo "a fundamental change" and called on the Board to hold an open forum during its campus visit.

Her predecessor said in a statement, "She's a terrific academic leader with a keen mind, great leadership and communication skills, excellent judgment and a basic decency and kindness that will serve Harvard well."

It's been a bright spot for many universities in recent years, but leaders may not be able to hang all their financial hopes on continued growth. 

College rankings, university presidents and politics were top of mind for college leaders clicking on UB Daily throughout the year.

After a year-long search, the board unanimously approved the appointment of John King Jr. to lead the largest public university system in the country.

Kristina M. Johnson's term will come to a close at the end of the academic year to allow for a "seamless transition," according to a letter to the Buckeye community. No reason was given for her departure.

After being named interim chancellor in August 2021, Charles Robinson has been appointed to a three-year term to lead the flagship campus.

Since the pandemic, Dr. Kenneth Carter noticed a sense of burnout from his students and faculty. Using student-inspired principles, he is leading the charge at the University of Oxford of Emory to create a sense of belonging and identity for all.

Temple University and The University of Alabama both share prominent values necessary for fundraising: persistence and relationship-building.

Higher-ed leaders can still forge ahead with change management even when not everyone agrees on the methods and goals.