Leadership

These are the best college presidents of the century—according to one list

A new report from the American Enterprise Institute ranked more than 400 current and former presidents based on much they improved student success measures during their tenure.

President moves: Miami installs a new leader as hiring intensifies

The University of Miami installed former student Joe Echevarria as its next president after he served a stint as interim leader.

How to navigate student protests in a polarized era

In moments of division, leaders are encouraged to embrace the roles of “educators and bridge-builders” to create environments where empathy and understanding take priority over conflict, per report.

How to take the ‘value lens’ approach to higher education

The Value Lens Approach is a strategic tool designed to assist higher education leaders in aligning institutional actions and resource allocations with their core distinctions.

President Moves: Morehouse’s ‘record-breaking’ leader announces retirement

David A. Thomas will leave Morehouse College having increased applications from high-achieving students and raised more funds than any of the school's previous leaders. In other moves, Berklee College of Music has picked its next president.

Ben Sasse steps down at University of Florida after short tenure

Former U.S. senator Ben Sasse, who cited his wife's health issues and other family matters as reasons for his departure, was the second president of a major Florida university to resign in recent days.

Academic burnout: This simple solution will cost leadership little

If left unaddressed, academic burnout could transform our institutions of higher education into “burnout shops” for faculty and students. The implications of such a transformation are far-reaching.

‘Strong Integration’: Adaptive change as a survival strategy in higher education

Strong Integration is about so much more than governance and oversight. It’s ecosystem-wide adaptive change—including leadership structures, academics and curriculum and co-curriculum.

12 key traits of a successful higher education leader

Courageous administrators are needed now since some highly accomplished people have failed to lead institutions during times of turmoil.

President Moves: Cornell leader steps down as hiring ramps up

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack has announced she will retire on June 30 after leading the New York university for seven years. Pollack's departure marks the third Ivy League leader to step down amid political turbulence in recent months.

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