leadership Archives - Higher Education Today https://www.higheredtoday.org/topic/leadership/ A Blog by ACE Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:52:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.higheredtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/apple-touch-icon-150x150.png leadership Archives - Higher Education Today https://www.higheredtoday.org/topic/leadership/ 32 32 The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/12/02/the-power-of-personal-storytelling/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:23:05 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28944 When I became president of the University of La Verne in 2011, I often shared the story of why I was drawn to this role—and why it resonated so deeply with my family’s values. My husband and I were committed to raising our daughters in a community that embraced inclusivity, service, and the transformative power of education. These were not just ...

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]]> Making Authentic Optimism the New Normal https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/10/01/making-authentic-optimism-the-new-normal/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:37:16 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28874 As we begin the 2024–25 academic year, campus leaders are confronting a convergence of challenges that make optimism feel more like a balancing act than a given. Pressures that include enrollment, finances, politics, and ongoing concerns over campus safety are weighing heavily on institutions and presidential leadership across the country. While the start of the academic year is traditionally accompanied by ...

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]]> Disability and Higher Education: Insights for Campus Administrators https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/08/12/disability-insights-for-campus-administrators/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:08:50 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28798 Colleges and universities are at the forefront of a cultural shift, as the experiences of COVID-19 and the perspectives of Gen Z students catalyze a more open dialogue about the social and contextual implications of disability. However, disability encompasses a wide range of conditions and manifests differently in each individual. Students with disabilities face extra steps in higher education, carrying the ...

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]]> Opportunities and Challenges for Higher Ed’s Tech Leaders https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/04/08/opportunities-and-challenges-for-higher-eds-tech-leaders/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:29:19 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28630 Title: The IT Leadership Workforce in Higher Education, 2024 Author: Mark McCormack Source: EDUCAUSE EDUCAUSE conducted a survey of over 400 IT professionals in roles ranging from director to chief information officer to provide insights into the state of the higher education technology leader workforce. The report illuminates challenges and opportunities that can inform efforts to fortify the workforce and advance ...

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]]> Beyond March: Supporting Women on the Path to the College Presidency https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/04/03/beyond-march/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:46:13 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28615 In the wake of Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the significance of our efforts to honor and uplift women. Amidst the flurry of acknowledgments and celebrations we see every March, there’s a deeper conversation to be had about how we support women on their professional journeys in higher education. We know the numbers. The ...

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]]> Cultivating a Culture of Civility and Meaningful Dialogue on Campus During Elections https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/03/19/cultivating-a-culture-of-civility/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:16:19 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28567 Elections always present a unique chance for university leaders to transform their campus into a space for constructive dialogue, educational opportunities, and critical thinking. In 2024, as divisive election rhetoric intensifies, we have a greater responsibility than ever to foster a culture of civil discourse on our campuses. A presidential election year is a perfect opportunity to lean in on pressing ...

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]]> Trends in Higher Education and Results-Driven Recommendations https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/03/18/trends-in-higher-education-and-results-driven-recommendations/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:42:31 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28563 Title: 2024 Trends in Higher Education Source: Hanover Research Drawing from extensive research and experience collaborating with hundreds of higher education institutions, Hanover Research’s 2024 Trends in Higher Education report outlines critical trends and practical solutions to guide college and university leadership in facing current challenges in higher education. Trend 1: Institutions reduce enrollment barriers for a changing prospective student demographic. ...

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]]> Beyond Crisis Management: How Presidents Can Create a Campus Where Everyone Belongs https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/02/11/beyond-crisis-management-how-presidents-can-create-a-campus-where-everyone-belongs/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:31:47 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28435 At the start of 2024, the media narrative picked up where it left off before the holidays—painting a picture of U.S. college campuses immersed in division and unrest over a number of issues, particularly the response to the war between Israel and Hamas and the heated debate over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But at thousands of colleges and universities around ...

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]]> The College President’s Role During Times of Crisis https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/11/28/the-college-presidents-role-during-times-of-crisis/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:39:12 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=18048 As we approach the end of 2023, in an era marked by heightened challenges around the world, it has never been more important for university presidents to serve as steadfast institutional leaders during times of crisis. Case in point: the COVID-19 pandemic tested every president and every campus beginning in March 2020 and continuing today. During this tumultuous period, I led ...

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]]> Renaissance: The Role of Succession Planning in Diversifying the American College Presidency https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/06/26/renaissance-the-role-of-succession-planning-in-diversifying-the-american-college-presidency/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:52:34 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17966 This blog post is part of the American College President Study body of work generously supported by the TIAA Institute. The 2022 release of Renaissance, Beyoncé’s seventh solo album, took the world by storm. In “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé’s lyrics, accompanied by Big Freedia’s call for us to “release,” express the need for releasing the way things have been done in ...

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]]> The College Presidential Search and Equity-Minded Principles https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/03/06/the-college-presidential-search-and-equity-minded-principles/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:03:44 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17909 Title: Equity-Minded Principles for Presidential Searches in Higher Education Author(s): Jorge Burmicky, Kevin R. McClure, Jordan Gonzales, Cameron J. McCoy   Source: American Council on Education (ACE) & TIAA Institute ACE has partnered with the TIAA Institute through the American College President Study on a new report that identifies five equity-minded principles for conducting presidential searches. The report explores key steps ...

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]]> An Unrecognized Bias Contributing to the Gender Gap in the College Presidency https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/03/06/an-unrecognized-bias-contributing-to-the-gender-gap-in-the-college-presidency/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:04:22 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17907 This blog post is part of the American College President Study body of work generously supported by the TIAA Institute. Since the founding of American higher education, college and university presidents have generally been White men—even initially at women’s colleges. While women have been outpacing men in degree attainment for decades, the leadership of colleges and universities has remained predominantly male. ...

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