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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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During her tenure, she championed diversity initiatives for both faculty and students, working to address historical representation gaps at the college. Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010.

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Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

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Recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men reveals a stark reality: HBCUs have experienced a 25% decrease in Black male enrollment since 2010, surpassing the 22% decline observed across all U.S. higher education institutions.

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Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

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Rather, its about attracting world-class faculty, creating more research opportunities for students, and coming upwith new innovations that benefit everyday people particularlythose in Baltimore, where the sprawling HBCU campusis located. Despite the usefulness of the tool,they kept the tool under wraps. was our tool.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Wins 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

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Faculty at Southwest Wisconsin Tech regularly assess student learning outcomes and adjust instruction to ensure better results each semester, embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the institution.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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William Inboden

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Chair and a joint faculty appointment with the Department of History and the School of Civic Leadership. Inboden has held several academic leadership roles at UT Austin and the UT System from 2010 to 2023. He will also hold the William Powers Jr.

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Can Colleges Control Administrative Bloat?

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Administrative bloat is a term used to refer to steep growth in administrative staff relative to college faculty and students. Non-instructional spending outpaced instructional spending in the years 2010 to 2018, according to the Council of Trustees and Alumni. The ratio between faculty and administrators has shrunk.