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  President Speaks: 6 ways colleges can help international students amid coronavirus

  "New and creative action" is needed to support these students, who were overlooked in the initial response to the crisis, two college administrators write.

  Carolyn Stefanco and Alfredo Varela • April 22, 2020

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  President Speaks: Colleges must 'lead and not follow' through coronavirus

  This unprecedented challenge could inspire needed change, writes E. Gordon Gee, who has spent four decades as a university president.

  ​E. Gordon Gee • March 25, 2020

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  President Speaks: 5 tips for small-college leaders to foster community amid coronavirus

  "This situation feels different because its duration and impact are so uncertain," writes Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno.

  Dennis Hanno • March 23, 2020

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  President Speaks: 7 ways to build a better career launchpad for low-income students

  Entering the workforce can be more challenging for disadvantaged students than their higher-income peers. Here's how one university is narrowing the gap.

  Adam Weinberg and Laurel Kennedy • Jan. 27, 2020

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  The downside of secret searches for college presidents

  Protecting a candidate's privacy hinders the other institution's ability to plan for succession, write George Mason's Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein.

  Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein • Jan. 6, 2020

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  President Speaks: What I learned from an academic redesign

  The president of Hiram College breaks down the process her team took to implement major structural changes in response to financial pressure.

  Lori Varlotta • Dec. 13, 2019

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  President Speaks: Don't sound the death knell for small liberal arts colleges just yet

  As their closures make headlines, Dominican University of California President Mary Marcy unpacks her new research on promising approaches to survival.

  Mary Marcy • Dec. 6, 2019

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  President Speaks: Dual-mission colleges a solution to higher ed's selectivity problem

  The president of Utah's largest public university points to an emerging model that brings a wide range of credentials under one roof and adds flexibility.

  Astrid Tuminez • Nov. 21, 2019

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  President Speaks: Shared governance key to becoming an 'empowered university'

  The president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County shares how his institution works to include staff, faculty and students in decision-making. 

  Freeman Hrabowski III • Nov. 8, 2019

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  How can using open source frameworks hook students in STEM?

  A pair of Murray State University lecturers detail how approaching tech and overall thinking from an open source perspective can attract students to hot career fields like cybersecurity.

  Dr. Randall Joyce & Brandon Dixon • Nov. 8, 2019

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  President Speaks: Mental health should be among colleges' 'most urgent priorities'

  Investing more in addressing students' well-being will have an impact beyond campus, writes Ithaca College President Shirley Collado.

  Shirley Collado • Oct. 25, 2019

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  3 ways one campus is reaching underrepresented students

  "We are meeting students as they are and where they are and taking them to where they want to be," writes Pace University President Marvin Krislov.

  Marvin Krislov • Oct. 15, 2019

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  Why thinking like a marketer can help recruit top hires

  A strong brand and consistent hiring processes can help institutions draw key academic talent, write two University of Texas at Austin administrators.

  Henry Tijerina III and Joey Williams • Oct. 7, 2019

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  President Speaks: How colleges can improve students' social mobility

  Old Dominion University's president shares tactics to bridge equity gaps, including offering students personalized guidance and emergency grants. 

  John R. Broderick • Sept. 27, 2019

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  We all have a lot to learn from nontraditional learners

  Higher education is "tethered to a pop-culture archetype" that doesn't reflect today's students, writes Marie Cini, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

  Marie Cini • Sept. 23, 2019

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  President Speaks: How to ease transfers between two- and four-year colleges

  U of Dayton's president discusses the private university's partnership with a local community college to help transfer students fit in and manage costs.

  Eric Spina • Aug. 29, 2019

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  5 ways to protect your institution’s academic integrity

  Reviewing admissions and enrollment processes, particularly for special admits, can help avoid a crisis, writes one risk-management expert.

  Ashley Deihr • Aug. 26, 2019

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  President Speaks: How can small, lesser-known colleges stay relevant?

  Partnering with local companies to expand access to higher ed and support the workforce can help, writes the president of Michigan's Cleary University.

  Jayson Boyers • Aug. 16, 2019

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  Accreditor accountability changes 'could be undone in a heartbeat'

  NACIQI's student rep says the accreditation advisory committee took critical steps in the last six years that are at risk of being reversed by new policies.

  Simon Boehme • July 30, 2019

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  President Speaks: Universities should be ‘agile facilitators’ of knowledge

  Maryville University President Mark Lombardi explains his institution's approach to implementing technology-based, personalized education.

  Mark Lombardi • May 23, 2019

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  5 common hang-ups in higher ed public-private partnerships

  Relationships with corporations to deliver services or assets require strong leadership and a clear plan to overcome a "fundamental cultural mismatch."

  Chad Hardaway • May 15, 2019

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  The critical role of deans in student affairs

  Understanding students' lives is not easy but is key to an energized campus, writes Jon Jacobsen, former dean of students at Harvey Mudd College.

  Jon Jacobsen • April 25, 2019

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  President Speaks: Colleges must prioritize foreign languages

  Indiana University's president urges institutions to expand their language offerings and enhance education in global awareness.

  Michael A. McRobbie • April 8, 2019

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  President Speaks: Boosting social mobility requires supporting students 'on all sides'

  The University of California, Merced, the system's newest campus, has gained attention for its success rates for low-income and first-generation students. 

  Dorothy Leland • Feb. 14, 2019

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  To make law school truly accessible, bring it online

  University of Dayton School of Law Dean Andy Strauss explains how hybrid online legal programs can expand access to the field.

  Andy Strauss • Jan. 29, 2019

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