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More phenomenal news coming out of the ASU Foundation for A New American University! For those of you who are not nonprofit nerds like me, the reason this is important is because growing endowments set universities up for success and sustainability for decades and even centuries to come. A robust endowment is an increasingly important indicator of overall health, not just in #highereducation but in #nonprofits of various sizes. Our CEO, Gretchen E. Buhlig says it best, “The annual payout provides reliable funding for scholarships, research, and professorships. The capital also allows for critical strategic investments as well as experiential learning investment programs for students.” #impactinvesting #highereducationleadership #endowment #nonprofitmanagement #asunews #mondaymotivation

"At the recent University of Tennessee Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve President Boyd’s recommendation to remove the “interim” title from Dr. Linda C. Martin, now officially Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Southern. This decision was retroactively applied, recognizing Dr. Martin’s impressive contributions over the past three years. Under Chancellor Martin’s leadership, UT Southern has reached unprecedented heights, with successes that include: - A record first-year retention rate of 77.2% - A record overall retention rate of 79.5% - A 12% increase in total enrollment - An 8.5% increase in transfer students - Record fundraising of $6.1 million in FY24 - A $1 million increase in endowment These accomplishments, along with the creation of UT Southern’s first strategic plan and campus master plan, reflect Chancellor Martin’s dedicated leadership. The UT Southern Advisory Board, represented by Chair Jimmy Granbery, presented its unanimous support for the decision to remove the “interim” from her title to the UT Board of Trustees." Read more: https://lnkd.in/egFthnM3

Bluffton University was one of only a handful of Mennonite/Brethren universities when I was working at Eastern Mennonite University. Sounds like there will be one less after this year. "With the unanimous support of our respective Boards of Trustees, The University of Findlay and Bluffton University have entered an agreement to pursue a merger of Bluffton University operations with University of Findlay. Findlay and Bluffton would become one higher education community on two campuses, pending all regulatory approvals,. This decision signals a bold vision for our shared future. University of Findlay and Bluffton University share similar roots as institutions founded in Christian faith and are welcoming to all. Both institutions believe in cultivating communities of respect. Through this merger, University of Findlay and Bluffton University would be positioned to increase educational opportunities that prepare our current and future students to lead and serve in their local communities and beyond. Our students and employees would benefit from access to expanded resources on both campuses located 20 miles apart in Northwest Ohio. This is a transformational moment for both Findlay and Bluffton. We are confident that our strong roots and enduring values will ground us in the face of change. We see a brighter future ahead — one where University of Findlay and Bluffton University would establish an even stronger premier institution of higher education in Northwest Ohio." https://lnkd.in/gMPjMmen

My State of the University address: Despite stiff headwinds across #highereducation, University of the Pacific is advancing on all fronts with record #enrollment and #fundraising, Hispanic-Serving Institution status, new market-driven degree programs and accelerating capital projects on all three #NorthernCalifornia campuses. Great successes, but more to do. #highered #HSI https://lnkd.in/gf7u7zEA

Take a look at a new thought piece we are sharing on our website and here on LinkedIn and let us know what you think! In this inaugural post, Dr. Frank Boyd, vice president in our Higher Education Practice, explores the critical role that collaboration plays in successful fundraising initiatives. "Come Together: The Necessity of Collaboration in Fundraising for Higher Education,” highlights the increasing pressures on colleges and universities and the commensurate effort to identify extramural funding to supplement endowment and tuition revenue. Why are some institutions successful in their efforts to secure external funding? Check out the blog post here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4Nwq_TT Let's connect and continue the conversation! Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. And keep a look out for more thought pieces. #HigherEducation #Grants #Federal #Collaboration #Leadership #Innovation #ExpertInsights #McAllisterandQuinn #BlogPost

👀 Did you know the University of Alaska System established a whopping 26 new endowments, scholarships, and endowed chairs last year? From athletics and career-centered scholarships, to student-endowed scholarships for emerging leaders, they will play a vital role in fostering student success and institutional growth. Read the latest "Did You Know?" at https://lnkd.in/g5cWHWHN

HONORARY DISTINCTIONS In my humble opinion, honorary doctorates should be referred to as honorary distinctions! If you have received an honorary doctorate, it means that your professional title is NOT Dr. This means that society should not address you as Dr. Dr does not go on your resume nor does it hold any weight in academic circles or professional work environments; meaning that it does not increase your salary range or ascent in the workforce hierarchy. Honorary doctorates do not have their work published nor can you find any profiles in any exclusive, invite-only database(s) with their critically-acclaimed merits. Real doctorates are invited to global events, are invited to give keynote addresses, and online lectures to students. Real doctorates are invited to submit new papers, journals, and books. Real academic doctorate degrees cannot be taken from you, as seen below... Can we please put some respect on those who have been accepted into and who have successfully defended their dissertation, earning the rightful letters after their names and properly addressed with their rightful title as Dr... If honorary doctorates continue to refer to themselves as doctor [especially celebrities without any academic degree(s)], then I will continue to overemphasize calling real doctorate recipients "doctor" and absolutely no one else!

THANK YOU FOR TOP FAN.! With President Joe Biden – I just got recognized as one of their top fans.! ALLIED: I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE SUCH A POWERFUL MILITARY MOVIE IN ALL MY LIFE. I CAN SERIOUSLY SEE BRAD PITT PLAY 007 J. BOND. ARTICLE: CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G. BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE tenri.org https://lnkd.in/e55sRd8b https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 WonderMind.com: CRYPTO-FINANCE & WHAT'S ON THE TABLE. REYGITONIUM-G MR. MS. TEEFEY & SELENA GOMEZ-RARE-SUPERSTAR. TCI GALLERY SPRING 2024 THEMES. CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I ABSOLUTELY SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYPTOCURRENCY: REYGITONIUM-G I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE INFANT DEMOCRATIC-CAPITALISTIC MINDS OF TODAY BLAME USA GOVERNMENT. THEN IS ANY GOVERNMENT TO BE BLAMED FOR HOMELESS PROBLEMS PLAGUING THE WORLD.? NO. GOD KNOWS HEADACHES USA GOVERNMENT HAVE WITH THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE NEW WORLD PRACTICALLY SHOCK TO WITNESS. PEOPLE ONLY WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. "IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." THUS DOESN'T THAT ALSO INCLUDE THE HOMELESS. THE HOMELESS ARE OUT THERE. ARE YOU.? HOMELESS.. AN OPPORTUNITY MISUNDERSTOOD. The modern economic system is a market economy, which is a capitalist economy where people, not the government--NOT THE GOVERNMENT--own most businesses. In a capitalist economy, prices allocate capital and labor between competing uses, and capital assets like factories, mines, and railroads can be privately owned and controlled. https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 GOOGLE EXAMPLE, IF YOU NEED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANY REASON OR MORE SO LETS SAY THE "HOMELESS" PROBLEM WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE TIME & MONEY CONSUMING BUT IN ONE DIRECTION TOWARD THE HOMELESS. HOWEVER CRYPTOCURRENCY CAN POSSIBLE ALLOWS AN EXPENDITURE OF CURRENCY TO BENEFIT ALL WHO USES THE CRYPTO & REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S CONSUMED. THEREFORE IF A CRYPTO HOMELESS CURRENCY REYGITONIUM-G EXISTED IT'S MORE HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE HOMELESS PROBLEM CAN BE VANQUISHED BECAUSE CURRENCY-FINANCES IT'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO BE TAPPED INTO FOR HOMELESS RESOLUTIONS. REYGITONIUM-G: COUNTRY GOVERNMENT $1-DOLLAR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF 8-BILLION EARTH CITIZENS. OR CONTINUE HIDING THE HOMELESS WHEN A POLITICAL LEADER VISITS AMERICA. CLOSING COMMENT: THE DAMNEDEST CRAZIEST FUNNIEST EMBARRASSING ABOUT THE HOMELESS CHAOS IS ANY EXCUSE AS TO WHY HOMELESS EXIST. HENCEFORTH CONSIDER USA TRILLIONS IN DEBT & 6,120 OF HOSPITALS SCATTERED AROUND THE USA & MANY COUNTRIES ASKING FOR FOREIGN AID IN THE TRILLIONS & YOU TALKING EXCUSES. MEANWHILE WE WANT TO SETTLE HUMANITY ON OTHER PLANETS. THANK YOU FOR READING.

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