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I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be a part of Bay Path University and Cambridge College. Today is a transformational day for all of us here. I am incredibly proud of our fidelity to our missions, our commitment to the communities we serve, our teammates, and our impact on higher education. #StrongerTogether I am also grateful for you, Sandra J. Doran, Michael Giampietro, Kathleen Bourque, Natalia Blank, PhD, Stephen Healey, Niti Seth, Dennis J. Madigan, CMA, our Board of Trustees, and the rest of the teams that trusted me to lead Phase 1 of the acquisition. We did it! Special kudos to the Phase 1 project team; I am a better professional for working with you: Jeremy Anderson, Jessica Sabbagh (rock star), Brittany Riley, MBA, and Susan Poglinco, PhD (and the Core team). I am even more grateful for the continued confidence in me and our super-talented project team as we lead the next phase of this process: Tracy McLaughlin, Shirley Montovani, Madison McGrath, Jonathan Besse, and Susan Poglinco, PhD. Thank you for being tremendous partners, thought leaders, and accountability partners. I am super excited about the work ahead. Collectively, we will think holistically about what it means to serve students, how to continue to make a profound and lasting impact in our communities, and how to transform ourselves and our organization. #BayPathUniversityProud. #CambridgeCollegeProud. #Transformation.

In recent times, I’ve engaged in enlightening discussions with trustee friends from various colleges and universities. A recurring theme in these conversations has been the pivotal role that Alumni Associations play in assessing and influencing university governance. Notably, recent studies have identified 15 instances in which Alumni Associations initiated a No Vote of Confidence against university leadership. Impressively, 11 of these motions led to constructive changes that realigned the institutions with the expectations and standards envisioned by their communities. This information highlights the significant impact that informed and proactive alumni can have in advocating for excellence and accountability at the highest levels of university administration. As stewards of our institution’s legacy, it is imperative that we consider how we might effectively participate in or influence these governance processes to ensure they meet and maintain the highest standards and integrity. A sleeping giant has be awakened.

SmithGroup’s higher education leadership has identified key drivers shaping the dynamic landscape of higher education. Discover how we are transforming campuses in the latest article from Building Design+Construction. From tech integration and sustainability to student-centric designs and flexible spaces, these trends are revolutionizing education. Let's innovate and create thriving educational environments! 

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has awarded its inaugural UAM Innovation Grant of $10,000 for the proposed UAM Virtual Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. Dr. Kimberly Wilkerson, educational leadership coordinator and associate professor for the School of Education at UAM, and Dr. Deborah Givhan, special education coordinator and instructor for the School of Education at UAM, submitted the grant proposal and will lead the project's implementation.   Set to launch in the fall 2025 semester, the center aims to improve student engagement, retention and achievement by providing faculty with research-based teaching resources and strategies to create dynamic, inclusive learning environments aligned with UAM's mission of supporting diverse learners.    Read the full story at UAM News, https://lnkd.in/gQhfQyNb

Just concluded off our first day of the FGLI Consortium Conference at Princeton University with Christina Rose, Ed.D. and Barbara Hall! Tonight's keynote featured Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack, the inaugural faculty director of the Newbury Center and associate professor of higher education leadership at Boston University. Dr. Jack is widely known for his research documenting the diversity among lower-income undergraduates and is author of "The Privileged Poor" and "Class Dismissed". Some takeaways from Dr. Jack's talk that stuck out to me, -How do we institutionalize support structures and resources for lower-income undergraduates? -What are the consequences that institutions face when ignoring the challenges lower-income students experience? Can we really say that we, the institution are fulfilling our goal of preparing ALL of our students for success post-graduation? -"Remove the individual and focus on a campus-wide cultural shift" More often than not, there is usually an individual or office working to creating and enhancing programming and resources to support students. What would happen if we had every office on campus helping out by putting something together as it applies in their respective work? Looking forward to engaging in thoughtful conversations and learning from others on how we continue to build on this work and support our students! #FGLIConsortium #FLI #firstgen #bettertogether

Great advice for aspiring higher education leaders, and good morning!

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At CarringtonCrisp we are delighted to be working with the UALL Universities Association for Lifelong Learning. As universities look to develop a lifelong learning offer, making it a central part of their strategy, our report will look at what learners and communities want, what employers want and what lifelong learning means for higher education. Look out for the report in 2025!

The inaugural Education Scholars Training Program is shaping education policy through powerful relationships that promise lasting impact. Learn how this fellowship amplifies minoritized scholars' influence & drives real change in our annual report: https://buff.ly/3X0qcyb

The future of education is bright with this year’s recognised leaders of the next generation - The Educator’s Rising Stars. The 2024 list celebrates the best young teachers across the nation, distinguishing themselves with their commitment and passion.  Read the full report and get to know the brilliant educators that help build intrinsic motivation in their students https://hubs.la/Q02vkJl80