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To Whom Should a Chief Communications Officer Report?
A president’s perspective on the vital partnership with the chief communications officer—and its reporting line.
Stop the Statement Wars
The culture of presidents issuing statements on public events harms higher ed’s reputation and constitutes educational malpractice, Michael Hemesath writes.
Cal Poly Pomona Provost Abruptly Terminated
With little explanation, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, sacked Jennifer Brown after 18 months as provost. Now she’s appealing the decision.
Presidents Can’t Win
Statements on the Israel-Hamas war draw criticism from all sides. Should commenting on complicated geopolitical events be part of a college leader’s mandate?
Pittsburgh Technical College Trustees Resign En Masse
Leadership issues abound at Pittsburgh Technical College, where faculty and staff voted no confidence in President Alicia Harvey-Smith in July...
New College Sees Spike in Dropouts, Retention Issues
Dropout rates are up and student retention is down at New College of Florida amid a conservative overhaul driven by...
NE Iowa Community College President Placed on Leave
Northeast Iowa Community College president Herbert Riedel has been placed on administrative leave for reasons that aren’t entirely clear, local...
When Trust Fails
Trust between boards and campus communities is badly frayed and presidents are caught in the middle, Shelly Weiss Storbeck writes.