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Leadership & Policy

College of William & Mary Head Resigns, Raises Diversity Issues in Resignation Letter

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The president of the College of William & Mary, who drew heavy criticism for removing a cross from the nation’s oldest college chapel, resigned Tuesday after the public school’s board told him his contract would not be renewed.

February 12, 2008

Leadership & Policy

College of William & Mary Head Resigns, Raises Diversity Issues in Resignation Letter

The president of the College of William & Mary, who drew heavy criticism for removing a cross from the nation’s oldest college chapel, resigned Tuesday after the public school’s board told him his contract would not be renewed.

February 11, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Report: Not Enough Minority Leadership at U.Va.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. The University of Virginia administrator who monitors progress on diversity says there are few minorities in leadership positions at the school. Blacks, Asians and Hispanics are significantly underrepresented among U.Va’s leadership, according to a report by William B. Harvey, the school’s vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity. The report notes […]

February 10, 2008

Faculty & Staff

Regents Deny Tenure Appeal of Intelligent Design Professor

AMES, Iowa The Iowa Board of Regents on Thursday rejected the appeal of an Iowa State University professor who claimed he was denied tenure because he supports the theory of intelligent design. Guillermo Gonzalez first appealed the university’s decision to deny him tenure last spring, a decision that was upheld by Iowa State President Greg […]

February 10, 2008

Leadership & Policy

ASU President Joe Lee Stepping Down May 31, Move Shocks Trustees

MONTGOMERY Ala. Alabama State University President Joe Lee has announced plans to resign after a sometimes tumultuous seven years at the school’s helm. Lee made the announcement Friday during a scheduled board of trustees meeting and caught most of the trustees, administrators and alumni off-guard when he said he will resign May 31. He did […]

February 10, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Political Pitfalls for Presidents

The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees wasn’t in a very festive mood when they met this past December.

February 6, 2008

Students

Study: Public HBCUs Are Not Funded Equitably Compared to Traditionally White Institutions

Public historically Black institutions are usually on the losing end when government dollars and permission to create graduate programs are being handed down, according to the new study, “Contemporary HBCUs: Considering Institutional Capacity and State Priorities.”

February 4, 2008

Students

Dartmouth President To Step Down

Dartmouth College President James Wright will step down next year to spend more time working to help wounded veterans go to college and rededicating himself to his academic field of study.

February 3, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Beleaguered Chicago State President Steps Down

CHICAGO After a year of criticism of her leadership and spending practices, the beleaguered president of Chicago State University has told her colleagues she plans to step down.

January 31, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Beleaguered Chicago State President Steps Down

CHICAGO After a year of criticism of her leadership and spending practices, the beleaguered president of Chicago State University has told her colleagues she plans to step down. Elnora Daniel will leave the post on June 30, the day her contract is set to expire, but she will continue to collect her $241,025 salary and […]

January 30, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Lawmaker Wants Resignations of Delaware State U Trustees, President

DOVER Del. State Rep. Hazel Plant is urging the governor to request the resignation of the entire board of trustees at Delaware State University. Plant also wants the resignation of DSU President Allen Sessoms.   Plant’s letter to Gov. Ruth Ann Minner was prompted by a report by Greenwood & Associates, the search firm that […]

January 30, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Howard University’s Board Seeking a “Change Agent” to Succeed President

With Ivy League institutions providing financial relief that may result in higher enrollment of students of color, the next president of Howard University will need to address the institution’s financial and structural impediments in order to compete for top students, Gen. Colin Powell, chair of the presidential search committee, said this week.

January 30, 2008