Tag: Fundraising: Page 43

Leadership & Policy

Cole’s shoes will be hard to fill: King Farris, Ladner said to be ‘fine candidates.’ – Johnetta Cole as President of Spelman College, Vera King Farris and Joyce Ledner

Johnetta Cole, the first African-American female president of Spelman College, nation’s premiere liberal arts schools, announced that she will relinquish the presidency next spring.

June 22, 2007

HBCUs

Following the leader: other institutions search for the secrets of Spelman’s success – fundraising

Atlanta The spectacular success of Spelman College’s fundraising efforts has caused many in the higher education world — particularly at the historically Black colleges and universities — to take notice. As a result, some institutions have reevaluated their own efforts to raise money.

June 22, 2007

Students

Spelman mission was not impossible: how college’s fund-raising drive netted $113 million

Atlanta – When the totals were in, Spelman College had not only met its “mission impossible” goal of raising $81 million, it had outdone itself — amassing a record $113.3 million.

June 22, 2007

Faculty & Staff

First in family with degree, now Iowa president

IOWA CITY Iowa Sally Mason wasn’t brought up around higher education, but she plans to make herself right at home as the University of Iowa’s new president.

June 21, 2007

Leadership & Policy

UDC President William Pollard Abruptly Resigns

University of the District of Columbia President William L. Pollard unexpectedly resigned at a board of trustees’ meeting Tuesday, ending a five-year tenure. Despite tensions with the board over stagnant fundraising and the slow pace of facility improvements, board chairman James W. Dyke Jr. had talked publicly in recent months about extending Pollard’s contract, which expires July 1. Nevertheless, it appears that a plurality of board members wanted a fresh start.

June 20, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Clergy and deans say black colleges need black churches

Washington When a small group of spirited clergy, Black-college presidents, deans and community leaders came together for an early morning session at the national conference of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) on a recent Saturday morning, they did more than pray and render hearty amens.

June 17, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Spending smart – economic restructuring of Morris College

Behind his back, Morris College alumni refer to the president of the small, Black Baptist college in Sumter, SC, as “the survivor.” It is a respectful nickname that has been earned by staying power — more than two decades at the helm — and an ability to financially right an institution that was sinking fast.

June 16, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Clark Atlanta’s Broadnax Handed Legal Victory, Vows To Stay

ATLANTA Clark Atlanta University faculty and staff got two strong messages Monday in their battles with President Walter Broadnax, who they want fired.

June 11, 2007

HBCUs

Fisk Turns to Seasoned Fund-raiser to Reverse its Fortunes

University no longer pinning its financial future on sale of priceless art.

May 30, 2007

Students

Following in the Footsteps of Legends

Stepping down after 12 years at the helm of Morehouse College, Dr. Walter Massey has carved out his own legacy at an institution known for producing Black leaders.

May 16, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Learning, Diversity and the Road Ahead

Community college leaders anticipate wrestling with the increasing challenges of students enrolling at their institutions at different ages, with different backgrounds and beliefs and with vastly different levels of preparation.

May 16, 2007

Students

Following in the Footsteps of Legends

Stepping down after 12 years at the helm of Morehouse College, Dr. Walter Massey has carved out his own legacy at an institution known for producing Black leaders.

May 16, 2007