Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education
Aug 29, 2023
Higher education must strive to increase the average tenure of university presidents, which currently stands at a dismal 3.7 years. This can be accomplished by addressing ineffective presidential onboarding processes and shared governance practices, among others.
In this second half of a two-part series, Dr. Drumm...
Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges
Aug 22, 2023
President university turnover is a major problem in higher education, with the average tenure of leaders serving in this capacity at one institution declining sharply from 10 years to a shocking 3.7 years.
In this first half of a two-part series, Dr. Drumm McNaughton discusses the challenges facing...
Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education
Aug 15, 2023
Although higher ed as a whole believes in the importance of freedom of speech, very few agree on what the free exchange of ideas looks like and how it should function on campus. But with the current hostile political and social climate, it’s now more important than ever for higher ed to unite on what...
Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success
Aug 8, 2023
As higher ed faces enrollment challenges, fostering diverse pathways for first-gen students becomes crucial. Dr. Drumm McNaughton's podcast features Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, President of Community College of Denver, discussing innovative solutions based on her unique K-12 to community college leadership insights. She...
ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech
Aug 2, 2023
Higher education leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability at their campus can emulate the actions of the Illinois Institute of Technology. By following three core principles, Illinois Tech has ranked first in the state for people it has successfully moved from the bottom 20th percentile...
