The news is filled with accounts of extended pay freezes and tightened departmental budgets. More than ever, it is crucial to identify creative, meaningful, and low-cost ways to reward and retain high-performing faculty. Mary Coussons-Read, professor of psychology and acting chair of the department of physics at the University of Colorado Denver, reviews low-cost practices […]
Les Cook is a transformative leader with nearly four decades of experience advancing academic excellence, institutional strategy, and student success. Known for his intentional and student-centered leadership style, Les prioritizes strategic growth, financial sustainability, and impactful partnerships. Under his direction, Montana Tech has launched its second Ph.D. program, introduced innovative STEM degrees, approved seven micro-credentials […]
Dexter A. Bailey Jr. is a fundraising executive with over 25 years of experience. During his career, he has been directly involved in raising over $1 billion while managing successful development and alumni relations programs at Stony Brook University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of California at Berkeley, University of Washington, and Ohio University. Dexter is […]
Melissa currently serves as the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Prior to beginning this role in 2019, Melissa worked at the University of Delaware for 13 years in various executive and director-level positions across enrollment operations & student financial services. She holds an MBA from Niagara University.
Rabia is a Senior Learning & Development Manager who works closely with higher education leaders to develop both open-enrollment and custom programs for individuals and teams across multiple functional areas, including advancement, academic leadership, and Title IX. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Elmhurst College (now University) and is a proud double alumna […]
Heather leads the fundraising team for the Department of Neurology and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine. As a senior member of the development and alumni relations team, she works closely with the Chair of the Department, overseeing all aspects of fundraising including annual, major and principal gifts, stewardship, communications, event planning and alumni relations. […]
Dino M. Hernandez is a 20+ year veteran in the higher education advancement profession and in his career has successfully managed all aspects of university advancement: transformational and major gift fundraising, annual giving, alumni and parent relations, corporate and foundation development, grants and sponsored programs, and advancement communications and media relations. Within his first months […]
In his previous role, Best served as the second University Associate Director for CUNY BMI from September 2014 until April 2018, and as a Project Coordinator for the Black Male Initiative at Hunter College from January 2012 until September 2014. As the Associate Director, he co-developed and implemented the site visit structure, a re-branding overhaul […]
Dr. Parekh is the Associate Vice Provost of Faculty Initiatives and leads the Early Career Faculty Institute, a multilevel mentoring program for early-career tenure-track and contract faculty across NYU, in order to mentor them towards tenure and promotion—a program with approximately 90 faculty currently enrolled. She has introduced the Writing Salon that takes place in New […]
A Coaching Package Surviving the Uncertainty of Leadership Changes: Maintaining Momentum & Support for Department Chairs Provide an opportunity for your Department Chairs to maintain morale, clarity of direction and purpose during senior leadership transitions. Overview The stability and continuity of senior higher ed leadership cannot be overstated. Leaders who occupy their roles over longer […]
