Jason Simon

Jason joined SimpsonScarborough—a recognized leader in helping colleges and universities conduct market research and develop strategies that support key marketing, enrollment, branding, fundraising and broader institutional objectives—as Vice President and Partner in February 2014. His role is focused on helping clients with brand strategy, positioning and bringing it to life. Prior to joining SimpsonScarborough, Jason […]

Reclaiming Your Power in the Tenure Process for Faculty of Color

As a faculty member in higher education, there are no guarantees. You weren’t guaranteed a spot in your doctoral program, nor were you guaranteed to land a tenure-track position. And now, you’re also not guaranteed to earn tenure and become an associate professor. This may leave you asking yourself, “What is within my control?” This […]

Retaining Black Men: Strategies for Before, During, and After College

While enrollment and retention have dropped during COVID-19 overall, Black men in particular have faced barriers to college entry and completion that have only been further exacerbated by the pandemic. Enrollment for Black men dropped 14.3% in the spring of 2021 compared to the spring semester of 2020, and retention rates for Black men remain […]

Dear Small College President

Moody’s just released a report predicting that the rate of small college closings will triple by 2017. This has caused some consternation and backlash from small college presidents. I don’t plan to contest or affirm Moody’s prediction; I think what’s more critical to be aware of is that for you and other presidents of small […]

Today’s Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: A Conversation with Executive Coaches

FREE WEBCAST Today’s Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: A Conversation with Executive Coaches Live Webcast: Recorded On December 7, 2023 Learn from experienced higher ed coaches and get support for your most pressing challenges. As higher education leaders face increasing uncertainty and complexity, more and more are turning to executive coaching to develop new strategies, deepen their leadership skillset, […]

Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders 

As a dean, you hold numerous responsibilities, and fundraising is likely a critical part of your portfolio. You are probably also finding the philanthropic landscape more competitive than ever, as donors are becoming more selective with their giving. To be a successful fundraiser, it is important to understand how to align your interests with those […]

Jamail D. Carter

Dr. Carter has worked in the areas of Academic Affairs, Student Services, Institutional Effectiveness, Human Resources and Workforce Development. He has a track record of success and a wealth of experience in helping organizations go to the next level. He is accomplished professionally, socially in the community, and in the world of academia, and he has worked at […]

Warren Burggren

Warren’s 40+ year career as a university researcher, educator and administrator has included faculty positions at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of North Texas. Additionally, he has been a visiting researcher at universities in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan, and has given […]

Gordon Jones

In his current role, Gordon is tasked with innovating new degrees, certificates, and experiences born out of the best faculty, student, and community input to ensure the growth and value of a Boise State education. The goal of the CI+D is to incubate the most innovative and exciting ideas facing Boise State and higher education […]

Shaun Keister

Shaun B. Keister, a veteran fundraiser with experience in higher education, arts and conservation philanthropy, became UC Davis’ first vice chancellor for development and alumni relations in 2011. Keister functions as the campus’s chief fundraising officer and serves as president of the UC Davis Foundation. He led UC Davis in successfully completing its first comprehensive […]