Introducing New Team Members |
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Dr. Crimmin’s career in higher education has spanned more than 30 years. She most recently served as president of Becker College (MA), and she has held positions in academic and student affairs as director, dean, vice president, and senior vice president. Dr. Crimmin’s contributions to the field have been widely recognized, including as a recipient of the NASPA Foundation’s highest honor, the Pillar of the Profession Award.
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With a background as a Fulbright scholar, textbook author, and researcher, Dr. DeCarlo brings a wealth of academic experience to our team. He has been a scholar/practitioner for 20 years. In addition, he has served as an associate provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs, social and behavioral sciences chair, and a graduate professor of psychology and social work.
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Dr. Haley is the former president of Gettysburg College (PA) and Whittier College (CA). As an executive search consultant, Dr. Haley has conducted numerous higher education leadership searches for institutions across the country—including more than 50 presidential searches and more than 45 dean and provost searches. She advises colleges and universities on leadership succession, governance, and effective board performance.
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Ms. Kenney has spent 30 years building and leading diverse teams in higher education and nonprofit institutions. Prior to focusing her efforts on the consulting and coaching she now provides to a diverse group of academic and administrative leaders, Ms. Kenney served in vice president, chief human resources officer, and director roles at Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Dartmouth College. Early in her career, she held nonprofit leadership roles and served as counsel to nonprofit organizations.
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Dr. McMillin joins Academic Search from Susquehanna University (PA), where she was Professor of History and Degenstein Professor of Leadership. During her long tenure at Susquehanna, she served as Provost, Dean of the Faculty, and Co-Chief Operating Officer. She is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and has coached many senior administrators.
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Dr. Mellon is President Emerita of Carlow University (PA), where she served as president and professor from 2013-2021. She has had a distinguished career in higher education administration for the past 23 years, including as executive vice president (COO) at Saint Anselm College (NH) and as dean of the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing at the University of Detroit Mercy (MI).
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California Community Colleges ALIVE Conference |
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On October 25-26, Senior Consultants Dr. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Dr. Gwendolyn G. Joseph along with Consultant Andrea Cowsert facilitated workshops on preparing application materials and advancing one’s interview skills for the California Community Colleges Advancing Leadership Institute for Instructional VPs in Equitable Education conference.
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Podcast: Leaders on Leadership with Jay Lemons |
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Jay talks with Dr. Loren Blanchard, President of the University of Houston-Downtown, who shares three pieces of advice for leading through crisis: being nimble, doing advanced preparation, and delivering clear, consistent and regular communication. Dr. Blanchard also discusses some of the proven strategies he has used to help close equity gaps and the importance of focusing on student success to achieve those efforts.
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Jay is joined by Dr. Félix Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor of the City University of New York. Dr. Rodríguez shares his thoughts on how leaders can benefit from having a mentor or executive coach as they transition into a new role. He also discusses the importance of understanding your leadership style so you know your strengths and the areas where you need to grow.
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Jay speaks with Dr. Alisa White, President of Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Dr. White discusses her experience transitioning to the presidency at SHSU during the height of the pandemic and the importance of virtue, courage, and honesty when building a strong team.
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Dean of the Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics
California State University Channel Islands
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Vice President for Student Development
University of Lynchburg
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Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Viterbo University
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Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
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Dean of the Sanford College of Education
National University
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Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Earlham College
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Vice President for Academic Affairs
Aurora University
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Vice President of Enrollment
Management and Student Success
Newman University
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Mastering the Presidential Search Process |
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Applications are now being accepted for the March 28-29, 2022, program.
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