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Bonus: Inside Higher Ed
May 10, 2024
Former university administrator and anonymous guest discuss the corporate structure of universities, bias against certain perspectives, and foreign influence on college operations. They delve into the response to pro-Palestinian protests, the role of trustees in decision-making, ethical challenges in university communications, and media bias in favor of Israeli perspectives.
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- University administration is increasingly corporate, with influential Boards of Trustees making crucial financial and academic decisions.
- Communications professionals at universities often prioritize pro-Israel narratives, impacting campus discourse and responses to conflicts.
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University Administration Structure and Roles
Universities are led by a president, who acts as the CEO and sets the vision and finances. The provost manages academics and interacts with faculty and students. Various vice presidents handle different areas like communications. Larger universities have individual schools with their own leadership. The Board of Trustees makes major decisions like program creation and investment.
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