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Leadership & Governance
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By Eric Kelderman

After weeks of protest and contentious debate, the University of Colorado’s board voted along party lines to make Mark Kennedy the new leader.

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Leadership & Governance
By Eric Kelderman

The University of Colorado system’s finalist is drawing fire, and its once-unanimous board is now fractured. Meantime, the University of South Carolina system punted on a choice of four finalists. PREMIUM

Teaching
By Beth McMurtrie

Many instructors want to bring the community into the classroom. But some disciplines may find that more challenging than others.    

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Students
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By Emma Pettit

Florida Atlantic University started a yearlong dual-enrollment program for local high-schoolers who want to become community activists. “We were looking for people who genuinely sounded like they wanted to change the world,” said a professor.

Partnerships
By Goldie Blumenstyk

Hundreds of college leaders were at George Mason University this week for the P3 EDU conference on public-private partnerships. Here’s what several of them told The Chronicle about their biggest hopes and fears about outsourcing to third parties.

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The Chronicle Review
By Allison Miller

Professional organizations represent consensus, not force of law.

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The Chronicle Review
By James Grossman

Scholarly associations don’t have magic wands.

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