Lessons learned from 50 years in higher ed
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As I prepare to step down after 15 years as chancellor at the University of Colorado Boulder, the higher education landscape looks much different than what I encountered as a new professor in 1974.
Public confidence in higher education is continuing its downward trend, according to recent polls. Universities face increasing scrutiny from politicians who would like to dictate what students may learn in the classroom. The length of time that chancellors and presidents are willing to serve has shrunk amid relentless expectations and hostile attitudes. Too often, justifiable criticism goes unaddressed or abandoned in deference to the status quo.
Originally published: May 14, 2024
Author: Philip DiStefano
Position: Former Chancellor
Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Published by: University Business