Politicians increasingly taking the reins as college presidents in red states
Former elected officials are increasingly being appointed as college presidents in red states. These appointments aim to address conservative concerns about higher education bias and improve institutional relationships with state legislatures.
Former elected officials are increasingly filling the role of college president, especially in red states where dissatisfaction with higher education is high. While conservatives want to see these leaders shake up a system they see as biased against them, they also hope hiring a former senator or governor offers better connections with state legislators, potentially...
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