Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released the following statement regarding Michigan’s need for stability in higher-education leadership.
“Michigan’s higher education institutions are among the best in the nation. Beyond being a point of pride and prestige, they are also one of our greatest assets. They drive innovation and economic growth and attract and cultivate the world-class talent our employers need to compete. As technology continues to rapidly change the global economy, we need to lean even more into our colleges and universities to stay competitive.
Unfortunately, there have been several surprising changes in leadership at our research universities in recent years, a trend that threatens to undercut their impact. Michigan needs to take a fresh look at its public universities’ governing structures to provide better support for these leaders to ensure success and longevity that allows sufficient time for them to implement meaningful change, drive innovation, and improve student performance. No organization can be successful in the long term without stable leadership…