HEAF25: Whatever It Is, I'm Against It: Resistance to Change in Higher Education
Colleges and universities can change the world. To best serve students and communities and to ensure long-term financial health, many institutions need to navigate transformational changes of their own. But change is hard. In his book, Whatever It Is, I’m Against It, Brian Rosenberg will explore why higher education is so resistant to change.
CPE Available: 1 Credit in Specialized Knowledge
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Event Information
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Delivery Mode: Group internet based
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
- Length: 60 minutes
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Brian Rosenberg
Former President
Macalester College
Brian Rosenberg is currently visiting professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. From 2003 until 2020, he served as the 16th President of Macalester College. He is the author of Whatever It Is, I’m Against It: Resistance to Change in Higher Education, published in 2023 by Harvard Education Press. His articles on higher education appear regularly in The Chronicle of Higher Education and have also appeared in publications including The New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. He serves as senior advisor and director at the African Leadership University and as a member of the board of the Teagle Foundation.
Rosenberg received his B.A. from Cornell University and his Ph.D. in English from Columbia University. Prior to arriving at Macalester, he served as dean of the faculty at Lawrence University and as professor and chair of the English Department at Allegheny College. He is the author of two books and many articles on Victorian literature.
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