EAB College Brief January 22, 2018 5 college presidents to follow in 2018 It's a tough time<https://www.eab.com/daily-briefing/2017/06/13/where-are-all-the-presidents-going> to be a college president. But a handful of rising stars have transcended challenges and earned themselves a spot on Education Dive's "5 higher ed leaders to watch in 2018 (and beyond)" list. 1: Sharon Gaber, University of Toledo (UT) Under Gaber's leadership, UT has received praise from Ohio's public institutions for UT's savvy cost-reform plans, Education Dive reports. As UT's first female president, Gaber has focused her efforts on improving student success. 2: Harold Martin, North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) Under Martin's leadership, N.C. A&T has bucked declining enrollment trends for four-year institutions to see record enrollment numbers, Education Dive writes. During his tenure, Martin has increased the out-of-state enrollment cap to 25%, focused on recruiting students with an interest in STEM, and doubled down on retaining in-state students. 3: Becky Takeda-Tinker, Colorado State University-Global Campus As president of one of the few fully online state universities, Takeda-Tinker is becoming a thought leader on online learning policy, Education Dive reports. She is also leading the efforts to innovate adult learning education through alternative credential providers. 4: Bob Fisher, Belmont University Fisher won over Belmont's student body with his firm and vocal position against "hate, bigotry, and prejudice," on campus, Education Dive reports. After expelling a first-year student for a racist message on Snapchat, Fisher received praise from the university's student newspaper. According to Education Dive, Fisher's appeal to students underscores the powerful role learners play within the institution. 5: Ruth Simmons, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Before PVAMU, Simmons made history as the first African-American president at Brown University, where she led a $1.6 billion fundraising campaign, Education Dive reports. As PVAMU'S first female president, Simmons is focusing on recruiting top researchers for their faculty and growing enrollment (Arnett, Education Dive<https://www.educationdive.com/news/5-higher-ed-leaders-to-watch-in-2018-and-beyond/514752/>, 1/17). SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/