Welcome to the official Twitter account of Dr. Jack Thomas. Posts by President Thomas are signed - JT
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30 Jul 2020
I am proud to launch our Presidential Scholarship Fund with an initial donation of $50,000. I encourage all CSU supporters to join me in supporting our students. Click the link to give online today! - csubelievers.donordrive.com/… #STUDENTPRES #ForGodForCentralForState
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Jun 12
Around 38 million working-age adults have some college but no credential, and more than 1 million reenrolled in 2023–24.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #HigherEdNews
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Jun 11
In this episode of A Moment of Clarity, I talk about one of the hardest leadership challenges: public agreement with private resistance. Alignment is not measured by what people say in the room.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #AMomentOfClarity #LeadershipDevelopment
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Jun 10
Honored to present today at the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University.
My message: academic excellence must be provable, repeatable, and defensible.
Photo: Amari Akua, Multi-Hyphenate Media
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HBCU
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Jun 10
Saint Augustine’s case is a reminder that financial distress can become an institutional survival issue very quickly. This is bigger than one campus. Higher ed leaders should be asking honest questions now.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #HigherEdNews
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Jun 9
UNT and Syracuse are reminders that program review is no longer optional. This is not only about budget cuts. It is about whether leaders are willing to confront hard truths, and align offerings with demand.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #HigherEdNews
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Jun 8
Public colleges just got more time on the federal web accessibility deadline, but that should not be confused with permission to wait. The institutions that get ahead will use this moment to audit risk and build a real plan.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEdNews
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Jun 5
Higher ed leaders should be watching the federal shift from campus investigations to broader rule changes. This is bigger than compliance. It is about institutional readiness, risk, and leadership.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #HigherEdNews
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Jun 5
“Someday everything will make perfect sense. So for now laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.” Unknown
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Jun 4
In this episode of A Moment of Clarity, I talk about why leadership is not proved by how much people need you. Strong leaders build capacity, and confidence so others can think, lead, and act well.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #AMomentOfClarity #LeadershipDevelopment
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Jun 3
One of the most important issues in higher education right now is the federal push to apply earnings-based accountability across colleges and programs. It touches program strategy, pricing, and how institutions prove value.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation
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Jun 2
Higher ed leaders should be watching the July 1 federal aid reset. Workforce Pell will open Pell to certain short-term programs, while new caps on graduate, professional, and Parent PLUS borrowing could reshape enrollment.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation
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Jun 1
A major federal proposal could give political appointees more control over research grants. Higher ed leaders should be watching this. It could affect funding, academic independence, and institutional strategy.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #Research
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May 29
I am watching the federal push to reshape accreditation very closely. Proposed changes could affect transfer credit, accreditor choice, and institutional expectations. The leaders who get ahead will start preparing now.
#JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #Accreditation
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May 28
In this episode of A Moment of Clarity, I talk about why leaders must pay attention to silence, not just noise. Sometimes the person saying the least is telling you the most.
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May 27
Have grace under fire. Strong leaders respond to pressure with composure, clarity, and self-control. How you carry yourself in difficult moments matters.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #GraceUnderFire
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May 26
This is more than a positive headline. It is a leadership signal. FAFSA completion is one of the strongest predictors of college enrollment. The institutions that get ahead will treat FAFSA as enrollment intelligence.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #HigherEducation #FAFSA
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May 25
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May 25
On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. May we remember their sacrifice, honor their legacy, and never take our freedoms for granted.
#StudentPres #JackThomasLeadership #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember
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May 22
What’s your next move? Strong leaders think ahead, act with purpose, and make choices that move them closer to their goals.
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May 21
In this episode of A Moment of Clarity, I talk about one of the clearest signs of a leadership problem: when the real conversation starts after the meeting ends. Strong leaders create space for honesty and clarity in the room.
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