Eric Kelderman has been a reporter at The Chronicle since 2008, covering a wide range of subjects, including money and accountability in higher education, state policy, accreditation, and legal affairs. He has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland at College Park, a master’s degree in music theory and composition from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and a bachelor’s degree in music from Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa. You can find him on Twitter @etkeld, or email him at eric.kelderman@chronicle.com.
Stories by This Author
A Difficult Job
At an annual meeting of the Council of Independent Colleges, leaders saw potential clashes everywhere they looked.
Leadership & Governance
Waded Cruzado’s tenure at Montana State has been lauded as a smashing success. Critics say campus climate has suffered.
What's In Three Words?
Traditionally a leader in promoting diversity, it says the shift would focus on student success.
Accreditation
The president-elect and his allies have floated a sweeping vision for upending the way colleges are accredited. But firing the accreditors is easier said than done.
Leadership
An unusual study from the American Enterprise Institute rated higher-ed leaders based on how much they improved student success. Experts say it’s an interesting thought experiment with flawed methodology.
Leadership
Leaders’ profiles run the gamut from a brief abstract to an encyclopedia entry. But most tell little about the person behind the title.
Leadership
Leaders need more than financial savvy, a new study says. Emotional intelligence is key — plus the resilience to deal with adversity.
Policy Reset
Democrats have drastically changed their tune on the necessity of a bachelor’s degree.
Leadership
While these leaders represent a handful of highly selective colleges, the vitriol they faced over pro-Palestinian protests stands out.
Leadership Whiplash
After a brief stint as the University of Arizona’s provost, Joseph Glover is returning to the University of Florida. It marks another chapter in the ongoing leadership shake-ups at both institutions.