Take a moment to think back to the most vivid memories from your college experience.
Do it right now: close your eyes and see what comes to mind.
OK, what did you see? Maybe it was a high-profile sports game you went to, a graduation ceremony, a girlfriend or boyfriend or best friend, a professor who helped you find your passion, a light bulb moment in an online class, or the first time you walked into your dorm.
Reciprocity over Hierarchy: Designing and Implementing a Student-Led Reverse Mentoring Program
Many academic leaders, including administrators and faculty members, participate in traditional mentoring programs that prioritize hierarchy. But these programs typically don’t foster engagement and connection between students and faculty or
Marquita Lyons-Smith and Keva Suitte
October 19, 2026
