Election day is tomorrow, but we know that the full results of the voting likely won’t be known for several weeks. Perhaps we will continue to feel election anxiety for the rest of the semester. Maybe until January 20, 2025. And despite the somersaults our stomachs will keep turning, we will need to keep doing our jobs, teaching our classes, conducting research, supporting our students, administering programs, and doing all the myriad things that occur on our campuses—all with as few disruptions as possible.
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
