Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Academic Leadership: Rethinking Performance Reviews

The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has captured hearts with its charm, but it also offered a masterclass in leadership. Ted’s approach—rooted in humility, emotional intelligence, and belief

Deborah Erickson and Katie Fischer August 4, 2025

Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation

Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and

Heidi Hillman July 21, 2025

From “Rename and Remain” to “Reframe and Regain”: Reimagining Campus Inclusiveness

In my last article, I highlighted the crucial strategies of “person-first” and “targeted universalism” amid the wave of anti-DEI legislation in higher education. Initially, many of us embraced a “rename

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Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Academic Leadership: Rethinking Performance Reviews

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