Change leadership within academic departments and colleges presents challenges distinct from broader institutional transformation. Academic units operate with specialized governance structures, professional identities, and decision-making processes that require tailored change approaches. This brief integrates research insights with practical consulting experience to guide academic leaders through departmental and college-level change initiatives, offering actionable strategies that balance scholarly rigor with practical implementation.
Expertise, Credentials, and the Value of the University
It seems we can’t trust our own credentials or those that we provide to our students. Or perhaps it would be better to say that we have so much confidence
Constance C. Relihan
May 18, 2026
