Disagreements emerging from the competing priorities of faculty members and administrators are unavoidable. Conflict, however, can emerge from drama being used as a strategic tactic to achieve a desired outcome. This so-called drama triangle dynamic often manifests itself as the pressure administrators face to play the hero in disputes—only to risk being labeled the villain when they resist individual requests. Understanding how to recognize and manage these relationship patterns can aid sound decision-making and promote effective leadership.
Character (Still) Counts: Moral Injury and the Case for Character Education
Many academic leaders remember the Character Counts! initiative from the 1990s and early 2000s. It was visible in schools and youth programs nationwide, emphasizing as core values the Six Pillars
Teresa Maggard Stephens
June 15, 2026
