If you’re a mid-level leader in higher education, you’re no stranger to the push and pull between senior leadership and your constituents. The passions and purposes of faculty, staff, and
Today’s environment for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) looks dramatically different than just a year ago. Several state legislatures are now asking colleges and universities to report on their
What is professional growth for shared equity leadership (SEL)? Why does it matter in the context of shared governance in higher education? Prior to addressing these two leading questions,
I am an academic immigrant who studies immigrants who, like myself, moved from their homelands to other countries to pursue academic careers. Institutions of higher education around the world
Faculty are typically required to serve on university committees as part of their workload expectations. One university’s approach to supporting and fostering women in leadership was to create and
Too often, leaders view diversity initiatives as matters of checking boxes. But to truly improve the next generation, we must encourage diversity while creating space for inclusive celebration and
What are the equity stakes in student evaluations of teaching (SETs)? And how are these stakes intensified for minoritized contingent faculty in a two-tiered faculty system? This question is
Increasingly, state systems and institutions are calling on higher education institutions to monitor and demonstrate progress for student success and ameliorate equity gaps. Due to the lack of progress
Historically, women have been disenfranchised in many ways across societies around the globe. The US is no exception, especially when it comes to the role that women play as
We know that high-impact practices (HIPs) are key to creating a powerful academic experience for undergraduate students. As the Boyer 2030 Report articulates (drawing on the foundational work
