I have been thinking a lot about retirement. I have accrued the necessary years working as a faculty member and administrator in higher education. I have reached the age required
Faculty service is an often ignored area where inequities have become more apparent in recent decades, particularly with women and faculty of color taking on more service that is undervalued
In today’s higher education landscape, institution-community relationships are no longer peripheral expressions of goodwill. They are central to academic relevance, student success, and institutional credibility. Accrediting bodies and evaluators assess
For nearly five decades I have watched the professoriate grow, shift, and reinvent itself. In that time, dire predictions have often failed to materialize. But what we are facing today—rapidly
Academics sometimes joke about “going to the dark side” as they transition into university administration. Leadership service does involve drawbacks. The more time one devotes to administrative tasks, the less
Academic leadership is often framed as an exercise in “managing down”: guiding faculty, resolving disputes, or supporting students. Yet the real test of effective leadership may lie in the opposite
Faculty are essential to achieving the mission and goals of higher education. Their contributions often extend beyond research, teaching, and service to areas such as mentoring, and the mentors deserve
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
In the current climate of disruption and uncertainty on our campuses and in the US, we need some joy. We need to remember the excitement and wonder that our students
If you lead an academic program today, chances are that most of your prospective students are learning about you online long before they reach your website or admissions office. Social
