A refocus of institutional priorities, the requirement for each matriculated student to have an educational plan, and five consecutive years of increasing budget cuts have made for challenging times for California’s community colleges.
Reciprocity over Hierarchy: Designing and Implementing a Student-Led Reverse Mentoring Program
Many academic leaders, including administrators and faculty members, participate in traditional mentoring programs that prioritize hierarchy. But these programs typically don’t foster engagement and connection between students and faculty or
Marquita Lyons-Smith and Keva Suitte
October 19, 2026
