Students who are in the final stages of their degree programs have a perspective on the academic experience that is very different from the perspectives of those who create those programs. Students can offer valuable insights and even potentially help identify opportunities for the development of new academic programs.
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
