Not only did COVID-19 force faculty to move to remote instruction this past spring, but anticipating a continued outbreak has also required them to plan for teaching hybrid or fully online courses during the fall term. For faculty with experience teaching online, the shift requires little more than leaving enough time to properly prepare their online course. For those with little to no experience teaching online, however, this change may require a significant training initiative for colleges to adequately prepare faculty for a full semester of quality online or hybrid instruction.
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
