In the first installment of this series, I argued that academic leaders should treat faculty development not as scattered programming but as infrastructure. Structured onboarding and mentoring create the first layer of that infrastructure by helping new faculty enter the institution, build confidence, and develop relationships that support retention.
Free Inquiry and Expression: From Principles to Educational Practice
Hundreds of colleges and universities have adopted free expression and institutional speech documents from the University of Chicago. In 1899, the University of Chicago faculty unanimously resolved that complete freedom
Leila Brammer
September 7, 2026
