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.
How Leaders Shape, Signal, and Build Cultures: A Discussion Guide for Academic Leaders and Their Teams
Among the many desired traits most prized in academic leadership, the ability to shape (or reshape) institutional culture is sometimes overlooked in favor of fiscal acumen, the ability to drive
Lisa Jasinski
May 4, 2026
