From the beginning, Georgia Gwinnett College has had a mission of innovation and questioning traditional higher education practices. Launched in 2006, this public four-year liberal arts college has adopted an interdisciplinary approach to education that features a flat organizational structure without academic departments or tenure.
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
