Late spring semester in 2025, the president of a midsize liberal arts college convened an emergency meeting of the senior leadership team. A highly respected dean had submitted her resignation, citing burnout and a desire to return to the classroom. She would be gone in six weeks.
Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and
Heidi Hillman
July 21, 2025
