In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the four-stage Kirkpatrick Model of assessing leadership training programs. In Part 2, I examine why this model has been criticized and how a more effective assessment model may be developed.

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


