Part one of this two-part series focused on a major game-changer effort at Lehigh University—developing a new College of Health. The article noted that many of the critical processes and relationship norms that turned out to be important in the creation of the new college were developed years before in the initial stages of implementation of a new strategic plan.
Reciprocity over Hierarchy: Designing and Implementing a Student-Led Reverse Mentoring Program
Many academic leaders, including administrators and faculty members, participate in traditional mentoring programs that prioritize hierarchy. But these programs typically don’t foster engagement and connection between students and faculty or
Marquita Lyons-Smith and Keva Suitte
October 19, 2026
