Higher education is in the midst of a remarkable period of scrutiny and change. Increased calls for accountability, the college completion agenda, and the classic debate between the liberal arts and workplace orientations have created an environment of great uncertainty. Data analytics may help higher education institutions address and meet these challenges; however, operationalizing and integrating data analytics and related technologies into the institution can be difficult.
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
