Most academic leaders inherit student academic surveys as a process rather than a strategy. Surveys arrive at predictable times, generate familiar reports, and are often filed away after a quick review. Yet, when taken seriously, they are one of the few mechanisms that allow institutions to listen to students at scale. They offer not only feedback on individual courses but also a continuous stream of insight into how students experience teaching, curriculum, and institutional practices across an entire campus.
Character (Still) Counts: Moral Injury and the Case for Character Education
Many academic leaders remember the Character Counts! initiative from the 1990s and early 2000s. It was visible in schools and youth programs nationwide, emphasizing as core values the Six Pillars
Teresa Maggard Stephens
June 15, 2026
