As an executive coaches with Carnegie Math Pathways at WestEd, we’ve been part of a team that delved into the practices of leaders who effectively managed change required to scale a successful pilot like a Math Pathways implementation. Over a six-year period, supported by a National Science Foundation grant, we studied institutions and their approaches to change, including the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we share seven practices we observed among leaders who successfully implemented change and actionable ways to incorporate these practices into your leadership toolbox.
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
