Rethinking how our organizations can continue to function optimally in light of a global pandemic that for many is beginning to feel endless has become one of our one of our greatest leadership challenges. As colleges and universities have had to shift rapidly from physical to virtual environments, we are discovering new ways to make connections. But the pivot from working in physical settings to virtual ones has presented many challenges of its own. Now more than ever, it has become important for leaders to be able to “read the room,” even though the “room” consists of squares of talking heads on a computer monitor.
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
