In the current climate of disruption and uncertainty on our campuses and in the US, we need some joy. We need to remember the excitement and wonder that our students feel when things go well, when they find their passion, and when they feel that they unlock the secrets of their disciplines and engage in the true, deep learning that comes from their own hard work—aided by the guidance of committed faculty members. We need to lean into these moments and consider how we might foster them in our institutions and our faculty members’ classrooms.
Beyond Programs: Leadership Lessons from Ireland’s Inclusive Universities
During a recent sabbatical studying inclusive postsecondary education in Ireland, I visited four universities—University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Mary Immaculate
Ashley Rodrigues
July 20, 2026
