Faculty evaluation is an old subject that never seems to go away. New volumes on evaluation continue to appear and articles are found with regularity in periodicals for university administrators. In addition, conferences for chairs usually present a number of sessions on this topic. Books would not be published, articles would neither be written nor accepted, and conference sessions would not be held unless they were purchased, read, or heavily attended, respectively. Thus, there is a continuing appetite for information on this topic.
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
