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Private Discernment and Public Action

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Private Discernment and Public Action

October 6, 2025 | By Constance C. Relihan

The Limits of Conventional Career Services: Rethinking Support for Today’s Students

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The Limits of Conventional Career Services: Rethinking Support for Today’s Students

October 6, 2025 | By Joseph A. Kitchen and Ronald E. Hallett

Toward Integrative Leadership in Academic Affairs

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Toward Integrative Leadership in Academic Affairs

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How the Trump Administration Is Reshaping Higher Education Through Title VI and IX Settlements

Eric Lyerly September 15, 2025

Over the past year, the Trump administration has leveraged federal civil rights laws to transform higher education governance at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. Through a combination of funding freezes, settlements, and unprecedented accreditation pressure, the Department of Education (ED) and the White House have effected sweeping policy

Beyond Recognition: Faculty Awards as Catalysts for Professional Growth and Institutional Success

Linda M. Boland and Vicki L. Baker September 15, 2025

Faculty awards are more than acknowledgments of past success; they are strategic tools for advancing both individual careers and institutional priorities and can catalyze professional development and institutional advancement. Building on O’Meara’s work (2011), we aim to elevate the role of awards as underexplored yet powerful means of supporting career

Adaptive Leadership: The Missing Link for AI-Driven Admissions Transformation

Yuqiu Xu and Andrea Barrett September 15, 2025

Admissions offices are at a breaking point. Surging application volumes, shrinking budgets, and staff burnout have intensified the pressure to “do more with less.” According to the National Student Clearinghouse, total postsecondary enrollment was up 3.2 percent in spring 2025 (+562,000) compared to spring 2024, with undergraduate enrollment standing at

Leading Like Lasso: Leadership Skills That Build and Sustain Positive Organizational Culture

Deborah Erickson and Katie Fischer September 2, 2025

On his first day coaching English football, Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, walks into the locker room with no playbook, no soccer experience, and no intention of pretending he has all the answers. Instead, he brings homemade biscuits, a warm smile, and an unshakable belief in people.

The Future of Higher Ed Is Lifelong Learning: How Colleges Can Thrive in the Era of Longevity

Anne Ollen and Emily Watson September 2, 2025

Higher education in the US is at a pivotal inflection point. Declining undergraduate enrollments, financial instability, and public skepticism about the ROI of college have left many institutions searching for solutions. But there’s good news: A massive opportunity is emerging.

Energizing Influence: Leading with Presence, Not Volume

Alicia Butterfield September 2, 2025

When we hear the word “energizing,” it’s common to picture extroverted leaders rallying the room. High energy. Bold gestures. Contagious enthusiasm. But influence doesn’t have to look like a pep rally.

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How the Trump Administration Is Reshaping Higher Education Through Title VI and IX Settlements

Beyond Recognition: Faculty Awards as Catalysts for Professional Growth and Institutional Success

Adaptive Leadership: The Missing Link for AI-Driven Admissions Transformation

Leading Like Lasso: Leadership Skills That Build and Sustain Positive Organizational Culture

The Future of Higher Ed Is Lifelong Learning: How Colleges Can Thrive in the Era of Longevity

Energizing Influence: Leading with Presence, Not Volume

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