Let's face it, the life of a higher education pro is not for those without a lot of get up and go. It takes a singular mix of dedication, initiative, and creativity to balance a schedule that at any particular time can include faculty management, budgeting requirements, a research load, departmental responsibilities, and—most importantly—student development. As a result, academic professionals work an average of 61 hours per week, often running the risk of burning the candle at both ends and ending up with diminishing returns as chronic multitasking chips away at human capital.
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Why We Need to Fight for Our Students: The Example of Stephanie Land
It is a commonplace to say that our campuses need to be “student centered.” That we need to “meet students where they are” and recognize that our students are less