When you assume a new administrative position, you may quickly be consumed by learning the ropes, managing crises, implementing change, or even all these at once. So before you immerse yourself too deeply in your day-to-day work, create a foundation for a sustainable and enjoyable tenure in higher education administration. Such a foundation can include mentoring, professional development, financial planning, and self-care. Creating the conditions for you to be your best self will help you serve others more effectively.
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
