Whether it thrills or scares us, AI is here, and it is probably here to stay. The education sector stands at the precipice of a significant AI-driven transformation. The vast variety of quality and abilities of available AI is proving a challenge in developing institutional policies on AI. As you
Although women have made substantial progress in attaining leadership positions, women remain underrepresented in all sectors—including higher education. While women attain more doctoral and master’s degrees than their male counterparts, they continue to earn less money than men. Furthermore, women are underrepresented in holding presidential positions at all types of
I’ve written quite a bit about burnout in these pages—here, here, and here, for example. It’s important for leaders who work directly with faculty and other leaders to be able to recognize the signs of burnout and interact
Feedback is essential for students’ academic growth. Researchers conclude that feedback is among the most positive influences on achievement (Hattie & Clarke, 2019). In higher education, however, feedback does not always command the same focus that teaching and research receive. With administrative validation and support, faculty can be encouraged to
I don’t know about you, but I always feel as though delegation is one of those practices that deans need to do better. I speak from sad personal experience. As dean (and now as provost), it seems my lot is to get delegated to—from above and below. Is that the
If you are reading this, you believe in higher education and are committed to making your program and unit as dynamic as possible. This requires hard work every day:
Today’s environment for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) looks dramatically different than just a year ago. Several state legislatures are now asking colleges and universities to report on their
Students, parents, and the public need to understand the value of higher education if colleges and universities are going to rebut the omnipresent hostility to the enterprise that we see
