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An academic administrator on teaching career-ready skills in class

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A: I was a first-generation college student from a small coal-mining community in east Kentucky. These are social workers in our school of social work who are part of the individual college’s leadership team, who serve as a subclinical counseling coach resource to both students and faculty. We’ve got a lot of work to do.

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How Presidents Can Create a Thriving Workplace Culture in Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 186 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Carrie Lovelace Petr

The Change Leader, Inc.

Leaders in academia carry the responsibility to create a culture conducive to the growth and well-being of the people they lead (staff and faculty). The Charm of Academic Culture People are often drawn to work in academic settings due to the unique culture that emphasizes learning, student interaction, and intellectual stimulation.

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AGB Board of Directors Statement: A Conversation with the EVP: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 188 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Mary Papazian

The Change Leader, Inc.

higher education, the global respect it commands is attributed significantly to a deep-rooted commitment to academic freedom. This principle allows faculty to conduct research and reach conclusions independently, free from external influences, fostering a rich environment for teaching, learning, and inquiry. In the landscape of U.S.