Leading with Purpose: Aligning Faculty Passion with Institutional Vision

One of the most rewarding parts of my career in higher education has been working alongside faculty. I’ve served in the classroom, in labs, and in leadership roles—and across all of those experiences, I’ve seen that when faculty are empowered to pursue what they love, amazing things happen for students and institutions alike. At the […]

Rural Colleges, Real Impact: How Small Institutions Can Lead Big Change

When people talk about higher education, they often picture large universities, bustling campuses, and big-city institutions with thousands of students and massive endowments. But the truth is, some of the most meaningful, transformative work in education is happening in places that don’t often make national headlines. It’s happening in small towns. It’s happening in rural […]