Universities come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. I attended a small-ish university for my undergraduate studies. I then…
Word Salad: On Academic Jargon
I attended a national conference recently with some of the country’s leading members of higher education. Generally speaking, people seemed to feel pretty good about…
The Dangers of (Over-) Consultation
A short post on a constant annoyance. The idea for this blog comes after a series of tiresome and deflating meetings – meetings intended to…
Precedence: The Most Dangerous Word in Higher Education?
There’s a prevailing fear that quickly obstructs change and progress in higher education, and it’s name is precedence. When I started my leadership journey, I…
Tilting at Windmills – The Parallel to University Life and Business
I love this idiom from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, Don Quixote. Every time I see it, my feelings for it are rekindled. So much so…
Mediocrity – Why Are So Many Universities Drawn To It?
We deserve better. I hear myself saying these words too often, speaking on behalf of my institution, in sundry situations. And not just in my…