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An illustration of a young person speaking into a bullhorn.
An illustration of a young person speaking into a bullhorn.

How Activist Speech Threatens Educational Values

October 8, 2024

Nicholas C. Burbules argues that activist speech, while generally protected, exists uneasily in a campus context.

Woman stands and presents to a group around a table
Woman stands and presents to a group around a table

Making the Most of Individual Development Plans

September 25, 2024

They can be used for promoting communication, collaboration and growth within research groups, write Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman, Jacob A. Brown, Nicholas C. Burbules and Julia Briskin.

Huge ghostly hand reaches out of wall over a man holding a briefcase
Huge ghostly hand reaches out of wall over a man holding a briefcase

Dealing With the Ghosts of Leaders Past

July 31, 2024

Jacob A. Brown, Jeffrey S. Bednar, C. K. Gunsalus and Nicholas C. Burbules describe how to identify and manage the lingering influence of some leaders’ legacies.

A stick figure walking up steps with words that include values including “humility” right before the top step, which says success. Another person walks down the steps in the other direction that shows words including “ego”.
A stick figure walking up steps with words that include values including “humility” right before the top step, which says success. Another person walks down the steps in the other direction that shows words including “ego”.

How Humble Should I Be?

April 4, 2024

Jacob A. Brown, Thomas Byrne, C. K. Gunsalus and Nicholas C. Burbules explore the need for humility and other values in higher ed administration.

Man in suit hides his face behind a mask
Man in suit hides his face behind a mask

On Authenticity and Leadership in Academe

January 24, 2024

Being true to ourselves is a barometer of well-being, but what if aspects of our true selves are counterproductive for us or our institution? Jacob A. Brown, C. K. Gunsalus, Nicholas C. Burbules and Thomas Byrne offer some answers.

Series of gears with one at the top with a bright lightbulb in it
Series of gears with one at the top with a bright lightbulb in it

Transforming Challenged Academic Units

November 29, 2023

When a unit becomes dysfunctional, leaders may recognize the problem but not know where to begin to resolve it, write Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman and Nicholas C. Burbules, who offer specific approaches that can help.

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Two women and one man stand in a pot with plants while a hand above pours water from a watering can on them

What Leadership Programs Should Offer

November 1, 2023

Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman and Nicholas C. Burbules describe the combination of practical tools and principled grounding that is key to creating successful experiences.

A College Leader’s Guide to Risk-Taking

March 6, 2023
What’s a risk? Who decides? And at what cost? C. K. Gunsalus, Robert A. Easter, Nicholas C. Burbules and BrandE Faupell advise on dealing with all types of risk, including that of inaction.