Faculty & StaffPreparing with confidence: Reflections on the dissertation proposal defense September 18, 2026 by Kristin E. Berndt, Minnesota State University, Mankato & Sara J. Welch, Winona State University What initially feels intimidating can instead became a collaborative scholarly conversation focused on strengthening research
Faculty & StaffChoose encouragement before negativity sets the tone September 11, 2026 by Dr. Steve Baule & Dr. Ray Martinez Gratitude helps people see effort, progress, and possibility when the larger environment feels discouraging
Faculty & StaffArchiving your academic journey: Preserving coursework and program artifacts August 7, 2026 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D. Coursework artifacts constitute a comprehensive portfolio of your intellectual and professional development
Faculty & StaffHow should we evaluate professorial work? July 13, 2026 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D. Professorial work should be evaluated in ways that more fully reflect its actual impact
Faculty & StaffNobody’s a loser: What genuine education leaders realize July 8, 2026 by Jake B. Schrum, Emory & Henry University and Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search Plus Any person who aspires to genuine leadership must understand the difference between losing and being called a loser
Faculty & StaffWhat skills are university leaders prioritizing in new hires? July 1, 2026 by Cheryl Hyatt, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search Well-suited leaders deliver quantitative results, foster positive campus culture, and invest in future leaders
AI in EducationThe real work of AI and instructional technology is creative June 26, 2026 by Dr. Mark Taormino, College of Southern Nevada As technical barriers fall, design, judgment, and imagination matter more
Faculty & StaffInvisible translators: What funky techs do for higher ed June 10, 2026 by Mike Dial, the University of South Carolina “Funky techs” play a critical role in ensuring campus operations run smoothly, from daily work to big-picture leadership goals
Faculty & StaffWhat higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom May 8, 2026 by Dr. Steve Baule, Dr. Tammy Champa, and Dr. Jessa Cook A lack of structured collaboration between K-12 and higher ed contributes to a disconnect between research and practice
Faculty & StaffWhen opportunities knock: How senior leaders navigate multiple offers with integrity May 4, 2026 by Cheryl Hyatt, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search The way a candidate manages multiple offers reveals as much about their leadership character as anything they said in the board room