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Ask the Chair: 7 Pillars of Chair Wisdom
June 26, 2025
Lessons for current and future department heads on how to succeed in this vital yet idiosyncratic role.
How Do We Find the Good in a Bad Situation?
June 25, 2025
A new study examined different ways of coping with stress to see what makes us feel better when we're struggling.
What Does It Mean to Be a Colleague?
June 25, 2025
Losing a colleague makes you ponder your role in the group—and whether you might need to wear a new hat, Caroline M. Stanley writes.
Can a University Really Care for Its Employees?
June 24, 2025
Your institution might not be able to love you, but it can certainly prioritize your well-being on the job.
Host Responsibly, Facilitate Purposefully
June 23, 2025
Anne Meyer-Miner offers four principles for organizing more meaningful academic gatherings.
Practical Lessons for Leaders in Crisis
June 5, 2025
It’s not just about surviving the storm—it’s about coming out stronger on the other side, Janet N. Spriggs and Paula Dibley write.
Why Administrators Fail
May 23, 2025
Joe P. Dunn offers some best practices gleaned from a more than 50-year faculty tenure.
6 ‘Superpowers’ Every Leader Needs
April 30, 2025
In this era of constant disruption, the traditional leadership playbook no longer applies.
Leadership academy alums reflect on forging connections, growing skills as fifth cohort graduates
April 28, 2025
A professional development program for University faculty and staff that recently graduated its fifth cohort has improved leadership skills and the relationship between GW officials and faculty, program alumni said.
What a Dean Needs
April 15, 2025
Deans are integral to true academic transformation. Here are some ways we can better support them, Rob Kramer writes.
“It’s supposed to be fun!” Finding the Joy in Leadership
Reflections from GWALA Cohort 5 Fellows 2024-2025
April 9, 2025
Graduation Blog: Erin Wentzell
Leadership as a Learned Skill: My GWALA Experience
Reflections from GWALA Cohort 5 Fellows 2024-2025
April 9, 2025
Graduation Blog: Tamara A. Henry Ed.D.