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Nov 254 min read

Navigating Transformation with Hope: Courageous Change Leadership and The Future of Higher Education

We lead change. Now more than ever, it seems important that we restate the guiding principle that we live at work by at EQUISS...

Oct 94 min read

The View from the Middle: Change Leadership in Higher Education

When it comes to organizational change, leaders who work in the “middle” of colleges and universities, often called “middle managers,”...

Sep 65 min read

Defining Change Leadership in Higher Education: Navigating Transformation with Purpose

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, change is a constant. Institutions face a host of challenges, from technological...

Aug 113 min read

Reframing Change Management in Higher Education: A New Paradigm for Student Affairs and Student Success Professionals

In the last five years, student success and student affairs professionals have worked through the most dynamic period in higher education...

Jun 114 min read

Operationalizing the Breaking of Silos in Universities: A Step-by-Step Guide

Universities are complex ecosystems where academic departments, administrative units, and various stakeholder groups often operate in...

Jun 42 min read

Strategies for Breaking Down Silos in Higher Education

In the previous blog post, we examined the nature and impact of silos in higher education. Now, let's explore practical strategies for...

May 282 min read

Understanding Silos in Higher Education

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, the presence of silos—rigid divisions between administrative units, departments, or...

Mar 43 min read

Reimagining Higher Education in 2024: A First Principles Approach

As public trust in higher education continues to decline and universities continue to grab unfavorable headlines in the culture wars, an...

Feb 193 min read

Breaking Silos, Building Success: Navigating University Dynamics

New challenges and new fields of practice require new solutions-student success work must transcend unit and organizational boundaries.

Feb 134 min read

An Asset-Based Approach to Student Success: Working on the Bright Side of Life

If student success leaders had an anthem, then the catchy closing song from Monty Python’s Life of Brian would certainly be a strong...

Jan 83 min read

Higher Education in Crisis: A Call to Action for Student Success and Institutional Transformation

How many higher ed professionals does it take to define student success? It sounds like a joke. But it’s actually not that funny. Have we...