If you asked ten academics from your faculty where the faculty will be in five years, how similar would their answers be? Would they describe a shared direction and a common ambition, or would their answers focus on the next curriculum review, the next committee meeting or the next compliance […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Leadership - Reflections & Provocations
Leading With Intent: Why Faculty Leadership Matters More Than Ever
The Faculty as the Site of Strategy Higher education faces a time of both contraction and growth. Universities deal with fluctuating enrolment, financial pressures, complex regulations, technological changes, and evolving student expectations. In this context, leadership is crucial for maintaining institutional coherence and sustainability, rather than a secondary concern. Although […]
Academic Identity & Professional Learning - Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Reflections & Provocations - Teaching Practice
Do Teaching Philosophies Actually Matter?
As the new school year begins in many regions, educators are encouraged to revisit their teaching philosophy. For some, this is a real opportunity to pause and consider what genuinely matters in their teaching. Others see it as little more than busywork, a document they produce simply because it’s required, […]