Fresh From the UIA (Professional Development)

Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, associate professor at University of California, Los Angeles, talks about community-engaged scholarship, the sensitive interface between institutions and non-academic communities outside the gate, and why proactive leadership is critical in how they engage.

Dr. Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, reviews the first six months of the Innovating Together Podcast to summarize how the COVID-19 pandemic has driven positive changes for students, administrators, institutions, and communities.

Dr. Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, reviews the first six months of the Innovating Together Podcast to summarize the books, videos, self-care practices, and big-picture perspectives that have kept higher ed leaders inspired during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Alexander Cartwright, University of Central Florida President, shares his experiences of starting a new leadership position during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses the principles of servant leadership.

Dr. Kim Wilcox, Chancellor of the University of California, Riverside, discusses the caution and optimism required for beginning a new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, shares his powerful blend of hope and grit needed in higher ed leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent call for equity and social change.

Dr. Ruth Watkins, President of the University of Utah, discusses the responsibilities of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic: maintaining her university's mission of service and research while addressing the needs and comfort level of faculty, staff, and students.

Ed Ray, former President of Oregon State University, says that any worthwhile leadership is about making contributions that benefit other people. He sees the COVID-19 pandemic as a wake-up call to become our best, most resilient selves.

Dr. Michael Drake, former President of the Ohio State University, believes that maintaining human connection, in whatever forms it can safely take, is the most important factor in carrying a university community through the COVID pandemic.

Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, President of Iowa State University, remains committed to her mission of innovation even during the COVID pandemic, which she approaches with transparency, empathy, and a strong sense of community.