The commitment of public and land-grant universities to offer affordable, quality education for all stands strong. Land-grant institutions were established to transform lives and provide opportunities to all students, including those who lacked access.

“HBCUs are already doing the lion’s share of work preparing these professionals and will need more financial resources to carry additional weight.”

Higher education is central to public life. Serious problems demand robust solutions. Effective leaders possess a deep understanding of the challenges their organizations face and prioritize the well-being of their employees. chronicle.com/article/are-co…

Scarce funds shouldn't sideline investing in people. Prioritize people, understand experiences, assess capacity, anticipate workload impact, ensure fairness.

Support Neurodivergent students (ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, etc.) to prevent academic struggles, dropouts, or worse. Revamping courses for accessibility minimize the need for accommodations. Prioritize inclusive course design that benefits all. chronicle.com/article/neurod…

Thriving organizations unleash collective energy, passion, and capabilities of their people through collaborative self-managing teams. High-performing leadership teams outperform individuals. Enable people to work & learn together! mck.co/3NAGXf1 via McKinsey & Company

Effective communication is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace, where all individuals are respected, valued, supported, empowered to succeed. Trust, collaboration, and overall success follow suit. #DEIA sloanreview.mit.edu/article/commun…

AI tools magnify the significance of positive interactions and irreplaceable skills: curiosity, humility, and prioritizing colleagues. No one desires to collaborate with rude, untrustworthy, and inconsiderate individuals. Embrace the values that endure. hbr.org/2023/05/3-huma…

Embrace blindness as a unique way of life. Accepting life's challenges paves the path for growth. Confidence is having faith in your ability to figure it out. newyorker.com/culture/the-we…

Words shape perceptions, can either promote equity or perpetuate inequity. This guide showcases the words to use and avoid.

"Acknowledge the existing data and analyses, collect more data, run new analyses, and then see how to reframe questions and practices given more refined understandings of the dynamics of systems." Systemic racism in science: Reactions matter | Science science.org/doi/full/10.11…

Wonderful thread! Inspiring and educational. Wheelchair #Barbie #InclusivityMatters #RepresentationMatters

Coaching is not consulting; it’s a "skill that needs to be learned and honed over time." hbr.org/2018/08/most-m…

Uncertainty breeds anxiety. Help your team feel empowered, supported, and able to succeed. Transparency rebuilds trust, while well-being investments fortify against workplace storms. Support Your Team When Uncertainty Is High sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-to…

Leaders can improve their workplaces and make their people feel psychologically safe so that employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas and contributing to the culture.

Research inherently comes with uncertainty. The key is to focus on what we can control. Not every idea will work right away in lab, but we can troubleshoot and then try again. Not every proposal will be funded, but we can stay open to feedback to keep sharpening our ideas.

Cultivating a culture of appreciation is not complicated. These simple practices make a difference: a sincere thank-you, genuine interest in employee growth, and valuing each individual. Don't underestimate the power of gratitude. #AppreciationMatters hbr.org/2020/01/the-li…

Put these tips into action to maintain work-life balance! What are some of your strategies for tackling academic stress this fall?

Are you interested in promotion and tenure? If so, the ADVANCE Midwest Partnership is hosting the Women Caucus virtual presentation, “Validity and fairness in promotion and tenure: Where and when is fairness in jeopardy?" on Sept. 12 at noon. advancepartnership.iastate.edu/events

✅ ATIXA Tip of the Week: Preparing to Transition to an Interim Title IX Coordinator Choosing an interim Coordinator should not be a hasty decision. Please take a look at our latest on preparing to transition to an interim Title IX Coordinator: loom.ly/e59CqR4