Thanks for writing this (and I will be reading the rest of your articles and such ASAP!). I am yet another person who left a c-level admin position in higher ed--for higher ed tech. I have worked all but two years of a 20yr career for higher ed "proper" and the last month in my higher ed tech role has shown me that this is where I should be and where I belong....both from a skill and passion perspective, but also because I've realize the Stockholm Syndrome I've been operating under (and supporting as a senior level leader) and I won't do it any longer. Higher ed must change, and I am very hopeful by the Great Resignation, but I also hope that the "younger"/entry/mid level folks won't just take up the reigns and the party lines based on the opportunity "given" (Because, of course, we didn't achieve and earn that!!) by vacancies above...Happy to connect more offline with you.
I see a theme of bravery in your post, Laura. You were brave enough to recommend that a family member look inward to unpack her long existant problems with relationships. Your colleagues were brave enough to leave their current role for important reasons, when they felt they were not being treated or compensated appropriately.
There is a need for leadership in higher education to be brave in these uncertain times. So many of these issues can be looked at through a brave new lens. Change is challenging. Institutions should be looking at Ed Tech companies to see what they can learn from them to adapt their own campuses and practices, instead of losing talented staff.
Thanks for writing this (and I will be reading the rest of your articles and such ASAP!). I am yet another person who left a c-level admin position in higher ed--for higher ed tech. I have worked all but two years of a 20yr career for higher ed "proper" and the last month in my higher ed tech role has shown me that this is where I should be and where I belong....both from a skill and passion perspective, but also because I've realize the Stockholm Syndrome I've been operating under (and supporting as a senior level leader) and I won't do it any longer. Higher ed must change, and I am very hopeful by the Great Resignation, but I also hope that the "younger"/entry/mid level folks won't just take up the reigns and the party lines based on the opportunity "given" (Because, of course, we didn't achieve and earn that!!) by vacancies above...Happy to connect more offline with you.
I see a theme of bravery in your post, Laura. You were brave enough to recommend that a family member look inward to unpack her long existant problems with relationships. Your colleagues were brave enough to leave their current role for important reasons, when they felt they were not being treated or compensated appropriately.
There is a need for leadership in higher education to be brave in these uncertain times. So many of these issues can be looked at through a brave new lens. Change is challenging. Institutions should be looking at Ed Tech companies to see what they can learn from them to adapt their own campuses and practices, instead of losing talented staff.