"In 2024, the Inside Higher Ed editors and I chose to name my column "Resident Scholar" because I proudly live among the people-meaning, I try my hardest to not be an out-of-touch, ivory tower academician. I aim to write about realities that are relevant, timely and at times taboo. I know the enormous challenges that confront presidents, provosts, student affairs vice presidents, chief diversity officers, academic deans and other higher education leaders, because I talk with several of them every week."
"I know what is happening on campuses because I spend time on dozens beyond my own year after year. I talk to students to hear and understand their experiences, expectations and appraisals. It feels like I live among policymakers because I often hear their considerations firsthand. Parents and family members of Black prospective and current students tell me what is on their minds."
A long-delayed sabbatical was taken for reflection and renewal after the previous sabbatical twelve years earlier. The political intensity of 2025 produced disorientation, stress, devastation, and overwhelm, prompting many higher-education leaders to pause their work. Vicious attacks on U.S. higher education and efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion across industries intensified pressure. Regular conversations with presidents, provosts, student affairs leaders, chief diversity officers, academic deans, students, policymakers, parents of Black prospective and current students, and informants at HBCUs provided firsthand awareness of campus realities and informed decisions to step back.
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