Advancing Justice through Transformation: Reflections on Institutional Leadership for Educational Futures

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Destabilizing forces have challenged existing notions of what it means to lead institutions. This symposium of educational deans and university leaders reflect the belief that education done right holds the power to build new worlds. It explores the power and potential of reclaiming—with others of all levels and entry points—the idea that educational institutions should be rigorous and relevant centers of learning that inspire socially transformative change in individuals, communities, and society. The symposium reflects on what it might mean to lead in a reimagining of our institutions; strengthen collectives; cultivate constructive and mutually respectful relationships; and commit to modes of learning required to unlearn a set of attitudes and approaches, ironically often learned in institutions of higher education.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Terry K. Flennaugh, Michigan State University

Participants

• Terry K. Flennaugh, Michigan State University

• Marcelle M. Haddix, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Marcos Pizarro, California State University - Los Angeles

• Mariana Souto-Manning, Erikson Institute

• Shabnam Koirala-Azad, University of San Francisco

• Pedro A. Noguera, University of Southern California