Happier in Higher Ed

Hi, I’m Cathy

I’m a professor and higher ed leader who teaches leadership, designs meaningful online curriculum, and creates heart-centered student and faculty experiences.

Here on my blog, I share reflections and ideas about leadership, teaching, and creating lives we love.

I hope you’ll join me — to explore, reflect, and help build a happier higher ed, together.

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Leading with Heart, Humanity, and Hope
Leading with Heart, Humanity, and Hope

When I first discovered leadership theories, it was like discovering something I already knew.

I knew leadership.

I knew leaders.

I was one.

And yet…

Hive: My Word for 2026
Hive: My Word for 2026

My word for 2026 is “hive.”

To me, hive is about community — the people I learn with, the people I care for, and the communities that sustain me. It’s the scholars and educators I work alongside, and it’s my personal community: family, friends, neighbors — the people who make life meaningful and joyful.

Why Higher Ed Needs Moral Courage Now
Why Higher Ed Needs Moral Courage Now

Reflections on Leadership, Teaching, and Living a Life You Love