Life in Higher Ed
Welcome to Life in Higher Ed. We are senior higher education administrators and combined we have over 50 years of experience. We are here to talk about what goes on behind the scenes on college and university campuses. We surface the interesting, the confounding, and the seemingly absurd, and we do so with honesty and a sprinkling of humor. We want to help you not only survive but thrive and to know that you are not alone in your journey. If you are an administrator in higher ed or considering becoming an administrator, this podcast is for you!
Life in Higher Ed
Developing leaders through mentorship - Aristide Collins
In this episode, Aristide Collins talks about the value of and relationship between mentors and mentees. "Mentorship is foundational. It's something that we all should hopefully seek. And I think it would really make all of us better, stronger professionals and leaders."
Aristide Collins, BA, MPA, EdD
Aristide J. Collins Jr., vice president, chief of staff, and secretary of the university at The George Washington University, will be leaving his role in July 2023 to become the executive vice president, chief administrative officer, and chief of staff at Strada Education Foundation, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that supports programs, policies, and organizations that strengthen connections between post-secondary education and opportunity.
His expertise includes executive leadership in university governance, institutional advancement, facilitating and managing the implementation of the Board of Trustees, and presidential and university-wide initiatives to advance organizational priorities. These include strategic planning, administrative operations, executive search and transition, government and community engagement and relations, crisis communication strategy, leadership development, and organizational assessment and evaluation.
Respected as a credible voice in finding strategic solutions to often competing interests, establishing partnerships, and creating and nurturing relationships, Dr. Collins is also a champion for the next generation of thought leaders. As such, he speaks and coaches regularly on philanthropy, leadership, and governance for a variety of organizations.
Resources:
Workforce Coaching, Mentoring, and Counseling: Emerging Research and Opportunities (2019) by Jayaranjani Sutha
The Talent Code: Greatness isn't born. It's grown. (2020) by Daniel Coyle
The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships 3rd Edition (2022) by Lois J. Zacahry and Lisa Z. Fahn
The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You 1st Edition (2009) by Lois J. Zachary and Lory A. Fischler
