By Sandra J. Peart, Dean and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies and President of the Jepson Scholars Foundation
I’m always excited when a new semester begins. This semester, I’m delighted to be teaching a course that looks at recent economic and leadership challenges using past debates as a way to frame our discussions. The course is cross listed
Read moreJepson Hall remains a hub of activity, despite the end of classes. Students gather in lounges and study spaces to prepare for finals, finish papers, and work on presentations. It’s an exciting time: Seniors have almost finished their final fall
Read moreIn 1867, John Stuart Mill delivered the inaugural address to the University of St. Andrews upon his installation as rector. Mill argued that education is the means by which we ready ourselves for civic participation. Education helps us recognize and
Read moreI recently posted to Facebook an article about the challenges associated with being a woman in higher education, along with a comment about how lucky I’ve been to reach the level of dean in a sector where leadership roles have
Read moreAs is our tradition, students and faculty reflected on leadership as the Jepson School of Leadership Studies welcomed a new class at Prelude, the ceremony at which we induct newly admitted students. The new class comprises 105 students, including seven
Read moreOne of the most profound passages describing the difference between New Welfare Economics and the approach of the Virginia School of Political Economy suggests there are “two essential ways of approaching the study of problems of political, social, and economic
Read moreThis week I continue my examination of the leadership challenges faced by those of us with fiscal responsibilities in higher education. As noted in my previous posts, an alarming number of private liberal arts colleges have closed recently or made
Read moreShortly after becoming dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies in August 2007, I had the good fortune to meet Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, University of Richmond chancellor and president emeritus. We began a friendship that would last until
Read moreAs the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking associated with the Jepson School of Leadership Studies recently passed, I found myself speculating on the significance of the gift that founded us. Surely, some of these speculations are obvious: The generosity and
Read moreIt’s always a joy to meet with families and students at Family Weekend. This year was no exception. I especially enjoy speaking with prospective and actual Jepson School of Leadership Studies students’ parents as they attempt to unpack what a
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