At Academic Impressions, we believe leadership is a practice, not a position—it happens at all levels, in big and small ways, every day. We’re seeking faculty, staff, and leaders who can share success stories, leadership lessons, and innovative strategies that showcase the many ways leadership takes shape in higher education.
If you, a colleague, or your division have:
We want to hear from you! Your experiences can help others navigate the evolving landscape of higher education.
Areas of Interest
We are particularly interested in submissions related to:
- Advancement & Fundraising
- Chairs & Department Leadership
- Deans & Academic Leadership
- Faculty Vitality & Professional Growth
- Leadership Development
- Service Excellence & Customer Experience
- Student Leadership & Engagement
- Workplace Culture & Organizational Effectiveness
Why Contribute?
We are particularly interested in submissions related to:
Flexible parameters:
Leadership is a journey, and every step matters. Whether it’s a long-standing best practice or an emerging idea, we welcome all insights.
Your voice matters:
Every submission receives a response from our team.
Expand your impact:
Your contribution may be featured in trainings, articles, reports, or webcasts, helping to shape the conversation in higher education.
Become Part of Our Expert Network
Our facilitators, speakers, and contributors come from diverse backgrounds and hold deep experience in higher education:
90%
90% are current higher ed professionals, with 80% having 15+ years of experience.
32%
32% identify as members of a historically excluded racial or ethnic group.
18%
18% identify as LGBTQ+.
Our Experts
Our experts primarily come from four-year institutions, including R1 universities, regional institutions, and private colleges.
Submit Your Story or Leadership Insight Today
Tell us about how leadership has taken shape in your work—whether through a personal lesson, a team initiative, or a transformative institutional effort.
We look forward to learning from you and amplifying the great work happening across higher education!