Today’s academic community is experiencing unprecedented levels of rapidly evolving challenges while navigating volatile politics, social changes, and increasing expectations. The result is often an atmosphere of stress and frustration in which faculty and administrators can easily feel under attack, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Staying true to oneself and one’s personal passion can be important to feeling sustained within the changing higher education landscape. This interactive workshop will guide participants in developing their own road map for reigniting their sense of purpose and rediscovering the inner courage they need to carry on and move forward. When considering self-care in today’s climate, faculty and administrators must explore ways of maintaining their “true north” in the face of ongoing turbulence. As participants reconnect with themselves, they will also connect with sustainable options - such as openness, dialogue, and vulnerability - for supporting inclusive campus communities.
