Leading in Higher Ed

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Academic Impressions

22 April 2025

56m 35s

Building Leaders: Boise State's Journey of Transformation with Stephanie Ritchie Breach and Michelle Payne

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In this podcast episode, leaders from Boise State University discuss their pioneering work in developing effective leaders and leadership development structures. Michelle Payne, Vice Provost for Academic Leadership and Faculty Affairs, and Stephanie Ritchie Breach, Director of Faculty Success and Development, share their experiences of shifting the culture of leadership at their institution. They emphasize the importance of equipping department chairs for success and how their combined efforts provide a supportive environment for academic leaders. Their partnership has brought profound changes in a relatively short time, aligning leadership with the strategic vision of Boise State. We also hear about their partnership, collaboration, and personal leadership journeys.

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