Frederick L. Hunter Jr.ViewsLeadership, Value, and Stability in Uncertain TimesOne of the most damaging mistakes higher ed leaders can make during times of uncertainty is to focus solely on output while neglecting the human experience of change. Leaders can recalibrate policies, redirect structures, accelerate strategic plans, and shift budgets. What leaders cannot afford to ignore is how instability affects employees' connection to their work, their sense of worth, and their engagement with the institution’s mission.May 29, 2026ViewsFrom Programs to Systems: What Retention Rates Reveal About Institutional Design in an HBCU ContextDr. Frederick L. Hunter, Jr. says retention is often treated as a student issue, but in reality, it is a function of institutional design and the institution’s ability to execute that design in real time.April 13, 2026Page 1 of 1
