HERO University Summit

Description

Managing Change & Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Education: Organizational Strategies, Individual Support, and Collective Resilience As higher education continues to face rapid and complex challenges—from funding constraints and shifting workforce expectations to growing mental health needs, institutions must find new ways to adapt while supporting the people at the heart of their missions. This year’s Virtual University Summit invites practitioners, leaders, and researchers from academic institutions to explore how we can respond to uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and creativity. Through research-informed insights, real-world case studies, and practical tools, we will examine how universities are fostering psychological safety, promoting well-being, building resilient systems, and strengthening a culture of trust and belonging. Whether addressing structural change at the organizational level or implementing daily practices to support faculty and staff, this summit aims to provide a space for knowledge-sharing, reflection, and collaboration across the higher education landscape.