Student Affairs NOW Hope Circuits: Rewiring Universities and Other Organizations for Human Flourishing
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May 21, 2025 
Dr. Jessica Riddell, a Shakespearean scholar and professor at Bishop's University, dives into the pressing need for transformation in higher education. She critiques the status quo and presents ten innovative tools to foster hope and a thriving academic environment. Drawing on theatrical metaphors, she highlights the unsung heroes of student success and the importance of meaningful relationships. Riddell advocates for a mindset shift towards unlearning and relearning to navigate challenges, urging institutions to embrace vulnerability and collective efforts for transformative change.
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Pause Before Reacting
- Slow down and pause during urgent times to avoid default reactive responses.
- Consider if a second, more thoughtful response is an option before acting in crises.
Make Invisible Systems Visible
- Actively surface and question invisible systems that shape behaviors and norms.
- Students excel in revealing unseen system norms as they're less entrenched in institutional culture.
Live Questions, Stay With Trouble
- Live into complex questions rather than rushing for quick answers.
- Stay with difficult issues and discomfort as essential for deep learning and transformation.
