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We all know higher education is under pressure.

Leadership turnover, public distrust, political interference, and resource constraints are reshaping the landscape…fast. In this moment, faculty and academic leaders are being asked to do more with less, take on responsibilities beyond their training, and navigate complexity with little margin for error.

At NCPRE, we believe strong, values-based leadership is one of the most effective tools institutions have for weathering uncertainty and building resilience.
That’s why we offer:

• Evidence-based professional development programs
• Research-validated assessment tools
• Just-in-time resources that support real-world decision-making

We partner with institutions across the country to help faculty, staff, and administrators lead with clarity, purpose, and integrity; no matter the challenge. 

That work includes our Chairs and Heads Principled Academic Leadership (PAL) Program: a cohort-based experience that equips academic leaders with practical tools for navigating difficult conversations, aligning decisions with institutional values, and leading teams through periods of change.

We are continuing our spotlight on the importance of assessment by sharing this validation of the CARES (Climate of Accountability, Respect, and Ethics Survey) instrument.

"Without valid and useful information about the interactions in units across their organizations, how can these leaders know how well their organizational settings or climates support their members and foster the highest integrity of work with effectiveness, accountability, and respect?"

Click the link to read the article, penned by some amazing NCPRE collaborators!