Burn Baby Burn: Higher Ed Inferno...Addressing Burnout and Redefining Career Advancement
Recorded On: 04/10/2025
The presenters will explore the growing issue of burnout in higher education, examining its root causes and its impact on career advancement. Drawing on research and their own experiences, the presenters will offer practical strategies to make leadership roles more appealing to middle managers. The session will highlight how overwork and stress are deterring talented professionals from advancing and what leaders can do to create sustainable pathways for growth. Participants will actively engage in discussions to share challenges and solutions from their campuses and will leave the session with a toolkit of practical resources for implementing change.
Learning Outcomes
1. Articulate the key factors contributing to burnout among middle managers in higher education, such as excessive workloads, lack of autonomy, and poor work-life balance
2. Compare leadership theories, such as transformational leadership and servant leadership, to develop a leadership approach that prioritizes staff well-being, autonomy, and professional growth
3. Participants will actively engage in discussions to share challenges and solutions from their campuses and will leave the session with a toolkit of practical resources for implementing change
Kevin Reese
Director of Multicultural Affairs
Georgia Southern University
Dr. Kevin Reese is a native of Dayton, Ohio, who began his professional journey in 2007 as a proud graduate of Kentucky State University (Frankfort, KY) with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. His passion for higher education led him to North Park University (Chicago, IL), where he earned a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration in 2013. His academic pursuits culminated in a recent graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS) with a Doctorate of Higher Education Administration. As a black man, Dr. Reese brings a valuable and diverse perspective to his work. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Georgia Southern University, where he oversees the programming and leadership development of students from minoritized backgrounds. With 16 years of experience managing both student and professional staff, Dr. Reese has developed a robust skill set that enables him to effectively lead and mentor within the higher education land
Yasmine Farley
Director of the Career Center
California State University-San Marcos
Dr. Yasmine Farley brings 16 years of experience in higher education, specializing in career services, and currentlyserves as the Director of the Career Center at California State University San Marcos, a Hispanic Serving Institution.Her career in career services began 12 years ago during her Ph.D. program, where she developed a passion forhelping students achieve their career development goals. Before joining CSUSM, Dr. Farley was the Senior Associate Director of Career Development at UC San Diego, whereshe led the pre-grad/graduate team within the central career center. She has also served as the Director of CareerServices at Fayetteville State University and has held leadership and faculty roles at various institutions, includingsmall private religiously affiliated universities, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and mid-sizeduniversities. This diverse background has provided her with a deep understanding of the unique needs of differentstudent populations. Dr. Farley excels in staff man
Continuing Education Credits
CSAED
This session counts for 1.0 CSAEd-CORE credit
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NBCC
This session counts for 1 NBCC credit
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