Empowering Through Accompaniment

This chapter emphasizes the significance of a supportive educational approach, advocating for 'being with' students rather than solving their problems outright. It explores the necessity of unlearning ingrained tendencies, fostering empathy, and prioritizing collaborative decision-making to empower students and create a thriving educational culture. The discussion reflects on strategies utilized by a new dean during the pandemic to promote inclusion and a sense of belonging within the university, ultimately highlighting the shift towards a more facilitative leadership model.