Kind Departures
Susannah Gal • Associate Dean and Professor of Biology, School of Sciences and Humanities (retired) • Wentworth Institute of Technology • Boston, Mass.
May 25, 2026
Abrupt departures and leadership transitions are all too common in higher education today. This piece offers advice and examples for how to pull off a “kind departure,” including taking the time to draft standard operating procedures, consult colleagues who will remain in their roles, and notifying people in person. Read more >
