Join us, Dr. Erin Wheeler and Dr. Candice Love Jackson, as we launch Allegedly Higher with a human-centered look at the world of higher education. Kicking off our journey, we reveal our own transitions from higher ed administrators to roles that echo our ethos on leadership and academia. Expect to hear tales from the trenches of teaching English, navigating administrative challenges, and spearheading student success initiatives. We invite you, our fellow higher education rebels, to become part of our community, share your insights, and help shape our revolution in academia.

Listen in as we tackle the high-stakes environment of HBCUs, the complexities of new leadership roles, and the tumultuous nature of academic affairs. We share candid anecdotes from our time in the thick of it all – from the emotional impact of losing cultural icons like Prince to the whirlwind of climbing the administrative ladder. We'll also explore how mental health and self-care play pivotal roles in managing the pressures of leadership positions and achieving significant milestones in student retention and graduation rates.

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we step back from the relentless pace of academia and find healing and perspective through creative outlets and cognitive rest. We'll discuss the importance of sacred spaces, the decision to start this podcast, and our commitment to amplifying the transformative ideas that often go unheard due to academic hierarchies. This is your invitation to rethink higher education with us and to celebrate the innovators and disruptors who are reshaping the landscape – one episode at a time.

Higher Education, Academic Roles, HBCUs, Leadership, Student Success, Academic Affairs, Cultural Losses, Administrative Turnover, Resilience, Rebellion, Revolutionizing, Academic Culture, Politics, Personal Growth, Board Meetings, Mental Health, Self-Care, Innovative Strategies, College Scorecard, Career Break, Cognitive Rest, Sacred Spaces, Power Dynamics, Diversity Initiatives, Burnout, Toxic Leadership, Professional Development, AI, Disruptors, Innovators, Black Medical Schools, Infrastructure Challenges