2. Strengthening Faculty Affairs: A Conversation with Reema Zeineldin

EdUp Provost · Sep 9, 2026 · 41m

In this episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner sits down with Dr. Reema Zeineldin to discuss the critical role of leadership development in higher education. Dr. Zeineldin shares her insights on why succession planning should be a core faculty affairs responsibility, exploring how high leadership turnover can destabilize institutions and disrupt student outcomes. The conversation dives into why cultivating internal talent — rather than defaulting to external hires — builds continuity, strengthens institutional culture, and creates a more resilient leadership pipeline. Dr…