Dr. Mordecai Brownlee’s newest feature article in the Spring 2026 issue of Innovatus challenges higher education leaders to confront a difficult question: are our institutions truly transforming to meet the demands of a disruptive era—or are we unintentionally protecting the status quo?
In Leading Through Disruption: A Focus on Institutional Mission, Dr. Brownlee explores how two leadership principles—intentionality and integrity—serve as the foundation for mission-aligned institutions. He argues that in a time defined by economic shifts, workforce transformation, and rapid technological change, community colleges must ensure that every initiative, policy, and system advances the institution’s mission and strategic priorities.
For those committed to leading institutions through disruption with clarity, discipline, and purpose, this article offers both challenge and perspective.
Read the full article to explore how intentional leadership can move institutions from acknowledgment of disruption to meaningful transformation.
