by ghubbell | Apr 23, 2026 | Thoughts
I’m disappointed in the amount of criticism we in higher education are getting from all sides – the media, elected officials, even our own colleagues, and on our campuses. I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership as it relates to maintaining momentum in the current...
by ghubbell | Nov 25, 2025 | Thoughts
Recently in The EDU-Ledger (formerly Diverse: Issues in Higher Education), I shared my thoughts about this moment in higher education and how we can move forward despite political uncertainty. My critics continue to question and make negative comments about what we do...
by ghubbell | Feb 13, 2025 | Thoughts
A couple of weeks ago, I woke up to my son Kamilo Ali Curry playing Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar’s song “The Hood Gone Love It.” I was surprised that I never heard the song before, but it immediately reminded me of my motivation for this work. No matter what I...
by ghubbell | Jan 9, 2025 | Thoughts
Over the holiday break, I was reflecting on 2024 and realized I didn’t release as many Unapologetic Leadership Thoughts as I wanted. I had a busy year, with many accomplishments (more on that later), serving the Compton College community, advocating for better...
by ghubbell | Aug 21, 2024 | Thoughts
“Keep ya head up, ooo, child things are gonna get easier Ooo, child things are gonna get brighter” Often, I am asked about my thoughts on issues in higher education, and my frustration won’t allow me to share how I really feel because we often are talking about...
