Be committed, intentional, and patient: Creating a diverse academic affairs leadership team.

Diversification of academic affairs leadership teams is essential to increasing a sense of belonging among students, faculty, and staff, as well as promoting an environment in which new ways are used to think about old problems. These opportunities lead to more productive, engaged, and innovative teams, allowing institutions to attract and retain more talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students. It also increases the ability of students, upon graduation, to compete in an ever‐changing global environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]