The Hidden Cost of Burnout: An Equity Issue in Higher Education

Lorraine Y. Jones

Elle Jaye Consulting Burnout in higher education is not distributed equally. Faculty, staff, and students from historically underrepresented groups often face heavier workloads, exploitation, and hostile climates that intensify stress and erode well-being. This interactive workshop examines burnout through an equity lens, explores its systemic causes, and equips participants with strategies to address inequities that drive exhaustion, disengagement, and turnover.