Carmen Mendoza

Carmen Mendoza, Senior Web Producer. A video journalist, she tells stories about influential leaders in academe. She joined The Chronicle of Higher Education in 1999. She also puts print content online and oversees the presentation of charts, graphics, and tables for the Web.

Mendoza also archives weekly content and production materials of various Chronicle newsletters. Before joining The Chronicle, she worked for Thermalium L.P. in Düsseldorf, Germany, as a translator.’

She is a graduate of Radford University and the University of Oviedo, holding degrees in journalism and Spanish literature. She also earned a certificate of attendance from Högskolan Karlskrona/Ronneby in Sweden.

In her spare time, Mendoza enjoys playing soccer and biking the Arlington county trails.

Follow her on Twitter @cmendoza, or email her at carmen.mendoza@chronicle.com.

Stories by This Author

Images of questions asked to students about the value of college

Video

Student Voices on the Value of a Degree

By Luna Laliberte, Carmen Mendoza, Michael Theis December 2, 2022

Students at three colleges answered four questions from The Chronicle. Their answers help bring to light the many complexities involved in deciding if attending college is worth the costs.

What I Wish I Had Known

To Be a Good Leader, You Need to Be a Good Follower, Vice President Says

By Carmen Mendoza February 24, 2020

“Good followers have to get along with people of different backgrounds,” says Frances Villagran-Glover, vice president for student services at Northern Virginia Community College.

What I Wish I Had Known

‘Understand Your Budget,’ a Vice President Says

By Carmen Mendoza February 4, 2020

“You would think your first couple of weeks you’re going to create your vision and your plan,” says Yolanda Gibson of Shenandoah University, but grasping budget data, policies, procedures, and protocol are more important.

What I Wish I Had Known

‘Teaching Gives Me Credibility With Students,’ Says an Administrator

By Carmen Mendoza January 21, 2020

After Jeff McClurken became an administrator at the University of Mary Washington, the professor of history and American studies wanted to continue teaching.

Leadership

Medical-Campus Provost: ‘I Put My Face Mask on First’ to Lead

By Carmen Mendoza December 3, 2019

“Burnout can happen quickly,” says Nicole Reaves, a provost at Northern Virginia Community College. She says it’s crucial for leaders to “unplug” sometimes because they must take care of themselves to work effectively with others.

What I Wish I Had Known

Getting Help, and Helping Others, on the Path to a Presidency

By Carmen Mendoza November 6, 2019

Irma Becerra, president of Marymount University, in Virginia, recommends that if you want to pursue a career as a college president, you should “take on increasing responsibilities as an administrator” and not skip any steps along the way.

What I Wish I Had Known

How Do We Best Prepare Graduates for the Changing Work Force?

By Carmen Mendoza October 29, 2019

Responsive colleges are the ones that will survive continuing changes in the landscape of higher education, says Brian O. Hemphill, president of Radford University.

What I Wish I Had Known

Collaborating as a Pianist Taught a Future Provost How to Listen

By Carmen Mendoza October 14, 2019

“The way that music feeds me and gives me energy has really helped to propel me forward in a lot of administrative ways,” says Heather Coltman, provost of James Madison University.

Leadership

What This Dean Wishes She Had Known: ‘Everyone Wants to Be Heard’

By Carmen Mendoza September 24, 2019

Peggy Lewis of Trinity Washington University says the ability to listen is crucial.

What I Wish I Had Known

Show Up With ‘a Good Argument’: A Provost Talks About What She’s Learned Since Day One

By Carmen Mendoza September 9, 2019

Kimberly Kelley, provost of the Rockville campus of Montgomery College, in Maryland, suggests ways to excel at that job.