Reports and essays from campus leaders describe rising faculty disengagement—declining office hours, reduced campus presence and lower committee participation—and its effects on student experience, shared governance and institutional operations. Contributors frame the behavior as a response to administrative overload, low morale, and shifting academic incentives. Administrators report gaps in advising, curricular stewardship and mentorship, while trustees and accrediting bodies flag potential impacts on retention and academic quality. Colleges are exploring policy responses ranging from workload reviews to incentives for campus engagement and renewed emphasis on faculty development.