Teaching a class requires skill and knowledge of the subject and of how adults learn and develop. Postsecondary instructors must care about and develop their ability to teach.
Attending a small university for graduate school gave me the confidence and opportunities I needed to excel in life, compared to what might have been at a more prestigious university.
Whether protests are done en masse or by one person, listening to the concerns is beneficial for that person, for the organization and for everyone in it.
The words "partner" and "partnership" should be used sparingly to avoid misunderstanding. These words have clear legal parameters that define specific sorts of business relationships.