Last week, I attended a retreat for the executive board of a professional association that I serve on. Our facilitator began with the question, “How were you socialized in this org[...]

It’s been about a month since 2017 started and I’ve still got resolutions on the mind. Those resolutions can be hard to keep, but a lot of them are about getting fit or[...]

“You also know/I also know/Our ways are getting separated/Even going away from me/You stay in my memories/Never say goodbye” – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Never Say Goodbye) Titl[...]

I am about halfway into my first year as a full-time student affairs professional.  At this midway point, I have come to see how true it is that I am still learning every day.  Her[...]

I want to pose this mostly as a question, because I am afraid. I’m afraid mostly of backlash from discourse that could cause me to get fired. Does anyone else have this fear [...]

With deliberative being one of my Top 5 strengths via StrengthsQuest, you’d probably think I’m pretty good at making choices. But being deliberative isn’t always a great thing. Her[...]

As a new professional, I am learning more things every day. What I need, areas I need to grow in, and overall how I am developing my transition as a student to a staff member on a [...]

“A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir – a constant source of energy, determination, and kindness.” –Dalai Lama These words resonated wi[...]

The process of choosing a one word resolution for the New Year is usually fun for me. I set aside time to reflect and mull it over and then move forward feeling satisfied with my w[...]

I am an educator, advocate, supporter, mentor, conversationalist, challenger, SA pro, and human. But, I can do better. It seems as though we can all agree that 2016 had its triumph[...]