“I am not a has-been. I am a will be.” –  Lauren Bacall There will be days where you wake up from your bed and the oxygen you breathe will feel like a wildfire bu[...]

2016 was not my favorite year, but it won’t go down as one of the worst (I’m still pretty angry at 2006, and I’m a terrible grudge-holder). This year, my wife got pregnant—by desig[...]

I was extremely fortunate to have been offered a job before graduating with my master’s in May of this year. I applied to well over 25 jobs and landed the one that I wanted m[...]

Let’s just face the facts: I look like an 18-year-old. Fine, maybe a 22-year-old. Either way, working as a student affairs professional, at age 25, is both a blessing and a c[...]

For two Fridays during November, I witnessed second year students in the College Student Personnel program at Western Illinois University (WIU) present their Internship Learning Ex[...]

Anyone else tired? Ok, good. I’m glad it’s not just me. 2016 has seemed to have been a veritable whirlwind of negativity and catastrophe. Not to exaggerate, but multiple medi[...]

Welcome to this episode of The Student Affairs Spectacular Podcast! This week we’re very pleased to welcome Richard Okello to the podcast! He speaks with Dustin about how to [...]

“I’ve found that no matter what life throws at me, music softens the blow.” ― Bryce Anderson Whether you play multiple instruments and can read sheet music or just love to ja[...]

My partner and I are expecting our first child in December (very excited!). In preparing for leave time, I have made a concerted effort to ensure there is support for my area while[...]

You are the soldier of a silent war. The battlefield is your bedroom. The enemy is depression. What is at stake is your sanity and consciousness tonight – the usual prize. Th[...]