Who are you when you leave the institution? A name lost in files, a broken bridge, a void, or a legacy, a constant connection, a name found in the heart. As professional spirits, w[...]

We talk a lot about finding your “fit” in student affairs.  Over the years, I’ve heard the term used in a variety of ways.  Usually, it’s phrased in a positive light, p[...]

In my relatively short higher education career thus far, I’ve run the gamut as far as school types.  I started at a large 4-year public research institution in the Midwest, moved t[...]

Why hiring non-traditional candidates is a hallmark of student affairs and a fallacy The path to a job in student affairs does not allow for “non-traditional” candidate[...]

So as many of you know (assuming you have been reading my recent posts), I am moving back to Chicago, IL area. The move will allow me to be closer to family and be in the city the [...]

Picture this: You’ve set your email alerts on job search websites and edited your resume about 500 times. Suddenly, a new email arrives in your inbox with an alert about a po[...]

Leaving my old institution for a role at a new institution got me thinking about different ways I can get to know my colleagues. It got me thinking about what I need to do to start[...]

“We promise you discovery: the discovery of yourselves, the discovery of the universe, and your place in it.” — Sister Madeleva Wolff, CSC, Former President of Saint Mary’s College[...]

Every year, I make a point to watch a few commencements live from leading institutions in the United States. I enjoy seeing the happy faces of new graduates and pride that brings a[...]

How many of you have heard the saying “The most important thing we can give someone is our time”? We Student Affairs folks think this means devoting our time to our work, our team,[...]