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This week, I will point out what I feel is important to remember in our profession. There are 6 major things that come to mind when talking about student success. Remember that our[...]
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“First generation student”—it took years for me to understand what that meant and why I was a part of such an ELITE group of college students with this label…but [...]
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[...]
I remember it like it was yesterday. Freshmen year of college. People talk a lot about the Freshmen 15. Maybe it does exist. It didn’t happen to me, but I came very close to it. I [...]
Hello my fellow student affairs professionals! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to read this. Whether you’re relaxing in bed after a long day of one-on-ones, p[...]
While getting ready to graduate with my master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri at Columbia, I stopped to reflect on my learning jour[...]
To me, #SAFit is all about movement and community. I have always been a very active person. I mean constantly moving—can’t stop, won’t stop. When I was nine years old, [...]
I have waited so long to go to college To get away from this small town, from my parents Oh to be young and grown–the possibilities That all changed during orientation It was like [...]