It seems that ever since Neil Howe and William Strauss coined the term “Millennials” to describe those born between 1981 and 2000, we’ve been coming up with ways to stereotype this[...]

When I was 12 years old, I first set foot on Kingsborough Community College’s campus in Brooklyn. One of my father’s former students had gotten tenure, and he wanted to show off th[...]

The first public community college opened it’s doors in Illinois in 1901, Joliet Junior College. It’s incredible to think how many students started their higher educati[...]

  College foundations, tuition discounts, and fundraising efforts have been much more prevalent in higher education in the last few years. Early in my career they were importa[...]

It’s that time of year again where you find yourself in the hustle and bustle of the season. You’ve got that list of gifts to buy for family, friends, and colleagues, plus the addi[...]

  It is November, which is election season in the United States, and during the election cycle annually there is a lot of talk about Political Action Committees (PACs).  I thi[...]

Thanks to everyone who participated in our #SAchat focused on Serving Non-Traditional Students. In this week’s chat 128 Student affairs professionals, graduate students and u[...]

Working at a small school definitely has it has challenges, but one of the things that I love about working at a small school is how personal you can make experiences for students.[...]

Part One At my current institution, there is constant talk of doing something new and providing for the next generation of students who will be going to college. As an aspiring stu[...]

In the past, most colleges have focused their efforts on the recruitment and retention of traditional college students. By traditional, I am referring to full-time undergraduate st[...]