My journey to #EdDucatingMRL began with the recognition of a thought, and the belief of what I see as an absolute. A keen awareness of the fact that I drink from a well that I did [...]
Another great #SAChat, this week on What I wish Grad School Taught Me. Thank you to Brian Proffer for MODing this chat. MOD Q1 – What % of what you learned in Grad Sch[...]
As a first year doctoral student and as a male of color, this process has caused me to have a lot of mixed feelings. I was excited about the new opportunity of learning and develop[...]
Although I completed my doctorate almost four years ago, this is the first time I have had the chance to reflect on my doctoral journey. If there is a quote to sum up my experienc[...]
As a prospective doctoral student, I have heard some perplexing yet challenging advice. When making public your plans to apply for programs, one could receive a mix of excitement a[...]
Your selection of your dissertation committee is key to a successful completion of your dissertation. 1. Do your members have at least surface knowledge about your topic or at leas[...]
As the month of March approaches, the new season of professional conferences for Student Affairs positions is approaching for SAGrads. Many outstanding, hardworking and determined [...]
My mom died before seeing me graduate with my PhD. It was the single most defining moment in my journey to becoming Dr. Farley. I began my program with so much enthusiasm and excit[...]
As I begin to reflect upon my Doctorate journey (and I wonder if I really have the time since I’m writing Chapter 4 as we speak), I have two key memories that remind me of wh[...]
“Defy the odds.” These three simple words have been my mantra over the last decade. I have been determined to continually strive for greatness. As a teenage single-mother, a Bachel[...]