Video games have connected generations of people together because of its fun characters and history from a variety of companies. From the early video game systems to the current ge[...]

This quarter, I am participating in a weekly training where I facilitate discussions around social justice and activism with various student leaders and professionals on campus. Th[...]

A recurrent theme in student affairs professional development is the relationship between theory and practice. Reason and Kimball (2012) believe that professional practice should b[...]

“College – the best four years of your life”.  Those of us in higher education know this can be true.  It can be your students’ reality. However, as you know, it doesn’t just magic[...]

After sharing how to revolutionize meetings, I should have prefaced with this book review for Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath & Dan Heath. My are[...]

During my time in student affairs, one of the biggest issues is the topic of “busyness.” The culture of being overworked, endless to-do lists, and the 24/7 work life ar[...]

Good afternoon, Colleagues! Leadership styles are something I always keep in mind when working with other people. I love having diverse leadership styles on teams. It helps me lear[...]

Until recently, all of my positions were completely new, redesigned, or not quite institutionalized in some way. The prospect of creating a position or program from scratch or expa[...]

The month of September can lead to amazing experiences for all members of the SA community. New and experienced SAPros may have goals and updates within their positions to work on [...]

Someone once told me that the #1 reward to being a Student Affairs professional is the direct impact on students’ lives. Over 13 years ago, I entered the University of New Me[...]