A year ago, it was “suggested” that my institution should be a host site for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). I was new to my position and knew nothing of WRP b[...]

Professional students are a special population, in my opinion.  They are working on some kind of post-baccalaureate professional license or degree (e.g. psychology, law, nursing, v[...]

If you’re starting a new role that has previously existed on a campus, you’re likely inheriting established programming from your predecessor. Some of these programs ma[...]

“In a coffee shop, people seem to be themselves. They speak openly; they cross their legs; they laugh out loud; they stay awhile. I’m not convinced people engage with strangers as [...]

As career services professionals, many of us focus student conversations on goals and goal setting. Whether the goal setting aspect is blatant or covert, it’s nearly always present[...]

With a new academic year comes the opportunity to incorporate new types of programming initiatives within our respective departments. While creating new programs can be cumbersome,[...]

It’s summer! During this time of year, we have a small window of time for reflection. We have a small window of time to look back over the academic year and to look forward t[...]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that question. Although I have heard more questions about what my fancy title means, a close second would be, “Why do Student Affairs pro[...]

Many people assume that because we work in a college or university setting, we get the summer off! While that would be fantastic, I’m willing to bet that like me, most of you are s[...]

Everyone wants to make an impression, to create the program that students love. Everyone wants to create the program that is great for the university. But what if that program alre[...]