Men are… Women are… Christians are… Humanists are… Gen Xers are… We all generalize about people.  And yes, that is also a generalization.  We generali[...]

Last year, with the help of a faculty member from the political science department, I had the opportunity to plan and implement my university’s inaugural Model Arab League co[...]

I’m sure many student affairs professionals will agree when I say possessing a repertoire of engaging team building games is an incredibly invaluable skill. There are many oc[...]

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 [...]

The doors open. A blast of soothing cold air. The smell of fruit. The sounds of excited chatter. Bright Hawaiian shirts. Trader Joe’s–I have arrived. One hour to wander the s[...]

We have all, at one point or another, worked with the over-involved college student. You know, the one who is in 15 organizations, barely has time to eat an afternoon snack, and is[...]

“So what’s your major?” “Are you involved in any clubs on campus?” “What res hall do you live in?” If you’re a young student affairs[...]

It is 4:00 in the morning. I am sitting at my gate in the airport, and already downed half of my grande latte (with a dash of cinnamon). Amazingly, I had gotten myself out of bed a[...]

Bright minds come to the United States and are needed, but not wanted (long-term). American businesses are losing over $2 billion annually, because local employees have low cross-c[...]

College years provide a space for students to develop both hard and soft skills. Students learn about their fields of study, but also how to work in groups, to listen, to develop m[...]