I recently found myself thinking about the field of student affairs and had two recurring thoughts. (1) How in the world did I find and decide to pursue this field and (2) This is [...]

On Friday I’m having dinner with one of my closest group of friends. Nothing out of the ordinary, right? But in this case it will be the first time we’ve seen each other in quite s[...]

Higher Education/Student Affairs is a unique field, where changes in the US often impact the affairs within an institution. What I mean by this is that, while communities and towns[...]

College and university campuses and environments provide a setting of immense growth and innovation. They are a magical place of self-discovery, of passion, of talent, and of promi[...]

 “What’s up bro?” may not be one of the most seemingly professional things for a hall director to be saying to his male staff members or residents. However, this is typically how I[...]

In the Student Affairs realm, we are tasked with creating a culture of care. No matter what part of Student Affairs you call home, whether Residence Life, Judicial Affairs, Organiz[...]

All colleges and universities have a list of recommended items to bring during freshman or transfer move-in. A few of these are allowed appliances, classroom supplies, clothes and [...]

    #sachat FT #studentleader training should be year-round. Do not get backed into "August and done". — Dan Taylor (@DanMJT) July 17, 2014   It’s Au[...]

Connections are absolutely everywhere. And I mean everywhere. And there are few things I love more than finding them. It’s like a joyous Easter egg hunt, only instead of finding pl[...]

“We may live domestically, but the world operates globally.” – yours truly This quote summarizes my study aboard experience to El Salvador this summer. My Higher Education an[...]