Technology has never been a strength for me, and I got anxious when the new professional competencies were outlined in 2015 and technology became a new focus. I’m opening up about [...]

As a Residence Hall Director, one of my greatest goals is “being there” for my staff. So, when it comes to finding the best way to connect with my student staff members, who seem t[...]

As many of us sat in a classroom reading that lovely green book on student development theory, it constantly reminded us to “meet the students where they are.”  I find it interesti[...]

Our students today are plugged in, socially aware, and far more tech-savvy than any generation we have seen before. Cell phones are carried everywhere, and used for anything and ev[...]

As any good #SAPro, I have my treasure trove of icebreakers. However, I thought I’d share one I created for our Kick-off Orientation Training Workshop. Now, I’m one of [...]

  My coworker and I were recently talking about what restaurant he should take a friend to later that day. I suggested a lovely place right on the water, and told him he shoul[...]

I’ve worked and lived here at MacEwan University as a Residence Life Coordinator for almost 3000 days and have spent a tremendous amount of time in my office. Recently, I accepted [...]

Innovation and creativity are two very important aspects of a new program that is highly encouraged at my current institution. These two characteristics are what helped me develop [...]

Welcome to another great episode of The Student Affairs Spectacular Podcast! We have the pleasure of welcoming Rick James (pictured above in the back right) from Tidewater Communit[...]

Some higher education professionals believe we must “get digital or get out of the way” and schools are jumping on the bandwagon to teach digital literacy and are incorporating the[...]