Diversity work in higher education can be difficult and tricky to navigate. It can be exhausting, heavy, and triggering to work alongside students in situations that are embedded w[...]

For as long as I’ve been in a higher education setting, the term self-care has been constantly thrown around.  I’ve attended more presentations on the concept than I can count R[...]

In documenting my journey as a re-emerging student affairs professional throughout my final year of graduate school, I’m going to truthfully share where I’m at while approaching th[...]

Does student affairs usually bring to mind working in student activities, orientation, or residence life? Do we often consider academic affairs as a pathway that we highlight to ne[...]

I’m standing in front a room of high school students as part of my graduate assistantship. We’re talking about college readiness – why college is important, what [...]

Master’s programs in student affairs (and really, early career positions) are one, two, maybe three years. Just because you’re there for a short time doesn’t mean that you shouldn’[...]

My decision to continue my education straight out of undergrad was not an easy one. With the ridiculous federal administration that was elected and appointed since the 2016 electio[...]

It feels as if the past year has been nothing but transitioning. Moving across the country. Starting an assistantship position. Getting back into the swing of school. Building a ne[...]

My journey has been different than most, but I have learned a lot along the way. The two main lessons I have learned and relearned are to stay resilient when negative moments come [...]

I can’t believe I’ve been writing for the Student Affairs Collective for an entire year. All good things must come to an end, and this is my last post for the emerging #SApro serie[...]