The higher education field is experiencing uncertainty. Many institutions have already implemented hiring freezes, furloughs, and professional development fund decreases. It is nor[...]

If you’re reading this, you are imaginably in the same boat as me: currently working on a master’s degree in some aspect of higher education, expecting to finish soon but have no i[...]

Job searching looks easy from the outside. Especially for those office culture chameleon-types. You know who I’m talking about. They’ve had 5 jobs in the past two years just becaus[...]

As someone who uses lists to focus my thoughts, I use list-making as an approach when working with students and alumni as they explore and develop their career path.  This techniqu[...]

Ah, transitions. A major theme of my life has been changing locations. Whether it was moving two hours away for undergrad, changing residence centers as a hall director, picking up[...]

It was around 10am when it struck me. My day started like most of the days I’ve had over the previous few months. Driving my partner to work, going home, making coffee and br[...]

Who are you when you leave the institution? A name lost in files, a broken bridge, a void, or a legacy, a constant connection, a name found in the heart. As professional spirits, w[...]

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 [...]

“We promise you discovery: the discovery of yourselves, the discovery of the universe, and your place in it.” — Sister Madeleva Wolff, CSC, Former President of Saint Mary’s College[...]

Life is full of surprises, changes, and compromises. Life also does not always go according to plan. Recently, I have been reflecting on my job search and what career I want for th[...]