We’ve all had transitions in our lives. Some are easier than others. Like many of you, I’ve had a few significant transitions, and at first I was hard pressed to select just one fo[...]

Professional students are a special population, in my opinion.  They are working on some kind of post-baccalaureate professional license or degree (e.g. psychology, law, nursing, v[...]

I have been working with college students in a professional setting since 2011. I’ve had the opportunity to mentor many extremely bright students. Because of my mentorship, m[...]

Like many #SAMillennials, I use social media to stay connected to my #SAPro life at all times. I feel that it keeps me in the loop and allows me to serve my students more effective[...]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that question. Although I have heard more questions about what my fancy title means, a close second would be, “Why do Student Affairs pro[...]

  My first two full-time professional jobs in Student Affairs were entry-level housing positions.  I was so thrilled to have a job that I was in full-throttle people-pleaser m[...]

This is the second entry in a two-part series. Please click HERE to read the first entry. Below, you will find my final three pieces of advice for recent graduates. I’ve learned th[...]

Your first position is a formative experience both personally and professionally. Asking these four questions can help you make a stronger start when you begin your first year: Whe[...]

Leaving my old institution for a role at a new institution got me thinking about different ways I can get to know my colleagues. It got me thinking about what I need to do to start[...]

“I’d rather be lucky than good,” is a phrase that I’ve heard before. What it really means is that I’d rather benefit from chance than succeed through skill.[...]