As the snow melts and birds chirp, I am reminded that the peak time of job searching in student affairs in fast approaching. This post will highlight a few statistics regard[...]

We are excited to announce we have another ebook available on our store about beginnings in Student Affairs! This collection of stories explores the thoughts, lessons, and celebrat[...]

As a grad, I had a really hard time adjusting to my last institution. It took me a long time before I felt comfortable there. But I learned a lot. I grew. I now understand what I d[...]

Most student affairs professionals’ jobs consist of multiple roles and responsibilities (i.e. “hats”). When I assumed my role as an advisor for psychology students at Kent State Un[...]

I recently looked back at a blog post of mine on my personal site that was looking ahead at 2014. I was in a far different place back then, still in the depths of graduate school c[...]

  The chaos of spring registration and the frantic buzz among students about upcoming final exams symbolizes that winter break is right around the corner. This is the time of [...]

Just like friendships and intimate relationships, the definition of a mentorship and one’s relationship with a mentor will vary depending on the individual. For instance, some may [...]

  In May 2013, I graduated with my Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Slippery Rock University of PA. During my time at Slippery Rock, I worked as a Graduate Assistan[...]

Co-authored by Ryan Bye (Mairead Kiernan) Sorry, you Bob Dylan fans, I’m not blogging about his song today. Instead, as I round out my first 6ish weeks as my new institution, I’ve [...]

I previously dismissed the word “connect” as a student affairs buzzword overused in the context of Twitter and conferences.  However, as I begin my first professional position, I a[...]