I’m a big proponent of gaming and games-based learning for improving the work of educators and student affairs professionals. I use a lot of board games in my practice like Pandemi[...]
More than a decade ago, I moved to Canada from Bangladesh as an international student. Now, I am a student affairs professional supporting international students’ personal and prof[...]
As a relatively young student affairs professional, I continuously seek guidance. I am lucky enough to say I have few people I call mentors. One of my mentors goes by the name of J[...]
“She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live.” — Annie Dillard Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a reader. I learned at an early age that words were ever[...]
As an undergraduate, I made sure to take advantage of the leadership opportunities that were affiliated with Greek organizations on campus. I joined my sorority, Hermandad de Sigma[...]
We want YOU to be a part of campus life, YOU belong here, there is something here for YOU! When students at the community college where I work go to use the restroom they are greet[...]
My little sister, a sophomore in college, is super duper stressed these days because of finals, as expected. I know that most college students share her emotional state. Tonight, s[...]
Student affairs, or student services as it is frequently referred to in the UK and Australia, is without doubt a dynamic, innovative, and life-changing field. Unlike in the US howe[...]
My name is Jessica Keefer and I am currently an Academic Advising Coordinator in the Center for Academic Services and Advising (CASA) at the Colorado School of Mines. CSM is a publ[...]
My path in student affairs started out pretty traditionally. I went from being a graduate hall director to a residence hall coordinator and really enjoyed both experiences. But aft[...]