In September 2013, I took my first running step ever.  Why?  My workouts weren’t effective anymore and I needed to shake up the routine.  I registered for a 5K, but had no idea how[...]

When it comes to career services, there is an alphabet soup of certifications that you can receive. So, how do you decide whether or not you need a certification, which one is righ[...]

I shifted my weight from one foot to the other and stared down the long stretch of road before me. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say I was staring up the road.  I told mysel[...]

August is finally over! Although I love training and opening, I am happy to finally get back to a normal schedule. Reflecting back on the month of August, and after a conversation [...]

As any good #SAPro, I have my treasure trove of icebreakers. However, I thought I’d share one I created for our Kick-off Orientation Training Workshop. Now, I’m one of [...]

My LinkedIn profile says that I’m proficient in written and oral communication so that must mean I’ve mastered professional communication, right?! We like to throw the [...]

Student employees are an irreplaceable asset to most student affairs offices. Most of us rely on our student employees to do menial tasks like answering our phones, greeting custom[...]

  So, you’re in charge of a search team – good for you! As with nearly all things in life, a little preparation will go a long way. Here are a few key items you’ll want to con[...]

Welcome to another great episode of The Student Affairs Spectacular Podcast! This episode is proudly brought to you by… This week’s awesome guest is Courtney O’Co[...]

As I enter my eighth year of RA training (three as a student, two as a grad student, and now four as a professional), I had a moment of peace thinking that I have gone through trai[...]