#CSAM: Because of Them

As we all know this has been #CSAM (Careers in Student Affairs Month), and the recruiting for SAGrad Programs has been ramped up tenfold. I joined some friends in participating in the #ACPAWhatsYourWhy about why I work and remain in Student Affairs which was great to reflect and share my why. But it got meContinue reading “#CSAM: Because of Them”

Airtime Perspective

It was 6:30 PM and the flight into Chicago was just starting its decent into O’Hare, where I would make my connecting flight to take me home to the final leg of my #ACPA16 trip home to Lansing. Having a window seat, I watched as the blur of Chicago began to get brighter. We gradually droppedContinue reading “Airtime Perspective”

Montréal

Bonjour de montréal! Hello from Montreal! Its been another whirlwind convention, and on this final day, I’ve gone for my morning walk to the Bagel Express to get my coffee and croissant and found a colorful corner to reflect for a few moments. This entire convention has been an eye opening experience. From the chuckle ofContinue reading “Montréal”

Chatting With the @ACPAPrez

As many of you know, the fabulous Kimberly White sat down with ACPA President and Master of Higher Education Administration and Doctorate of Education Program Director at New England College, Gavin Henning and had a great conversation with him on Google Hangout about his journey in Student Affairs and advice he has for graduate students andContinue reading “Chatting With the @ACPAPrez”

A Charge for Myself

Damn. Alright #ACPA15 and #NASPA15. Its out there. We can’t hide any more. I can’t hide any more. The Student Affairs field is not perfect. Student Affairs Professionals are not perfect. No one is perfect. We all have different opinions. We all have different outtakes on our jobs, our field and our roles. We interpret student centerednessContinue reading “A Charge for Myself”

Prepping for #ACPA15

Like many of my friends and colleagues across the Student Affairs and Higher Ed world, I am getting my presentation ready for #ACPA15. As a first time presenter I’m a bundle of excitement, nerves, energy and anxiety. I’m trying to read all the blogs that offer tips to conference presenters and talking to many friends and colleaguesContinue reading “Prepping for #ACPA15”