April 2010
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Credibility in Student Affairs
Last month I was asked to sit on a panel of student affairs officers from various backgrounds to talk about career paths, current trends and topics, and doctoral programs. I put together a list of strategies, which I have strived to employ over the last 15 years in student affairs. I tailored my comments to reflect on how to build a career in student affairs and create institutional value for...
December 2009
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Intent vs. Impact
We’re talking about Civility again on our campus. About 6 years ago this topic was hot and as a staff we decided to take a passive attack on the lack of civility on campus by posting strategically placed posters and fliers reminding the campus community to treat each other with dignity and respect. I know we felt better but I’m not sure the needle moved much on the civility scale.
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September 2009
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New sitcom, Community
As a community college administrator, I was all set to dislike the new show “Community” but then I read the interview (posted below) with the creator and after watching the show I’m not offended at all, but intrigued. It’s not as funny as I would like but I think it shows promise. Chevy Chase’s character is the best one so far, in my opinion. In fact this show may...
The new college student accessory: a drink
I’ve begun to notice over the last year that many college students are seldom seen without a beverage in hand — be it a Starbucks cup, red bull or bottle of water. I’ve seen students have beverage in hand in class, at convocation, in teachers offices, in the restroom…..everywhere.
It’s quite the juggling act of books, cell phone, purse for women and the drink!...
August 2009
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Community Colleges: No longer America's best-kept... →
More great press for community colleges! And written by Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden.
Trends in Student Activities
So, I’m serving on the search committee for the Director of Communications at our college and one of the questions we’re asking is, “name 2-3 trends in your industry?” Without fail every person said social media.
I began to think how I’d answer that question for my own profession and after much consideration I think I’d answer the same thing: Social Media!...
Finally, some credibility for Student Services
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/29/gradrate
July 2009
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Great article!
Can Community Colleges Save the U.S. Economy? — Printout — TIME
Source: www.time.comAs laid-off workers add to surging enrollments, the White House looks to two-year schools for an educational bailout
May 2009
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April is the cruelest month
Anyone in Student Activities knows that April is hectic, and even though it ends today…May doesn’t look much lighter right now! The frenzy among students to meet deadlines and finish up the year definitely affects any student activities office staff….I know it has hit me and my staff hard.
We have begun our Orientation season very successfully yet struggle...
April 2009
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Only 29 votes!
Today was a great day for the college, we won our $178 million referendum by 29 votes. That’s not very much but a win nonetheless. I think it’s a great civics lesson for our students…I fully believe their votes made the difference. Our students spent hours canvassing neighborhoods, running voter registration drives and blanketing the campus reminding students to vote....
March 2009
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Blogging works!
We’ve been discussing our college website for months with our IT department and as a result a continual theme has surfaced; our website is difficult to navigate and lacks evidence of life on campus. Being a committed student affairs professional who strives to create a vibrant campus environment for students, I did not like the idea that “evidence of life on campus” was...
Increase in enrollment
Like most higher education institutions, Elgin Community College has seen an increase in enrollment this semester and as a Student Affairs professional this translates to an increase in activities and participation on campus. That’s a good thing right…well, yes, sort of! Yes, we love students to be involved and engaged in campus life but it also brings with it some concerns.
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Spring Break project
Okay, so while I’m on spring break this week I intend to learn more about Tumblr and use it! I hope!
“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
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