The fall semester is a time of great change and excitement for all of us higher education professionals. New students are arriving, new classes are starting, and there is a renewed sense of purpose and energy. However, the fall semester can also be a time of great stress and anxiety. Long hours, heavy workloads, and... Continue Reading →
Lions, Tigers, and CARE Teams! OH MY! Working With Students of Concern
College can be a stressful time for students, and sometimes they may need extra help. Student of Concern teams (SOCTs) are a valuable resource for students who are struggling academically, mentally, or behaviorally and are one way that colleges and universities provide support for their institutional communities. When I was an RA, graduate hall director,... Continue Reading →
Creating Opening Magic Based on Lessons from the House of Mouse
Over Labor Day weekend last year, I embarked on a journey unlike any I had yet taken in my life—a visit to the House of Mouse, or Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. I had grown up like many others watching the Disney channel, taking in specials where our ambitious characters on the much anticipated... Continue Reading →
Being Out While Living In (The Residence Halls)
As we exit June, I think about Pride Month and how important this month is to so many. This month is a time to honor those who have blazed a trail of liberation from the Stonewall riots to today and to celebrate the many accomplishments of those within the LGBTQ+ community. Today, in 2023, there... Continue Reading →
Sashay Away: A Long Time On-Campus Housing Professional Packs His Bags
I wasn’t supposed to live on campus originally. I had checked a box when I applied to the state institution 15 minutes down the road from my parents as a senior in high school. That checkmark could have very well shaped the next two decades of my life. Little did I know that by checking... Continue Reading →
Educating Residents to Move from On-Campus Housing to Off-Campus Housing
As we prepare to finish this current school year I wanted to share some conversation starters that I am hoping you may find helpful as you speak with your residents and students who may be preparing to possibly move from on campus housing to off campus apartments, houses, or other independent living options. Moving from... Continue Reading →