Residence life and education, residential curriculum and curricular approaches, student housing, and technology.
When I first entered the field of Higher Education as a Residence Hall Manager, I remember feeling that there was no way I had time to collect data, find meaningful ways to communicate said data, and depending on the day, if I knew where to start in looking for data. Between ensuring the safety and... Continue Reading →
“Professor, what’s your favorite song on the album?” The question was from one of my students in our student leadership seminar, a course designed for incoming resident assistants, peer mentors, and orientation leaders. They were talking about ‘Cowboy Carter,’ the 27-track musical journey by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter that’s got everyone donning cowboy hats, slipping into boots, ... Continue Reading →
Other Posts in This Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Within Student Affairs, assessment is often an expectation of everyone’s work. Whether you are someone in an entry level role or have been around the block for 20 academic years, assessment likely comes up. I believe it is critical... Continue Reading →
Housing professionals are well accustomed to the process of handling a crisis. When your work involves maintaining the everyday homeostasis and safety of an unpredictable community, your ability to maintain calm and handle a situation can become almost uncanny. In our roles, we encounter a variety of urgent issues, from the most ridiculous of situations... Continue Reading →
Getting involved in a professional association has a number of benefits. Luckily for professionals working in residence life and college student housing, there are a number of ways to get involved. The Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I) represents professionals on the national level, but there are also regional associations that... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series “A jack of all trades is a master of none,” might just be the phrase epitomizes my experience as a Community Director. For the first hour of the day, I was... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Younna Gooden, Residence Life Professional Resident Directors, Residential Life Coordinators, Hall Directors, Community Coordinators, what are we to our institutions? Most consider us a catch all, to... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Terrance "T.J." Singleton, Residence Life Professional Called by many names… the RD, the HD, the AD if the institution is small enough. A unique position with a... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Zachary Wiberg, Residence Life Professional In the time spent in my previous role as a Resident Director at a mid-size semi-rural public institution and from discussing the... Continue Reading →
Guest Post by John Lantz, Residence Life Professional So you are a new Hall Director and are just starting the job, so now what? Being a Hall Director is a thrill but also can come with a lot of stress if you let it consume you. With over 11 years of experience in the world... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Jesse Heath, Residence Life Professional We live in a tumultuous time for higher education. To kick off the decade was the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Jeremy Miller, Residence Life Professional What is the future role of the professional called “RD”. When I look at the landscape of opportunity in front of people... Continue Reading →
Guest Post by Alex Baker, Student Affairs Professional In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, creating inclusive environments is not just a moral imperative but also a modern necessity. Inclusivity is not just a concept for policymakers and senior leadership; it's a practice that can and should be implemented at every level. This article aims... Continue Reading →
A little over a year ago, I left my “covid institution” and transitioned into a role that allowed me to get back to the things that excited me about higher education. I was able to learn and flex new skills, I was shaping the student experience through systems and policies, and I generally felt that... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Hannah Elliott, Residence Life Professional There are plenty of higher-level administrators who began their careers in Higher Education within the idealistic culture of being an impactful student leader... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Erin Brown, Residence Life Professional As the RD role continues to grow, both in the number of residents overseen and the number of bullet points in our job... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Bonny Sucherman, Residence Life Professional Picture this: a job where you can roll out of bed (in your swanky $0 rent apartment) 10 minutes before work because you... Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago I was speaking with a student who had recently found out their parents had to say goodbye to the family dog. They had shared this with someone else on campus and was met with a well-intentioned but ultimately unsupportive comment inquiring if and when they may get another fur baby. For this... Continue Reading →
