ResEdChat Ep 105: Balancing Act: Pursuing a Doctorate While Leading in Housing

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Deanna Hughes, Associate Director of Residential Education at the University of South Florida-Tampa Campus, to discuss the art of balancing life as a housing professional, doctoral student, mom, and partner. Deanna shares valuable insights on time management, building support systems, navigating dissertation research, and embracing balance through simple joys like walking, journaling, and bowling. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice for managing it all!

ResEdChat Ep 39: Using the Doctorate To Amplify the Voices of Students and Staff

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Guest Host Crystal Lay speaks with Drs. Kawanna Leggett and Erik Sorenson, and future Dr. Alvin Mangosing about each of their decisions to pursue a doctoral degree and how they are using what they have learned to enhance the experience of their staff and students. ย They also highlight the importance of each person making educational and career decisions that make sense for themselves.ย  Finally, they each provide their thoughts on whether one needs a doctoral degree to do our work in college student housing and residence life.

ResEdChat Ep 22: Shigeo Iwamiya on Managing Career Transitions

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Shigeo to the show to reflect on his career in Residence Life and how he has navigated moving back and forth across the country as he's moved up in his profession. Shigeo shares insightful advice and genuine anecdotes from his life to help folks determine what is truly important as they make decisions about their next job. If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat.

ResEdChat Ep 16: Crystal Lay and Reflections on a Career in Residence Life

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we talk with Crystal about her decades of experience working in Residence Life all the way from her time as a student. She shares reflections about crisis response, setting boundaries, and being able to bring your best self to work. If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat.

Quiet Quitting, Acting Your Wage, and the Missing Piece That Keeps Many Women in Housing from Being Able To Do Either

You canโ€™t scroll through LinkedIn or even TikTok nowadays without seeing articles or discussions about "quiet quitting" and "acting your wage." By now, most people know what these terms mean and how they differ slightly, but ultimately both mean: โ€œDo the job you were hired for and only during the hours, youโ€™re being paid to... Continue Reading →

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