Residence life and education, residential curriculum and curricular approaches, student housing, and technology.
This might be a controversial hot take, but I’m grateful for how the pandemic impacted my career trajectory – let me explain. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in both bifurcated and non-bifurcated Housing and Residence Life departments, and my four years of working as a Residence Director were split by Covid – I have two... Continue Reading →
Creating an inclusive environment for students with disabilities in residence life is more than a legal or procedural obligation. It's a commitment to equity, dignity, and belonging. Residence life professionals are in a unique position to influence the campus experience for students with disabilities through intentional practices that promote accessibility, awareness, and identity development. The... Continue Reading →
This week, Zach shares with Dustin insights from his experience managing housing operations, including assignments, meal plan administration, and off-campus student services. They discuss how to balance operational efficiency with meeting the expectations of students and leadership, all while maintaining a high level of service and satisfaction. Zach also explains the importance of data-driven planning, leveraging technology, and being adaptable in an evolving landscape.
From the bustling dining halls to the quiet corners of study lounges, on-campus housing is a vibrant ecosystem buzzing with student life. But how do we, the dedicated professionals ensuring its smooth operation, truly know if we're meeting the needs of this diverse population? Enter the unconventional superpower: mystery shopping. Many years ago I got... Continue Reading →
Housing processes are tedious and complicated no matter how you run them and often include gender as a primary marker. As more students arrive on our campuses who identify outside of the gender binary... our processes need to shift. In this presentation, we will discuss how one campus has eliminated gender to enhance the housing process and give autonomy to all students.
