Personal & Professional Development

• Meeting The Needs of Today’s College Students

  Every generation of student brings new challenges as well as opportunities to those who serve the field of Student Affairs. The complexities of remaining current in identifying the needs of today’s student can at times seem insurmountable given all the daily position responsibilities each of us carry.

• Oh, Grow Up! Reality Checks for Residence Life Professionals

  Considerations for career advancement and success...

• Undergraduate Students in the Role of Senior Staff

  A team of 8 full time students comprise the Senior Staff – 7 Hall Directors and 1 Community Director who directly supervise staffs of 4 – 8, coordinate administrative processes, and serve as first responders in an on call rotation. Learn more!

• The Residence Life Family Model

  Learn about s a unique and casual model of encouragement and support that is denoted by the infusion of a sense of family into everyday work.

• Preparing Graduate Students: Job Search Preparation & Networking

  A plan for getting your grad students ready!

• Collateral Assignments Provide Opportunities for Professional Development

  While the position of Residence Director is important in building a solid student affairs foundation, many job seekers do not see that a lifelong career path. Here is a strategy for the ongoing development of those young professionals.

• Diary of an Entry-Level Professional: “Tips for Success in Your Role as a New Student Affairs Professional”

  Insights after one year on the job...

• A New Breed: The Change Management Mentor

  Help in turning change into positive growth...

• The Top Ten Lessons I Have Learned as a Newly Hired Chief Housing Officer

  Insights to assist others in making this transition successfully!

• Surviving the First Year as a New Professional

  10 ideas for new staff...

• Take Time for Yourself

  A few suggestions to help you with the balancing act and managing stress...

• Let’s Relieve Some Stress the Fun Way!

  Learn techniques for a stress reduced life...

• Life As an ACUH0-I Intern

  Reflections on a great professional development opportunity...

• “The Shoe Collection Theory”

  Creative and fun...forget the many "hats" you wear...let's talk shoes!

• Practicing Civility

  Four agreements that will help you live a better and more successful life...

• Throwing Your Hat in to the Ring: Being an Internal Candidate

  The "in’s" and the "out’s...

• Being an Entry-Level Staff – Obstacles to Overcome

  Helpful tips...

• DORM – The Other Four-Letter Word

  An interesting perspective...

• A Jack of All Trades

  A review of the benefits of working at smaller schools...

• Praise – It’s a two-way street

  ...and good for everyone!

• Packing Your Bags: Moving out of Residence Life

  Considerations if you plan to transition to opportunities outside of housing and residence life...

• Climbing the Residence Life Ladder

  Looking to "move up"? Advice for Hall Directors...

• Creating a Professional Development Plan

  A guide for new professionals...

• Survival Tips for Doctoral Students

  For those crazy enough to try to juggle the degree with their career!

• Conducting your Residential Life Job Search

  Get back to the basics!

• The Seven Laws of On-Campus Parenthood

  Tips for parenting in a live in environment...

• Time Management

  Get things done and control your life...

• Managing Employment Transitions

  Helpful tips...

• Getting The Doctorate: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

  Considerations for this complex and multi-faceted decision...

• Thoughts and Thanks: An Open Letter to a Rising Mid-level Professional

  Reflections on accomplishments made!

• Writing for Publication: Getting Your Words into Print

  Seven suggestions...

• Transitioning Your Way to Success

  Tips for making successful job transitions...

• Taking Care of Ourselves

  Helpful tips for better wellness and living...

• A Pathway to Your Goal: One Experience in Public Speaking

  The thought of public speaking makes people begin doubting their ability to do so even though it may seem like fun. Being asked to speak in public makes people immediately start throwing up barriers as to why they can’t do it. But, from personal experience, I know ANYONE can learn to be a more effective, comfortable, persuasive and inspiring public speaker.

• The Challenges of Being the Only Full-Time Housing Professional on Campus

  Considerations related to politics, networking, and staying fresh...

• Fasten Your Seatbelt, or Life as a New CHO

  Helpful insights for the new chief housing officer...

• Some thoughts on being a “New Professional”

  Helpful tips from a seasoned professional...

• Cleaning Out Your Mental Attic

  Is it time to restore order and reorganize space up there so you are ready for the next challenge? Learn more...

• Preparing Conference Presentations

  Info for new presenters...and others looking to increase their presentation skills...

• Professional Development Planning Form

  Assist staff in establishing and meeting personal professional development goals...

• Staff Competencies Self Evaluation Form

  Goal setting in 5 competency areas...

• Planning and Strength Based Assessment to Guide Supervision, Leadership Development, and Professional Staff Development

  A focused plan on professional development. Learn more...