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Preparing for #ACUI12
I am thrilled to be heading to Boston for the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Annual Conference next week. In preparation for the conference, I have the following goals: RELATE: I...
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ACUI Volunteers
Today was my first day in Boston for the 2012 ACUI Annual Conference. The CPT and Central Office Staff did a phenomenal job welcoming us and kicking the conference off to a fabulous start. The thing...
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Advice for New Tweeps
This time of year, our #sachat community on Twitter grows as more professionals and students join Twitter at a conference. This has been true at #ACUI12. If you are new to Twitter, or are coming back...
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A Little Positivity Goes a Long Way
I was struck by something very clearly this weekend while working with a team of students and staff to welcome over 420 accepted students and their families to campus: genuine positivity is contagious....
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Think before you post: Social Media advice for college students
I have been seeing students (not just at my institution) post some things lately that have really caused me to think; how are we teaching them about social media? I don’t necessarily mean how to...
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Politics, negativity and education
Something has been bothering me lately and it has to do with politics. Of course, I too am sick of the banter between pundits, the pointing of fingers, the attack ads and all the negativity that...
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If you could do anything….
We have a staff member at my institution who asks the same interview question for every candidate, regardless of the position or department, and it goes something like this…. “If you could do anything,...
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How to be innovative (sort of) in Student Affairs
I have been reading and thinking a lot about innovation lately. The culture at my institution is fast-paced, forward thinking and innovative, especially in the last few years. In general, the...
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Lessons from Matthew
As most of you know by now, yesterday was a really tough day. It started with a call that we had lost one of our beloved Orientation Leaders, member of our programming board, and UNE student Matthew...
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#ACUI13: Reflections from home
As most of you who read my blog probably know, this week is the Association of College Unions-International’s (ACUI) Annual Conference in St. Louis, which is hosted by my super talented friend and...
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Why I #runforBoston
I had never been a runner. EVER. Never thought I could be. Never thought I would like it. That was my mindset 5 plus months and 30 pounds ago. Most of you who know me are aware that I am in the...
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Enough with the shop talk
OK I will admit it, I talk about work often. I talk about it with colleagues, family, friends and sometimes strangers (i.e. the waiter who might as me “what do you do?”). I love what I do and it is...
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Time to let them see behind the curtain. Are we overselling a career in...
A conversation this morning with Jeff Lail and Sally Watkins really has me thinking. Are we overselling our profession and is this negatively impacting the longevity of our young professionals? I...
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The “Customer” Service Paradox in Higher Education
Picture this scenario (I bet it is a familiar one): Student X comes into your office. They are upset or troubled and like the good student affairs professional/superhero you are; you jump into action....
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How running has made me a better professional
My wife, Amanda, and I running my second ever 5K! I am sure, by title alone, you are already wondering how I can make the claim that by becoming a runner, I have become a better student affairs...
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The next phase of my journey…
First off, please forgive me for putting this in a blog post. I have way too many words than anyone would tolerate on Facebook, let alone fit within 140 characters. I have had my conversations, sent...
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Through Sadie’s eyes: Life lessons from a dog
Our 3 and 1/2 year old Cavachon, Sadie. This morning I posted the picture above with the caption, “I want to live her life for just a day.” From this, I began thinking and reflecting as to what life...
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There’s a reason you have two ears and one mouth
This was a gift from my 2013 Orientation Leaders. It is displayed prominently on the wall in my new office. The saying comes from Disney’s customer service training. As many of you know, I am in my...
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The problem with inspiration
I was asked a few weeks ago to keynote at RA training at my new institution. I was thrilled and saw this as a great opportunity to connect with a great group of student leaders. When I responded with...
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My virtual #sachat road trip!
#suedle drawn by the talented Sue Caulfield One night last week it dawned on me: there are so many great student affairs professionals with whom I have formed a strong online connection to, but have...
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