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Applying to Grad School?

April 25, 2014

The Social Science Research Network has just released interesting (and concerning) findings of a study, highlighted by Inside Higher Ed, about the impact gender and race may have on a prospective applicant’s experience. The study raises serious questions about bias in academia that will likely get well deserved attention and discussion.

Binge Drinking – Educating and Alternatives

April 23, 2014

Time.com health writer, Alexandra Sifferin, recently published an article on alternative strategies by colleges and universities to reduce binge drinking. Sifferin notes that some in our field consider traditional public health campaigns outdated. Considering alternatives, she referenced University at Buffalo research, which identified a possible new approach to public health campaigns. The research highlights the…

A Private School Education for Less than $20,000 per Year!

April 21, 2014

Interesting article on the best values in private colleges for under $20,000 per year. Even more interesting are the many comments made to this article

Are You an Excel Power User?

April 17, 2014

If not, no worries….with a few basic tricks in your back pocket, you will be ready to amaze your colleagues in no time! The various applications for Excel are endless and can be useful in many business settings. I, like many in the business world, use Excel daily and just when I think I have…

Marketing to Millennials

April 14, 2014

I recently saw this article on my Multifamily Insiders blog on LinkedIn, and while it was broadly written for the multifamily housing market, I believe it has an extreme amount of relevance to campus student housing as well. For instance – how many campuses have their Housing web page optimized for use by their residents…

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Playing to Your Strengths and Overcoming Adversity

April 11, 2014

President, Karen Whitney, spoke with us on adversity, utilizing your strengths, and the role of student housing on a university campus. A fascinating interview, Dr. Whitney tells interesting stories and gives practical advice to student affairs professionals everywhere. Since assuming the presidency, Dr. Whitney has led the university to articulate a mission to provide transformative, lifelong…

Hiring the Right Candidate

April 9, 2014

As we move into the hiring season, it is always important to remember what positions we are hiring for, as well as what positions someone is applying for. As someone who has been on both sides of the hiring process, one of the most important lessons I have learned throughout the years is the importance…

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The Importance of Effective Storytelling in Communication

March 31, 2014

When speaking in public forums there is no better way to illustrate a point than to tell a story. Dr. Nick Morgan spoke with us on the importance of effective storytelling when communicating. Dr. Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. A passionate teacher, he is committed to helping people find clarity in…

Hopes and Worries

March 27, 2014

This “College Hopes and Worries 2014 Survey Report,” by the Princeton Review, offers some interesting perspectives on high school students applying to college, as well as the perspectives of their parents. Here are some results I found interesting: Parents’ estimates of college costs were higher than the students. 89% of all respondents said financial…

Snowplow Parents

March 26, 2014

Much of our country experienced record snow fall this year. Are you not only plowing out the “white stuff” but managing snowplow parents? While this article was published in the Boston Globe in the fall, I anticipate the parents will remain engaged as spring arrives and room selection occurs, finals commence and the job search kicks off…

MARCH MADNESS IS HERE!!! Inside Higher Ed style

March 20, 2014

I couldn’t find a more topical article than this one featured in “Inside Higher Ed” which decides the winner of the March Madness brackets based on academic performance instead of athletic prowess. I won’t give away the winner until you have a chance to look at the brackets below, however it is not so surprising…

How to Reject that Just-Not-Good-Enough Candidate

March 17, 2014

In reading Avoid Candidate Let Down amidst our current Resident Assistant application process it made me realize two things: one, you should always respond to a candidate unless you already indicated you would not in your original job posting. Secondly, the longer a candidate is in your application process the more respect deserved in his…

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