How do we get out the message?

I’ve reached the stage in life where friends start asking you to talk with their kids about college.  I hate that I’m that old, though I guess it’s flattering that someone thinks I have an opinion worth hearing.  Fortunately in this case, the talk was germane to something I actually have some professional knowledge about…

I Learned to Supervise Millennials While Taking Piano Lessons: Part Two

I recently learned that much of my supervisory toolkit was developed while sitting on a piano bench.  In particular, the methods that I’ve used with success for the millennial generation are derived from things I learned during piano lessons.   This article is an installment of my ongoing musings about drawing inspiration for better supervision from…

Join the Conversation Episode 9 – Interview with Ron Campbell

In this episode we interview the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), Ron Campbell.  Ron brings 32 years of experience in higher education and corporate financial institutions, including holding leadership positions at George Mason University, Drew University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Minnesota. You can subscribe to the…

What We’re Reading: The Cost of Dropping Out (WSJ)

Quite a sobering article dealing with the millions of students struggling with college debt and no degree. We would like to hear how your students and campus are feeling the effects. The Cost of Dropping Out The rising cost of a college education is hitting one group especially hard: the millions of students who drop…

Join the Conversation Episode 8 – Interview with Norb Dunkel

To listen to the audio version of this podcast you can directly searching for “Join the Conversation Podcast” in iTunes, or by going HERE. Mr. Dunkel serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Auxiliary Operations at the University of Florida. His primary responsibilities include providing supervisory oversight for the Department of Housing and…

Join the Conversation Podcast Episode 7 – Interview with Masha Sapper

In this episode we interview Capstone On Campus Management’s Associate Vice President of Business Services, Masha Sapper. Masha has 14 years of experience in the student housing industry. We asked Masha to be on the podcast because of her extensive experience in helping campuses accomodate observant Jewish students in all areas of campus housing and…

I Learned to Supervise Millennials While Taking Piano Lessons

There’s a new generation overrunning our departments: Millennials.  They were born after 1980 and came of age in the new millennium.  Also, they are becoming unavoidable in the workplace.  I, like many others, have been frantically adapting my supervision style to match their needs.  I find myself doing all the same things I’ve previously done,…

Stupid Resident Tricks: Our students are playing some dangerous “games”

I’m not sure whether the cause is boredom, curiosity, the need for a thrill, a natural desire to push boundaries, or just plain old-fashioned peer pressure, but the number of incident reports coming across my desk lately that chronicle really poor choices by residents has risen significantly over the past couple of years. If you’re…

Observations from the Corner Office

Earlier this year, Capstone On-Campus employees outlined six “promises” to our colleagues, residents, and clients that we believe are critical to supporting and maintaining our focus and mission, which is to continue to excel as specialists in the management of student housing owned by non-profits.  Our goal is to come to work every day committed…