October is Careers in Student Affairs month. In honor of this, I am offering a coaching package for new professionals, to help them get off to a good start.
Introducing Melissa Judy, Content Development Intern
Melissa Judy brings experience as a writer and content developer, as well as the perspectives of a somewhat non-traditional learner to the table. Over the remainder of the semester, I’ll be working with Melissa to develop some new resource pages and anchor content, and teaching her the ins and outs of running a small business blog.
Credential vs. Potential: Hiring "Diamonds in the Rough"
In higher education, as in any industry, credentials and certifications are sought after by professionals hoping to get an advantage over their competition. In an interesting post that entered my tweet stream on Friday, Kenny Silva explored the weight we often place on credentials in the hiring process, in contrast to potential. This is especially […]
Applying Student Affairs Skills, Part 3: Crisis Management
People were screaming and running away through the rain, and I heard one lady yell to me “You’ve gotta call the festival! You’ve gotta call it!’ She kept running away, but like most people who handle emergencies, I ran toward the commotion.
Difficult People and Difficult Situations: Applying Transferable Skills From Student Affairs
No matter how much you plan ahead of time and explain something, there will be people who ignore it, don’t understand what to do, or simply decide to do their own thing.
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