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August 22, 2011

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 […]

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July 1, 2011

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.

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June 30, 2011

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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