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• Why Our Lack of Social Media Adoption is Cause for Concern

  The Student Affairs Collaborative

  nope

  22 May 2013 | 7:30 am

  On April 12, 2013, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) released results of their latest survey detailing social media use by colleges and universities. More than 1,000 institutions participated in the survey that solicited responses on several topics including, how professionals incorporate social media in their communication strategies, goals for social media, and current best practices. The survey provides several interesting responses for consideration. I encourage you to read the results if you have the time. I found the following intriguing. 84 percent of…

• 13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm

  Major Discoveries

  Art

  13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm

  This article is a load of flaming crap!!!! http://education.yahoo.net/articles/beware_these_five_majors.htm?kid=1O0V3 I thought I’d start of this blog entry with an argument as painfully simplistic as that which was employed by the author of the linked article. Just about everything we’ve learned in the last handful of years about advising college students through their choice of major, and from employers clamoring for students who have been educated rather than having simply been trained, tells us that the arguments made in this Yahoo story are just wrong. I could spend hours…

• Controlling Your Schedule with Deadline Buffers

  Study Hacks

  Study Hacks

  22 May 2013 | 8:41 am

  A Hard Week Last week was hard. Four large deadlines landed within a four day period. The result was a week (and weekend) where I was forced to violate my fixed-schedule productivity boundaries. I get upset when I violate these boundaries, so, as I do, I conducted a post-mortem on my schedule to find out what happened. The high-level explanation was clear: bad luck. I originally had two big deadlines on my calendar, each separated by a week. But then two unfortunate things happened in rapid succession: One of my two big deadlines was shifted to coincide with the second big deadline. Because I…

• Catalysts for Change!

  ACPA President's Blog

  3 May 2013 | 8:20 am

  I want to thank Adam Ortiz and the other leaders from MRN and CMA who took time to talk with me, Kathy Obear, Chris Moody, and Eleanor Mower earlier this week about their concerns (http://multiracialnetwork.wordpress.com/).  ACPA is an organization that truly values social justice and strives to be inclusive in all ways, and it is incredibly helpful to have members and leaders willing to share with us and problem solve with us when we can do better. How we ask our members about themselves via surveys and assessment instruments is one area where we can do better.  I appreciate that…

• Let’s Hope College Doesn’t Go According to Plan

  The Choice

  By MAIMUNA ABDI YUSSUF

  23 May 2013 | 3:06 am

  My list of priorities as a freshman will remain open, because as I take ownership of the next four years of my life at Duke University, I expect the unexpected.

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  The Student Affairs Collaborative

• Why Our Lack of Social Media Adoption is Cause for Concern

  nope

  22 May 2013 | 7:30 am

  On April 12, 2013, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) released results of their latest survey detailing social media use by colleges and universities. More than 1,000 institutions participated in the survey that solicited responses on several topics including, how professionals incorporate social media in their communication strategies, goals for social media, and current best practices. The survey provides several interesting responses for consideration. I encourage you to read the results if you have the time. I found the following intriguing. 84 percent of…

• The Best of #SAchat Tweets – Week of 5/20/13

  nope

  21 May 2013 | 10:10 am

  Everyday the #sachat feed is full of great resources, professional musings, and important questions that have been posed to the community. Here is a highlight of some of the tweets from the stream during the last week. We know this list is only scratching the surface, but we hope it will encourage you to keep the conversation going. Chat on!   “You create your opportunities by asking for them.” -Patty Hansen #sachat #leanin #reslife May 15, 2013 7:30 pm via Twitter for MacReplyRetweetFavorite @StacyLOliver Stacy OliverSikorski “There is always a choice about the way you…

• Tuesday Tally: Tragedy Response

  nope

  21 May 2013 | 7:14 am

  Please consider how your campus can support the Oklahoma community. We are all connected. #sachat #highered — SA Perks (@SAPerks) May 21, 2013

• Why is it so hard to just go on vacation?!?!

  nope

  20 May 2013 | 7:30 am

  Woke up this morning at 6am ready to go. Bags packed, guitar restrung, out of office reply written, online check-in complete… I am fortunate to travel for my work – I go to conferences and meetings, trainings and events. Every once and a while though, when I print out that lovely boarding pass, I do it 105% for me only. When the baggage is stowed, and seats are in their upright and locked positions, and the landing gear hits pavement in a new place, I am actually and truly on vacation. As I write this I am sitting in the Portland airport waiting for my plane. I am splurging and…

• #SAChat Transcript – 5/16/13 – Planning for Faculty Collaboration

  nope

  17 May 2013 | 2:02 pm

  Thanks to everyone who participated in our #SAchat focused on Planning for Faculty Collaboration. This week’s topic produced over 450 tweets from several student affairs professionals, graduate students and undergraduates interested or working in the Student Affairs field! View transcript here (google doc). What are some other topics you would like to see us cover? Please let us know your ideas and feedback to keep #sachat growing strong. Until next week, (if you haven’t already done so) please make sure to LIKE our Facebook Page. Thanks for your continued support!

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  Major Discoveries

• 13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm

  Art

  13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm

  This article is a load of flaming crap!!!! http://education.yahoo.net/articles/beware_these_five_majors.htm?kid=1O0V3 I thought I’d start of this blog entry with an argument as painfully simplistic as that which was employed by the author of the linked article. Just about everything we’ve learned in the last handful of years about advising college students through their choice of major, and from employers clamoring for students who have been educated rather than having simply been trained, tells us that the arguments made in this Yahoo story are just wrong. I could spend hours…

• I break stuff all the time

  Art

  28 Mar 2013 | 8:11 am

  I hate to be a cliché of a Facebook fanboy, but these internal slogans at Facebook HQ resonate with me. Well, maybe not the first one so much, but the middle one especially. A dear friend recently blogged about the risk of doing nothing and it seems to me that fear of the unknown might be one of those paralyzing emotions leading to inaction. As one trained to be an improvisor, I think I live in a  creative space that requires a fearlessness, even when I don’t have a string bass leaned up against me. At the core of improvisational realities is the improvisor’s, or each…

• Sesame Street Always Gives Perspective

  Art

  5 Mar 2013 | 5:43 am

  So, I’ve not been as dutiful at practicing my bass lately, and I was spending some time rebuilding my chops last night, in advance of a very heavy jam session that will take place next week at a conference I’m attending, I have to say, I felt a little like the manamana dude in this classic. My ideas didn’t seem to flow, I couldn’t connect phrases, and when I was playing legit stuff (that’s Jazzer lingo for “classical repertoire”), I just wanted to be improvising over the form. Then I started to reflect on my professional life lately, and wow, did…

• Major Exploration in Four Words

  Art

  14 Dec 2012 | 6:53 am

  Make Certain. Don’t Dawdle.   Discuss…

• We Are All Academic Advising

  Art

  28 Sep 2012 | 9:57 am

  Hi everyone, I’m your academic advisor (duh?!). Yes, we put a hold on your registration to make you come talk with me about scheduling your classes. And yes, you and I will talk about your course choices and how you can best plan your schedule, but REGISTRATION IS NOT ADVISING! I’m sorry for yelling, I’s just very important that you (and perhaps more importantly, others who read this) understand that academic advising is about so much more than simply registering for classes. There are tons of definitions of academic advising, ranging from sentences long to book length philosophical and…

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  Study Hacks

• Controlling Your Schedule with Deadline Buffers

  Study Hacks

  22 May 2013 | 8:41 am

  A Hard Week Last week was hard. Four large deadlines landed within a four day period. The result was a week (and weekend) where I was forced to violate my fixed-schedule productivity boundaries. I get upset when I violate these boundaries, so, as I do, I conducted a post-mortem on my schedule to find out what happened. The high-level explanation was clear: bad luck. I originally had two big deadlines on my calendar, each separated by a week. But then two unfortunate things happened in rapid succession: One of my two big deadlines was shifted to coincide with the second big deadline. Because I…

• Do More By Planning Less: The Power of the Anti-Plan

  Study Hacks

  7 May 2013 | 1:31 pm

  Seeking Full Capacity Since becoming a professor, my productivity (as measured by original publications in quality venues) has improved. I’m happy about this fact. But I’m also convinced that I’m still leaving capacity on the table. As my expertise in my area grows, I’m reaching a point where I have more ideas per year than I have time to publish (which can be frustrating). If I could increase my deep to shallow work ratio just a little more, I could, I think, close that gap. Accomplishing this goal, however, has proved difficult. According to my Monthly Plan archives,…

• Louis C. K. on Career Capital

  Study Hacks

  24 Apr 2013 | 2:03 pm

  The Power of Diligence The comedian Louis C. K. lives a remarkable life. How did he make that happen? Here’s an interesting quote from a recent New York Times interview: There’s people that say: “It’s not fair. You have all that stuff.” I wasn’t born with it. It was a horrible process to get to this. It took me my whole life. If you’re new at this — and by “new at it,” I mean 15 years in, or even 20 — you’re just starting to get traction. Young musicians believe they should be able to throw a band together and be famous, and anything that’s in their way is unfair…

• In Choosing a Job: Don’t Ask “What Are You Good At?”, Ask Instead “What Are You Willing to Get Good At?”

  Study Hacks

  10 Apr 2013 | 3:21 pm

  I recently received the following note from a career counselor: I regularly counsel students on their career paths and I was having a hard time giving a student guidance today without referencing passion.  ‘What are you good at?”’ I asked instead, and she replied that she didn’t know.  She doesn’t know because she hasn’t tried enough things. I like that this counselor is thinking critically about passion. I didn’t, however, agree with her alternative suggestion. Asking “what are you good at?”, in my opinion, can be essentially the same as asking,…

• Deliberately Experimenting with Deliberate Practice — Looking for Subjects to Test My Advice

  Study Hacks

  8 Apr 2013 | 6:22 am

  The Deliberate Practice Pilot Program I’m fascinated by deliberate practice. I’m convinced this advanced practice philosophy can help knowledge workers rapidly pick up skills that will make them invaluable and provide control over their career. It is, as I’ve argued here, in my last book, and in the Wall Street Journal, perhaps one of your most effective tools for building a working life you love. But it’s also really hard to figure out how to adapt these ideas to the world of knowledge work. I decided a good way to proceed with my investigation of this topic would be…

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  ACPA President's Blog

• Catalysts for Change!

  3 May 2013 | 8:20 am

  I want to thank Adam Ortiz and the other leaders from MRN and CMA who took time to talk with me, Kathy Obear, Chris Moody, and Eleanor Mower earlier this week about their concerns (http://multiracialnetwork.wordpress.com/).  ACPA is an organization that truly values social justice and strives to be inclusive in all ways, and it is incredibly helpful to have members and leaders willing to share with us and problem solve with us when we can do better. How we ask our members about themselves via surveys and assessment instruments is one area where we can do better.  I appreciate that…

• Springtime in Delaware

  22 Apr 2013 | 5:49 am

  Spring has sprung in Delaware, USA.  I realize some of you may not be in a part of the world that experiences a spring season like we have here in the Mid-Atlantic United States, and I am sorry.  The beauty of the trees, literally dripping with flowers, is always a breathtaking site. On my campus, the University of Delaware, spring (April and May) also corresponds with the ending of another academic year, which we celebrate with Commencement.  It is an ending celebrated with an event that means “the beginning.”  So the symbolic rebirth that spring brings corresponds…

• Thinking About Boston...

  17 Apr 2013 | 7:20 am

  Hello good ACPA Colleagues,I had intended to write a post about the end of the academic year and spring in the Mind-Atlantic USA, but given recent events I must instead post a note about Boston and the tragedy that occurred on Monday, April 15that the Boston Marathon.  My thoughts and condolences go out to the families who lost loved ones.  I can only imagine the pain and struggle that is now being faced by the injured and their loved ones and families.  The impact of Monday’s events is wide-reaching; in fact it spans the globe.  We learned yesterday that one of the…

• We are Granite, We are Wise, We are ACPA!

  18 Mar 2013 | 10:32 am

  Hello. I have just returned from the ACPA Convention in Las Vegas where I assumed the ACPA Presidency at the Annual Businesss Meeting, held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.  I was graciously introduced by my supervisor at the University of Delaware, Dawn Thompson, who serves as our Dean of Students and Associate Vice President.  I then offered my Presidential Address, which seems to be an appropriate first blog post.  It certainly represents my hopes and dreams for our Associtaion, not just for the year, but for the next decade.  Please be in touch! You can email me at…

• Moving on, Moving forward

  1 Mar 2013 | 11:17 am

  I’m packing my suitcases to head to the ACPA Annual Convention in Las Vegas.  I’m a bit misty because when I return home after the convention, I will no longer be ACPA President.   While I am excited to be able to devote more time to my family and campus responsibilities, I will miss much about serving the profession and association that I love.Fortunately, I have learned much in my Presidential year that will carry me forward.I know how much people around the world – from California to China; to Canada and Jamaica – value ACPA and need what it has to offer them as…

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  The Choice

• Let’s Hope College Doesn’t Go According to Plan

  By MAIMUNA ABDI YUSSUF

  23 May 2013 | 3:06 am

  My list of priorities as a freshman will remain open, because as I take ownership of the next four years of my life at Duke University, I expect the unexpected.

• First-Generation Jitters About Going to Yale

  By LEOBARDO ESPINOZA JR.

  21 May 2013 | 3:05 am

  Leobardo Espinoza Jr., a high school senior in Kansas whose parents did not graduate from high school, expects to "work harder and longer" to compete with his Ivy League classmates this fall.

• College Plans Always Work Out, Even When They Don’t

  By WILL WALKER

  20 May 2013 | 2:50 am

  Although Will Walker, who will attend Williams College, counts himself "lucky," he encourages other students with unfulfilled college plans to wait: "the universe usually has a way of working things out."

• Long Journey to College, but I Was Never Alone

  By SUSH KRISHNAMOORTHY

  17 May 2013 | 3:05 am

  In the beginning, my dream of attending college in the United States with limited funds seemed to be just that: a dream. However, I am grateful to have had friends and family who were always supportive.

• Slim Pickings at the ‘eHarmony for Roommates’

  By CANDICE CHILDRESS

  16 May 2013 | 2:52 am

  I, for one, do not believe that a roommate profile is the proper place to demonstrate one’s self-restraint. Or it could be that my profile is utterly repugnant ... I am wearing Minnie Mouse ears in the photo.

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  Athletic Management

• One Story

  22 May 2013 | 9:12 am

  The football coach at this Oklahoma high school talks about the effects of this Monday's massive tornado.

• With Fanfare

  21 May 2013 | 9:18 am

  An Orlando high school held a red-carpet ceremony for a recent Hall of Fame induction.

• ERASE ME LATER

  21 May 2013 | 8:02 am

• Coach Suspended

  20 May 2013 | 9:55 am

  The University of Richmond suspended its head baseball coach following a confrontation with a player in the dugout.

• On the Road Again

  17 May 2013 | 8:40 am

  The University of Tennessee has coaches traveling in the "Big Orange Caravan" to energize its fan base.

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  Campus To Career

• Get Uncomfortable

  Kirk Baumann

  21 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  Guest post by Deborah Brown-Volkman Are you happy in your career or just going through the motions? Do you know it’s time to act, but you don’t want to? Are you pushing yourself to do more, and be more, or are you too comfortable being comfortable? Making a change in your career involves work, and not […]

• How to Lose a Job Before the Interview: Facebook No-No’s

  Kirk Baumann

  14 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  Guest post by Jeri Johansen Facebook.  People either love it or hate it.  One thing’s for sure, its popularity can’t be beat – Facebook has now surpassed Google as the most visited site in the U.S. with over a billion users.  It didn’t take long for employers to understand that a lot of information can […]

• Let’s Hear It for the Teachers!

  Kirk Baumann

  7 May 2013 | 5:52 am

  This week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.  I’ve been fortunate enough to have some really wonderful teachers throughout my life.  I know that you have as well.  So, this week, I’m saying thank you.  It’s the least I can do.  These people have taught me so much! As I’m thinking about people who pay it […]

• A Job Seeker Confession: Your Posting STINKS!

  Kirk Baumann

  30 Apr 2013 | 5:30 am

  Job descriptions SUCK.  Okay, maybe that statement was a bit harsh.  Not all job descriptions suck…just most of them.  I’ve seen a lot of them in my life and there seems to be a common theme.  Want to guess what it is?  Most are so broad that you’re still trying to figure out what exactly […]

• Working from Home: Proximity ≠ Productivity

  Kirk Baumann

  23 Apr 2013 | 5:30 am

  Photo credit: Go with the flow (Flickr) Guest post by Kelly Wortham With the studies that continue to show that working from home (WFH) leads to greater productivity and employee satisfaction, I find it very difficult to understand decisions like those made recently by Yahoo and Best Buy. Stanford’s study showed WFH led to a […]

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  Career Spotlight

• Summer 2013

  Laura Jacobs

  13 May 2013 | 8:50 am

  Even though it’s summer, Career & Leadership Development still offers all of our regular career services to students and alumni. In fact, summer can be the perfect time to seek out career assistance: Career Staff have clear schedules. If you’ve ever struggled to get an appointment during busier times of the year, you will have your choice of meeting times during the summer months. You have time to complete career “assignments”. When you leave a career appointment, you will likely have some stuff to do. This ranges from starting a draft of your resume, revising your…

• Friday Favorites

  Kelsey Welke

  10 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  For the last Friday Favorites of the school year, I’ve rounded up five of my favorite events that Heather and I put on while we were the social media interns for the 2012-13 school year. Enjoy! The first big event that Heather and I worked at was the Hawk Career Fair in September of 2012. I was live tweeting and Heather was taking pictures of students and employers. To see more pictures, visit our Facebook page. Heather and I hosted a Halloween Table at Esker and the UC with a custom-made Face-In-Hole! It was a huge hit and Heather snapped a lot of photos of friends pretending to be…

• This Week in Hawk Jobs

  Kelsey Welke

  9 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  What’s new in Hawk Jobs for the week of April 29, 2013. Business & Finance: Part-Time Teller – Citizens Community Federal (Job ID 26837) Financial Analyst – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp (Job ID 26950) Manager Trainee – Menards, Inc (Job ID 21744) Teller – Cambridge State Band (Job ID 25421) Arts & Communicaton: Full-Time Writer/Editor – Broadcast1Source (Job ID 26945) Website Programmer/Designer – Coach Market (Job ID 26782) Marketing Specialist – Lavelle Industries, Inc (Job ID 26880) Graphic/Motion Designer – WDJT CBS 58 (Job ID…

• Kelsey’s Internship Wrap-Up

  Kelsey Welke

  6 May 2013 | 5:13 am

  As I look back on this social media internship, I can’t help but think about when I interviewed for this position. I was studying abroad in Ireland in the spring of 2012 when I received an e-mail about the social media position. I utilized social media to its fullest extent when I was abroad. I didn’t have a cell phone, so using social media and blogging was one of the only ways I could keep in contact with my friends and family back home in the states. I wanted to get better at using social media, too, so this internship was a dream come true. I managed a blog that semester…

• Friday Favorites – Make a Difference Day

  Kelsey Welke

  3 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  Last Friday, the staff of Career & Leadership Development, Greek organizations, and other prominent UW-Whitewater students and staff took part in Make a Difference Day. The weather was beautiful and everyone volunteering was smiling and having a great time! Enjoy some pictures from the event! Career & Leadership Development staff Brian Goetsch, Jay Bazylewicz and Nicolle Gollden. Career & Leadership Development staff Glenn Carson, Jessica Kearney, Cat Gangi and Mandy Shepherd. Check out all the volunteers in their bright yellow t-shirts! Career Social Media interns Heather…

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  Bower Power

• Please Hold.

  Mallory Bower

  13 May 2013 | 9:53 am

  Last week I read this article about why every job seeker should have a personal website. In my work as a career coach, I hear these statements a lot: The résumé is dead. You need to work on your brand. Build a kickass website to showcase your skills. Dedicate time to your social media presence. Blah blah blah. But my average job seeker doesn’t have an about.me page or a LinkedIn profile. What many of my students have is a resume filled with 10 years of relevant work experience. All typed on a typewriter. In career services we talk a lot about digital identity and the importance…

• Make Your Move

  Mallory Bower

  10 May 2013 | 8:42 am

  If you run in my circle, you know that I am big on this connectedness thing. For some of you, it seems a little “crunchy-granola,” but I firmly believe that you and I are part of a bigger picture. Even when we’re feeling small. When your heart is ready to see the signs, messages will start showing up everywhere. Challenging what is, looking to what could be. This week marks my one year LeaderShape-iversary. My heart is swelling with happiness as I follow my students and friends who are participating this year– it’s truly a transformative experience. With the…

• Be Encouraging: Quarterbacks and Coaches

  Mallory Bower

  7 May 2013 | 11:48 am

  I’ve been watching a lot of Friday Night Lights reruns on Netflix. If you’ve watched any sports-centered movie, the scene I’m about to describe is a familiar one: The score is tied, and it’s down to the final play in the state championship game. The crowd is going wild and the pressure is on. Our hero, the quarterback, drops back for the pass, but launches the ball right into the arms of a player on the rival team. INTERCEPTION! TOUCHDOWN TROJANS! (or whatever the other team’s name is). The spotlight fades from the quarterback and coach removes his hat to pull…

• Chair(wo)man of the Board

  Mallory Bower

  4 May 2013 | 5:06 pm

  In the past, I’ve written about finding confidence architects and the need for better mentorship in student affairs. I reflect on these topics a lot, mostly because I struggled to find a support system when I was starting out as a new professional. Who knew that mentors don’t grow on trees? Recently I heard Ray Angle speak about “Exhibiting Leadership in Your Own Career” at the North Carolina Association of College and Employers conference. During his talk he said, Forget finding a mentor, but create your own Board of Directors. I like this idea because it…

• “F” is for Feedback

  Mallory Bower

  24 Apr 2013 | 7:50 am

  The concept of feedback is pretty simple–  it’s just a bunch of information that can help us improve a process, a person, a product, etc., etc. When done well, it can make us do better work. So we’re all listening with open ears, right? Eh. One would think. Each week I spend several hours compiling feedback, positive and constructive, to help my students improve their writing. I post rubrics, provide opportunities for self and peer-assessment, and share audio/visual grading notes with each individual student. In an online format, I try to make it as personal as…

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  Inside Higher Ed

• Wellness Director Facing Harassment Charges Is Fired

  Scott Jaschik

  23 May 2013 | 1:34 am

  The University of Minnesota at Duluth has fired Rod Raymond as wellness director over numerous charges that he denies, The Duluth News Tribune reported. During the last four years, two students filed sexual harassment complaints against Raymond and he was facing other, unspecified charges. A university statement said that he was dismissed for, among other things, “violation of the Regent’s Policy on Nepotism and Personal Relationships;" “inappropriate sexual conduct with a UMD student on university premises and during work hours,” and "untruthfulness during…

• New Complaints Against Colleges on Sexual Assaults

  Scott Jaschik

  23 May 2013 | 1:29 am

  Students, joined by civil rights lawyer Gloria Allred, on Wednesday filed complaints against Dartmouth and Swarthmore Colleges, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Southern California over their handling of complaints of sexual assaults, The Los Angeles Times reported. The complaints -- filed with the U.S. Department of Education -- charge that the institutions have failed to adequately investigate reports of sexual assault or to accurate report such incidents as required by federal law. The charges are similar to those made recently with the Education Department…

• Essay predicting radical change for higher education over next five years

  Jeb Bush and Randy Best

  23 May 2013 | 12:05 am

  Rising tuition, declining government subsidies, stagnant endowments, and increased competition are challenging higher education like never before. College and university leaders are struggling to understand where these changes will lead and how they can make higher education more affordable, more accessible, and of greater quality for an increasingly diverse and aspiring student. Based on our interaction with university leaders and policy makers, we believe that the timeline for transformational change has shortened to five years.  During this time, higher education will have moved from…

• Parody of a job ad for a faculty position

  Mead Embry

  23 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  ME Studies The department of English invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in ME Studies, starting Fall 2014. Applicants should demonstrate a sustained scholarly engagement with ME. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: research I care about, topics I've been focusing on for years, theories I am familiar with, practices I approve of, and debates already settled by ME. Successful applicants will be less successful than I am but not so unsuccessful that it reflects poorly on ME. The lucky chosen one will have the opportunity to work…

• A Look Back at the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program

  Elizabeth Redden

  23 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program is graduating its last students. The program, which operates in 22 developing countries, has focused on students from marginalized groups with a commitment to social justice. Editorial Tags: International higher education

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  FIRE - News

• University of Central Florida Professor Reinstated After Suspension for In-Class Joke

  21 May 2013 | 12:23 pm

   ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2013—The University of Central Florida (UCF) has reinstated Professor Hyung-il Jung three weeks after unconstitutionally suspending him on the basis of an in-class joke. FIRE wrote to UCF President John C. Hitt in April, urging this result and reminding UCF of its First Amendment obligations.  On April 23, Jung, a lecturer in UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management, was leading an exam review session with roughly 25 students in an accounting course when, according to the Orlando Sentinel, he stated: "This question is very difficult. It looks…

• FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES UNCONSTITUTIONAL SPEECH CODES AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE

  17 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  UPDATE 5/17/13: FIRE President Greg Lukianoff, in The Wall Street Journal's lead op-ed space, discusses how the government has mandated a breathtakingly broad definition of sexual harassment that makes nearly every student in the United States a harasser, completely ignoring the First Amendment.  WASHINGTON, May 10, 2013—In a shocking affront to the United States Constitution, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education have joined together to mandate that virtually every college and university in the United States establish unconstitutional speech codes…

• Censorship at Syracuse, Part I: School Expels Student Over Facebook Comments (VIDEO)

  9 May 2013 | 8:00 am

  With three FIRE cases in the last three years, Syracuse University has been on FIRE's list of serial violators of student and faculty free speech rights for some time now. In fact, in 2011 and 2012, the school was featured prominently on our annual Huffington Post "Worst Colleges for Free Speech" list. FIRE's next few videos will chronicle Syracuse's abysmal record protecting rights on campus by revisiting two of the school's most headline-grabbing cases. We start this week with the case of Matthew Werenczak, a School of Education student who was expelled over comments he posted on…

• Speech Code of the Month: Troy University

  8 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  FIRE announces its Speech Code of the Month for May 2013: Troy University in Alabama. As FIRE's annual speech codes report demonstrates, the percentage of colleges and universities maintaining unconstitutional speech codes has been on the decline for several years now. In our most recent report, the percentage of schools earning FIRE's worst, "red light," rating stood at just over 62%, down from a high of 75% five years ago.   One place where this change has been particularly evident is in university policies addressing harassment and discrimination. Over the years, an…

• Fraternities, Sororities Object as Trinity Tramples Freedom of Association; President, Board Chairman Step Down

  7 May 2013 | 7:36 am

  HARTFORD, Conn., May 7, 2013—In a surprise announcement via email yesterday, Trinity College President James Jones announced his intention to step down from his post in June 2014, one year before the end of his contract. Jones reported in the same email that Board of Trustees Chair Paul E. Raether will also leave the Trustees' top position. Trinity's two top leaders signaled their departures as student and alumni dissatisfaction is increasing over a new social code that violates Trinity's promises of freedom of association and effectively bans fraternities and sororities through…

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  NAFSA: Association of International Educators Blog

• 5 Hurdles to Overcome as an International Education Start-up

  Guest Blogger

  21 May 2013 | 11:26 am

  By Barbara Tassa International education (IE) is a very cool field—you get to connect with people from around the world to help them achieve their goals. That opportunity also presents serious challenges to start-ups. Can you really afford to service a global marketplace? Apple, Google, and other Fortune 500 companies have multibillion dollar coffers, but the challenges aren’t insurmountable. Here’s how our WeblishPal team has overcome the five hurdles in a cost-effective way. 1. Travel Costs Maximize your meeting miles. Visiting different countries, schools, or partners can get very…

• Social Responsibility in St. Louis

  Guest Blogger

  21 May 2013 | 6:45 am

  David Wick As content chair of the 2013 Annual Conference Committee (ACC), I have enjoyed working with ACC Chair Steve Ferst and the entire ACC to develop a rich range of educational opportunities related to peace, justice, and social responsibility as it connects to international education. Many of these events demonstrate the significance of international education in global relations. We hope events at this annual conference will greatly expand the knowledge base of international educators in the areas of peace, justice, and social responsibility. Our plenary speakers will focus on their…

• A Gathering of Thousands: Reflecting on Community and Collaboration at Annual Conference

  Guest Blogger

  17 May 2013 | 8:50 am

  By Stephen Ferst When I touch down in St. Louis, it will be my 18th annual conference. Not only has the conference grown in size since I began attending, but it’s also grown in sophistication and quality. Over the years, I’ve seen the event as a first-timer, a presenter, an exhibitor, and now as chair of the Annual Conference Committee (ACC). I vividly remember my first conference. I sat wide-eyed, soaking up the collective wisdom of those who paved the roads before me. I scribbled notes on paper, scoured the offerings at the bookstore, and scored freebies in the Expo Hall. I was…

• Agency Officials to Participate in Annual Conference

  Steve Springer

  16 May 2013 | 9:21 am

  Despite rumors to the contrary, federal agency officials do plan to participate in quite a few annual conference sessions related to international student and scholar advising. Some will be present in St. Louis, where they will also participate in an open meeting, and others will participate virtually or via teleconference. The efforts made by many of the officials to attend in person, including requests for waivers of sequestration-related agency travel prohibitions, and the efforts of others to participate remotely when denied permission to travel, have been heartening. A U.S. Customs and…

• To Study or Not to Study: The Value of a Master’s Degree for International Education Professionals

  Guest Blogger

  15 May 2013 | 7:40 am

  By Heidi Bohn, MA and Sora Friedman, PhD What is international education? Or perhaps a more modern twist is: What isn’t international education (IE)? A field that once was defined narrowly as international student advising and study abroad in higher education has expanded significantly since its founding. The advent and commonplace usage of air travel instead of boats, the Internet instead of phones and postcards, and the spread of globalization have connected our world in ways we could never have imagined even two decades ago. The result is that working in this field can result in a…

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• The 10 Best Celebrity College Commencement Speeches

  Moore

  16 May 2013 | 11:50 am

  Graduation memories are unfolding for college students at campuses across the country. Some are lucky enough to have speeches presented by the foremost thinkers of our time. Don’t discount them because of their celebrity. They’re bright, interesting, see the world from a different angle, and often leave otherwise stodgy commencement speeches feeling a little lighter. We’ve rounded up the commencement speeches given by actors, actresses, and even tech giants that left us inspired, humbled, and in stitches. In 2006, Stephen Colbert gave the commencement speech at Knox College,…

• Final Four: Shockers and Injury Highlight Last Week of March Madness

  Moore

  5 Apr 2013 | 11:18 am

  As the old saying goes, March Madness brings April Sadness. The tournament field is down to four teams, and if the first two weeks of the tournament served as any indication, the last three games have all the makings of a classic finish in Atlanta. In fact, only nine people out of 3 million participants in the Yahoo bracket challenge picked the Final Four teams correctly. Florida Gulf Coast’s Cinderella run ended with a whimper against big brother Florida, Michigan staged an unbelievable comeback against Kansas in the only overtime game thus far, and nine seed Wichita State is in their…

• Wichita State and Florida Gulf Coast are Sweet 16′s Cinderella Stories

  Moore

  26 Mar 2013 | 7:26 am

  The 2013 NCAA Tournamentfield is down to 16 teams, your bracket is destroyed, and apparently Florida Gulf Coast University has a basketball team. Upsets abounded, the madness was unparalleled, and the first three rounds of the Big Dance reminded us that the title “Expert Analyst” is flimsy at best. Of the remaining 16 teams, 30% are between seeds six through 15. For the first time in history, a number 15 seed team (Florida Gulf Coast) is in the Sweet 16. Ninth seeded Wichita State upset number one Gonzaga in a stunning third round match in which the Shockers shot an incredible 54%…

• March Madness 2013: Breaking Down the Big Dance

  Moore

  21 Mar 2013 | 2:10 pm

  Dweebos, geeks, hipsters, foodies, motorheads and burnouts take notice: March Madness is here, and I know you all care. Parity in college basketball has helped small schools play significant roles come NCAA tournament time. Athletes at blue blood programs are declaring for the NBA draft earlier than ever, giving mid-major programs the opportunity to develop quality players that challenge big name schools with unsexy, yet seasoned, team-oriented recruits. That’s right smart kids, your schools are in the mix this year. Private schools, Jesuit universities, and mid-majors, and even an Ivy…

• “Hacking Your Education” Smartly Challenges the Benefits of a College Degree

  Moore

  20 Mar 2013 | 9:28 am

  “You wasted $150,000 on an education for $1.50 in late fees at the public library?” In Dale J. Stephens’ book Hacking your Education, he makes a case for an alternative post-high school route. The book is his love letter to other free thinking people who have ever questioned their college education. It begins with a disclaimer: This is not a book about dropping out but rather about becoming empowered to make your own decisions. For a college dropout who bucked educational convention, he sure did his homework. Stephens, a 20 year old wunderkind, has taken the time to…

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• The Next Generation University

  Rachel Fishman

  20 May 2013 | 3:57 pm

  With the economy stuck in neutral, tuition prices and student loan debt skyrocketing, and parents and students increasingly questioning the value of a college degree, our public institutions urgently need a different approach to the challenge or educating an increasingly diverse mix of students at a reasonable cost. Today, New America's Education Policy Program released The Next Generation University, a policy report about the future of public higher education. The report comes at a time when too many public universities are failing to respond to the nation's higher education crisis.

• Commentary on the Student Loan Interest Rate Debate

  Jason Delisle

  18 May 2013 | 5:50 am

  Be sure to check out this op-ed on Yahoo Finance regarding Senator Warren's proposal to cut interest rates on federal student loans.This Ed Money Watch post has a rundown of all of the pending proposals, including the one sponsored by House Republicans that will be up for a vote next week.

• “High-Tuition, High Aid” Hurts Low-income Students at Public U’s

  Stephen Burd

  15 May 2013 | 9:48 am

  [The New America Foundation's Education Policy Program recently released "Undermining Pell: How Colleges Compete for Wealthy Students and Leave the Low-Income Behind," a report that presents a new analysis of little-examined U.S. Department of Education data showing the "net price" – the amount students pay after all grant aid has been exhausted – for low-income students at individual colleges. This is the fourth in a series of posts related to the report's findings.]For generations, states made college affordable for all of their citizens by keeping the prices of their public…

• Why Act When You Can Ask For A(nother) Study? House Kicks the Can On Better College Data

  Amy Laitinen

  14 May 2013 | 11:49 am

  For more on this issue, check out this post from Clare McCann on our sister blog, Ed Money Watch.For those who care about increased higher education transparency, the last few days have been a trip through the Congressional looking glass, culminating with yesterday’s introduction of a bill to “study” higher education transparency. On Thursday a bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced the Student Right to Know Before You Go Act, which would help provide students, families, and taxpayers with answers to critical questions like whether students at particular…

• Playing the Merit Aid Game at Public Universities

  Stephen Burd

  10 May 2013 | 10:26 am

  [Last week the New America Foundation's Education Policy Program released "Undermining Pell: How Colleges Compete for Wealthy Students and Leave the Low-Income Behind," a report that presents a new analysis of little-examined U.S. Department of Education data showing the "net price" – the amount students pay after all grant aid has been exhausted – for low-income students at individual colleges. This is the fourth in a series of posts related to the report's findings. Read earlier parts of the series here, here, and here.]As Higher Ed Watch reported this week, only a small number of…

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• A Note of Thanks to Everyone Who Helped Me with my Dissertation

  9 May 2013 | 10:40 am

  As this blog posts here on IHEC Blog I am participating in commencement at Loyola University Chicago and will receive my Doctorate in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, Comparative and International Education.  It was a long nine years to complete this degree and there are many to thank and I wish to specifically thank everyone who helped me with my dissertation and those acknowledgements follow:THE NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ITS SERVICE REQUIREMENT:  AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF WHAT AREAS OF GOVERNMENT AND FOR WHAT DURATION NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM…

• International Education News & Happenings over on IHEC Blog's Facebook Page

  30 Apr 2013 | 3:48 pm

  Life post dissertation continues to be crazy and, dare I say, even more so.  In the month since I defended (I walk next Thursday, May 9th) I have received a couple of consulting offers, accepted a JSIE submission to review, been asked to facilite some online discussions in advance of a large upcoming international education conference, received an Press invitation to an upcoming international education event that will convene here in Chicago and have fielded vice requests to read my dissertation (Abstract available). While I have continued to post weekly to IHEC Blog (copy and paste jobs…

• Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP) - A New International Professional Association Supporting and Serving Inernational Credential Evaluation

  23 Apr 2013 | 11:20 am

  The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP) is a new international professional association that has the single purpose of supporting and serving the profession of international credential evaluation. “The need for education and training of credential evaluation professionals has a global impact, involving professionals worldwide. An international association will facilitate communication and knowledge, as well as strengthen standards,” Steering Committee member Sandy Gault said. “TAICEP is the only association dedicated solely to the…

• Write to your Members of Congress and urge them to support robust FY14 funding for Department of State exchanges at $625 million

  17 Apr 2013 | 8:26 am

  The following IHEC Blog post is a copy and paste of an e-mail I received from Lisa Heyn, Policy Specialist at the Alliance for International Educational & Cultural Exchange, and it is re-posted with her permission.  Please take a moment to review the information and if you support this effort then please take a moment to send a letter as it literally takes less then one minute to submit the templated message the Alliance has prepared if you don't have time to write your own letter!The Senate State-Foreign Operations appropriations subcommittee will hold its first…

• U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on the Impact that Violence in the United States has on Prospective International Students

  15 Apr 2013 | 2:24 pm

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  Hank Nuwer: Hazing Prevention

• kidsinthehouse videos now available

  rscadmin

  20 May 2013 | 8:25 am

  I am now a contributor to kidsinthehouse, an online resource for parenting with videos and other information. View my videos and please share your feedback!

• My appearance on Family Matters.

  Hank Nuwer

  17 May 2013 | 11:44 am

  Here is the link to the show with Judge Brownstone. The topic of the show is hazing.

• Coach in hot water; denies all

  Hank Nuwer

  17 May 2013 | 7:20 am

  Here is the story link

• Non-hazing but not a good idea. Sigma Alpha Epsilon member dumped at hospital

  Hank Nuwer

  16 May 2013 | 6:19 am

  Yes, dropping a member off at hospital with a Post-I attached to him was wrong. But even more wrong, other members of this chapter thought their brother should sleep it off. http://totalfratmove.com/arizona-state-university-sae-blows-bac-of-47-percent-brothers-drop-him-off-at-hospital-with-post-it-note/  

• Hazing whistleblower cites long list of infractions at William and Mary

  Hank Nuwer

  16 May 2013 | 6:08 am

  Here is the link to Lambda Chi Alpha allegations at William and Mary in Virginia. Here is snippet from the story. At William and Mary’s Lambda Chi Alpha, pledges were routinely tackled, punched, kicked, slapped, threatened and insulted, the member account said. They were forced to drink, stripped bare, blindfolded and abused. In one instance, [...]

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  Lisa Endersby - Canadian Student Affairs professional working to topple pedestals and create paths for student success.

• The Only Constant is Change (Round 2)

  lisaendersby

  23 May 2013 | 6:21 am

  I’ve walked around the outside edge of the CN Tower (twice), I’ve ziplined, hang glided, given a TEDx talk, asked for what I needed, said no, said yes, and jumped out of a plane. You’d think by now I’d be used to risk, change and new beginnings. I don’t think it ever gets easier, but I truly believe we all get better for the experience(s). I’m nervous, thrilled, overwhelmed, honoured and so very excited to share that as of June 10, 2013 I will be taking on a new role as Manager, Student and Campus Life at Seneca College. This role is an amazing opportunity…

• Living Colourfully: How To Blend Your I’s and E’s

  lisaendersby

  22 May 2013 | 8:16 am

  A very special thanks to the awesome Sue Caulfield for her inspiration, ideas and artistry on this collaborative post. Read her blog here. As a fun aside, you’ll probably notice where Sue hands off writing to me by my obvious re-spelling of ‘colour’ eh?  One of the very first lessons you are tasked with learning in an art class is the concept of the Color Wheel. Primary colors are red, yellow and blue. Secondary colors are orange, green and purple. When two primary colors are mixed you can create a secondary color. Red + Yellow = Orange Yellow + Blue = Green With the…

• Turning The Clock Faster

  lisaendersby

  13 May 2013 | 7:55 am

  I was an invited guest on a careers panel two weeks ago as part of our Graduate Student Council’s annual conference. While the audience was different (graduate students instead of the undergraduate students I more often work with) the questions were the same. “All of the jobs I apply for require more years of experience than I have, but I can’t get the job without having that much experience. How am I supposed to get the experience they want if they won’t give me the chance to accumulate the amount of experience they’re looking for?” The eternal debate. The…

• A Seat at the Table

  lisaendersby

  29 Apr 2013 | 12:02 pm

  Saturday morning, I walked into a church for the first time in many, many years. While our beliefs are worlds apart, I couldn’t fathom not being there for one of my best friends as his over seven year path to the priesthood culminated in a beautiful ceremony. I’m saving thoughts and reflections about our journey through spirituality and friendship for another post (and after I’ve had more time to truly reflect on the day and the history that brought us there), but I wanted to share a brief thought about something else today. The bishop giving the homily at the mass spoke of…

• Make Your Project Your People

  lisaendersby

  9 Apr 2013 | 10:12 am

  It’s another most wonderful time of the year … for me anyways. A time of great joy, considerable angst, nerves, stress, excitement and accomplishment. It’s time for student elections! Call it an association or a union, students who participate in this level of student government have such a fantastic opportunity for development and an equally large opportunity for disappointment. There are grandiose plans for “what we’ll do differently this year”, coupled with an almost overzealous desire to downplay or outright ignore the work done by those before them.

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  Ciji Ann

• Reflecting on NASPA 2013

  Ciji Ann

  21 May 2013 | 9:47 am

  The NASPA 2013 Annual Conference in Orlando was my first big NASPA conference and I wanted to be intentional about my experience & learning.  I set a number of goals and upon reflection realized that I exceeded my own expectations for this experience – and I didn’t even go to Disney! For the first time when leaving a conference, I felt that I was leaving people, friends, I truly care about. This conference had a substantial impact personally and professionally. My first goal was to get in the arena. This is a reference to Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms…

• NASPA 2013: Goals for Gremlins, Growth, & Giving Back

  Ciji Ann

  13 Mar 2013 | 5:41 am

  For the first time this year, I am attending the NASPA Annual Conference. I usually go to ACPA, but after some urging from professionals that I trust and some very positive experiences, I am Orlando-bound. Focus, Restorative, Discipline, Learner, and Consistency are my strengths and in line with this, I want to be intentional about my conference experience.  What follows is a list of my conference season goals & a plan for obtaining them. Get in the Arena: As a part of my #30before30 goals, I am reading 52 books in 52 weeks. At the encouragement of Lisa Endersby (@lmendersby ) and…

• 30 Before I’m 30

  Ciji Ann

  5 Feb 2013 | 11:54 am

  On December 22, 2013, I will turn 30! I am excited about this year and want to challenge myself to accomplish some big goals & encourage my creativity & reflection before I turn 30. Reviewing this list for the last time before hitting the “publish” button on this post, I couldn’t help but laugh and smile to myself. My 30 before I’m 30 list is so representative of my life, my dedications (reading, cooking, family), my loves and my fears. One of the most enjoyable parts of this list is that I will be joined by two phenomenal women also pursuing their own list of…

• #52in52 in 2013

  Ciji Ann

  2 Jan 2013 | 11:48 am

  “You’re the same today as you’ll be in five years except for the people you meet and the books you read.” ~ Charlie “Tremendous” Jones      In 2012, I participated in the 52 books in 52 weeks (#52in52). Although I explored many new books, embarked on adventures, and learned life lessons, I did not successfully read 52 books in 52 weeks, nor did I reflect as much as I wanted to on what I read.  There are many reasons for this but primarily, reading was not as much of a priority this year as I would have liked. This year I am trying again and I am using some different tactics…

• One word 2013: Resilient

  Ciji Ann

  1 Jan 2013 | 6:05 pm

  “If we don’t allow ourselves to experience joy and love, we will definitely miss out on filling our reservoir with what we need when. . . . hard things happen.” ― Brené Brown      Participating in the #oneword2012 resolution was exciting and successful. My #oneword2012, intentional, provoked reflection and purposeful holistic development. After months of thought and consideration, my #oneword2013 is resilient. Synonyms for resilient include irrepressible, flexible, quick to recover, and strong. I’ve chose this word for many reasons but mainly because I find myself sweating…

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• Extra innings

  20 May 2013 | 9:27 am

  Baseball seniors 2013Noelle 2001Eleven members of the Trinity University baseball team were honored in a special commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20, 2013. The seniors missed their regular commencement on Saturday, as they were participating in the NCAA D-III playoffs in Austin. The team had a winning season and it was a pleasure to participate in the extra ceremony. (Editor's note: I get great pictures as part of the platform party!)The tradition of special ceremonies at Trinity dates back, in my era anyways, to Noelle Stockman (now MacGregor), who was ASR VP and a softball player. She…

• Fifth Annual: The Year in Review - 2012-2013

  10 May 2013 | 7:21 am

  As you will note in the section below ("Big Hurts"), I experienced some losses in a variety of dimensions this year. I playfully described the exodus of my friends and colleagues Raphael Moffett, Ben Newhouse, and Rick Roberts in a post in September (Breaking Bad). In that post, I included an application for new friends. Alumni Sponsor Jim Boelens, my son Nathan, and an anonymous person responded. So did the four students above. We had lunch in the Skyline Room last week. Turns out, they are all friends with one another and I am the newest cast member. So here's to my new BFFs Erin, Emily,…

• The Harder We Fall

  3 May 2013 | 8:33 am

  ChrisI'm ready now. To post on this topic, I mean.I haven't been, since November. That's when I learned that a Trinity alumnus named Chris jumped to his death in Mexico. His parents broke it to me. I didn't remember Chris as a student in the mid-1990's. I met him, officially, in the spring of 2011. That's when he showed up on campus a bit down on his luck. Members of the Student Affairs division and some other kind souls on staff reached out to him and tried to help.Chris and I became friends. He had issues, but he was kind, funny, indignant, and easy to talk to. Especially about sports. And…

• Day Break

  26 Apr 2013 | 8:13 am

  Administrative Assistants from Student Affairs start their day with a homemade breakfast!To celebrate Administrative Assistants Day, the Student Affairs Directors hosted the annual divisional breakfast at the home of first lady Penelope Harley on April 24. The breakfast break has become an annual tradition in which the directors cook breakfast and the other staff members serve and clear in order to turn the tables on our wonderful Administrative Assistants. Members of  each department said a few words about their beloved and thanked them for their hard work, their efforts to make our…

• Inspired by tragedy: Chelsea Lately

  15 Apr 2013 | 6:31 am

  Anthony, Chelsea, Joyce, and Cory CastilloOn April 5, Chelsea Castillo (Class of 2013) received the National Alumni Board Service to the Community Award. She was also recognized the next day at the Honors Convocation as part of Spring Family Weekend. It was a privilege to meet Chelsea's outstanding, courageous, and gracious family. I know a little about Chelsea and sent her some written questions for this post. I was blown away... and can't do any better than she did. Here are excerpts from Chelsea's responses: My sister’s name is Chloe “Belle”, she would now be 13- she was diagnosed…

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  Student Affairs: Farm League

• To New Graduates…

  Brian LeDuc

  22 May 2013 | 7:44 am

  Today I celebrate the three year anniversary of my undergraduate commencement, only days away from an anniversary of earning my Master’s degree, moving into my second apartment with my college girlfriend, starting my first job, and buying my first new car.  I say this not as a brag sheet, but a testament to the notion that there is life after graduation.  Once the luster of that new piece of paper is gone and you find yourself reminiscing over tagged photos and albums on Facebook, a shock inevitably eases in- the realization that in the fall you won’t start classes, and that…

• Baby Steps

  Brian LeDuc

  17 May 2013 | 8:48 am

  It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day activities, never looking around to consider why you’re doing the things that you are…Or why you started.  Sometimes we all need something that snaps us back to refresh why we care about (and do) the things we do. In Switch: How to Change When Change is Hard, the authors talk about the power of reframing and making incremental interventions to allow people to slowly work through change and make larger adjustments as a result of isolating and altering key behaviors. While I was serving as a cluster facilitator at LeaderShape…

• My Blog Posts, Your Email.

  Brian LeDuc

  16 May 2013 | 7:33 am

  So there’s a good chance that with the recent departure of Google from GoogleReader, your RSS days are feeling a little tired.  In fact, you might be thinking…’Maybe I need to reevaluate the kinds of posts that I read, or the content that I’m interested in.’ That being said, I’m going to share a new tool that I’m testing out on my site– a Google FeedBurner tool that allows reader to subscribe to my posts directly in their email.  In the hopes that you’ll be interested in taking another look at my content in your inbox, check out the…

• Reactions from LeaderShape

  Brian LeDuc

  15 May 2013 | 10:34 am

  This passed weekend I served as a cluster facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute for the University of North Carolina-Pembroke, providing an opportunity to work with an amazing group of students and staff members from Pembroke and beyond.  Not only was this experience motivating as an educator invested in the vision and insight of the next generation of leaders, but it was also refreshing and transformational with respect to my personal and professional life. There are a few things that immediately stand out to me around why it was so impactful: It’s not often that I get to step…

• Implications for Student Leadership Development: The way we think about charity is dead wrong.

  Brian LeDuc

  24 Apr 2013 | 6:26 am

  How might we approach community engagement, leadership development, and volunteering with the insight from this talk?

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• Power of Water

  ellenhatfield

  21 May 2013 | 7:24 pm

  After today, I’m in awe of the power of water and Lake Superior. Well, let’s face it, I’ve been in love with Lake Superior since I moved to Duluth almost 2 years ago. Today we had some crummy weather…rain, chilly, and windy. However, that combo has quite the impact on Lake Superior. The waves were intense today as I drove up the North Shore towards Grand Marais. I spent a lot of time just listening to the water. It was a very beautiful loud crashing sound. I’m enjoying a glorious week of vacation this week. Yay! Just wanted to share some of the sights from today.

• The New Graduate

  ellenhatfield

  20 May 2013 | 5:43 pm

  Yesterday was a very good day. My younger sister graduated with her Masters degree in Library and Information Science from UW-Milwaukee! We made the trek down to Milwaukee on Saturday. No trip to SE Wisconsin is complete without a stop to the Johnson Creek outlet mall. Found so many good deals! Anyway, it was a beautiful day for traveling through the state of Wisconsin. Julie & Mom Wisconsin! Text added with my new A Beautiful Mess photo app. Graduation was bright and early Sunday morning at the US Cellular arena in downtown Milwaukee. We got there, parted ways with Julie and found good…

• North Shore Adventures

  ellenhatfield

  13 May 2013 | 3:45 pm

  I ventured up Lake Superior’s North Shore yesterday for some quality hiking at Gooseberry Falls State Park. In my mind, it was the perfect day to go hiking. It was 40s/50s, sunny, and a slight breeze. I also really wanted to see the different waterfalls peaking with all the snowmelt. The rushing river and overflowing waterfalls did not disappoint! I hiked the Fifth Falls Trail into the park, upstream on the Gooseberry River (aka: away from the Lake Superior shoreline & the crowds). It was my 3rd time hiking this trail and I still love it. I try to hike it earlyish in the spring…

• The 29 List

  ellenhatfield

  10 May 2013 | 5:25 am

  When I turned 29 a year ago, I made a grand list. It had 29 things that I wanted to accomplish during my 29th year. I’ve been keeping a progress report going on the 29 for 29 page. The past year has been all about getting things done. I know that some of the things I put on the list were there because I was planning to do them anyway (like buying a new dSLR camera). Other things were put on the list so that I wouldn’t procrastinate in completing them (like getting my MN driver’s license). Other things were kind of a pipe dream (like seeing the Northern Lights). Me with one…

• Birthday Week, Part 3

  ellenhatfield

  2 May 2013 | 5:07 am

  My birthday week was so epic, that I had to split the recap into 3 parts. If you need to catch up: Birthday Week, Part 1 Birthday Week, Part 2 Since I was already making trek down to the Twin Cities for a conference, I decided to stay for the whole weekend at my friend Carissa’s house. Her birthday was on the 29th, so we made a weekend of celebrating our birthdays. The weekend promised of beautifully warm weather (like capri & flip flop weather!) and relaxing fun. Spontaneously, we contacted my sister to see if she wanted to make the journey over from WI to join us for a day of fun.

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  Trains & Sunsets

• Know Pain. Know Gain.

  Ardith Laverne

  22 May 2013 | 10:45 am

  Thanks for bearing with me, friends. Sometimes a lady just has to process her errors, and I process by writing things out. I’m alright; I’m always alright. I haven’t made any major gains at the gym in the last two weeks. My body has been majorly sapped from the high levels of stress. I spent most of the weekend sleeping to recover, and I am running at about 75% currently. I dropped out of the nutrition challenge pretty majorly, although I made it through last Sunday and most of last Monday before letting the stress of life overwhelm the stress of blocking out every meal. I…

• A Short Thought

  Ardith Laverne

  20 May 2013 | 9:30 am

  “Good intentions don’t excuse bad behavior.” From Thought Catalog Although I do hope that certain parties in my life see that and take it to heart, I also must say that I am to blame, in part, for my current state, in what I have done and what I have failed to do. I can do so much better in my thoughts and in my actions. I deserve so much better from myself. It’s good to know that this little phoenix always comes back stronger. And with that stronger self comes a potential partner who promises to love, to respect, to cherish, and to share an uncommon bond.

• As You Are

  Ardith Laverne

  16 May 2013 | 10:54 pm

  “The one who wants to be with you never lets you forget how special you are. They tell you via text message (in full sentences that don’t even need emoticons), flowers, candy, skywriter and actual in-person words — because they know how important it is to be in the presence of love, to be wrapped up in it, to feel it next to you holding you and never letting go.” The One Who Wants to Be With You I am being very patient. I am exhausted from trying and failing and picking myself up. I am only tough because I have been broken so many times before, and what you see externally is a…

• Forget Me Not

  Ardith Laverne

  13 May 2013 | 10:56 pm

  Who I am and what I mean to each and every one of you is something different. I’m awesome. I’m trouble. I’m loved. I’m an inspiration. I’m your best friend. I’m gorgeous. I’m down-to-Earth. I’m funny. I’m intense. I’m intimidating. I’m tough. I’m happy. I am all of this and more. And who do I want to be? That’s a really good question. I think I want to be everything I listed and more. I am many things all at once, and to be loved and appreciated for all of that is one of the greatest things I could hope for. To deny…

• Clarification

  Ardith Laverne

  8 May 2013 | 10:20 pm

  That last post wasn’t about anyone in particular. It was a PSA geared towards prospective suitors, as I occasionally place on this site. Most of them will never read it, but it’s published and out there. They can refer back to it like a Code of Conduct. And I can cite it! In APA format, nonetheless. Furthermore, it’s just really hard to be positive and trusting after a series of bad situations and even worse excuses. I mean, seriously, Guy-Who-Was-Dating-Four-Other-People-The-Whole-Time? That really screwed up the whole “trust” thing, if you ask me. Anyway.

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  Musings of a New Professional

• Narcissism…

  Justin Sipes

  18 May 2013 | 10:08 am

  I am not a dog person.  I am not opposed to dogs.  I have never owned one, nor am I interested in owning one.  I took care of a dog for a short period of time when my brother lived with me in California for a few months.  That was fine with me.  Actually, it was quite enjoyable.  It was fun to take the dog on walks in Golden Gate Park and around the streets of San Francisco.  It was nice to have a companion. I don’t mind people who own dogs either.  Where I get upset is when people believe they have a right to take their dog with them wherever they go.  There are certain places…

• Flawed Message…

  Justin Sipes

  21 Apr 2013 | 10:55 am

  I have been sitting on the below for almost a year now.  Revisited, reviewed, and revised time and time again.  Letting it free.  Note: initially written while working at a public, 4-year institution in California, therefore, many of these thoughts reflect this particular situation. I become more and more frustrated with the state of higher education.  I find bloating in areas of staffing, policies, and financial solvency completely counter-productive to the mission of higher education.  We have created and try to continue working in a system that is older than we care to admit and…

• Nomadic…

  Justin Sipes

  14 Apr 2013 | 1:56 pm

  I have been living a nomadic lifestyle for the past decade of my life.  In the last ten years (starting fall 2003), I have moved a total of 13 times.  That’s right I am averaging more than one move a year.  It has made me realize that I am not attached to any community outside of my work community.  The only time where I had this connection was when I was living and working in Baltimore as an undergraduate student and in my first professional role.  I was fortunate to be in the city I grew up in and close to friends I had from college.  Even thinking about that experience, I was…

• Easter…

  Justin Sipes

  31 Mar 2013 | 2:29 pm

  I never realized how awesome Easter was until the past couple days.  I was raised Catholic, but have never really been religious.  I attend mass for certain events, but it is mainly about the people that I am with and tradition rather than religious ceremony.  Long story short, I have a complicated relationship with my faith.  But that isn’t what this post is about anyway. Growing up, we would always go to my dad’s extended side of the family on Easter Sunday.  This was one of the few times of the year that I would see these family members.  IMO, we participated in the…

• Busy, busy, busy…

  Justin Sipes

  30 Mar 2013 | 11:20 am

  Week 1 of being the sole professional in the office has been completed, as my supervisor is officially on maternity leave. A quick recap of the events: Well versed in Student Life & Services Fee payment process and paperwork. Spent 6 hours reviewing an account and trying to track payments for the past year. Had some interesting conversations. Received some fantastic feedback from students and staff members. Worked A LOT of hours. Took some time to do some volunteer work. All buildings are still standing. Need to help students with some policy review and development. Got a free lunch and…

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  On the Verge, Finding the Words

• The Best Advice I Ever Received: Cover Letter Edition

  22 May 2013 | 7:33 am

  Writing twice in a week? (almost) Unprecedented! But, per my commitment to do some personal reflection and some professional development, I come to you now with a topic fresh on my mind: the oft-dreaded cover letter.(cue dramatic music. and yes, that link goes to exactly where you think it goes to.)As you may remember, about a year and half ago I wrote one of the most dramatic and, in retrospect, silliest blog posts about how much I hate writing cover letters. But it was true then, and if I were applying for jobs now, it would probably still be true - I really, really don't like writing cover…

• Summer Projects (Sunshine Included)

  20 May 2013 | 6:37 am

  Long time, no blog! But now it's summer, and the excuses have hit the rearview just like the academic year has. I can't believe that I've already been working at IU for almost 10 months (it'll be a year in August), and that I've made it through one academic year... time has absolutely flown by. Look for a post forthcoming about the things I learned in Year One; for now, I want to talk about summer.What a beautiful word summer is, especially when you think about all the things it encompasses... sunshine, beaches, rest, play, green grass, blue swimming pools, star-filled nights. I could go…

• It's Not About [So]Me

  25 Feb 2013 | 7:45 am

  Lately, there's been a particular topic on my mind; one that, as a practicing Christian and specifically as a Catholic, is very close to my heart: the church season of Lent.For those of you who might be unfamiliar or a little rusty, Lent is the season immediately preceding Easter, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday (the day after Mardi Gras for you Louisiana natives), and spans 40 days. The Catholic church especially intends Lent to be a time of solemn reflection, leading up to a holiday full of rejoicing. Christians are familiar with stories…

• Looking Back at 2012

  1 Jan 2013 | 9:51 am

  Happy New Year, everyone!It's 2013, a brand new year, and a chance to reflect on the past 365 days. As I get older, it feels like the years go by faster and faster. It seems like just yesterday that I was celebrating the advent of 2012 with some of my very best friends in my hometown of San Angelo, drinking champagne and speculating on the year to come. Here I am now in my new home city, Bloomington, in my new apartment, gazing out my windows at the snow-covered ground (yes, that's right, I live in a place where it SNOWS).2012 was filled with change, as I expected it would be. I began my…

• Dutiful Citizenship

  7 Nov 2012 | 10:00 am

  My Fellow Americans,Well, it's the day after Election Day, 2012. In case you're woefully out of the news loop, Governor Romney, the Republican candidate for United States President, has conceded the election, and President Obama, the incumbent Democratic candidate, will be confirmed for a second term in office. I'll be honest with you--I've been really uneasy throughout this whole election year. Perhaps it's because I recognized that, because I am a job-working, tax-paying American (at a public institution of higher education, no less), I would need to get out and vote in this election.

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  One More Blog.

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  18 May 2013 | 10:10 pm

• fightwellyounglions: “That’s what she said.”

  17 May 2013 | 9:40 am

  fightwellyounglions: “That’s what she said.”

• life: We like his glasses. What about you? On this day in LIFE...

  17 May 2013 | 9:12 am

  life: We like his glasses. What about you? On this day in LIFE — May 17, 1968: The Generation Gap

• todayinhistory: May 17th 1954: Brown v. Board of EducationOn...

  17 May 2013 | 6:52 am

  A woman and her daughter on the steps of the Supreme Court The Warren Court (1953) Thurgood Marshall (1908 - 1993) todayinhistory: May 17th 1954: Brown v. Board of EducationOn this day in 1954, the US Supreme Court handed down its unanimous decision in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The decision declared segregation on grounds of race in schools unconstitutional. The ruling overturned the 1896 decision Plessy v. Ferguson which allowed segregation under the doctrine ‘separate but equal’. The case had been bought by African-American parents, including Oliver L.

• gotribe: Sleep well, my lovely Tribe fans! The Indians are in...

  17 May 2013 | 5:42 am

  gotribe: Sleep well, my lovely Tribe fans! The Indians are in first place. :)

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  WISA

• “This Mother’s Day” by Christine Hernandez

  wisakc

  15 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  I took my wedding ring off on Mother’s Day I waited until the last minute to find the resolve to do it.  Unsure of whether it would matter or if keeping it on would set off a series of questions.  My grandmother doesn’t know that I’ve been wearing it for nearly five months.  I don’t think she’ll ever know. I wish that I could be with her more often.  I know that as time passes her memory will fade.  I used to think that she was forgetful until we saw that it was more.  In three years the transformation from the woman I knew to the woman sitting in a…

• Feminist Friday Post: “Happier,” by Vince Bowhay

  wisakc

  10 May 2013 | 6:04 am

  What are the benefits of being happier? Just to share a few, people who are more positive: Have 50% fewer heart attacks Are less likely to catch the flu Are less depressed and anxious Sleep better and more done at work and at home Learn faster This has been a rough year for me. A promotion has led me to doing two jobs for a little over eight months. I’ve sat chained to a desk, mostly because of the pressure I’ve put on myself to meet my own deadlines, which has resulted in a diminished personal life, less connection with the people I love, and a 30 pound weight gain. Two days ago I was at…

• “To Ph.D. or not Ph.D.,” by Nicole Tobias

  wisakc

  8 May 2013 | 5:33 am

  Ever since I was a child I knew I wanted to go to school forever.  I often said that I would go to school forever if I could find a way to go to school and still pay my bills.  I learned about graduate school and assistantships in my junior year of college and thought “here is my chance”!  After completing my Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel I chose to work in order to apply some of the knowledge I had just gained, and to pay some of those bills I just mentioned.  I always knew I wanted to get a terminal degree, but there were so many things to consider. My…

• “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” by Sean Eddington

  wisakc

  3 May 2013 | 5:48 am

  A few weeks ago, I was able to attend a lecture at Purdue University by Melissa Harris-Perry (MHP).  In the lecture that she entitled, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” one of the key sentiments that she discussed was the notion of women doing the walking while men do the talking.  In this, she mentioned that throughout history, women are the major catalysts for social change and progress.  MHP’s sentiment is also echoed by Beyoncé Knowles in her song, “Upgrade U,”  “I can do for you what Martin did for the people / Ran by the men, but the women keep the tempo.”  In reflecting…

• “Beauty,” by Kristen Rupert

  wisakc

  24 Apr 2013 | 6:00 am

  Imagine a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. A world where more than a meager 4% of women think they are beautiful. A world where women, young or old, find beauty and value in their quirks and don’t view them as flaws. This is a world that Dove is trying to build. For the last few years Dove has been creating and advertising their “campaign for real beauty”. This campaign focuses on building positive self-esteem in all women. I love this campaign, but moreover, I love the idea of seeing true beauty. The most recent ad they put out features an FBI sketch artist…

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  Jon Sampson

• Quote: Brené Brown on technology

  Jon

  16 May 2013 | 9:29 am

  “I curse technology then I get to “FaceTime” with my 3 year old niece, and I’m like, “This is the best thing EVER.” … I guess technology is like fire – you can keep yourself warm or you can burn down the barn. It’s all in how you use it (or how you let it use you).” - Brené Brown

• Dan Ariely on MOOCs and the future of higher education

  Jon

  5 Apr 2013 | 9:00 am

  Behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, author of books like Predictably Irrational, speaker at TED, and professor at Duke, just kicked off a MOOC through Coursera with 144,000 participants. He talks about the experience in an insightful interview. This section on the future of higher education was particularly interesting: I don’t think that the future of the university is doomed for a few reasons. First, having a scheduled class with obligations, deadlines, exams, real consequences and real rewards is incredibly important for human motivation and getting people to spend the necessary time…

• Innovation in student affairs – where do you see it?

  Jon

  4 Apr 2013 | 9:31 am

  I’m looking for examples of innovation in higher education – particularly student affairs/student life – and I need your help. Not this. Innovation is a tricky word. Maybe it brings to mind images like Disney’s “house of the future,” sending a rocket to Mars, or Steve Jobs introducing a phone that will revolutionize the mobile phone and computer industries. But I think innovation is more basic – and more important – than those once-every-20-years examples. Innovation is being clear about what you do and why you do it and then finding the best…

• Quotes: On changing the world and being a leader

  Jon

  1 Apr 2013 | 9:42 am

  Two unrelated but interesting quotes. (And they’re real. I’ll leave April Fools Day to folks like YouTube or Gmail) “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” — Jim Rohn “If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor)…

• Data + Intuition = Success

  Jon

  22 Mar 2013 | 10:34 am

  Ok, I’ll admit there’s a lot more that goes into that equation for it to work in real life. But it’s a start. Here’s what Jason Kottke says at the end of a post about expensive products that lose money but show the company cares about excellence (think the Corvette and Mac Pro): Normally I’m not a big fan of advice like “do what big car companies do”, but what Siracusa’s piece demontrates is one of the things that’s problematic about data: there are important things about business and success that you can’t measure. And I would go so…

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  Jeff Lail

• Annual Report Time – Let’s Collect Some Data on Campus Events!

  Jeff Lail

  11 May 2013 | 4:43 am

  It’s annual report time.  Let’s collect some data, specifically on campus events. Click here for the survey There are a lot of questions here requesting some specific information.  Some of you all will have this data and some won’t.  The only two required questions are campus size and campus type so we can have some context. If you share data, you’ll get access to the results.  Leave your email address and I will personally share the spreadsheet of results with you. Thanks in advance. Click here for the survey Filed under: Blog Post

• Do Whatever You Want (SFW paraphrase)

  Jeff Lail

  9 May 2013 | 1:24 pm

  Because this person wrote something brilliant that needs to be shared but decided to fill it with curse words, I’m providing an edited version for sharing. By Nicole Antoinette (edited) “Do Whatever You () Want Most of the (things) you think you absolutely “have to do” isn’t actually (things) you have to do at all. You don’t have to check your email on your phone when you first wake up. You don’t have to respond to voice messages right away. You don’t have to use Twitter. You don’t have to drink at happy hour or own an iPad or wear heels or watch the news. You…

• Making Big Things Happen

  Jeff Lail

  4 May 2013 | 7:27 am

  The best ideas, the most useful ideas, are driven by desperation. To want and desire more is to need more. The problem is that desperation and a desire for more is usually not accompanied by wealth, power and access. Big things happen when those with wealth, power and access invest in those with passion, drive and vision. Big things become lame when those with wealth, power and access try to control things that should be grassroots. You can’t manufacture passionate fidelity. Filed under: Blog Post

• @KendrickLamar Concert Video from @UNCGcab and Guilford College Show

  Jeff Lail

  1 May 2013 | 6:20 am

  Thanks to J Cole for coming through also.  Really fun night. Filed under: Blog Post, video

• Be Vigilant

  Jeff Lail

  18 Apr 2013 | 7:49 am

  “Most crazy things that happen are followed by someone saying that they never thought that would happen” I told that to a student last week who was sharing some erratic behavior that they’d observed in a friend. I was urging the student to report the situation to some authority that could assist her, even though it hadn’t escalated past phone calls and texts. Better safe than sorry, you know? It’s easy to assume that will never happen to me/here, but the truth is that everyone thinks that. Likely, you are right. The chances are infinitesimally that you will be…

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  studentactivism.net

• Six Reasons Why Race-and-IQ Scholarship is an Intellectual and Moral Dead End

  Angus Johnston

  14 May 2013 | 2:55 pm

  In his post today on the Jason Richwine race-and-IQ controversy, Andrew Sullivan begins by acknowledging that Richwine’s recent study of ethnicity and immigration for the Heritage Foundation is worthless as a work of scholarship or public policy. He goes on to acknowledge that Richwine himself has a habit of consorting with white supremacists — his phrase, not mine. So far so good. But Sullivan goes on to argue that despite all that — despite the fact that Richwine is a hack, that he’s chummy with racists, and that his contemporary advocacy work is pernicious nonsense —…

• What the Census Tells Us About the Youth Vote

  Angus Johnston

  9 May 2013 | 10:21 am

  Yesterday the Census Bureau released a demographic report on the 2012 election that’s chock full of really interesting stuff. The Bureau’s analysis of racial data has gotten the most attention, and not unreasonably. The report’s dramatic finding that black voter turnout levels rose above white levels for the first time in American history is just the beginning of that story. (I myself was even more intrigued to learn that black turnout rose almost as much between 2008 and 2012 as it did between 2004 and 2008. There’s a huge amount to unpack in just that one statistic.)…

• The Incredibly Rapid Decline and Fall of America’s Youth

  Angus Johnston

  9 May 2013 | 9:40 am

  One magazine. Three covers. Five years apart. Boy, the young generation sure went to hell in a hurry. Filed under: Students

• Niall Ferguson Didn’t Even Get Keynes’ Sex Life Right

  Angus Johnston

  4 May 2013 | 9:56 am

  It was reported yesterday that Harvard historian Niall Ferguson, asked at a recent conference about the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes, claimed that Keynes’ theories were self-centered and short-sighted because he was gay: “Ferguson asked the audience how many children Keynes had. He explained that Keynes had none because he was a homosexual and was married to a ballerina, with whom he likely talked of “poetry” rather than procreated.” It has been amply noted that these comments were bigoted, sloppy, and fatuous, but it turns out that they’re…

• It’s Time for the New York Times to Stop Calling Rape “Sex.”

  Angus Johnston

  4 May 2013 | 6:43 am

  Yesterday the New York Times reported on the arrest of four college athletes accused of raping two women. In the body of their story, the Times described the allegations plainly, saying that the four stood “accused of raping two female students from nearby Spelman College in Atlanta.” In the article’s headline, however, in print and online, the paper said the students had been arrested on “Sex Charges.” Not rape charges, sex charges. Over the course of the afternoon feminists questioned the Times’ choice of headline on social media, with several —…

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  On the Go with Ed Cabellon

• A New Journey

  Ed Cabellon

  17 May 2013 | 5:35 am

  I am excited to share that beginning this fall, I will be starting a doctoral program in Educational Leadership at Johnson and Wales University (JWU) in Providence, RI! Earning a terminal degree is something that has been on my radar for a while, especially since I have been working in Higher Education since 1997.  In order to advance to a senior level position in this field of work, earning this degree is a requirement. Why Now? Its the right time for my family and I.  My girls with both be in school this fall, my wife and I are in jobs that we both love, and I’m motivated and…

• My 2013 Birthday Wish: Random Notes of Kindness

  Ed Cabellon

  16 May 2013 | 4:46 am

  It’s Commencement season at Bridgewater State University and as I do each year, I cleared off my desk and file, shred, or recycle the papers that inevitably have created my classic “cluttered” look  This year, more than any other, I filed a large stack of written notes and cards that I had received.  As I read through each one, memories flooded my mind of how amazing the past year has been for me personally and professionally, including: Experiencing and speaking at the Big Ideas in Higher Education Conference (now IdeaBlendEDU) with my friend TJ Logan Successfully hosting…

• Your Student Affairs ‘Selfie’

  Ed Cabellon

  9 May 2013 | 1:12 pm

  Storytelling is an important part of who I am, both personally and professionally.  If you have worked with me (in any capacity) over the last few years, you probably heard me say that “Student Affairs professionals are not consistent storytellers” and I still think this is true to some extent.  While I see more and more colleagues ramping up their efforts, many of us still aren’t fully sharing our “student affairs story.”  Maybe its because we don’t like to draw attention to ourselves? Or perhaps it is that we don’t like to “toot our own…

• Student Affairs Technology Budget Planning

  Ed Cabellon

  10 Apr 2013 | 8:23 am

  Spring is in the air and for some of you it also means budget planning season for the next fiscal year.  As you (or those above you) think about where available budget money should go, I have some recommendations on a “Student Affairs Technology Wish List” that you all should consider as new initiatives or updates to current ones. Big Picture: As you begin your planning, break up your budget line items into the following categories: 1.  Hardware: What are some of the technology related items (not on an automatic refresh cycle) that you want to invest in next year? This may…

• Twitter: The Active 7 Year Old in Higher Education

  Ed Cabellon

  21 Mar 2013 | 4:55 am

  Our house is quite the busy one.  Being a father to five and seven year old girls brings its share of daily joys, surprises and challenges.  Its hard to imagine my life without them and when I stop to really think about it,  they have completely turned my world upside down.  I didn’t realize how much I would learn from them each day and they constantly challenge the way I think and what I believe.  Although I have only been on Twitter for four years, the people I’ve connected with have also done this for me professionally and personally.  I’ve always known Twitter an…

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  Google Student Blog

• Making an impact as a Site Reliability Engineering intern

  Google Students

  22 May 2013 | 9:10 am

  We recently hosted a Hangout On Air to highlight Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) at Google. SRE is comprised of software and systems engineering teams worldwide who are specialists in troubleshooting, tools development and production systems automation. SRE is responsible for ongoing capacity planning to handle Google's rapid traffic growth and global expansion. Today we’re featuring Ib Lundgren, an SRE intern in our ZRH office, who will tell you more about Site Reliability Engineers and the work they do at Google. Ib received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering at…

• Congratulations to the 2013 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholars

  Google Students

  21 May 2013 | 12:36 pm

  (cross-posted from the Official Google Blog) Dr. Anita Borg revolutionized the way we think about technology and worked to dismantle the barriers that keep women and minorities from entering the computing and technology fields. In her lifetime, Anita founded the Institute for Women and Technology (now The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology), began an online community called Systers for technical women, and co-founded the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. We’re proud to honor her memory through the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, established in 2004. Today…

• A Day in the Life of an Irish New Grad @ Google Dublin

  Google Students

  20 May 2013 | 10:03 am

  As part of our ‘A Day in the Life of a New Grad @ Google Dublin’ series we’re highlighting the work of 8 Googlers in our multicultural Google Dublin Office who joined soon after graduating! Today we’re featuring one of our Irish Googlers, Dean, a Brand Account Manager in our Large Client Services Team to give you the inside scoop about his role and top tips for new graduates. If you are interested in working in Google Dublin, check out some of our new grad positions at the end of this post. Dean & Jack Daniel Tell us about your path to Google? Eight years of primary school, Five…

• A Day in the Life of a Turkish New Grad @ Google Dublin

  Google Students

  13 May 2013 | 8:53 am

  As part of our ‘A Day in the Life of a New Grad @ Google Dublin’ series we’re highlighting the work of 8 Googlers in our multicultural Google Dublin Office who joined soon after graduating! Today we’re featuring one of our Turkish Googlers, Yigit, to give you an inside look into the Associate Account Strategist, Global Customer Services role. If you’re interested in applying for an SMB Sales/Services position, check out our open opportunities at the bottom of this post. So, tell us about your path to Google? I grew up in Istanbul, Turkey. I went to the German High School Istanbul…

• Google on the road: spring 2013 conferences recap

  Google Students

  9 May 2013 | 9:54 am

  Google recently sponsored and participated in several conferences, including the 2013 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) National Conference, the Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) conference, and the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing conference Each conference had many truly inspirational students! When asked for advice on how to best take advantage of events like these, one certainly stood out. Come prepared. Take the time to learn about the companies that will be present and what openings they have and have questions prepared about…

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  Joe Sabado - Student Affairs & Technology Leadership

• Humility

  Joe Sabado

  23 May 2013 | 1:20 am

  “Humility comes from inside out and it says, “Someone was here before me and someone has already paid for me.” I have a responsibility to pay for someone else who is yet to come, there is no room in there for ego!” – Maya Angelou When I think how much sacrifice my parents have done [...]

• Learner’s Mindset In the Workplace

  Joe Sabado

  6 May 2013 | 12:36 am

  Do you ever think about your “learning objectives” when you have a new project or when confronted with challenging situations at work? Do you ever assess/reflect what you learned after? This is a practice I’ve come to embrace not only to model what I expect from my students in my role as an educator, but [...]

• Competency-Based Student Affairs Master’s Degree

  Joe Sabado

  5 May 2013 | 6:04 pm

  What if there’s another way to earn a Student Affairs Master’s Degree not based on class time or credit but rather through demonstrated knowledge and skills? How about a combination of both? The problem with not having a Master’s Degree  in student affairs is that any chances of being considered for a functional area position, [...]

• Outsider’s Perspective

  Joe Sabado

  3 May 2013 | 1:21 am

  Reading this article on Asian-Americans and racial ‘microaggressions’ brought up memories of certain experiences in my life and feeling like I’m an “outsider” or feeling inferior.  Trying to figure out how I fit in or how I belong at work or in social settings is a constant process. As an immigrant from the Philippines, I [...]

• Business Intelligence

  Joe Sabado

  27 Apr 2013 | 9:46 am

  “Business intelligence refers to the skills, processes, technologies, applications and practices used to leverage an organization’s internal and external information assets to support and improve decision making. The purpose of business intelligence is to support the mission and goals of the institution through the enablement of fact based decision making. Its popularity is growing within [...]

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  MistakenGoal.com: Where Higher Education and Technology Meet

• Student Engagement Infographic

  Kevin R. Guidry

  6 May 2013 | 11:24 am

  Infographic of University of Delaware senior student participation in selected high-impact practices from NSSE 2011. This image links to the full-size graphic. Last week, my colleagues and I presented the final UD First Friday Roundtable on Teaching of this semester.  We focused on “student engagement,” specifically naming the session “What Does an Engaged UD Student Look Like?”  It was a good session with lots of great discussion but right now I want to narrowly and briefly focus on two graphics that we whipped up for our supporting materials. The first image in…

• Are High Impact Practices Available Online?

  Kevin R. Guidry

  7 Apr 2013 | 9:08 pm

  I am still wrestling with my unease with MOOCs and I think I’ve finally figured out why: High impact educational practices, as we understand them today, are unlikely at best and impossible at worst in MOOCs and other similar online environments. First, it’s helpful to understand that “high impact practice” (HIP) is a term of art.  Although the phrase is probably very common, in the past ten years or so the term has taken on special significance in U.S. higher education.  Popularized by George Kuh and emerging partly from research using data from the National Survey…

• Advantages and Challenges of Tech Skills in a Non-Tech Job

  Kevin R. Guidry

  28 Mar 2013 | 7:42 pm

  The initial planning stages of our new website. When I was on the job market last year, I was not interested in a job in IT.  Although I’m a little bit rusty in some areas after spending five years in a PhD program, I have the skills and background to work in IT as I’ve done in previous jobs.  But I was interested primarily in faculty development and assessment jobs.  For many of those positions, I deliberately downplayed my technology background because I wanted to be interviewed and hired because for my research and assessment skills.  I seem to have been successful because…

• Data Analysis MOOC Week 3: I’m a Dropout

  Kevin R. Guidry

  13 Feb 2013 | 7:30 pm

  Despite my best intentions, I have become another MOOC dropout.  Why am I not continuing to participate in this free course? The format isn’t compelling.  The course is primarily built around four components: video lectures and notes, weekly quizzes, a discussion board, and two peer-graded assignments. The lectures are alright and although there are many other online R resources it’s nice to have concise descriptions of R procedures specifically linked to data analysis. The discussion board is also helpful but there are many other places to find help with R. As discussed in my…

• Data Analysis MOOC Week 2: Muddling Through Frustration

  Kevin R. Guidry

  3 Feb 2013 | 4:49 pm

  I have watched the online videos and successfully completed the quiz for week 2 of the data analysis MOOC in which I am enrolled. I struggled quite a bit with some of the R syntax and that made the quiz a very frustrating experience. I have two observations to share about what I learned this week about the format of the course. First, I am disappointed that so far the only opportunities for students to practice what is being taught and receive feedback is the weekly quiz.  I was able to muddle through things enough to get answers that matched the response options for this week’s…

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  TechKNOW Tools

• Open Education: Why #OER Needs to Be Our Business and Policy

  Laura Pasquini

  30 Apr 2013 | 9:59 pm

  A couple weeks agoo, I attended the WCET hosted webinar on our campus - Open Education: The Business & Policy Case for #OER presented by the Director of global learning at Creative Commons,  Cable Green (@cgreen). Wait – what the heck is OER? I did take a few notes (a.k.a. Tweets) and thought I would share my thoughts from the session – and general thoughts for OER materials. {Irony: Not all of the OER Commons is CC licensed} The legal problem with sharing and technology with #oer are solved with the created #cc attributions — Laura Pasquini (@laurapasquini) April 18,…

• Why Understanding Differences and Coming Together Matter

  Laura Pasquini

  20 Apr 2013 | 1:14 pm

  To say that this past week has been eventful, would be putting it mildly. If you were under a rock or disconnected from any media, then let me do a brief re-cap of a few events that occurred: Boston bombing and citywide hunt Background checks for guns (Manchin-Toomey Amendment) voted down Fertilizer explosion in West, TX Two major earthquakes in Pakistan and China A bad day for immigration reform Boy Scouts lift the ban on gay members And then some… “All in all this has been a tough week.” #ObamaUnderstatements — Slate (@Slate) April 20, 2013 During the week’s…

• Supporting Student Success at #UFTL13

  Laura Pasquini

  18 Apr 2013 | 2:58 pm

  I was able Last week UNT hosted the annual University Forum on Teaching & Learning: UNT’s University Forum on Teaching & Learning (UFTL) is a one-day annual event that enables faculty, graduate teaching fellows, and staff involved in supporting teaching and learning to share ideas and practices that motivate learners, promote critical thinking skills, engage in real-world problems, and better prepare students for life and work in the 21st century. This year’s #UFTL13 focus,  ”Supporting Student Success,” helped initiate the conversation and help our campus…

• #et4online What Happens In Vegas, Should be Blogged

  Laura Pasquini

  16 Apr 2013 | 9:54 pm

  Much to my surprise, my first visit to Sin City was less about the bright lights, gambling, or trouble I could cause…and more about innovative ideas and collective sharing for learning technologies. This is what happens when you attend the 6th Annual International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Online Learning (#et4online). In returning from the #et4online conference, I think that there are a number of great conversations, thoughts, and questions I am left with. So, fortunately for my readers, what happens at an #et4online conference in Las Vegas, will NOT stay in Vegas. Here…

• Career Forum Roundtables – The #EdTechCareer Line Up for #et4online

  Laura Pasquini

  6 Apr 2013 | 2:31 pm

  The Emerging Technologies for Online Learning (#et4online) Conference in Las Vegas NV is just around the corner (April 9-11, 2013). As mentioned in a previous post, I will be helping to support a new initiative at the conference – the Career Forum Roundtables. We are very excited to offer the career roundtables as an opportunity for graduate students, junior scholars, and other interested #et4online participants who would like to chat about Ed Tech career planning and development. If you are interested, please feel free to join us for any of the scheduled sessions, and take advantage…

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  Wired Campus

• MOOC Provider edX More Than Doubles Its University Partners

  Jeffrey R. Young

  21 May 2013 | 12:07 pm

  Fifteen more universities have agreed to offer free massive open online courses through edX, a nonprofit provider of MOOCs founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, more than doubling its membership, from 12 to 27. Tuesday’s announcement came as the group celebrated its first anniversary and as its leaders said it was bringing in revenue and was on track to financial sustainability. The new partners are five institutions in the United States, including Cornell University and Davidson College, as well as six in Asia, three in Europe, and one in…

• MOOC Professors Claim No Responsibility for How Courses Are Used

  Steve Kolowich

  21 May 2013 | 1:59 am

  Robert Ghrist teaching at the U. of Pennsylvania. (Kelsh Wilson Design) Robert Ghrist, a professor of mathematics and electrical and systems engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, knows that wielding vast networks on behalf of nonuniversity benefactors can be tricky business. Mr. Ghrist specializes in applied topology, an abstract math field. In practice, topological math can help someone harness huge collections of sensory inputs—like those collected by cellphones, for example—to model large environments and solve problems. The Department of Defense has enlisted Mr. Ghrist to do…

• Yale Joins the MOOC Club; Coursera Looks to Translate Existing Courses

  Steve Kolowich

  16 May 2013 | 1:56 am

  For all the star power harnessed by massive-open-online-course providers, Yale University has been a notable absence. While many of its elite peers scrambled to get out ahead of the MOOC wave, Yale bided its time. That’s about to change. Yale announced on Wednesday that it would soon offer MOOCs through Coursera, the Silicon Valley-based company. Yale plans to offer four courses beginning in January, focusing on constitutional law, financial markets, morality, and Roman architecture. The move was a long time coming. Yale, which in 2007 became among the first institutions to make its…

• Instructure Offers Bounty for New Educational Apps

  Jake New

  13 May 2013 | 8:00 am

  Isolated.  Too exclusive. Antisocial. That’s how Brian Whitmer, a founder of Instructure, describes the education-technology sector, particularly the space occupied by developers of learning-management systems like Instructure’s Canvas. “It’s become clear that ed tech does not have the type of ecosystem that other sectors have,” he said. “It’s hampering innovation. We need to fix that.” To call attention to that problem, Instructure and other learning-management-system providers, including Blackboard and Desire2Learn, are offering cash rewards to encourage the creation of…

• In Settlement With Disabilities Group, Berkeley Will Improve Access to Course Materials

  Jake New

  8 May 2013 | 12:52 pm

  The University of California at Berkeley has reached a settlement with Disability Rights Advocates in what the group is calling a “landmark agreement” to improve access to textbooks, course readers, and library materials for students with print-related disabilities. Disability Rights Advocates represented three Berkeley students who said they had difficulty getting access to the materials they needed for class. The group, which is a nonprofit disability-rights legal center, approached the university last year on behalf of the students, proposing settlement negotiations that could…

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  Finally, A Feminism 101 Blog

• #FF101 Call for Links: On Silencing Campaigns Against Feminists Online

  tigtog

  1 May 2013 | 3:06 pm

  From the Suggestions page: Well, I don’t know how to bring this up…. or if I’ve just missed the article, but perhaps you could do something about the silencing effect that can often happen on Feminist internet efforts? I often end up sharing this link as an example, but it would be nice to have more than one high-quality link: http://tigerbeatdown.com/2011/10/11/on-blogging-threats-and-silence/ Many thanks for the suggestion. Since s.e.smith wrote that post on Tiger Beatdown in 2011, nothing has improved regarding the torrents of abuse directed at outspoken women online (and it’s…

• Call for Feminism 101 Links V

  tigtog

  9 Feb 2013 | 1:30 pm

  These posts ask readers to drop relevant links that they tend to share widely because they do a great job explaining/clarifying basic feminist concepts or debunking anti-feminist myths/factoids  (please check that it hasn’t already been linked in an FAQ by searching on the post title).  Obviously this is mainly looking for recent posts/articles (within the last 6 months or so), but older material should also be linked if it’s stuff that you just keep on referencing in recent discussions. If a relevant link happens to be one of your own writings, then please shamelessly…

• Cyberbullies 101: Part 2 – The Art & Science of Moderation – Free Speech vs Free Audience

  tigtog

  9 Feb 2013 | 4:50 am

  I have had a long post in the works about comment moderation following on from Part 1 in this series from September last year, but RealLife™ intervened and I hadn’t been able to complete it. Luckily Bora Zivkovic at Blog Around The Clock has a long and detailed post full of relevant links which includes pretty much every point I wanted to make. I’m providing a summary of his headings with some meaty quotes below, but please make sure to click through and read his post in full in order to see all the points he makes and the many link citations he provides. A couple of weeks ago,…

• Call for Feminism 101 Links IV

  tigtog

  13 Jan 2013 | 2:30 pm

  These posts ask readers to drop relevant links that they tend to share widely because they do a great job explaining/clarifying basic feminist concepts or debunking anti-feminist myths/factoids  (please check that it hasn’t already been linked in an FAQ by searching on the post title).  Obviously this is mainly looking for recent posts/articles (within the last 6 months or so), but older material should also be linked if it’s stuff that you just keep on referencing in recent discussions. If a relevant link happens to be one of your own writings, then please shamelessly…

• Feminism Friday: What can I do, right now today, to help stop sexual violence

  tigtog

  29 Nov 2012 | 4:39 pm

  by Guest Poster Damsel Indetech It is frustrating to live in a society where sexual violence is commonplace, and feel helpless to stop it. Many people are so disgusted and frightened for themselves and those they care about, that they do not have the patience to wait for our culture to right itself. It is from this frustration, impatience, and usually from a sincere worry for women’s safety, that people often will try to pass along rape prevention measures that may or may not be useful. For example, most people seem to express relief and concern when passing along the chain letter…

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  AAUW: Empowering Women Since 1881

• Opening the Door to Higher Ed for 1st-Generation Grads

  AAUW Intern

  22 May 2013 | 12:29 pm

    Choosing to pursue higher education can be an intimidating prospect. There’s the cost, time commitment, lengthy application process, and question mark at the end about what realistic job prospects are out there. The process may be especially intimidating for students who are the first in their families to go to college. Lili High understands this all too well. High was a 2007–08 AAUW Community Action Grantee, and she has been working to encourage more traditionally underrepresented students to pursue higher education. During her grant term, High targeted at-risk high school girls,…

• Retirement Tough after $200,000 Lost to Gender Pay Gap

  Elizabeth Owens

  21 May 2013 | 12:30 pm

  Elena Noble found that her years of volunteer leadership at an elementary school didn’t matter as much as her gender in determining her salary when she became a teacher. As a stay-at-home mom, Noble had volunteered at her kids’ elementary school’s library, nursery school, drug-free program, and more. She knew the school’s leaders and had credibility within the district. When she was in her late 30s, she decided to go back to school to get her teaching credentials. The credentials class was all women except for one man who came and went in classes or never showed up, Noble said. Yet he…

• What Does It Mean to Lose 6 Percent of Your Paycheck?

  Katie Benson

  20 May 2013 | 12:00 pm

  One year after college graduation, women are already paid less than the men with whom they graduated. Some of this difference is explained by factors known to affect earnings, such as occupation, college major, and hours worked. But according to our report Graduating to Pay Gap: The Earnings of Women and Men One Year after College Graduation, one-third of the gap between women’s and men’s paychecks is unexplained. After accounting for all the factors that affect earnings, we found that women one year out of college are still paid 6.6 percent less than their male counterparts. Do you think…

• Salary Bump Follows “Disgusting” Pay Discrimination

  Elizabeth Owens

  17 May 2013 | 10:54 am

  Ellie Setser and her female colleagues fought pay discrimination in the late 1970s with a series of anonymous complaints. Setser worked in a research lab at a teaching hospital. The technicians in her lab were all women with college degrees. They learned that a male head technician in another lab at the same hospital — a much smaller lab with less responsibility — earned a salary 1.5 times larger than the female head technician in Setser’s lab. He didn’t have a college degree. “It was unfair,” Setser said. “I thought it was disgusting.” Setser was active at that time in trying…

• Why Women Should Ride

  aauwsac

  17 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  I still remember the first time I rode a two-wheeler. I was around 8 or 9, and my dad took me out to a huge parking lot on Chicago’s South Side 63rd Street beach. I got it on my first try, and the memory of sublime bliss and happiness is one I will never forget. I got the same tingling sensation of freedom when I decided to purchase a bike while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Before making this decision, I had never used a bike as my primary mode of transportation but was persuaded by a good friend and avid biker of all the benefits biking had to offer. Not only was it one of…

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  BreakDrink

• Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 21st [Audio]

  ShawnBrackett

  21 May 2013 | 6:47 pm

  Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 21st [Audio] Listen to internet radio with BreakDrink on BlogTalkRadio Welcome to the May 21st edition of the Daily Dose of Higher Education for BreakDrink.com.  I’m Shawn Brackett with today’s news in one minute or less.   Our first story tonight: the government of China has banned the discussion of seven subjects in classrooms.  Included in the ban are freedom of the press, mistakes of the Chinese Communist Party, and the wealth of top party leaders.  Not included in the ban are how institutions are supposed to enforce the ban.

• Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 16th [Audio]

  SueCaulfield

  16 May 2013 | 8:48 pm

  Click here to listen to the podcast! Welcome to the Daily Dose of Higher Education from BreakDrink.com. This is the Thursday, May 9th edition and I’m Sue Caulfield. Thanks for tuning in as we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of today’s colleges and universities. Publisher Threatens to Sue Blogger for $1-Billion http://chronicle.com/article/Publisher-Threatens-to-Sue/139243/  [story] http://scholarlyoa.com  [source] http://chronicle.com/article/Predatory-Online-Journals/131047/  [source] Follow the story on Twitter: #beallslist #scholarlyoa #openaccess By day, Jeffrey…

• Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 9th [Audio]

  SueCaulfield

  9 May 2013 | 8:25 pm

  Listen to internet radio with BreakDrink on BlogTalkRadio Welcome to the Daily Dose of Higher Education from BreakDrink.com. This is the Thursday, May 9th edition and I’m Sue Caulfield. Thanks for tuning in as we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of today’s colleges and universities.   Cooper Union to Charge Undergraduates Tuition [Breaking]  http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/24/nyregion/cooper-union-to-charge-undergraduates-tuition.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0 [source] http://freecooperunion.com/ [source] http://cusos.org/students-take-presidents-office/ [source]…

• Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 7th [Audio]

  ShawnBrackett

  7 May 2013 | 9:34 pm

  Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 7th [Audio] Listen to internet radio with BreakDrink on BlogTalkRadio Welcome to the May 7th edition of the Daily Dose of Higher Education for BreakDrink.com.  I’m Shawn Brackett with today’s news in one minute or less.   Our first story tonight: a new study finds Black and Latino graduate students borrow more to earn a doctorate.  The differences between White and Asian grad students and Black and Latino grad students held when the researchers controlled for area of study and time in program.

• Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 2nd [Audio]

  ShawnBrackett

  2 May 2013 | 8:05 pm

  Daily Dose of Higher Education for May 2nd [Audio] Listen to internet radio with BreakDrink on BlogTalkRadio Welcome to the May 2nd edition of the Daily Dose of Higher Education for BreakDrink.com.  I’m Shawn Brackett with today’s news in one minute or less.   Our first story tonight: an open letter from the philosophy faculty at San José State University critiquing MOOCs.  San José State has contracted with EdX and Coursera to provide pre-packaged courses, but many professors remain concerned about the impact on the quality of learning.

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  Higher Ed Live » Student Affairs

• Student Affairs Live: Careers at Community Colleges

  Ed Cabellon

  20 May 2013 | 8:30 pm

  Wednesday, May 22nd at 12:00pm EST Broadcasted over Google Plus, On-Air Hangout Conversation: #SAliveThis week on Student Affairs Live, special guest host Chris Conzen from Suffolk County Community College will be facilitating a conversation on Careers at Community Colleges with Dr. John Laws, Vice Chancellor for Ivy Tech Community College; Dr. Susan Gardner, Vice President for Student Services at Kanawha Valley Community College; Dr. Case Willoughby, Vice President for Student Services at Butler County Community College; and Michelle Samuel-Jones, Dean of Spring Lake Campus at…

• Higher Ed Live – Independent Schools & Social Media

  BrendanSimms

  18 May 2013 | 11:03 am

  Drew Millikin, Director of Recent Graduate Relations at Groton School interviews the Director of public information and web publishing at Phillips Academy in Andover, Stephen Porter. Phillips Academy is a boarding high school that serves just over 1,000 students, and Steve has been at the school for the past eight years leading its web and social media development efforts.Editorial Note – Google Hangouts was giving us some trouble this particular evening, so we apologize for the sometimes garbled audio and poor image quality.Taken from the live broadcast May 16th, 2013 THANK…

• Student Affairs Live: The SA Tech Unconferences

  Ed Cabellon

  14 May 2013 | 11:32 am

  Wednesday, May 15th at 12:00pm EST Broadcasted over Google Plus, On-Air Hangout Conversation: #SAliveThis week on Student Affairs Live, we will be talking about the Student Affairs Technology Unconference (SAtechUN) events happening all over the country this summer!  After the success of the SATech Boston Unconference events that took place at Boston University over the past two years, the growth and expansion in 2013 to TWELVE different locations is extremely exciting! We will be joined by an esteemed panel of SATechUN hosts including Ann Marie Klotz, Director of Residence Education at…

• Student Affairs Live: The Summer of Health, Fitness, & Wellness

  Ed Cabellon

  30 Apr 2013 | 7:31 am

  Wednesday, May 1st at 12:00pm EST Broadcasted over Google Plus, On-Air Hangout Conversation: #SAliveBack in February, we had one of our most viewed shows of the semester when we focused on our Health, Fitness, and Wellness.  As May begins, we will once again, via  Google Plus On-Air Hangouts, be joined by this esteemed panel of Student Affairs professionals, including Julie Leos, Assistant Director of Residence Education at the University of Michigan and manager of the Student Affairs Fitness blog; Connie Aramento, Associate Director of Academic Advising at Worcester Polytechnic…

• Student Affairs Live: Building Innovative Slidedecks

  Ed Cabellon

  23 Apr 2013 | 5:10 am

  Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00pm EST Broadcasted over Google Plus, On-Air Hangout Conversation: #SAliveThis week on Student Affairs Live, I talked about Building Innovative Slidedecks with Paul Gordon Brown from Boston College and Courtney O’Connell from Rutgers University!  If you have been wanting to create new, exciting, and innovative presentation slides, this is one Student Affairs Live you have to watch and take notes on!  We were excited about this conversation! If you have any more questions for our guests, please leave them in the comments below, or tweet them, adding the…

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  Inside Higher Ed | Blog U

• Tools for Displaying Tweets at Your Event

  Eric Stoller

  16 May 2013 | 5:46 pm

  Creating a tweet wall.

• A Letter to Career Services Professionals

  Eric Stoller

  7 May 2013 | 4:56 pm

  It's time to embrace social media.

• Thoughts on Professional Experience and Graduate Assistantships

  Eric Stoller

  2 May 2013 | 6:11 pm

  The challenge of cobbling together a web of professional experiences.

• Taking the Time to Learn

  Eric Stoller

  25 Apr 2013 | 7:01 pm

  Consulting is oftentimes an exercise in troubleshooting or problem solving.

• #UWRightNow - Shared, Curated, Community

  Eric Stoller

  16 Apr 2013 | 6:41 pm

  Last year, more than 1,000 stories, photos, videos or tweets were collected and curated during #UWRightNow. Framed as a "multimedia project designed to capture the breadth, depth and spirit of the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a 24-hour period," the 2012 version of #UWRightNow was a crowdsourced social media masterpiece. Combining "staff-produced and user-generated content," the day-long project provided a snapshot of what it meant to be a member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison community.