Residence life and education, residential curriculum and curricular approaches, student housing, and technology.
Let’s be real: Burnout isn’t a maybe—it’s a guarantee. If you work in higher education, you already know that burnout is part of the job. The emails never stop, the crises don’t schedule themselves at convenient times, and despite all the work we do, there’s always someone who thinks we aren’t doing enough. I’ve been... Continue Reading →
I’ll admit it—I’m a Millennial. And while that means I’m not the most credible source when it comes to understanding Gen Z, I have spent enough time in Higher Education to see how student engagement has shifted over the years. Now that I’ve stepped away from the world of learning outcomes and passive programming, I... Continue Reading →
Picture this: You walk into your weekly staff meeting, armed with the agenda, a hopeful smile, and maybe a cup of coffee that screams, “I haven’t slept in two days.” But instead of being met with enthusiasm, your team seems disengaged. They avoid eye contact, their responses are curt, and there’s a weird vibe in... Continue Reading →
Dear Student, First off, welcome home—or almost home. I know this season can feel like a whirlwind, especially if you're returning for the first time after starting college. You've been off in a new world, exploring different sides of yourself, and that can be both exhilarating and terrifying. You’ve probably changed in ways that are... Continue Reading →
For those who work in residence life, supporting our student staff requires both structure and adaptability. Sometimes it feels like balancing logic with intuition—understanding policies while reading the unique personalities on our team. You’ve likely heard of Marvel’s newest hit TV series; Agatha All Along. In Agatha All Along, viewers are introduced to tarot cards... Continue Reading →
In my years working in higher education, I've witnessed first-hand the intensity of crises that can arise in residence life settings. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a mental health emergency, or an unexpected altercation, crises in campus housing can shake the foundation of a community. Managing the immediate aftermath of a crisis is only the... Continue Reading →
As Higher Ed professionals, we are positioned at the intersection of students' personal, academic, and social lives. To take it one step further, it often feels like when we are trying to help students, we can only pick two of those three priorities (insert a woozy face emoji here.) During a high-pressure political season, emotions... Continue Reading →
Belonging is a fundamental human need, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the residence halls. As we all know, creating a sense of belonging is crucial for student retention and success, as it impacts not only their academic performance but also their emotional and social well-being. Who better to help us explore the... Continue Reading →
Summertime in education (but not the good kind where you get summer off) presents many opportunities during the break. Although the campus might be quieter during these months, it also poses a challenge in deciding how best to use our time. Should we rest and recuperate from the academic year's demands, or should we plan... Continue Reading →
Summertime in education (but not the good kind where you get summer off) presents many opportunities during the break. Although the campus might be quieter during these months, it also poses a challenge in deciding how best to use our time. Should we rest and recuperate from the academic year's demands, or should we plan... Continue Reading →
Summertime in education (but not the good kind where you get summer off) presents many opportunities during the break. Although the campus might be quieter during these months, it also poses a challenge in deciding how best to use our time. Should we rest and recuperate from the academic year's demands, or should we plan... Continue Reading →
When I first entered the field of Higher Education as a Residence Hall Manager, I remember feeling that there was no way I had time to collect data, find meaningful ways to communicate said data, and depending on the day, if I knew where to start in looking for data. Between ensuring the safety and... Continue Reading →
