If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing like summer reality TV to help us unwind and switch off after hectic summer workdays filled with learning, training, and project planning. As an avid lover of all things reality TV, I had a moment of introspection while watching Love Island USA this summer and reflecting on many... Continue Reading →
Onboarding Yourself: The Hidden Curriculum of Starting a New Res Life Job
One thing we know for sure is that no Residence Life job is forever, unless you made it all the way to the top that is. If you’re at the top and reading this article right now, hello and welcome. I’m happy to have you here. For the rest of us, this article’s intended audience... Continue Reading →
ResLife Summer Book Club (With Your Team or On Your Own)
It’s truly the most glorious time of the year. The days are longer, the sun is shining and we are days away from the peace that comes with our students moving out of the residence halls for a few months. This might be the time to deep clean your office, reach out to all of... Continue Reading →
“The Room Where it Happens”: Using People, Process, and Purpose to Navigate Res Life Challenges
I am a major fan of both Hamilton: The Musical and utilizing a curricular approach, and recently presented these topics at the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers (WACUHO) annual conference. My fabulous colleague and I had the opportunity to share a few of the ways utilizing elements of a curriculum can help... Continue Reading →



