Technology holds the promise to help housing and residence life professionals achieve their goals and work with students in a more efficient and effective manner. Deciding what your needs are and what software to purchase, however, requires professionals to approach the purchasing process with intentionality. The ACUHO-I Core Competencies state that when reviewing potential vendor... Continue Reading →
Social Media Engagement in Residence Life Takes Courage. Do You Have It?
Higher education and student affairs professionals generally prefer the predictable. And yet, when it comes to engagement with students online, social media is the antithesis of control. For this reason, developing an effective digital engagement strategy in residence life, and in student affairs and higher education in general, requires a great degree of trust and a... Continue Reading →