Posts by: Alton Irwin

Introducing COCM’s New EVP of Operations – with Jeremy Biddy

“It’s been an interesting, interesting time since early spring of 2020. And I think what we have learned are some lessons about how we can better provide service for both our students and our employees… Those folks on the front line really are the key to our success. We know that, and we’re going to…

How Strategic Leadership Can Change the Face of Higher Education – with Richard Gaumer, Dr. W. Joseph King, and Brian C. Mitchell

Higher education has evolved drastically over the last century. These unprecedented times have put the strategic leaders of colleges and universities inside a whirlwind of financial, demographic, and social challenges. Listen in asW. Joseph King, Brian C. Mitchell, and Richard Gaumer discuss the modernization of higher education and their new book, Leadership Matters.

Meeting People Where They Are – with Corey Reedy

2019 Excel Award winner Corey Reedy doesn’t do what he does for the recognition. He truly cares about the people he works with, and that inspires him to meet them where they are. Today on Student Housing Matters, Corey explains how he provides individualized support to the staff and students he manages at COCM.

Why the Excel Award Is a Win for Your Team– with Michelle Smith

The head coach may get all the kudos, but the folks who work behind the scenes truly deserve recognition too. Today on Student Housing Matters, Michelle Smith shares her history as part of the COCM founding team and explains why earning the Excel Award was a WIN for her entire staff at Florida Atlantic University.

To Earn Respect, Be a Team Player – with Kerissa Hobstetter

Some student housing professionals are only willing to perform the duties listed in their job description, while others do whatever it takes to provide the best possible experience for residents. Today on Student Housing Matters, Kerissa Hobstetter explains how being a team player earned the respect of her colleagues—and the COCM Excel Award!

Connecting with the Students We Serve – with Meera Ramsoondar-Cuevas 2020 Excel Award Winner

Western University of Health Sciences takes a whole-student approach to educating future healthcare professionals. And that complements the way COCM’s Meera Ramsoondar-Cuevas serves her team and the students she works with, connecting with people through the lens of their individual experience. Meera is the Director of Housing Operations at The Daumier at Western University of…

Students Experiences with the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program

Capstone On-Campus has long been a proud partner and supporter of NASPA.  This year we teamed up with NASPA to be a sponsor of their NUFP program (NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program.)  Part of our sponsorship sent 4 fellows to the NASPA Annual Conference in Orlando this spring. Here is a what a couple of them…