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Houses Become Homes

April 23, 2013

This article describes housing assignment day at Harvard. From the description, you might mistake the euphoric atmosphere for a pep rally or the opening day of football season in the South. This is the type of excitement and community building that can occur when a housing and residence life program is positioned correctly and is…

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Join the Conversation Episode 16 – Interview with Jeff Selingo

April 18, 2013

In this interview, we spoke to Jeff Selingo, editor at large of The Chronicle of Higher Education, and a senior fellow at Education Sector, an independent think tank in Washington, D.C. Jeff is also the author of a book to be released on May 7th, entitled, College (Un)bound: The Future of Higher Education and What it Means…

I Learned to Supervise Millennials While Taking Piano Lessons: Part Six

April 16, 2013

I recently learned that much of my supervisory toolkit was developed while sitting on a piano bench. In particular, the methods that I’ve used with success for the millennial generation are derived from things I learned during piano lessons. This article is the final installment of my ongoing musings about drawing inspiration for better supervision…

Celebrities that Started Out as Resident Assistants

April 12, 2013

Anyone who has worked in or anywhere near a Residence Life department knows that resident assistants are afforded some very unique and invaluable experiences during their career. The lessons that an R.A. teaches and learns, can lay a great foundation for a successful future, no matter the course chosen. We thought it would be fun…

15 Bachelor’s Degree Majors with Starting Pay of $50,000 and Up

April 10, 2013

It’s that time of year…graduations are on the horizon, job searches are in full swing, and parents across the country are hoping that the empty nest they’ve become accustomed to, doesn’t become occupied by unemployed or underemployed freshly minted graduates. Take a look at the starting salaries for these degrees. Does the new graduate in…

Utilizing the “Pod” Concept in On-Campus Housing

April 5, 2013

The University of New Haven (UNH) is on a mission to create a groundbreaking residential center on campus that responds to the growing demand of incoming students who would like more privacy, more space to gather and socialize, and more technology and innovation than any previous generation living on campus. This evolution of student housing…

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Join the Conversation Episode 15 – Interview with Dr. Sue Henderson

April 2, 2013

Welcome to “Join the Conversation,” a podcast of the Student Housing Matters blog. Join the Conversation features interviews with higher education leaders about their institutions and careers in higher education, and their perspectives on the role on-campus student housing plays on a university campus. In this interview, we spoke with Dr. Sue Henderson, President of…

What is the Value of a Quality Education?

March 28, 2013

Okay, a read of an article by an economist isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but this is one I had to share. John Norris is the chief economist at Oakworth Capital Bank and in the attached he presents a compelling case for the national economic benefits of education. Being an economist, there are lots of…

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Join the Conversation Episode 14 – Interview with Darlena Jones

March 22, 2013

In this podcast, we interviewed Dr. Darlena Jones, Director of Education and Program Development for EBI MAP-Works, LLC. Since 1994, EBI MAP-Works has been dedicated to improving retention, student success, and the quality of the college student experience. Darlena received her Ph.D. in Physics at Oklahoma State University and has served as a faculty member…

I Learned to Supervise Millennials While Taking Piano Lessons: Part Five

March 15, 2013

I recently learned that much of my supervisory toolkit was developed while sitting on a piano bench. In particular, the methods that I’ve used with success for the millennial generation are derived from things I learned during piano lessons. This article is an installment of my ongoing musings about drawing inspiration for better supervision from my…

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Interview with TJ Logan

March 12, 2013

We interviewed TJ Logan on “forward-thinking” in the student affairs world. TJ is the Associate Director of Housing for Administrative Services at the University of Florida and is a leader in the world of student affairs innovation. Watch the video below, or listen to the audio through the media player at the top of this…