Thoughts of Black New Professional in the World of COVID and Racial Unrest

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Thoughts of Black New Professional in the World of COVID and Racial Unrest Being a student affairs professional has been exceptionally challenging these last few months. Being a Black student affairs professional has been almost unbearable. The new professional journey is supposed to be one of excitement, growth, and new beginnings. For many new professionals, especially new, Black professionals...

Disrupting Whiteness in Leadership Education: Implications for Practice

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Disrupting Whiteness in Leadership Education: Implications for Practice Lauren Irwin Ph.D. Student, Higher Education & Student Affairs, University of Iowa @Lauren_Irwin22; lauren-irwin@uiowa.edu Note: The Commission for Student Involvement’s Research Grant funded this study. Colleges and universities pride themselves on their commitment to developing leaders and student leadership development...

Reflections on a Study of Queer Women of Color in Culturally-Based Sororities

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Reflections on a Study of Queer Women of Color in Culturally-Based Sororities Crystal E. Garcia & Antonio Duran We entered this research bringing different elements of experience and expertise in fraternity and sorority life (FSL), as well as gender and sexuality identity development. Crystal is a member of Chi Omega Fraternity and served as an advisor for her sorority for five years. Despite...

Mental Health on Campus: Empowering Gen Z to Lead the Change

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Mental Health on Campus: Empowering Gen Z to Lead the Change By: Laura Horne, MPH, CHES, Chief Program Officer, Active Minds New challenges in student mental health are arising. This generation of students is experiencing and becoming more forthcoming about their experiences with loneliness, anxiety, depression, and even suicide. Consider these facts: 1 in 2 students has felt overwhelming anxiety...

How to Plan a Successful End of the Year Award Ceremony!

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How to Plan a Successful End of the Year Award Ceremony! It’s that time of the year when we start planning the end of the year awards, banquets, and celebrations! The Student Leader Awards at the University of Chicago focuses on recognizing the significant contributions undergraduate, graduate and professional students have made to the University through outstanding leadership, philanthropy,...