New Years Resolutions of a Student Affairs Professional

Commission for Student Involvement
New Years Resolutions of a Student Affairs Professional We work in a field where it’s very easy to forget that we have a life outside of our job; especially for our colleagues who live on campus. As a grad student and new professional, you always hear that you need to take care of yourself and set boundaries, but the excitement of a new job can quickly throw self-care to the backburner. Over the...

Supporting Students’ Career Aspirations through Campus Involvement

Commission for Student Involvement
Supporting Students’ Career Aspirations through Campus Involvement My passion for working with students, like many in the field, was sparked by experiences as an undergraduate student leader. My involvement experiences, internships and off-campus job all helped me to develop professionalism, explore work environments and industries and learn time management skills. My first position after...

Thoughts of a New Professional in the World of Fraternity & Sorority Advising

Commission for Student Involvement
I went in to student affairs with the dream of becoming a fraternity & sorority advisor. After graduating with my Master’s degree in student affairs and securing my first position in the field in May as the new Coordinator of Student Life at Allegheny College, my dream finally became a reality. Now that my first semester as a professional is winding down, I’ve had some time to reflect on some...

Promising Practice: SYE at Morgan State University

Commission for Student Involvement
As practitioners embarking on a new school year, it is common to reflect on which populations that our departments serve well and who we want to serve better. We think about which students are engaged and successful, and how we can reach populations that have fewer interactions with our departments. Morgan State University initiated a program last academic year to serve and engage their sophomore...

Tips to Get Your Organizations Ready for the School Year!

Commission for Student Involvement
August and September are a busy time of the year for student organizations. In many cases, students have transitioned into their leadership executive board roles. Many students stepping into these officer positions are first-time leaders, and while very excited to have their new leadership role, may feel overwhelmed. We wanted to provide you with ways to aid in the leadership development of these...