Tips & Tricks: Attending the Leadership Educators Institute

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Tips & Tricks: Attending the Leadership Educators Institute Lauren Irwin, University of Southern California, lauren.irwin22@gmail.com , @Lauren_Irwin22 Kelsey Hayes, Sonoma State University, kelsey.L.hayes@gmail.com , @kelseys_tweet The Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) will take place in Orlando, FL from December 9-11, 2018. LEI, a bi-annual conference, is co-sponsored by ACPA , NASPA ,...

Critical Reflexivity for Leadership Educators

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Critical Reflexivity for Leadership Educators Lauren Irwin, University of Southern California, lauren.irwin22@gmail.com , @Lauren_Irwin22 Nicholas Tapia-Fuselier, University of North Texas, nicholas.fuselier@unt.edu Leader and leadership development are central to higher education’s commitment to student success, career readiness, and citizenship (Dugan & Komives, 2007). However, many...

Student Affairs Escape Room Toolkit: A Review of Supplies and Lessons Learned from my First Escape Room

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Student Affairs Escape Room Toolkit: A Review of Supplies and Lessons Learned from my First Escape Room Brittany Martin, Allegheny College Escape games are gaining popularity among college-aged students (and other age groups too!) and give us the perfect opportunity for programming and teambuilding. Having been an Escape Game Aficionado for almost 3 years, I was ecstatic to see multiple at NACA (...

Article in Brief: Statewide Educational Attainment Goals

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Article in Brief: Statewide Educational Attainment Goals Jen Lombardo. Assistant Director of Student Affairs: Academic Services University of Chicago Student Affairs is a broad field that seeks to meet the needs of diverse student populations, develop various skills and competencies, and expand student perspectives. Most practitioners are concerned with the development and wellbeing of the...

CREATING A GOLDEN BEGINNING FOR FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN TRANSITION TO COLLEGE

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CREATING A GOLDEN BEGINNING FOR FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN TRANSITION TO COLLEGE As I sit here and write this blog post, I am reflecting back on last week and the hustle, bustle, energy, and excitement that a move-in and welcome week brings to a college or university. New student arriving to campus with vehicles filled with microwaves, clothing, and all the essentials for residence hall...