Landscape Analysis of Emergency Aid Programs

Landscape Analysis of Emergency Aid Programs

By Kevin Kruger, Amelia Parnell, and Alexis Wesaw (NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) There is no shortage of discussion on how college costs affect students’ persistence toward a degree. Ample research has shown that one barrier to timely...
The Campus Library – Why It’s The Most Valuable Campus Resource

The Campus Library – Why It’s The Most Valuable Campus Resource

Libraries are the nucleus of a college. They hum with social and intellectual activity, and are truly the center of learning. They contain the critical resources that make learning possible—books, journals, workstations, printers, etc.—as well as skilled specialists...
Career Counselor’s Guide to Social Media in the Job Search

Career Counselor’s Guide to Social Media in the Job Search

Courtesy of our friends at NACE. Over the past decade, social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate. The career development and recruiting process is no stranger to this, as we have all seen shifts in how candidates and employers find and connect with...
Rule #2 Changed My Life

Rule #2 Changed My Life

A few years ago, I came across a great article describing a writing exercise that challenges veterans to describe their war experiences in only 6 words. While academia is enamored with the 40-page research paper and the 10 chapter thesis, the idea of taking a...