Today's Defectors contributor post is a cartoon (the first for this series) created by Tara Singer of Omicron Delta Kappa . Not sure what we're doing here yet? All is revealed here. When I was a university administrator, I would throw a Happy Fiscal New Year’s party for my staff. As of July 1 each … Continue reading The Defectors, Series 2: Tara Singer, Omicron Delta Kappa
The Defectors, Series 2: Dustin Ramsdell, 2U
Today's Defectors contributor post comes from Dustin Ramsdell, Student Support Advisor at 2U . Not sure what we're doing here yet? All is revealed here. “Not all those who wander are lost.” - J. R. R. Tolkien My story boils down to knowing what I wanted, but not where to find it. I was working … Continue reading The Defectors, Series 2: Dustin Ramsdell, 2U
The Defectors, Series 2: Kelly Wuest, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Today's Defectors contributor post via video from Kelly Wuest, Volunteer Services Coordinator with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. Not sure what we're doing here yet? All is revealed here. After graduating from Columbia College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Kelly received her Master's Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from University … Continue reading The Defectors, Series 2: Kelly Wuest, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
The Defectors, Series 2: Wimer Alberto, GradGuard
Today's Defectors contributor post comes from Wimer Alberto, Director of Campus Partnerships at GradGuard. Not sure what we're doing here yet? All is revealed here. It has been six months since I decided to leave my job in higher education and step into a student-affairs aligned role as the Director of Campus Partnerships at GradGuard. … Continue reading The Defectors, Series 2: Wimer Alberto, GradGuard
The Defectors, Series 2: beth triplett, leadership dots
The first of our Defectors contributor posts comes from beth triplett, owner and lead of Leadership Dots. Not sure what we're doing here yet? All is revealed here. I wanted to put off writing this until the last possible minute – not because of procrastination, but because I felt like if I waited one … Continue reading The Defectors, Series 2: beth triplett, leadership dots
Welcome to The Defectors, Series 2!
In The Defectors' inaugural year, I shared the following to express my desire to share a collection of "untraditional" student affairs and higher education practitioner stories: I hope there's a rising legitimacy in our ability to conceive of student support and advancement of the higher education profession on paths that don't lead to a deanship, … Continue reading Welcome to The Defectors, Series 2!
The Challenge Conflict Presents to Creativity
This spring, I'm focusing some of my speaking and consulting on helping organizations who are in conflict, resolve it and prevent it from constricting practices like organizational transition, goal setting, and strategic planning. Unresolved conflict presents a lot of issues to organizations: lost productivity, damaged professional relationships, and - most germane to the work I … Continue reading The Challenge Conflict Presents to Creativity
I Want You to HAVE Something…August Book Giveaway
As this post goes live, I'll be on day three of my August writing challenge, encouraged by Tyler Knott Gregson. While I've vowed that part of that time will be dedicated to writing sketches, a pastime that went by the wayside after I finished classes, I'm also dedicating the bulk of that time to … Continue reading I Want You to HAVE Something…August Book Giveaway
Balancing Humor and Humanity
One of the better articles I read this week focused on an interview Chris Rock gave to Vulture magazine in support of his new film, Top Five. This particular press tour has brought several interesting perspectives from Rock, but this one is of particular interest to those working with students in higher education. When asked … Continue reading Balancing Humor and Humanity
Mythbusters: The Introverted Networker
Last month, my book The I's Have It: Reflections on Introversion in Student Affairs celebrated its six month anniversary. As I continue my research in this area of temperament, I like to write about what I'm finding and how it strikes me. We've got another one. Switch and Shift recently published a piece, 8 Ways Introverts … Continue reading Mythbusters: The Introverted Networker
Amma Marfo 