While preparing for my Graduate Assistantship interviews later this month and interviewing students to be my replacement at UWM, I’ve been forced to think about what skill is the most necessary for a Student Affairs student employee. I think most of the skills that we gain in Student Affairs, and the ones we ask students to learn are trainable skills. We can interview a student who may not have specific campus marketing or residential experience, but if they’re a well-rounded individual we can hire them because thankfully, when you’re working in Student Affairs, you’re always learning.
Gonzo’s Great Gold Quest: Delta Airlines and Me
December 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
I am going to get on a plane in Atlanta on December 15 and fly to LAX airport (1941 miles). Then, I am going to return to Atlanta an hour later (1941 miles). And after I get to Atlanta? I am going to do it again! 3882 miles! That is 7,664 miles in a 24 hour period… All in a quest for gold – nd to get out of a rut!
You can’t really teach people anything unless…
October 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
President Obama said, “Don’t let yourself down.”
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The thing I like about President Obama is that he is straight to the point with no hype. In a recent speech to address this nation’s schools, he said that everyone has a responsibility. Well, that’s a fact that I can’t argue with. He charged teachers, parents, students and governments to help turn around schools that aren’t working. The job belongs to us and he is right when he said that none of it will matter unless we each do our part.
The secret to a long and happy life…according to Dr. Andy
August 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
I truly value the opinion of elders because they’ve been there and done that and have such a different perspective. I noticed an older gentleman dancing to his heart’s content. I’m sure he was in his 70s, but the energy he exuded was so youthful.I asked him what was his secret for a long and happy life. His advice was simple and profound:
The Library is no Place to Get a Good Night’s Sleep!
August 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Great halls of learning shouldn’t be places to sleep! When I notice people sleeping in libraries, I often wonder, “Are our libraries becoming giant public bedrooms?” I know what the problem is – people are passive in their reading, which bores the brain to death. The goal is to learn to be active in the reading process.
Accelerated Learning… aka ‘How to learn ANYTHING!’
August 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Knowing something about Accelerated Learning helps students improve their study skills. Simply stated, Accelerated Learning or ‘whole brain’ learning methods are designed to relax students, and open them up to learning using a holistic approach. Yes, it’s a little different from traditional classroom learning, but it works.
Overcoming your fear of… Hockey?
August 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Climbing the Mountain of Student Success
August 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Dave Kelly, America’s Student Leadership Trainer shares the story of “George, the Drobble”, a story for people of all ages Dave wrote when he was 16. Our hero, George, seeks the secret of life which can only be found at the top of a mountain near his village. He encounters obstacles along the way but still manages to reach his goal.
Diversity Programs Gone Wrong
August 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
