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Segmented, Stretched, and Misunderstood: Student Affairs Marketing and Communications

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

What is the current state of student affairs marketing and communications? For over 10 years, I have been supporting and strategizing marketing and communications across campus, especially in student affairs. During the spring of 2022, I began formally researching how the student affairs divisions within. Digital Strategy Research Social Media Managers Student AffairsThat’s the tweet. The TLDR. The spoiler alert.

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Temple University VP for Student Affairs Dr. Theresa A. Powell Dies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Powell, Temple University’s Vice President for Student Affairs, has died unexpectedly on Jan. She was passionate about student success and kept them at the forefront of her work for decades. Theresa A.

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Dr. D’Andra Mull Appointed Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at University of Colorado Boulder

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

D’Andra Mull will become vice chancellor for student affairs at University of Colorado Boulder, effective Jun. Mull previously was vice president for student life at the University of Florida and held leadership roles at The Ohio State University before that.

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To Student Affairs or Not to Student Affairs…Who’s Asking the Question?

Roompact

October, among many other celebrations and observances, was Career in Student Affairs Month. Continue Reading → Res Ed Careers in Student Affairs CSAM

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Pathways to Student Affairs and Services Around the Globe

Supporting Student Success

I remember friends from a youth organization (4-H) hosting an exchange student from Japan. I was in grade 4 and I wanted to learn all about this student’s life back home and how it compared to her experience in the US. What does student affairs work look like in the Philippines?

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023

EAB

6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Although the data made it clear that no two student affairs organizational charts are exactly the same, there were some striking similarities across most organizational structures. Blogs.

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What is The Future of RAs? What is The Future of Student Affairs?!?!

Roompact

This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?”

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Updates and opportunities from VCU Student Affairs for Spring 2023 semester

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear VCU Students, I hope that your spring semester is off to a good start and you returned to campus renewed and refreshed from your winter break. Opportunities for students Student Advisory Council for the Vice President for Student Affairs : Members of this council will provide feedback about services, programs, and issues impacting students. Interested students can complete the Vice President for Student Affairs’ Advisory Council form by Feb.

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Preparing Yourself for A Job Search in Residence Life (or Student Affairs… or Another Industry)

Roompact

In a previous post, I wrote about how a supervisor might assist in supporting their staff member(s) through the job search season.

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ResEdChat Ep 11: Student Affairs NOW Podcast Jamboree

Roompact

In this special episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we share an episode recorded with Student Affairs NOW. This "jamboree" is a collection of different podcasters from across the student affairs and higher education space.

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Social Media Manager Advocacy Toolkit

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Digital Strategy Social Media Managers Student AffairsIf there’s one thing you should know about me: I’m a social media manager advocate. If there’s one thing I know for sure: Y’all need more than advice to go for a walk or get a massage.

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Expressive Activity at VCU – Spring 2023

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear students, VCU is a very diverse community with a host of differing viewpoints reflecting each of our personal lenses through which we see, and experience, the world. We are committed to creating a supportive culture for all our students while balancing First Amendment rights. We also have a team of staff members through the Division of Student Affairs who are available to consult and are often present when expressive activities occur on campus.

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NSSE Survey – 2023

The Student Affairs Blog

At Virginia Commonwealth University we want our students to have the best educational experience possible, and the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) helps by providing vital information about activities in and out of the classroom. Your participation is critical, so we hope you will complete NSSE—an opportunity only available to first-year and senior students.

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VCU Homecoming Events and Programs

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear VCU Students, With the spring semester officially underway, there are many great programs and opportunities to get involved with at VCU this semester. Students can utilize RamsConnect to do so. Best wishes as your semester continues, Division of Student Affairs Fall 2022 - Spring 2023One of those programs is by participating in VCU Homecoming and attending one or more of the many events.

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VCU Field Hockey Club Wins National Field Hockey League’s 2nd Annual Challenge Cup

The Student Affairs Blog

She noted the team’s “amazing potential” due to the influx of new students, who brought a new perspective and a shared priority of attending practices and games. The VCU Field Hockey Club recently won the National Field Hockey League’s 2nd Annual Challenge Cup, held in Virginia Beach in November 2022. Seventeen teams from across the country competed.

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Update: Moving back to the US

Eric Stoller

My current topics for digital engagement presentations, sessions, and/or keynotes: using social media to enhance the student experience, leadership, career development, research impact, organizational change and for teaching/learning. Just a quick life update.

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National Hazing Prevention week

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear students, This week begins the start of National Hazing Prevention week. Since my message in May 2022, a team of student affairs professionals, along with dedicated volunteers across the university, have been working diligently to provide new training addressing hazing prevention and bystander intervention for those interested in joining, new members of, and current members of selective organizations at VCU. Division of Student Affairs.

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VCU Weeks of Welcome Events and Programs

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear VCU Students, As the fall semester officially begins with classes for many of you today, there are many great opportunities to get involved at VCU this semester. Division of Student Affairs. One of those opportunities is by attending VCU’s Weeks of Welcome event and utilizing RamsConnect to do so. There is no cost for participating in VCU’s Weeks of Welcome events.

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Safety update and reminder

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear students, Yesterday evening, Sept, 5, the Richmond Police Department responded to an off-campus incident that involved two VCU students. The students were near a large gathering of people on Laurel Street when shots were fired. The two students were injured and went to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Dean of Students office by phone (804) 828-8940 (Monroe Park Campus), (804) 828-0525 (MCV Campus) or email vcudean@vcu.edu.

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Expressive Activity at VCU – Fall 2022

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear students, VCU is a very diverse community with a host of differing viewpoints reflecting each of our personal lenses through which we see, and experience, the world. We are committed to creating a supportive culture for all our students while balancing First Amendment rights. We also have a team of staff members through the Division of Student Affairs who are available to consult and are often present when expressive activities occur on campus.

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Student Tuition and Budget Forum (2022-2023)

The Student Affairs Blog

Watch the recording of the Student Tuition and Budget Forum. Watch the recording of the Student Tuition and Budget Forum On Wednesday, April 27, VCU’s Office of Budget held a forum to discuss the final changes to VCU’s tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Annual notification of VCU Alcohol and Other Drugs policy

The Student Affairs Blog

Medical amnesty for students seeking medical assistance for themselves or others. VCU’s Rams in Recovery is an active community that supports students and staff in recovery and celebrates all that life in college can be without alcohol and other drugs. To VCU Faculty and Staff: Creating a positive environment for learning is essential to the VCU community. Alcohol and other drugs can interfere with academic success and campus safety.

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

The health and safety of our colleagues and our students to put at the forefront. She attended her classes and was a great graduate teaching assistant, teaching introductory classes to a broad array of students. I saw the camaraderie my mom had with the other students in her program.

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Hazing prevention and discipline

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear students, One of our core values as an institution is promoting a climate of trust, honesty and integrity in which all people are valued and differences are recognized as an asset. We ask all students, faculty, and staff to carefully review the University’s Hazing Prevention and Discipline policy. Currently the university is investigating allegations that three other registered student organizations, which are not fraternities or sororities, participated in hazing.

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National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

The Student Affairs Blog

VCU wouldn’t be the same without the outstanding contributions of graduate and professional students. This week recognizes and celebrates all VCU graduate and professional students and the significant difference they make for our RAMily. Graduate and professional students are tremendous contributors to the culture and accomplishments of VCU.

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RamStrong: Resources for staying healthy and well

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear VCU Students, We all have roles in fostering a safe and healthy campus environment. As we prepare for the new academic year, it is more important than ever that students understand what resources are available and where to find them. RamStrong is VCU’s collective health and well-being resource for students, faculty and staff. Director for University Student Health Services. Part of this responsibility is making time for our own personal health and well-being.

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4 tips to improve your college’s behavioral intervention team

EAB

Blogs 4 tips to improve your college's behavioral intervention team As concerns about student well-being and mental health have risen dramatically in recent years, the impact of this trend can be seen in the caseload and complexity of behavioral intervention team (BIT)/CARE team work.

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JACQUEZ GRAY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gray earned a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University and a master’s in leadership and student affairs from the University of St.

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4 student lifecycle moments when sense of belonging matters most for Black and Latino men

EAB

4 student lifecycle moments when sense of belonging matters most for Black and Latino men. While it’s important to support Black and Latino men throughout the entire student lifecycle, our research team found four moments when that support is especially critical for retention and graduation.

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How Thematic Major Clusters, Major Maps, and Faculty Mentorship Elevate the Student Experience

EAB

How thematic major clusters, major maps, and faculty mentorship elevate the student experience. Today’s students face more difficulties succeeding in their academic experience than those that came before them. BIPOC and first-generation students). Blogs.

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2 programs that facilitate positive mental health conversations among Black men

EAB

Many college campuses have counseling and psychological services to help students through these issues; however, as demand increases for mental health services, students frequently experience long wait times to speak with counselors. More on student mental health. Blogs.

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Dr. Marva M. Craig, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Craig, vice president for student affairs at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), is living proof of the power of community colleges. Marva M.

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How Flexible Thinking and Dynamic Strategy Can Revitalize Your Institutional Planning

EAB

In my role, I work with leadership teams to help them build a culture of dynamic strategy focused on rigorous scenario planning, differentiation around evolving student expectations, and the ability to revise priorities and reallocate resources in a quickly changing market. Blogs.

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ART MALLOY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Art Malloy Art Malloy has been named the next vice president for student affairs at the University of North Dakota. Malloy earned a bachelor’s degree in film and television from Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.,

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Dr. Xavier A. Cole Appointed First Person of Color President of Loyola University New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cole Cole is currently vice president for student affairs at Marquette University. Before Marquette, Cole was vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Washington College and assistant vice president at Loyola University Maryland. “Dr. Xavier A.

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CEDRIC BERNARD RUCKER

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cedric Bernard Rucker Cedric Bernard Rucker has been named senior associate dean in the Office of African-American Affairs at the University of Virginia. He served as associate vice president for student affairs and dean of student life at the University of Mary Washington.

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ANDREW COSTON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Andrew Coston Andrew Coston has been named vice president for student affairs at the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Mass. Coston holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.,

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PAMELA MONACO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She serves as vice president of academic and student affairs at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. Pamela Monaco Pamela Monaco has been appointed president of Ocean County College.

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33. Dr. Elizabeth True

StudentAffairs.com

We chat with Dr. Elizabeth True, Vice President for Student Affairs at Eastern Maine Community College. Background info on our guest plus a full transcript is available at studentaffairspodcast.com/ot33

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32. John Denio

StudentAffairs.com

We chat with John Denio, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Bryant College. Background info on our guest plus a full transcript is available at studentaffairspodcast.com/ot32

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Presence | Blog | 53 Virtual Activity Ideas to Keep College Students Engaged During COVID-19

Modern Campus

Most student affairs professionals pursued this field because we adore connecting with students. Student Engagement Program Tips & Ideas Student Clubs & Organizations Virtual Engagement

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The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational (MCT) Foundation, Inc. Names 2022 MCT Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

has announced the 2022 cohort of MCT Scholars, recognizing 10 first-year graduate students in higher education or student affairs students at six institutions. and vice president president for student life at the University of Michigan. "I Students

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02 - Dr. Larry Roper

StudentAffairs.com

We chat with Dr. Larry Roper, who served as Vice Provost for Student Affairs from 1995-2014 at Oregon State University.