Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 29, 2024

‘A Difficult Time to Be Working in Student Affairs’ Johanna Alonso Fri, 03/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Amelia Parnell, who will take over as president of NASPA on July 1, spoke with Inside Higher Ed about AI, mental health, holistic student support and more. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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JANUARY 27, 2025

The purpose of the SAAL awards is to to recognize the assessment work of members that advances the field of student affairs assessment and furthers the mission and values of SAAL. Faculty Champion Award Individual award to highlight a faculty member who has contributed to the scholarship or teaching of Student Affairs assessment.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

DECEMBER 19, 2024

SAAL aims to routinely share recaps of key assessment conferences through blogs to disseminate our observations that benefit the broader student affairs assessment community. This first post offers a detailed reflection on the 2024 Assessment Institute and the conversations shaping the field.

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The Student Affairs Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

For the second year in a row, Virginia Commonwealth Universitys Division of Student Affairs has been named one of theMost Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ,in collaboration with theACPA-College Student Educators International. vice president for student affairs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2024

A Wake-Up Call to the Student Affairs Profession About Male Students Melissa Ezarik Fri, 01/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Addressing the impacts of toxic male identities can help narrow the gap in men’s achievement in postsecondary education, writes Joe Henry, a dean of students. Byline(s) Joe Henry

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment. Dr. Brian R.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

The American Association of Colleges and Universities ( AAC&U ) has announced the 2024 recipients of the annual K. The 2024 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. A past annual conference hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In an exciting development, two prominent organizations in the higher education space, The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) and Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) have joined together to enhance the landscape of higher education through collaboration and shared resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D., Such programs often are not institutionalized and have part-time oversight from someone in the faculty or student affairs.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JUNE 30, 2023

Frontrow: Jennifer Lowman, Amy Pilcher, Britt Spears-Rhymes, Ciji Heiser, Renee Delgado-Riley, and Shae Robinson) Last month, ACPA and its Commission for Assessment and Evaluation hosted their Student Affairs Assessment Institute in Chicago, IL. Gavin Henning and Anne Lundquist, leaders in student affairs assessment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Anna Gonzalez, known to her students as “Dr. G,” is vice chancellor for student affairs at Washington University in St. Gonzalez provides leadership to the university’s Division of Student Affairs, engaging with students to recognize their needs and enhance their experiences. Louis (WashU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She is an assistant professor of educational administration in the College of Education and Human Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where her work is concentrated on campus climates and the role of student affairs in student experiences.

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The Student Affairs Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The VCU Division of Student Affairs (DSA) was recently named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and in collaboration with the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Aaron Hart, Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs, and Brooke Berry, J.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

“Technically, universities have commitments [to serve all students and make all students feel welcome].” Dr. Virginia Byrne, the Morgan State assistant professor of higher education and student affairs who nominated Hollingsworth, said the Ph.D.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JUNE 3, 2024

For a more detailed review of our methods, please see the report published in March 2024.) This analysis is of course limited; many student affairs staff never attend a HESA graduate program, and syllabi illustrate just a small piece of overall course content.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JUNE 14, 2024

Perhaps more importantly (or more frightening), at least five cohorts of University of Connecticut (UConn) Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) master’s students know your monsters, too. Mahoney, 2020 ) play an important role in the learning and development of emerging UConn HESA student affairs assessment leaders.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year, the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry ( JSAI ) Editorial Team has engaged in an exciting process of visioning and planning. First and foremost, we have given considerable thought to the journal’s unique contribution to advancing the field of student affairs assessment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Michael Koppenheffer EAB, formerly the Education Advisory Board, periodically surveys parents of students applying to college to understand their attitudes and the factors that influence their behaviors. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

“Those interests were front and center and persuaded me and demonstrated that she is one of my most talented students.” Lord’s educational background is an intriguing mix of marketing communications, business, research, and student affairs.

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The Student Affairs Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

Dear members of the VCU community: As part of its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to civil discourse, VCU implemented three new interim policies in August of 2024. Sincerely, Division of Student Affairs We anticipate a high volume of comments and may not be able to respond to each one.

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The Student Affairs Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Office of Student Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides support for over 480 student organizations, which play a crucial role in enhancing student life. Collaborate with student leaders to introduce advanced training in areas like event planning and membership retention.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

APRIL 12, 2024

SAAL's Dynamic 1st Quarter: Progress, Initiatives, and Community Engagement The journey of the Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) through 2024 has been nothing short of transformative and inspiring for me as President! I firmly believe this first quarter reflects our commitment to these values and our community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

And the school is even “conservatively forecasting” a “break-even balanced budget for fiscal year 2024,” according to NJCU President Andrés Acebo. Some roles and departments – such as the divisions of administration and finance or student affairs and enrollment management – were consolidated.

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University Business

APRIL 7, 2025

The Inclusive Higher Education Grant supports Minnesota public colleges and universities seeking to match federal standards and best practices in creating or developing opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was funded in 2023 and the first grant application cycle was in 2024.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

AUGUST 23, 2023

Photo by Burst on StockSnap The Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) has been hard at play this summer. During this time, we have grown as an organization and currently have 1,345 members that are all vested in Student Affairs assessment across the nation and globe.

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Roompact

JUNE 27, 2024

This week we're digging in with LaFarin and DeAndre about what to expect from the upcoming Institute on the Curricular Approach (ICA) happening this October in Chicago. As the co-chair's of this year's event, we explore each of our guests' background with ICA, what they're planning for this year, and how folks can get involved.

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The Student Affairs Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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. Sincerely, Division of Student Affairs Virginia Commonwealth University dsa@vcu.edu

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The Student Affairs Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Each February, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) sponsors Lobby Day, a key opportunity for students to engage directly with the Virginia General Assembly.

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University Business

JANUARY 24, 2025

Binsfeld currently serves as the vice president for academic and student affairs at Upper Iowa University, 8 WAGM reports. Robert Pepper has been tapped as the 14th president of Huntington University, which will begin the leadership transition process sometime around the end of the 2024-25 academic year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S.,

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Tutoring, library resources, academic advising and career services are smushed together, and counseling, disability services, medical centers and student care teams are sharing space more than ever before. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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The Student Affairs Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Students expressed frustration over the lack of conversation about these changes, prompting the Division of Student Affairs leadership to take action. James Gahagan, Associate Vice President of Transformative Student Experiences.

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The Student Affairs Blog

MAY 9, 2024

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market.

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The Student Affairs Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. Sincerely, Division of Student Affairs Virginia Commonwealth University vpdsa@vcu.edu Email recovery@vcu.edu for more information.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Photo by Matt Bango on StockSnap In the ever evolving landscape of higher education, organizations such as Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience as well as for those engaged in assessment. This will be published at the beginning of 2024.

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The Student Affairs Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Enjoy our Division of Student Affairs Annual report for 2023-24. Excited to share this with our students, parents, colleagues and friends. We appreciate your support! Click our annual report cover to view the report. Accessible copy available for download below annual report image. DSA Annual Report Accessible Copy Download

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University Business

MARCH 13, 2025

.” “Even though student needs, costs, and concerns have risen, many policies and programs created during the pandemic to address food and housing insecurity and emergency expenses have expired and reverted to their insufficient norms,” the report read.

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