The white guy at the HBCU

November 22, 2011
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This past week, I served in my role as a practicum student in Student Activities and Leadership at Prairie View A&M University, a small-state HBCU in the A&M system.  Homecoming at HBCUs, PVAMU specifically, is a big deal.  While I have been researching the history, development, and culture of HBCUs and the students who attend [...]

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Growth in Action

November 13, 2011
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Been a few weeks since my last post, and plenty to talk about, but I keep coming back to growth, change, and conflict. I decided to pay homage to the “bite size” reflective style of Seth Godin and put together my thoughts on a paradigm shift for conflict:  growth in action. Very little can happen in [...]

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Acknowledging Progress: Round II

October 31, 2011
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The title of this post references a reflection from about this time last year, and ironically draws upon many of the same ideas from a new perspective.  Click to read “Acknowledging Progress.” The second year of graduate school feels different.  Even amongst all kinds of new challenges, opportunities, and perspective, something even more significant stands [...]

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What are some of the qualities of stand out entry-level leadership educators?

October 19, 2011
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I put a question out on twitter, curious about what some of the qualities of “stand-out entry level leadership educators” were in the opinion of my followers. This is what they came up with! [View the story "Entry level #salead pro" on Storify]

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Challenge and Support: How we talk about Student Affairs

October 17, 2011

As Careers in Student Affairs Month gets rolling and I see the number of events and initiatives surrounding student affairs increase, I begin to consider my role as a graduate student and budding professional in the field to usher in the “next generation” of professionals.  No doubt this work is important, especially in expanding and continuing [...]

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The paradigm shift

October 9, 2011

On my way to my practicum at Prairie View A&M a few weeks ago, I was catching up with a good friend and mentor in student affairs.  While we don’t speak very often, he always challenges me to view my experiences differently, provides insight and encouragement, and always keeps my feet on the ground. I [...]

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What are you doing to give back this October?

October 4, 2011
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,” and was developed in an effort to “increase awareness and appreciation for the fabulous field of student affairs” (NASPA).  As I began to think back on my experiences within the field thus far, there is a consistent theme that tends to develop regardless of the context of what we do, especially as it relates [...]

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Using Social Media to Hit a Home Run!

September 26, 2011
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While I shared this article with Campus Activities Programming Magazine, I wanted to also publish it to readers of my blog who are not subscribed, or who would like to add additional feedback in the comments section.  I would love to hear your commentary!  Social media has become a hot topic for student affairs professionals during [...]

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Fall Practicum Experience: Prairie View A&M University Goals

September 22, 2011
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In addition to my summer internship, my academic program requires that students take advantage of a second practicum opportunity in concert  with a course designed to prepare us for the job search by critiquing resumes, practicing cover letters, and making meaning of our experiences within the program both in- and outside of the classroom. As [...]

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Leading in Uncertain Times

September 18, 2011
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If someone had asked me weeks ago what I thought I would be doing at 5 pm on a Sunday in mid September, I might have answered “reading case law or student development,” or at best, watching some football and preparing for the week ahead.  One thing is for sure, I would never have guessed [...]

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