Social Media’s Rise from College Outsider to Campus All Star
During a 2009 leadership conference, I conducted a session about social media. Memories still swirl in my mind from my audience’s warnings about the inability to control student postings, the...
View ArticleCollege Athletics: A Fuel for the Social Media Fire
Social Media has spread into nearly every aspect of college life. In the far-reaching, financially viable, much ballyhooed, and deeply scrutinized realm of College Athletics, Social Media is blazing...
View ArticleThe Social Media Resignation: Bright Idea or Digital Downfall
A current and popular social media fad is posting job resignations online. Employees are looking for more and more public ways to resign or utter the words “I quit” in an entertaining fashion....
View ArticleScholarship Scams Coming Your Way? Social Media Can Save the Day!
Every spring millions of families in the United States make decisions about college. For new or returning students, college affordability is often a major consideration when making choices. To...
View ArticleCampus Cyberbullying: A Tragic but Preventable Crime
A currently trending news report alleges that Twitter messages posted by singer & platinum recording artist Rihanna set off the cyber bullying of a fan for wearing an outfit to her prom mimicking...
View ArticleCampus Housing Goes Social: #SoMe Innovation in Residence Life
This week I am enjoying the phenomenal experience of attending my first ever Association for College and University Housing Officers – International Conference in Washington D.C. According to the...
View ArticleSocial Media: The New College Road Map
As colleges and universities begin the Fall 2014 semester, there is great preparation to welcome new and returning students. As leadership finishes event plans, opens activity centers and residence...
View ArticleThe College Athletics Social Media Machine
In February of this year, I wrote a Socialnomics column titled “College Athletics: A Fuel for the Social Media Fire” which outlined a number of issues around college athletics and social media while...
View ArticleGreek Life Goes Social: Fraternity and Sorority Digital Identity
Fraternities and Sororities are often the hub of campus life and activities at a number of universities. Among the myriad of service, social, educational, and wellness programs that many college...
View Article#Hazing Prevention: A New Digital Discussion
In the wake of continued incidents of violence and death caused by hazing acts within fraternity and sorority rituals, the methods that organizations are using to cause harm to students are vast and...
View Article#SAGrad Social Media Sensations
Connectivity among communities within student affairs and higher education has increased with the presence of such forums as StudentAffairs.com and the Student Affairs Collective, each providing a...
View ArticleCelebrating Digitally Engaged #LGBT Campus Communities
Campus climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) students is unique and varied across campuses in the United States. In light of this, many universities have designed support systems to...
View ArticleCreating a Collaborative Student Affairs Social Media Strategy
As the Fall 2015 semester begins, there are a number of new opportunities to engage students using social media and digital technology. For many professionals in student affairs, there are a number...
View Article#Hazing Prevention: A New Digital Discussion
In the wake of the continued incidents of violence and death caused by hazing acts within fraternity and sorority rituals, the methods that organizations are using to cause harm to students are far...
View Article#SAGrad Social Media Sensations
Connectivity among communities within student affairs and higher education has increased with the presence of such forums as StudentAffairs.com and the Student Affairs Collective, each providing a...
View ArticleCelebrating Digitally Engaged #LGBT Campus Communities
Campus climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) students is unique and varied across campuses in the United States. In light of this, many universities have designed support systems to...
View ArticleCreating a Collaborative Student Affairs Social Media Strategy
As the Fall 2015 semester begins, there are a number of new opportunities to engage students using social media and digital technology. For many professionals in student affairs, there are a number of...
View ArticleThe Digital Research Agenda: Dissertations Explore Digital Learning and...
Upon the conferral of my degree in July of 2016, I completed the seven-year journey of earning my doctoral degree. The final stage of earning the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Indiana State...
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