March, 2018

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Michelle’s Emerging #SAPro Journey – Reflections from Both Sides of the #SASearch

The Student Affairs Collective

(Credit Image: © Nicolaus Czarnecki/ZUMA24.com). This semester, I’m helping my boss fire me. That sentiment is a little less scary than it could be, considering I’m a second year graduate student approaching graduation! And now that I’m involved in the selection process for the next graduate assistant who will fill my role, it has been nice to see things from the other side of table.

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The Purpose of Higher Education Part 1: A series on transforming the value proposition while keeping institutions true to their mission

The Change Leader, Inc.

The purpose of higher education is in a state of transition. What traditionally has been a stable part of Western society for so many years now must find ways to remain relevant in a time of expanding knowledge, changing societal values, and increased questioning of authority figures. Therefore, our higher education consultants at The Change Leader want to offer a series of articles that lay out where we believe higher education is going in the face of all of these challenges.

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4 of our all time favorite higher education video campaigns

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Celebrate the best of higher education film. Video is such a powerful medium through which universities can reach their audiences.

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Thalia’s Emerging #SAPro Journey: Is Self-care Rubbish or Legitimate?

The Student Affairs Collective

For as long as I’ve been in a higher education setting, the term self-care has been constantly thrown around. I’ve attended more presentations on the concept than I can count – I’ve even delivered presentations on the topic. I consider myself an advocate for self-care, especially in the field of higher education where both professionals and students are constantly going at full throttle. .

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Navigating Office Politics as a New Professional #SACareer

The Student Affairs Collective

Office politics are a reality in every work environment, no matter how “laid back” the members of an office team may seem. As new professionals, it can feel overwhelming to work in a new office where you’re unsure of the team dynamics and to have your assumptions and perceptions challenged. Without understanding institutional history and the backstory of the team, you may be missing crucial pieces of information that play into the political climate of an office.

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Overcoming Resistance to Change in Higher Ed Institutions Webinar

The Change Leader, Inc.

Overcoming Resistance to Change in Higher Ed Institutions with The Change Leader’s Dr. Drumm McNaughton, a Higher Ed Consultant and founder of The Change Leader consulting firm. Dr. McNaughton is an expert consultant in expert consultant in Change Management for Higher Education Institutions.

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Are your faculty part of your social influencer strategy?

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We thought we would mention some of our favorite UK influencers to help inspire you identify the social media superstars hidden on

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New Research Released: Mythbusting Enrollment Marketing

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A new survey asked teens to share their frank opinions of tactics colleges and universities use to reach and engage them.

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8 Months In: Reflections on Transitioning to a New Job Recruitment Platform #SACareer

The Student Affairs Collective

In May 2017, I was approached about being the coordinator for Mercer University’s transition to a new job recruitment platform. What I later learned is I had 58 days to make this transition happen. At eight months post implementation, I can share that not only was the process educational, but also extremely successful. I offer to you my six steps for success.

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Strategic Planning and Management for Higher Ed Institutions Webinar

The Change Leader, Inc.

Strategic Planning and Management for Higher Ed Institutions Webinar We live in a new normal, where the pool of “traditional” students is decreasing as are enrollments; institutions are struggling to meet expenses, discounting is the norm, tuition assistance/grants are decreasing, and deferred maintenance is eating budges alive; and accountability is a “bad” word.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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How would you feel about Amazon becoming a university?

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Amazon is set to become its own university. Is this a good thing for employees or a potential threat to traditional #highered?

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Strategic Planning and Environmental Scanning: What is an Environmental Scan in Higher Education and Why Do You Need One?

The Change Leader, Inc.

Higher education institutions must do a better job at strategic planning and environmental scanning. Many colleges and universities get pulled off track easily in todays highly charged and quickly changing world. While colleges and universities work to stay on the leading edge of knowledge, emerging technologies can quickly make these efforts antiquated.