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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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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 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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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