Perspectives Archive

Six Nametags: Protecting Your Peace and Knowing When to Leave

I have six nametags hanging up in my office. Each comes from an institution I previously worked at, plus my current one. Some are...

Lessons from the Long Way Around

The call for submissions for this edition of Perspectives spoke to me as someone who has walked a non-traditional path into this field. Two...

Lily Pad Opportunities: Navigating Career Growth with Intention

Much like the frog, I often find myself lingering on one pad a little longer than planned. Not because I’m stuck, but because I’m watching, listening, and figuring out the best next step.

Active Advising: My Experience with Local Fraternities and Sororities

My career as a fraternity/sorority advisor (FSA) began at Otterbein University, an institution with primarily local fraternities and sororities: of 14 chapters, only two...

From Where I Sit: Hiring

Few processes in student affairs feel as high-stakes, or as unpredictable, as hiring. Whether expanding a team, replacing a key staff member, or adapting...

You’ll Need More than a Wet Floor Sign

The Midwest and Southern regions of the United States are experiencing dangerously low temperatures, with extreme cold warnings. As students hope for class cancellations...
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