Getting Inspired.

I'm very fortunate enough to be in a relationship with someone who is also very passionate about Higher Education and student development. We've had many conversations over the last couple of days about how important student development theory is ...and how sometimes higher ed professionals (myself included) forget about it in the workplace. The endless to do lists, planning and meetings can often get in the way of why we really love what we do...to impact students. I have been fortunate and blessed with an amazing group of students this year who have taught me a lot about myself both personally and professionally. They have challenged me to think about planning events in different ways and have helped for me to understand current student culture. After a lot of reflection...I have realized that most of my learning ...has come through them.

I also have been thinking a lot about my SHIP days and how much my graduate program impacted my career path. I will always be a counselor at heart...and I think and hope that shows through my daily work. I never want to lose sight of that...and hope that other professionals across the country remember that. You never know how a conversation with a student can impact their life, choices, leadership on campus, and how they view their college experience. I believe that students should feel that administrators appreciate them...and love their jobs because of students!

The point of this post serves a few purposes for me. One - I need to blog more and get this thing up and running again. Two - I hope that my experiences and thoughts as a professional can inspire others. Three - It's so important to share your experiences and life. So if you've never read my posts...scroll back, learn about me ...and get inspired :)