Each year, the National College Measuring Service (NCMS) surveys student affairs professionals to assess the issues perceived as needing the most attention. Among the items to choose from are violence on campus, student mental health issues and financial aid. “Despite changes in national trends, the results look remarkably like previous years,” said NCMS analyst [...]

Likely, the final hours of American College Personnel Association (ACPA) President Tom Jackson’s term will be spent issuing pardons for a number of misguided conference delegates. ACPA held its annual convention this week in Boston, where over 3000 college student affairs professionals met to attend workshops and learn the latest trends in higher education. “What [...]

By Irma Voigt Senior Staff Writer College and university students nationally have organized to show their support of unification between the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). The unification was previously stalled with the passage of a resolution at the NASPA annual business meeting in Chicago. The [...]

  News from the 2010 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) annual conference in Boston is troubling. Many fear that the national organization for college student affairs administrators will have to increase security measures at future conventions. “We’re not sure how it happened,” said an ACPA representative, “but somehow a Republican was able to register for [...]

  Breaking a sacred confidentiality vow, an employer at the recent American College Personnel Association placement conference “Career Central” accidentally slipped the real use of candidate portfolios. “A candidate brought a laptop with her to her interview so she could show me her e-portfolio,” explained the employer. “By the thirtieth page, I couldn’t hold back [...]

Cramer College continues to innovate in its effort to improve the low ratings it has received each year in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s employee satisfaction reports. Most recently, a consultant was brought in to get a better understanding of the motivations that drive excellent staff performance. “We learned quickly what was in the hearts [...]

by Irma Voigt Senior Staff Writer At the close of The Placement Exchange, held in Chicago in early March, an ad hoc committee met to discuss recommended changes for future years. The Placement Exchange is student development’s largest employment fair, representing multiple national student affairs organizations ranging from housing to orientation to Greek life. It [...]

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) halted plans to merge with the Association of College Personnel Administrators (ACA) on Tuesday night. The long anticipated merger was shelved with the passage of a resolution that highlighted issues NASPA should further consider before progressing with the merger. While news of the halted unification shocked the [...]

Whether you use ACPA, the Placement Exchange or HigherEdJobs.com, we want to hear your craziest, funniest tales from this year’s job searches. Register at Twitter and @CronkNews with your Tweeted interview (or lack of) journal. We’ll post stories HERE. Employers, we’re talking to you, too! Worried about anonymity? Email your stories and your preferred alias [...]

Michigan Southern University Description Immerse yourself in multiple professional organizations and work your ass off. Provide laser-sharp focus to attending conferences and serving on conference-related committees. Become close buddies with individuals you will see once or twice a year. Perks include lots of travel opportunities and certificates you can hang on your office wall. Don’t [...]