by Hannah Q. Scott Freelance Writer Jennifer Lane, a residence hall director in her first year at Savoy College, had her contract terminated upon returning from this year’s National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ conference (NASPA). According to Carlos Beals, director of residence life, “Jennifer did not exhibit the type of role modeling behavior that [...]

by Bitsy Carmichael Freelance Writer Institutions of higher education focus on educating students and preparing them for a career beyond the inner sanctum of the classroom, student union and residence halls. Utilizing career services programs and personnel, institutions focus on résumés, interview tips and even professional dress. However, the orientation office at Boxburg University offers [...]

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 [...]

New college alumni with strong GPAs are blaming corporate downsizing for their limited job opportunities. “There just aren’t any jobs,” says marketing major Stephanie Kolliar from Crockett University. “I keep going to interviews, but I can tell as soon as I meet the interviewers that they’re not going to hire me.” Companies around the country [...]