HigherEd Careers
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October 2009
Beginning a Career in Student Affairs
It is important to remember that we have the honor of shaping the lives of the students who attend our colleges and universities. In pursuit of furthering this honor, many new professionals choose student affairs as their entrance into a career in higher education. It is one of the most popular job posting and search categories on HigherEdJobs.com. We had the opportunity this month to take an in-depth look at the process of a new professional's job search in student affairs with one of the leaders in the field...
Expert:
Lori Reesor, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Student Success, University of Kansas
September 2009
Community Colleges - How Does the 2009-2010 Academic Year Look Different From 2008-2009?
After being the centerpiece of the education platform of a winning presidential campaign, community colleges have stayed at the forefront of higher education discussions for many months now. Our conversation this month explores current topics at community colleges including enrollment, faculty recruitment and, of all things, a situation comedy...
Expert:
Shirley Robinson Pippins, EdD
Senior Vice President for Programs and Services, American Council on Education
August 2009
Emergency Preparedness: Expect the Unexpected
This month's HigherEd Careers focuses on a topic that is vital to every person on campus - Emergency Preparedness. At some point in your career, your professional skill in handling an emergency situation may be required...
Expert:
Michael Schultz
President of ACUHO-I, Director of University Housing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
July 2009
Are College Budgets More Debated than College Football This Summer?
We did not know that the economy we were facing this winter was the quiet that precedes the storm. Higher education budgets in the summer of 2009 have made this summer the most critical one in decades for our colleges and universities. This month, we are pleased to talk with two talented professionals and help us sort through these budget issues and their effects on your career...
Expert:
Mike Baumgartner
Executive Deputy Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education
Expert:
Ken Tagawa
Chief Learning Officer, CUPA-HR