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#SAtech sessions at #ACPA11
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By Eric Stoller
March 28, 2011 7:30 am EDT
There are several technology-related/specific sessions at this year's ACPA Annual Convention. I've searched through the schedule to find sessions that I hope to attend:MondaySocial Media's Impact on the Job Search: Connection, Validation, Perspective - "Expand your professional network and effectively change your search process with social media sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and ...
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The first #NASPACPA conversation at #ACPA11
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By Eric Stoller
March 27, 2011 2:15 pm EDT
Consolidation is an extremely dynamic topic of conversation at this year's ACPA Annual Convention. Attendees are actively participating and engaging via the #NASPACPA and/or #ACPA11 backchannels.Passionate student affairs practitioners met on Saturday for the first of several convention consolidation discussions. A packed room of ACPA leaders/members listened to committee members as they outlined ...
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ACPA Annual Convention: Social Media & Mobile
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By Eric Stoller
March 24, 2011 4:00 pm EDT
It's time for the 2011 ACPA Annual Convention. Get ready to "Be More in Baltimore." Starting on Saturday, thousands of student affairs practitioners will come together to share ideas, make connections, discuss the upcoming consolidation vote, and engage in massive amounts of professional networking.The folks at ACPA have really ramped up their technology/communications efforts this year. Here's a ...
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10 seconds to give $10
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By Eric Stoller
March 23, 2011 10:15 pm EDT
I left for the NASPA Annual Conference the day after several earthquakes and a tsunami struck Japan. While at the conference, I saw numerous tweets on the backchannel that criticized the NASPA leadership for not doing more to support and advocate for the people of Japan. While I can empathize with folks who were struggling to find a sense of action at the conference, I know that for many, the way ...
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NASPA: Technology, iPads, Twitter, Social Media, PLNs, and Kudos
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By Eric Stoller
March 17, 2011 10:30 pm EDT
As I write this post on a plane back to Oregon from Philadelphia I am struck by the immense amount of reflection and wisdom sharing that took place at the 2011 NASPA Annual Conference. There were an immeasurable amount of educational moments. Professional connections were made that will last well beyond the four or five days that many spent moving between the Philadelphia Convention Center and ...
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NASPA 2011 Annual Conference
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By Eric Stoller
March 17, 2011 12:00 pm EDT
The 2011 NASPA Annual Conference has been an amazing event. More than 5,000 student affairs practitioners came to Philadelphia to share information, make connections, and discuss the future direction of both the association and the profession. The exhibit hall was jam-packed with a variety of higher education vendors / service providers. Sessions, meetings, banquets, receptions, and all sorts of ...
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#WLSalt - Sustain. Affirm. Lift. Transform.
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By Eric Stoller
March 9, 2011 7:15 pm EST
Student affairs professionals frequently use hashtags on Twitter to organize around specific topics and add context to their tweets. One of the most influential student affairs hashtags is the #SAchat tag. Numerous hashtags have emerged as a way for student affairs practitioners to create community, engage in networking, and as spaces for peer-to-peer conversations. One of the newest and most ...
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#TPE at #NASPA11 - Are you using your strengths?
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By Eric Stoller
March 6, 2011 9:30 pm EST
The largest student affairs job placement fair -- The Placement Exchange, takes place in Philadelphia this week. More than one thousand potential candidates will break out their interview suits and engage with scores of higher education institutions looking to hire the best and brightest in the student affairs profession. The Placement Exchange (TPE) is a multi-association collaboration between ...
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I'm attending #NASPA11. Are you?
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By Eric Stoller
March 4, 2011 8:15 pm EST
I leave for Philadelphia next Saturday to attend the 2011 NASPA Annual Conference. Thousands of student affairs practitioners and higher education vendors will be in attendance at one of the largest student affairs conferences in the U.S.I'll be writing for Inside Higher Ed, interviewing attendees for Higher Ed Live, and facilitating two social media unsessions. I hope they have Red Bull in ...
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Introducing Student Affairs Live - A Weekly Web Show
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By Eric Stoller
March 2, 2011 10:30 pm EST
I am thrilled to to announce the launch of Student Affairs Live!Student Affairs Live is a new LIVE weekly web show focused on issues for student affairs professionals. Part of Higher Ed Live and sponsored by Inigral, Student Affairs Live is going to feature exclusive interviews with SA pros from colleges/universities and leading higher education solution providers. We’re going to chat about ...
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