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  • Helicopters, Gratitude, and a Massive List of Twitterati

    By Eric Stoller December 22, 2010 1:00 pm EST

    2010 was a tremendous year for me. I met a lot of fantastic people, shared some amazing stories, and experienced a lot of professional/personal growth.

    With my last post of 2010, I want to acknowledge some of the phenomenal folks who continually teach and challenge me. I appreciate their wisdom, guidance, and friendship. I am so excited about 2011. I'll see you next year. Thanks for reading!

    • Jeff Jackson: Jeff created BreakDrink.com and while we have never met in person, we have "met" via his podcast and chatted over the phone. A class act.
    • Mamta Accapadi: The Dean of Students at Oregon State University, Mamta and I first met via Facebook. She's a mentor and a friend. An inspirational leader.
    • Ed Cabellon: Ed is a student affairs social media superstar. He's also the nicest person that I've ever met.
    • Kenn Elmore: I've written about Dean Elmore already this year. He is one of my favorite tweeting senior student affairs officers.
    • John Battaglino: Presenting with John at ACPA was a real treat. Can't wait to do it again!
    • Kevin Guidry: A self-described "curmudgeon," Kevin is a leading voice in the student affairs technology community. I appreciate his attitude and insight.
    • Heather Shea Gasser: My partner in crime on the ACPA Social Media Task Force, Heather has been a joy to work with. She teaches me a lot...she just doesn't know it.
    • I had a fantastic experience at EDUCAUSE 2010. I had a great time networking/engaging with Shannon Ritter, Tanya Joosten, Robin Smail, and Amy Collier.
    • Valerie Heruska: She sent me Play-Doh in the mail...that's an automatic qualifier for this list!
    • Niki Rudolph: I now have a pair of argyle socks thanks to Niki. Again, socks or Play-Doh equals an automatic mention. Automatic-mention rules for 2011 are still a secret!
    • Stacy Oliver: My "Twitter Twin." (We share the same birth day.) Stacy is a student affairs rock star.
    • I met several awesome people at this year's ACPA Convention. I've stayed in touch via Twitter with several folks including: Kristen Rupert, Becca Obergefell, Kathy Petras, Mike Severy, Chris Conzen, Cindy Kane, and Jeannette Passmore
    • Rey Junco: One of a few student affairs technology researchers and practitioners, Rey's data adds depth and value to any student affairs technology conversation.
    • Debra Sanborn and Tom Krieglstein: The founders/editors of the #SAchat. Student Affairs folks networking and connecting on Twitter. Fabulous!
    • Brian LeDuc: My #SAgrow mentee. He's already a leader. Follow Brian and you'll learn a lot.
    • Teri Bump: Teri is a mentor and friend. I am thankful for everything that she has given me. I appreciate that she allows me to be irreverent.
    • Laura Pasquini: Laura and I were separated at birth. While not actually related, she's my higher education technology sister.
    • Liz Van Lysal Gross: Liz gets marketing, higher ed, and social media. Look for Liz to bring it in 2011.
    • Brad J. Ward: A fellow higher ed consultant, Brad does a lot for the higher ed web community. He knows everything about Facebook.
    • Thomas Valdez: Tommy is looking for a job in student affairs...hire him before I do. He's super rad!
    • Julie Payne Kirchmeier: Allegedly, JPK has an affinity for a certain singer who will not be named. In all seriousness, Julie is a wonderful leader and I always learn from her.

    *I rode in a helicopter this year. It was my first time and it was amazing!

    Do you tweet? Let's connect. Follow me on Twitter.

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  • Thanks
  • Posted by Jeff Jackson at BreakDrink on December 22, 2010 at 1:45pm EST
  • Eric thanks for adding me to this list. What a huge honor to be listed in that crowd. I look fwd to meeting in real life...we have have to podcast it ;]
  • Humbled
  • Posted by Mamta Accapadi , Eric Stoller's mentee at Oregon State University on December 22, 2010 at 3:30pm EST
  • Dear Eric- what a kind acknowledgment. You are the one to inspires us to be a bester version of the best we think we know. :) I will always be in gratitude to you for that. You imagine connections and possibilities of our profession that already exist in our future. You dream out loud. You make it okay for us to dream out loud. Hugs, m :)
  • Who's the best?
  • Posted by John Battaglino , Executive Director at Boston University on December 22, 2010 at 5:30pm EST
  • You are!!! You inspire all of us. You took the leap and figured out how to turn a passion into a job. I'm so proud of you, love hearing from you, and love your work - keep it up!!! Thank you, stay well, and happy holidays - John
  • Posted by Robin2go , Disruptive Technologist at Penn State on December 22, 2010 at 5:30pm EST
  • I loved meeting you in real life at EDUCAUSE, and am amazed at how much you manage to accomplish without the tether of full time employment. Color me envious--and slightly pink with blush at being mentioned in your post. I look forward to bumping into you at next year's events, but I know we'll be together on twitter. Enjoy the holidays!
  • Thank You
  • Posted by Ed Cabellon , Director, Rondileau Campus Center at Bridgewater State University on December 23, 2010 at 4:30am EST
  • Thank You friend for your kind mention. I look forward to seeing more of your work in 2011 and getting the chance to hang with you more at the various conference events! Thanks for letting me tag along on this amazing ride!

    Happy Holidays to all!

    @EdCabellon
  • I knew you when...
  • Posted by Annette Martel , Associate Vice President at United Tribes Technical College on December 23, 2010 at 10:30am EST
  • It's cool for me to think back to when I knew you before you were famous and you were dressing like "Where's Waldo?". You've accomplished so much and inspired so many people. You are a testament to what hard work and persistence can lead to. I'm so proud of you, Eric.
  • What a year...
  • Posted by Cindy , Director, Student Involvement and Leadership at Bridgewater State University on December 23, 2010 at 10:15pm EST
  • It has been such a pleasure to be a part of the growing student affairs community online and to connect with you this year. So proud to know someone who is pursuing great new directions as you are.

    Here's to great things ahead in 2011 - I have a good feeling that this will be a banner year for you as well as these amazing colleagues you list on this post!

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