I don't know how I missed this the first time around, but I came across this lovely funny little piece by Niki Messmore and collaborators the other day. I know I've been guilty of a few of these in my past (particularly #2). The original post is linked at the bottom (complete with animated GIFs)... Continue Reading →
Every wonder what your favorite social networks looked like if they were translated into musicals? Probably not, but they exist anyways. Here are a few fun, funny and catchy musical numbers about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr.. and as a bonus... Google. Facebook: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2JhpNbe2Io Twitter: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3Tl7T6fIQ Instagram: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-waJH2lUJ5M Tumblr: The... Continue Reading →
I feel as though we need our now set of "keep calm" memes... don't you?
This is what happens when I get bored and procrastinate...
Fine Print: The original FERPA Chip recipe was developed by James Buckley in 1974 - but has been updated according to changing consumer tastes over multiple years. FERPA Chips utilize only Grade [redacted] potatoes (grades cannot be disclosed for FERPA Chips). FERPA Chips may or may not contain salt. FERPA Chips may or may not... Continue Reading →
The folks behind Star Wars released a fun little tool that allows you to turn any text into the classic "opening scroll" found at the beginning of the movies. Playing around with some student affairs documents, I found the opening paragraph to the Student Learning Imperative to fit surprisingly well... it feels so dramatic! Click the... Continue Reading →
I don't know if I lived under a rock when these originally came out, but I came across another AMAZING Jess Samuels infographic. Here she explains the signs and symptoms that indicate you may need a "student affairs detox." It originally appeared on the Student Affairs Women Talk Tech blog. Enjoy.
I've always been fascinated by how mobile communications are increasingly pushing us towards more visual forms of communication and expression. Memes, animated gifs, and, of course, emoji. With the beginning of the year upon us... RA training... residence hall opening... I thought it was appropriate to rework some of the emoji series I did last... Continue Reading →
I'm a SUPER huge fan of Jess Samuels work. She has an *amazing* talent for capturing concepts (and funny things) visually. The infographic below, explaining "how working in reslife is like living in the STAR TREK universe," originally appeared on the Student Affairs Women Talk Tech blog. Enjoy.
Last Fall, ACPA released an EXCELLENT website that walks through a history of student affairs and college student educator practice as told through the seminal publications of the Association. If you haven't had a chance to take a look, I encourage you to scroll through them. In many cases you can click to see their full text.... Continue Reading →
I loved the first post on "10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings" from thecooperreview.com, but then they came up with this gem! Amazing! Go check out their site. It has some pretty great content. And you can buy a lot of the items on posters, mugs and such. BIG FAN!
Ah yes. Those awkward teenage years. A period that spawned this meme--meant to approximate the sound of speaking through an orthodontic retainer. Interested in the history of the meme? Check out this entry in KnowYourMeme and the video below. When you're ready... it's time for ERMAHGERD! ITH THUDEN AFFUTH! Got your own? Through them in the... Continue Reading →
The following cross-post comes from the AMAZING, INCOMPARABLE Marci Walton. Marci and I recently collaborated with Josie Ahlquist and Renee Piquette Dowdy in presenting a session at the 2015 NASPA convention on blogging in higher education in student affairs. She's great people. Follow Marci on twitter. Originally posted at MarciWalton.com: Closing is upon us. The... Continue Reading →
When you play the Student Affairs Game of Thrones... There is no middle ground. The end of the year comes with a flurry of activities and work for student affairs professionals. In that spirit, and in honor of the return of Game of Thrones this weekend, a variation on the "brace yourselves" meme... For the... Continue Reading →
Researchers at the National Student Affairs Archives at Bowling Green State University recently uncovered notes revealing a missing "eighth vector" from Chickering's well known student development theory. The missing vector was developed by a mysterious third researcher. Many scholars of student development theory are aware of Arthur Chickering's work with Linda Reisser in 1993. An update to Chickering's... Continue Reading →
They're always waiting of you... ready to do the things in your job you don't want to do... it's the Overly Attached Student Affairs Colleague. (A variation of the Overly Attached Girlfriend meme.) Enjoy friends.
I had a lot of fun putting this together! You wouldn't believe how hard it is to get the poster visually right while trying to make sure it makes sense conceptually and theoretically. Too reductionist? Maybe. Areas for improvement? I'm sure. Let me know how you'd try arranging it in the comments below. BUY... Continue Reading →
Because we built so much fun together last time, let's build another student affairs meme. (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) (Appropriate photo credit was attempted to be given when possible. Photos without attribution come from LEGO or screen captures from The LEGO Movie. These were created by me and LEGO does not endorse this post.)
Help pay back my student loans! Some people asked for it, so I made it available. BUY this as a poster or BUY this as on a mug! The paid version uses a sharper, higher resolution file. There are multiple price points, qualities, and sizes.... All proceeds go to my student loans. Thanks! MORE available in my store!
It's been a while since my last new set of memes... this time I give you... The Von Trapp family singers...
With the 2014 election behind us, you know what that means... time for 2016! With that in mind, here are a few student affairs text exchanges with Hillary... (Not familiar with this meme? Read up on its history.) See Also: Student Affairs Problems? Thanks Obama!
In honor of Halloween... a few thoughts and memes... If it can't breathe underwater, you can't have it in your residence hall room, folks.... Work in Residence Life? Well apparently you've got the skills to survive a zombie apocalypse, CLICK for this post from Charlie Potts: Not in residence life? That's ok. Jess Samuels put together this... Continue Reading →
In honor of the election next week, this Thursday's funny post takes a political turn... Do you have student affairs problem? THANKS OBAMA! Man... he's responsible for everything! (Find out more about the history of this meme here.) See Also: Student Affairs Texts from Hillary
Amma has an amazing ability to perfectly summarize anything she hears into 140 characters or less. If you want to follow the best live-tweeter in student affairs, Amma is it. Amma also maintains a blog, and frequently writes and speaks about introversion and about how humor can teach you about your work. Follow @AmmaMarfo This... Continue Reading →
Michael Kors was fun, but let's get back to the critical-but-affirming nature of Tim Gunn. This is the last one... as I think I've beat this meme to its death. 😉 Original memes below the fold, but onwards to the new advice Mr. Gunn has to give: If Tim Gunn was a student affairs professional, this... Continue Reading →
I've always been a fan of someecards. Below find cards fit for the student affairs professional and office. Some are my own, some are others from the site.
Ryan Gosling is the perfect student affairs boyfriend and he continues to show us why... Find out more about the history behind the Ryan Gosling "Hey Girl" meme.
Ever wondered what the profession of student affairs would look like rendered in Lego? Wonder no longer. (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) Inspired in part by @LegoAcademics: https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/510435214758518784 https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/507173810106560512 https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/498819905085800448 https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/497816847384059904 (Appropriate photo credit was attempted to be given when possible. Photos without attribution come from LEGO or screen captures from The LEGO Movie.... Continue Reading →
[ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ] Hipster University is pleased to announce it's annual Fall Student Involvement Fair! It will be held Sunday, September 21 outside the Strokes Student Union. The Dollar Shave Club will be on hand to provide free razors and shaving butter to all those in attendance! Additionally, everyone's favorite consignment and vintage furniture shops,... Continue Reading →
He is your inner monologue that you hide to provide the veneer of positivity in everyday situations... He is the Student Affairs Grumpy Cat. BOOM!
Ryan Gosling is the perfect student affairs boyfriend. He understands the unique issues in your job. He's a feminist and fights for social justice. He reads student development theory in his spare time. He's sensitive and always there to support you. Therefore, on this Friday, I give you a little bit of love... If you... Continue Reading →
In my original post (included at the end) I included a challenge to residence life pros and resident assistants to tweet me their own emoji. Here's what they sent: Submitted by @KMcCarthy8185: Submitted by @dougtate: Submitted by @Jen_Cox: I made this one:Submitted by @TorryBruce: Submitted by @icehockeystick: Submitted by @awall13: Submitted by @cm_ferrari3: Submitted by @TorryBruce: Submitted by @ValerieHeruska: BUY this as... Continue Reading →
Date: November 3, 1990 Time: 8:34pm Location: Bayside Hall room 231 Responding Staff Member: Richard Belding Residents Involved: Jesse Spano, Zach Morris, Samuel "Screech" Powers, A.C. Slater RD Richard Belding received a call to the staff duty phone at approximately 8:34pm from Resident Samuel "Screech" Powers. Resident Screech stated that he had recently come back from... Continue Reading →
A gift to my friends in Residence Life. May August treat you well! xoxo Pb BUY this as a poster! Or a greeting card. Help fund my doctoral dissertation! The paid version uses a sharper, higher resolution file. For the poster, there are multiple price points, qualities, and sizes.... All proceeds help fund my dissertation.... Continue Reading →
The power of digital technology allows one to impact others and make connections in sometimes unexpected ways. My “love letter” to my dissertation struck a chord with many and inspired Doreen Hettich-Atkins to write her own "divorce" letter to her dissertation. The PhD journey is intensely personal, but there are always unspoken common experiences that anyone who has... Continue Reading →
Dear Dissertation- I wanted to write a letter to you to let you know that I still love you. I feel like we’ve been drifting as of late, and I wanted to reaffirm our commitment. We’ve been courting for a long time. Three years ago, when we started flirting, I didn’t have an idea as... Continue Reading →
How about one more Friday of fun? Gonna mix it up a little bit this time... SASSY Michael Kors... he's a little bit more risky, as he's not as sweet and lovable as Tim, but his style adds a little something new to the mix. 😉 Enjoy. If Michael Kors was a student affairs professional, this... Continue Reading →
Tweet I had so much fun with it last Friday, I had to do it again. (With a bonus appearance by Michael Kors.) If Tim Gunn was a student affairs professional, this is what he'd say... (Shout out to Academic Tim Gunn for the inspiration.)
Tweet Just a little fun on a Friday. (Shout out to Academic Tim Gunn for the inspiration.) If Tim Gunn was a student affairs professional, this is what he'd say...
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