For most college students, fall break is right around the corner. It may be the end of a week, where your “Friday” starts at the end of your Wednesday classes. Or maybe it’s an extension of a long weekend, helping you eliminate those “Sunday Scaries”.

Either way, while...

This article was written Dec. 2016, but still rings true for students as a great consideration / preparation tool for an amazing spring semester!

At the end of the semester, I set up one on one meeting times with each of my students where they must come prepared with an...

When I speak to students, adults, and organizations as a whole about social media & digital impressions, I think the expectation is that I will just dive right into a discussion about apps, impact, negative elements, etc…. RIGHT AWAY.

I sense sometimes that they are cau...

So in full disclosure, my wife is a nurse, and an incredible one at that.....

But that's not why I'm writing this post. So hang with me.....

This past weekend our life was flipped upside down when one of our twin 3 year old sons was admitted into the hospital.

Now, I hate...

The start of this school year has been one of sincere evaluation from a lot of different angles for me. I’ve always been a thinker, a questioner, trying to see big picture & next steps. 

Although I absolutely love teaching and working with students, there are still...

So it’s the end of the 4th of July work week, and for most college students, you’re a little over halfway in to your summer internship / job experience.  While the start of college may still seem far away, it’s coming, and it’s coming fast.

As you begin your final 6-8 w...

This past Friday, @TheOiler10, a student run agency class approach I created comprised of 10 top notch business students who work on real life projects with external clients, started their weekly business meeting & work session at 5:00 am. 

I had sent a message out earl...

Over the past few weeks I’ve continued to evaluate and analyze what my purpose is as a higher education professional.  As I start year 4 at the university setting, I feel like I’m continually pushing, changing, and trying to grow along with my students.  As hopefully y...

3 weeks until you leave for college?!?!!  (some even less!)

Campuses will be in full swing with freshman move in and orientation in the very near future, and as students and their families prepare for every little detail before Day 1 hits, there are a few things I alway...

I've noticed numerous photos and announcements being posted from students who are heading off to their summer or first full time positions, and I always enjoy "reading" their excitement.  I always wonder as they start their new roles how often their manager sits down...