The field of student affairs has seen an exodus of staff members over the past few years. Employee attrition, however, is not a new problem in student affairs. Join Dr. Gudrun Nyunt, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University, as she shares findings of her grounded theory study that aimed to understand why […]
Scholar and feminist bell hooks noted, “Choosing wellness is an act of political resistance.” This webinar will explore the current experiences of Black women in academia. Panelists will share their personal experiences, offer strategies for overcoming challenges, and discuss the empowering act of actively prioritizing one's well-being while navigating higher education. This webinar is presented […]
The Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) creates a pathway for those who have completed their dissertation, but never published, to share their scholarship with the profession through a hosted webinar. This collaborative effort of our three Communities of Practice is positioned to benefit practitioners and scholars alike, creating a space to share new knowledge frequently left on the […]
Join Dr. Michael Daniels, Director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at Kent State University, as he explores the experiences of undergraduate Black men in formal leadership roles at predominantly White institutions. The purpose of this constructivist grounded theory study was to explore the experiences of undergraduate Black men in formal leadership roles […]
For years, higher education administrators have espoused commitments to hiring and employing a diverse group of staff. Despite these commitments, however, staff demographics have not significantly changed over recent decades. This session reviews the results of a 2022 research study which explored the ways search committee members understand their roles and navigate institutional commitments to […]
Join fellow Mid-Level Professionals in our second community meet up. At this meet up, you can make connections with others in the community, hear best practices, and create a space of support. Our meet up will center on how folx manage stress and chaos in their environment. We will share mindfulness resources and exercises (and […]
Mid-Level professionals are invited for the third in our podcast listening series as part of Mid-Level Morsels. From 12-1pm (PST)/3-4 pm (EST) on Zoom Wednesday September 5th, we will be recapping Coping with Political Stress episode from Speaking of Psychology. We will be in community about our personal experiences and what we have encountered on […]
As we continue a season that can be chaotic (managing transition, a presidential election, and more!), MLCOP's theme for this season is to provide a "Calm in the Storm." Please join us for our "Election-Related Post-Traumatic Stress (Evidence from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election)" on September 18 from 11 am to noon CST. Please […]
The Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) creates a pathway for those who have completed their dissertation, but never published, to share their scholarship with the profession through a hosted webinar. This collaborative effort of our three Communities of Practice is positioned to benefit practitioners and scholars alike, creating a space to share new knowledge frequently left on the […]
MLCoP is excited to continue our professional development series #MidLevelMorsels, where you can get bite-sized PD opportunities with fellow Mid-Level practitioners. On October 22 from 3:00-4:00 pm ET, we will be hosting a "Pre-Election Community Conversation." All are invited, participation is free.
Mid-level professionals often find themselves with the opportunity, expectation, or mandate to take on an interim role. This offer often comes with many questions and decisions that can get complicated quickly. This self-moderated panel of professionals will share their experiences with interim roles at a variety of institutions, situations, and outcomes. We will use transition […]
The Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) creates a pathway for those who have completed their dissertation, but never published, to share their scholarship with the profession through a hosted webinar. This collaborative effort of our three Communities of Practice is positioned to benefit practitioners and scholars alike, creating a space to share new knowledge frequently left on the […]