Data Analysis MOOC Week 1: I’m Going to Hate This

This semester, I have signed up for a data analysis class being taught in Coursera. This is a massively open online course (MOOC).  I’m tech savvy and well educated but it seems like the most responsible way for me to really learn about MOOCs is to gain some firsthand experience.  I also hope to learn… Continue reading Data Analysis MOOC Week 1: I’m Going to Hate This

Venues for Publishing Student Affairs Technology Research

One of my colleagues recently made an offhand remark about the timeliness of an article in the current issue of The Journal of College Student Development.  Rather than focus on the comment or the specific article, however, it seems more productive to explore appropriate and timely venues for publishing similar work in a more timely… Continue reading Venues for Publishing Student Affairs Technology Research

Inserting Unique Survey IDs into Multipage Paper Surveys

I still believe in paper surveys.  I believe that their immediacy and accessibility makes them very well-suited for some situations.  Although I value technology-based surveys (e.g. Web-based, tablet-based) I definitely believe that there are times when paper surveys are superior. You can imagine that I was very happy when my new employer approved the purchase… Continue reading Inserting Unique Survey IDs into Multipage Paper Surveys

Dissertation Journal: Less Time and More Pressure Makes Kevin a Productive Boy

Although I have not finished my dissertation, I began a full-time job a little over a month ago.  I know that this is a dangerous move and that many people who leave school before completing their dissertation never complete it.  I also know that even in the best circumstances this will delay my progress.  This… Continue reading Dissertation Journal: Less Time and More Pressure Makes Kevin a Productive Boy

Dorm vs. Residence Hall: A Silly Debate Nearly 100 Years Old

In most professions, there are certain words or phrases that are used to mark oneself as a member, someone who is “in.”  Many student affairs professionals doggedly avoid referring to on-campus housing units as “dorms,” even going so far as to take offense at the term and trying to correct those who use the hated… Continue reading Dorm vs. Residence Hall: A Silly Debate Nearly 100 Years Old

Training Application Reviewers Using Adobe Connect

For two years, I chaired the awards committee of Indiana University’s Graduate and Professional Student Organization (GPSO), a duty I relinquished a few months ago. During that time, I oversaw awards processes that awarded nearly $50,000 to Indiana University (IU) graduate and professional students to travel and conduct research. Of course, I didn’t review the… Continue reading Training Application Reviewers Using Adobe Connect

Ongoing Research Into Student Affairs Technology History

I’ve written a few times about historical research I’ve done looking into how U.S. student affairs professionals have used and viewed technology throughout the 20th century.  Although I don’t know where my current job search will take me, I feel a responsibility to bring some closure to this research and then ensure it is somehow… Continue reading Ongoing Research Into Student Affairs Technology History