The fall semester not only brings a new batch of first year students, it also holds many, many conferences that Student Affairs, Higher Ed Pros & Academics visit. On Monday’s (10/25) Campus Tech Connection (#CTCX) show, we chatted about the conferences that have just passed and others to come. We were also joined by Nathan [...]
Gary and Julie chat about some of the topics that caught our eye this week. You’ll need to fast forward to 45 seconds because of a few technical difficulties, but it’s worth it! It’s also the 150th BreakDrink podcast! Woohoo! Listen to internet radio with BreakDrink on Blog Talk Radio Or Click Here for: Podcast [...]
Well that is all up to you listeners! Nominations are currently being accepted (until September 30th) for the 7th Annual Podcast Awards. BreakDrink has experienced tremendous growth the last few months with the addition of several area specific podcasts and over 25,000 listens (that’s right 25,000). Your support is very much appreciated, and we are [...]
Guest blog post by Lisa Endersby The very idea of what a community is and how it functions has been on my mind since accidentally on purpose engaging with the #sachat community about a year ago. I say ‘accidentally on purpose’ because I stumbled upon some #sachat conversations after signing myself up for Twitter during [...]
Do communities form differently in-person or online? THAT is the question. Join us on the Campus Tech Connection (#CTCX) on August 8th from 7-8 pm CT as we discuss how #StudentAffaris In Real Life (IRL) versus Online Communities differ (or do they?) with our guest co-host Lisa Endersby. Online Community – From ‘So Me’ to ‘So Us’ [...]
Guest Blog Post by Five months ago I created a project, using the social media tool, Twitter to interview 52 student affairs professionals in 52 weeks (#52in52). Little did I know how much this project would change my life forever. In less than four months, I had finished interviewing 52 amazing professionals.I continue to build stronger [...]
The Campus Tech Connection (#CTCX) had a bit of a chat on this week’s show to preview the latest social network – Google Plus. To be super meta, the #CTCX crew hosted the Google+ preview show in a hang out and encouraged listeners to join in the fun. As usual, we shared many reviews and [...]
Summer, summer, summer time! For many student affairs professionals, this time of year either is filled with orientation fun, lingering projects, or, if lucky, holiday time off campus. We at BreakDrink hear that Alternative Professional Development (#altprodev) is good for your personal learning and training plan. The BreakDrink team thinks YOU deserve a Snackable break. Join [...]
Updated by Jeff Jackson This is why we can’t have nice things. Photog c/o Flickr user doug88888 We wanted to get community feedback, but since someone is stuffing the ballot box, we are taking it down. We will leave the presentations up on the main page, and if you want to share your thoughts you [...]
Here’s the late breaking news from your friendly Student Affairs news source online, BreakDrink.com. The #NASPACPA consolidation votes have been tabulated, and here are the official memos from the professional associations. Join in the commentary LIVE right now with @EricStoller and @JeffJackson as they broadcast on #SAlive http://higheredlive.com/live/ and follow & discuss on Twitter with the hashtag [...]