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Your Thoughts on NASPACPA

by Jeff Jackson on February 19, 2011

ShareIf you have not heard there has been some talk about unifying ACPA and NASPA. We want to hear you voice on the matter….literally your voice, call (732) 982-7325 to leave a recorded message we can use on a upcoming podcast. If you are for, against, or just want to share a viewpoint we want to hear from [...]

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ShareI chose to go to college 2,000 miles away from home because I thought it was the best way to become my own person. I was excited to leave my parents behind, have the freedom to make decisions without question, and to have an experience that was solely my own. It is this that leads [...]

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ShareBreakDrink is excited to host two conferences this summer: July 23rd with AFA Region V and a discussion about immigration reform with Matt Matera August 6. Registration is open and free, so tell all your friends. More information and registration for July 23 AFA Region 5 conference here. More information and registration for August 6 [...]

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ShareThe 2nd BreakDrink Conference will be held November 29-30 at a computer near you.  Last March BreakDrink successfully held the first online conference providing free professional development opportunities for Student Affairs professionals. More details about registration and call for proposals can be found here in a few weeks.

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21 days to 2K

by Jeff Jackson on June 10, 2010

ShareLast week on our podcast we discussed our new upcoming format and funding effort. We sent out a twitter message, and put a widget on the site, but I have been weary about pushing it too much. Why are we doing this? We are trying to advance professional development for student affairs professionals using web [...]

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#chat #chat #chat

by Jeff Jackson on April 28, 2010

ShareIf you took a vacation from twitter you may have returned to find a growth in student affairs related chats. Here are a few of the more popular chats if you want to join in on the conversation. #SAChat is the original all purpose student affairs chat. Thursday 12-1 CST and 6-7 CST #CUAD (College [...]

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ShareI had a problem converting 2 of the video files, but they should be posted soon. BUT now you can watch 7 great presentations from the Spring 2010 BreakDrink Conference. Enjoy. If you are interested in helping with the next conference you can volunteer here.

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ShareThe Following video was from Sean Cook’s presentation at the Spring 2010 BreakDrink Conference. You may view other presentation from the conference here.

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ShareAround 6:00 pm yesterday (March 9th) a message went out over twitter stating the Resolution to halt the unification process passes at the NASPA business meeting. Below is the resolution; read it and share your thoughts. Resolution Discussion of the Possible Unification between NASPA and ACPA Presented Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Annual Business [...]

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ShareYou may know someone that works on a college campus (I am sure it is not you) that uses the word Millennial as a derogatory term. Or they may say “those millennials” which is then accompanied with an eye role. I have thought a lot about why this is. I have no scientific or factual [...]

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