Spring 2010 BreakDrink Conference

By CeCe Ridder, The University of Texas As higher education evolves, understanding the college population is more critical than ever before. Multiracial college students are attending universities at a higher rate, as the population of mixed race people grows. As Student Affairs professionals, to understand this population is to engage them, thus we will explore: [...]

By Sean Cook, HigherEdCareerCoach.Com Presented at the Spring 2010 BreakDrink Conference. Get help on managing your student affairs job search after the conference and can’t-miss helpful tips on following up on interviews, the on-campus interview, job search etiquette, accepting and declining offers, relocation and getting off to a good start in your new position.

]By Jamie Workman, Miami University Abstract: It’s no mystery that a woman’s body image is affected by outside influences. The media, family influences, one’s peers, and campus environment are all key factors that play a role in how a woman views herself. Statistics show that negative body image is on the rise among traditionally aged [...]

by Erin Weed, Girls Fight Back This presentation covered 16 ideas for truly making a difference in your campus community. Some are minor changes in daily behavior, others are campus-wide events that spur activism on a larger scale. Either way, the implementation of each will chip away at the issues of violence that face students today. [...]

By Andrew Stewart, VirtualCollegeFairs.com Do you want to connect with today’s high school students in new and exciting ways? Which methods are the most cost efficient? Which strategies build strong relationships and have higher conversion rates? Find answers to these questions and gain valuable insight into the current state of the high school market. Also, [...]

By Beverly Hamilton, Tk20 Feeling the pressure of getting assessment and accreditation activities in order? Facing the process of selecting and purchasing an assessment software system? The process of choosing and implementing an electronic assessment system is a high-stakes and often high stress process. Knowing how to approach the process can make all the difference. [...]

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 [...]