July 12, 2022 |
Academic Success
“Belief is so easy we make it hard.” Marilyn Trotter. Marilyn holds a special place near-and-dear in my heart because she is the woman who gave birth to me. My mom has had unprecedented belief in me since day one. In fact, she was the first person who foresaw me impacting others with my words […]
June 30, 2022 |
Academic Success
April 13, 2022 |
Academic Success, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Are you afraid to go, “outer body?” NOPE! Before you even think it… this obviously isn’t a pitch to tamper with the hottest drugs sold in the streets although feelings from the experience I’m talking about may produce a similar effect. The rush of endorphins and dopamine (what I call the happy hormones) released when having this outer body […]
January 28, 2022 |
Academic Success
One of the most exciting parts of the spring semester is conference season! Whether you are attending your own organization’s leadership program or a conference like AFLV, NGLA, NACA, SGLA, these programs are great opportunities to understand how you can grow as a leader, better serve your community, and make an impact. But, did you […]
January 26, 2022 |
Academic Success, Stress Management
The new year is finally here, and now is a great time to set intentions for the exciting months ahead. While many of your goals might be related to academics, work, and your professional life, it’s also important to set goals related to your personal mental health and wellness — and for many of us, […]
January 19, 2022 |
Academic Success
October 28, 2021 |
Academic Success
Procrastination is something that every human will experience at some point. While it may not be putting off a project or a specific deadline, you probably are avoiding a conversation you know you need to have, or maybe avoiding going to the doctor or seeing a counselor to get help with your health struggles, or […]
October 27, 2021 |
Academic Success, Leadership
In both our Finding Your Why and Council Surge Interactive Workshops, we talk about the importance of working with stakeholders. Stakeholders help us as leaders realize our potential, make meaning of our experiences, and achieve our goals. But, many times, we only turn to them when we need something or when something goes wrong, which […]
September 11, 2018 |
Academic Success, Leadership
By: Tom Healy I was recently asked a few weeks ago to provide my best advice to students as they enter a new school year, here is what I had to say: I strongly believe that the best learning experiences on a college campus come OUTSIDE the classroom which means you need to get involved […]
July 20, 2018 |
Academic Success, First Year Experience, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration
By: Darryl Bellamy Jr. Each year, thousands of students begin college afraid about what’s to come. Somehow, they think that they’re the only one feeling scared and nervous about what’s next, afraid of failure, and not entirely confident in their abilities. After reading 5,553 fears (and counting), If I had 24 hours to live and […]
October 17, 2017 |
Academic Success, Black History, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration
Trigger warning: This article includes some of the speaker’s life experiences that are graphic and violent in nature. By: Rodney Walker, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker As a former ward of the State of Illinois, I am privileged to be where I am today. Of the nearly 400,000 youth in foster care, less than a quarter will go on […]
August 22, 2017 |
Academic Success, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Athletics, Drinking & Driving, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Suicide Prevention
By: Ethan Fisher, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker It seems like college was only a short time ago. College was a part of my life for over a decade – and no – I’m not a doctor. In 1998, I started my freshman year, and I didn’t graduate with my first bachelor’s degree until 2010. I received my […]
July 25, 2017 |
Academic Success, Character Development, College Completion, Decision Making, First Generation College Students, First Year Experience, Leadership
A lot of people get down on college students these days. “They complain too much!” “They don’t want to work!” “They have unrealistic expectations!” “They don’t want to work their way up!” “They can’t handle the pressure!” They are not “resilient,” they say. Even a simple Google search of “college students and resilience” will produce […]
