SJG Congratulates the NASPA 2013 Outstanding New Professional Award Winners

March 20th, 2013

SJG would like to congratulate the 2013 NASPA Outstanding New Professional Award Winners!  This year’s NASPA awards for Outstanding New Professionals went to the following individuals:

Region 1: Eric Crumrine, Program Advisor; Student Leadership Programs, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Region II: Hallie Arena, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Chatham College
Region III: Christine Hernandez, Program Coordinator, Women and [...]

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Higher Education 2013 Conference Season: Spring and Summer Conferences

March 16th, 2013

It’s that time of year, conference season.  Here we provide a helpful list of the major higher education conferences taking place this Spring and Summer.
NASPA Annual 2013 Conference
Location: Orlando, FL
Dates: 3/16 to 3/20/2013
Description: NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession.
Website: http://www.naspa.org/conf/default.cfm
SJG will be exhibiting. Visit us [...]

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SJG Congratulates 2012 Higher Education Leaders on Their Recent Appointments!

December 5th, 2012

Greetings from SJG – The Spelman & Johnson Group. We wish them all the best!
ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT
•    Mara Affre, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment, and Yield at University of California, San Diego
•    J. Christopher Fleming, Executive Director of Admissions at Old Dominion University
•    Jeffrey Meece, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
ADVANCEMENT/ALUMNI(AE) RELATIONS/DEVELOPMENT
•    Adrienne Bass, Associate Vice Chancellor [...]

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Using Social Media in the Higher Education Job Search

November 15th, 2012

Fortunately, for higher education professionals, there are many great career resources and active communities available via social media.  So, when looking for career advice or opportunities, it makes little sense not to take advantage of them.  When used purposefully, social media can be a great tool in your higher education job search toolbox, yielding [...]

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SJG Will Sponsor Four Women Leaders for the 2012 Women’s Leadership Institute

October 25th, 2012

SJG – The Spelman and Johnson Group is delighted to be offering four scholarships to cover registration fees for the 2012 Women’s Leadership Institute—two scholarships for those women attending the Leadership Institute in Florida and two scholarships for women attending the Leadership Institute in Southern California. Scholarships are open to all those that wish to [...]

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Careers in Student Affairs Month: Congratulations

October 24th, 2012

As part of Careers in Student Affairs month, we would like to salute all the professionals who are advancing their leadership, service to students, and impact institutionally!
We would also like to offer our congratulations to all of the student affairs professionals that SJG has placed over the last year.
Congratulations to:

Silvestro Menzano Weisner
Director, University Counseling Center
George [...]

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Careers in Student Affairs: Conferences and Events for Student Affairs Professionals

October 24th, 2012

A career in student affairs is one of life-long learning, both on the job and off.  One of the wonderful things about the student affairs profession is that there are many opportunities for professional development and learning.  In addition, the student affairs community is comprised of a strong and welcoming professional network of leaders who [...]

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Key Findings from Pew’s 2012 Report on the Future of Higher Education

October 11th, 2012

The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center surveyed 1,021 experts and stakeholders to weigh in on the future of higher education.  The survey asked experts to respond to two proposed scenarios for higher education in 2020 – one which outlined modest change, and the other [...]

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Videoconferencing Guide for Interviewers

August 28th, 2012

Videoconferencing makes a great alternative to traditional interview methods, allowing a more personal connection than a phone interview without the expense of an in-person visit.  Here we offer a helpful guide to ensuring a quality videoconferencing experience.

When preparing for a videoconference, interviewers should give careful consideration to the following aspects:
Timing
When scheduling your interview, [...]

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Videoconferencing Guide for Interviewees

August 28th, 2012

Videoconferencing makes a great alternative to traditional interview methods, allowing a more personal connection than a phone interview without the expense of an in-person visit.  Here we offer a helpful guide to ensuring a quality videoconferencing experience.
When preparing for a videoconference, interview candidates should give careful consideration to the following aspects:
Setting and Environment
It is important [...]

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