SEAHO Report - Winter 2013 - (Page 24)

SEAHO FEATURE opportunity for growth in the areas of Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER), Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG), and Human and Organizational Resources (HOR). Additionally, because the entry point to the profession was not necessarily a higher education administration background, many colleagues were not able to articulate their knowledge of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the profession. In response, the committee has and will continue to create developmental opportunities, focusing on each area of opportunity every month. As a department still in a period of transition, Virginia Tech HRL has taken great strides in maintaining a high standard of service to its students and academic partners. Still, there are many lessons remaining to be learned about serving our own department and colleagues by ensuring that they receive the best possible opportunities to grow professionally and challenge themselves. As we look forward, the committee has focused upon further developing the curriculum model and applying it to every aspect of the on-boarding process for our new professionals. The goal for the next academic year is to be able to present our newly acquired talent with a menu of options to strengthen their current practice, as well as build strong foundations for future careers. As Virginia Tech continues to innovate, the committee has no doubt that the department will rise to the expectations presented in the NASPA/ACPA Competencies. By building upon solid theory, Virginia Tech will continue to hold its position as a premier provider of educational programming within safe, clean, affordable communities of higher learning. Ten Tips to Revolutionize Your Work Using Your iPad By Lani San Antonio Assistant Director of Residential Life Trish Gomez Graduate Community Director Zach Blackmon Graduate Community Director Clemson University Gone are the days of taking pads of paper to meetings, lugging around heavy laptops and looking for a tape recorder to use in a focus group or interview. Apple’s iPad has brought a new definition to efficiency for the tech savvy professional. However, simply purchasing an iPad is not enough to change the way you approach your work. In the fast pace world of technology, it can be difficult to keep up with every new tip or application. Below are ten ways that you can revolutionize your work using your iPad. And if you do not own an iPad - this list may convince you to buy one! 24 Tip # 1 - Never Say Never. The last thing you want to happen is for your iPad to go missing; follow these steps to make make sure you are prepared should it ever happen. Set up Find My iPad in case your iPad is ever lost or stolen. This app will allow you to locate it, display a message on it, and even remotely wipe it if needed. Make sure you have a passcode on your iPad, in case someone picks it up by accident. This is even more important as our work involves lots of sensitive information. SEAHO Report Winter 2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of SEAHO Report - Winter 2013

SEAHO Report - Winter 2013
Contents
SEAHO President
SEAHO “Editor”
SEAHO News
Officer Elections
RELI – 10th Annual Institute
SEAHO 2013 Conference Schedule
Bridging Academic & Student Life Missions: Faculty- Inclusive Community Building in Residence Halls
Are We Ready?
Staff Development Tactics
Sustaining Sustainability: How Housing and Residence Life Can Impact the Sustainability Movement
Starting something that Matters—James Madison University partners with TOMS Shoes
Putting Professional Competencies into Practice
Ten Tips to Revolutionize Your Work Using Your iPad
Advising 101
Hiring Practices and Staff Supervision: Integrating Multicultural Competency to Foster an Inclusive Work Environment
Shifting Sands: Technology and the Shifting Landscape of Residence Hall Student Leadership
Best Practices: Student Athlete Population in Housing
Student Affairs Around the Region
Alabama Updates
Florida Updates
Kentucky Updates
Mississippi Updates
North Carolina Updates
Tennessee Updates
Virginia Updates

SEAHO Report - Winter 2013