A SMART Way to Increase Engagement
It was the end of the spring semester, where we found a discouraged student leader wondering where his organization went wrong: “I just don’t get it. I mean I told the team it was our goal to place in the top 3 at the International CollegiateA Capella Championships. I even made sure we practiced as […]
4 Love-Centered Tips for Increasing Engagement in Your Student Organization
Pulling my hair out, twitching at work, having slight panic attacks over all the work to be done.. Making lists upon lists for a cultural club instead of homework and papers. Caring more about the outcome of our event than the job I was getting paid for….and good golly gosh I loved it. That’s what […]
Raising the Tide on Silent Waters
I’m a guy who loves really great quotes. This past year, I came across one that really spoke to me. It is a Gaelic Proverb that says, “Waves will rise on silent waters.” I interpret it to mean that great things happen where you least expect them, too. There is always an opportunity for someone […]
Small Actions, Little Risk, Big Rewards – Building Engagement on Campus
I recently watched the movie We Bought a Zoo and heard this line: “You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” In the movie our main character, played by Matt Damon, is giving […]
To All the “Student Leaders” Who Never Asked for the Title
We spend a lot of time picturing the quintessential “student leader” – frenzied, wide eyed, hyper, loves ice breakers, does about a thousand and one activities. The poster child of the school. The “they are GOING places, unless they burn out, knock on wood” students. But what about everyone else? What about the student leaders […]
Finding the Good in Others- How I Found My Place
“Have you thought about applying to be an orientation leader?” was the unexpected question I received in an elevator from my RA. I quickly shook my head and shrugged it off. I was a timid first year in college and didn’t see how I could be an orientation leader. The RA, Oshane (pictured below), explained that […]
Going Greek to Get Involved – A Student Leader Spotlight
We are always meeting student leaders who are going the extra mile to make others feel welcome and build community culture on their campuses. We realized that one great way to learn from each other is to spotlight different students who have made an impact on the lives of their fellow students. Meet Gerard Edward Smithwrick, a […]
Building Confidence Through Conflict – A Student Leader Spotlight
We are always meeting student leaders who are going the extra mile to make others feel welcome and build community culture on their campuses. We realized that one great way to learn from each other is to spotlight different students who have made an impact on the lives of their fellow students. Meet Katherine Lesnak, a student at Randolph […]
INTERNSHIP POSITION: So You Think You Can Be a Swift Kick Intern?
It’s that time of year again; yep, you guessed it — Massachusetts Maple Month! But more importantly, it’s internship application time. And we want you to join our team from July – December 2015! So what does it mean to start Swift Kickin’ it with us? Check out this snapshot of the application: Your Mission […]
Poll! What’s the best way to snag members in September?
It’s the beginning of a new year, and that means you student leaders are all over the place, looking for new students to bring into your awesome organization. With all the options out there to snag a freshman (or transfer, or upperclassman!), where do you find the best community enlarging opportunities? Also, head over to […]