We live in very polarizing and divided times. Rhetoric has gone from differences of opinion to outright disdain, disgust, and hatred of others who do not share the same view. Peaceful protest has given way to violence, impartiality in journalism has gone by the wayside, and the wrong post on … [read more »]
Tag: civic engagement
The ABCs of Student Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is a special time of year! The former pastor of my church would share his ABCs of Thanksgiving each November. I always enjoyed that sermon, especially as he would mix it up from year to year – except for “N”, which was always NASCAR. So, I thought … [read more »]
A Service Project that Makes an Impact in More Ways than One
Revelations of unacceptable, dangerous, and predatory behavior have been in the news almost daily for the past six months. These revelations have been a good thing; the actions of those perpetrating them are not. Their victims must live with what happened to them for the rest of their lives, no … [read more »]
Engage Students on Campus with a Day of Service
A Day of Service is an opportunity for students across the campus to come together in service. Some of my favorite times to do A Day of Service include new student orientation; club/activity fairs; Make a Difference Day in October; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Day and Week in January; and Earth Day … [read more »]
Student Engagement Leads to Student Success!
As a new year is here, I like to reflect on why I do what I do and how that can impact on the lives of students. One of the wisest investments a student can make in their collegiate experience is by engaging in co-curricular activities. I like the term CO-curricular because … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 2: Integrity
Brian Davis did one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in sports. It is the type of thing that should serve as an example for everyone! “I’m sorry, Dave, who?” Brian Davis is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He has over $13 million in career winnings, but … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 1: Commitment
I had the pleasure and honor of presenting at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy a few years ago. After my program, I was treated to a tour of the campus by 2nd Class Cadet Victoria “Tory” Stevens. The Academy has a beautiful campus with a chapel, museum, quarters, and a deck … [read more »]