Thu, 26 September 2019
At times, student affairs professionals are hesitant to pursue a role with COCM, thinking that the transition back to a university setting will be challenging. And yet, a number of former Capstone employees have made the successful move to public institutions. What have they done to make the transition as seamless as possible? And how do they go about getting connected on a new campus? Amy Lorenz is the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Florida. Prior to joining the team at UNF in March of 2018, she spent nearly four years as Director of Operations at Bowling Green State University through COCM. Amy’s resume also includes roles with Marshall University and Miami University in the realm of academic initiatives and first year experience. On this episode of the podcast, Amy joins guest host Tara Wilkinson to explain her intentional decision to join COCM to learn about facilities and operations, sharing her responsibilities at BGSU and what she learned about remaining calm in a crisis. She discusses her work in the area of social wellness and describes how she came to appreciate the perspective of the maintenance and custodial staff during her time at COCM. Listen in for Amy’s insight around making connections on a new campus and easing the transition from Capstone back to a college setting! Topics CoveredWhy Amy joined COCM to learn about facilities and operations Amy’s responsibilities as Director of Operations at BGSU
Amy’s work with social wellness during her time at Capstone Amy’s experience attending the Women’s Leadership Institute The top skills Amy learned in her time working at COCM
Taking initiative to meet + listen to people in a new setting Why Amy recommends finding friends outside of work Amy’s advice on the transition from COCM to a university
Amy’s insight around being a mom in the student housing space Connect with AmyConnect with TaraStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Direct download: Student_Housing_Matters_-_Getting_Connected_on_a_New_Campus__with_Amy_Lorenz.mp3
Category:Join The Conversation Podcast -- posted at: 6:00am CDT |
Thu, 5 September 2019
We talk a lot about wellness and work-life balance, but most of us in the world of student housing are just not very good at it. So, how can we learn to prioritize our emotional and spiritual health? How can we develop the courage to ask what’s really important to us and align our choices accordingly? And if that means choosing a new path, how can we apply the skills we learn in student housing to other roles? Jen Oliver is the former Director of Facilities and Conference Services with COCM at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and current Membership Recruitment Specialist for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Prior to joining the Girl Scouts team in 2018, she spent two years at home with her young daughters, serving her family and getting involved in the local community. On this edition of the Student Housing Matters Alumni Series, Jen sits down with Tara Wilkinson to discuss how her role with COCM at MassArt rounded out her experience in student housing, exposing her to the facilities side of the space. She shares her gratitude for the relationships she developed with partners, vendors, COCM colleagues as well as the MassArt team. Listen in to understand Jen’s decision to step away from her career at Capstone and prioritize her family and community—and learn how she is applying the skills she honed in student housing to other roles that fit her lifestyle and align with her values! Topics CoveredHow Jen’s role with COCM rounded out her student housing experience Jen’s responsibilities as Director of Facilities and Conference Services The trust Jen had to build with her team at MassArt in Boston The relationships Jen valued with vendors, partners and colleagues Jen’s decision to prioritize her wellness through family + community Having the courage to search for work that truly aligns with your values Jen’s advice around making the decision to step away from your career How wellness is encouraged among the employees at Capstone Articulating how skills in student housing apply to other kinds of work Jen’s insight around the concerns people have with privatized housing Connect with JenConnect with TaraStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Direct download: Student_Housing_Matters_-_How_Student_Housing_Skills_Translate_to_Other_Roles__with_Jen_Oliver.mp3
Category:Join The Conversation Podcast -- posted at: 6:00am CDT |