An Introduction to "Student Affairs Undercover."

It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce you to Student Affairs Undercover!

I wrote that with the intention of sounding like the introduction to a cover letter. Our field can be funny.  We all too often take ourselves too seriously and forget to laugh. It is my intention to laugh. It will be, often times, at our expense. Without the ability to laugh we will likely implode, or more perhaps even more seriously, we'll forget why we do what we do. 

It is also my intention to leave a philosophical paper trail of sorts. As I navigate our field I find myself wanting to share ideas, converse, but most importantly, let others know they're not alone. 

My first set of entires will outline my process in a midlevel search. It's true, a substantial amount of informal and formal discourse exists about the move up; the trouble with that is the simple fact that each of us is different. Each position is different. Each institution is different. Each professional is different. Ultimately, we are all different. 

I do not intend for this to be self loathing. I do not intend to create a following. I do not intend to make statements. I simply intend to reflect with the obvious advantage of connecting with others. 

-SAU