Association for Christians in Student Development

Membership Registration for 2014-15 now open

A membership in ACSD connects you to hundreds of people with experience, interest, and expertise in a variety of student life roles and from many higher education institutions at a low annual membership rate of $50 per individual.

ACSD Conference Scholarships

Two types of scholarships available for conference attendance: 1) Multicultural and 2) Non-Faith Based Institution Applications are now open and close on Jan 31st.

Award Nominations

ACSD members are encouraged to nominate colleagues for the 4 awards given by the organization. Information, past recipients and the nomination form (members only) are found online

Webinar: Empowering the 21st Century Career Development Professional (February 13, 2015 @ 2pm CST)

Receive guidance and tips to empower career professionals to extend influence, garner resources and increase impact and outcomes.

Professional Development

Spiritual Fit: Spirituality’s Impact on Retention at a Faith-based Institution

By Crystal Keetch

CC image "Nathan Tasker at Taylor University" courtesy of Jim Garringer on Flickr Does spirituality reflected in religious practices affect retention at a ...

Best Practices

Developing Vocational Soft Skills

By Kendall Stanislav

A student development response to the It Takes More Than A Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success report from the AAC&U.

Professional Development

Reflections on Transitioning From an Entry-level Role to a Mid-level Administrator

By Anonymous Author

CC image "Campus Reflections" courtesy of Jim Nix on Flickr. I started my first mid-level position about a year ago. Before being hired, I was one of the ...

Professional Development

Beyond Double Secret Probation: Christians in College Student Development

By Michael Hammond

CC image "University College" courtesy of Lawrence OP on Flickr. This article was originally posted on the Religion in American History blog ...

Best Practices, Professional Development

Book Clubs as a Best Practice

By Peter Roeth

While not all book clubs are as idealistic (or controversial) as Oprah’s, reading books collectively holds incredible value for Student Affairs personnel.

Best Practices

Student Affairs and Technology

By Rick Muthiah

Student Affairs professionals utilize various forms of technology every day, whether email, texting, word processing, Facebook, Twitter, or smartphones.

Career Center

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Jan 30

Membership Registration for 2014-15 now open

ACSD Conference Scholarships

Award Nominations

Webinar: Empowering the 21st Century Career Development Professional (February 13, 2015 @ 2pm CST)

2015 ACSD Conference

Spiritual Fit: Spirituality’s Impact on Retention at a Faith-based Institution

Developing Vocational Soft Skills

Reflections on Transitioning From an Entry-level Role to a Mid-level Administrator

Beyond Double Secret Probation: Christians in College Student Development

Book Clubs as a Best Practice

Student Affairs and Technology