SAHE Alumni Highlights
SAHE Alumni Highlights
This section of the SAHE site is designed to showcase the many accomplishments of our alumni who have made uncountable contributions in education through their professional positions and involvement with the field of Student Affairs of Higher Education. We are currently working on establishing an improved information network through our web pages and electronic newsletters. We welcome any feedback and ideas from our alumni, and encourage you to keep us up to date on your endeavors.
To update your contact information please contact Dr. Phillip Morris, pmorris@uccs.edu. If you are ever in Colorado or visiting the UCCS campus please stop in and see us!
This is a representation of institutions that have employed and currently employee SAHE graduates.
How did the SAHE master's degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The SAHE program’s robust curriculum allowed me to explore and learn various areas of Higher Education. Because the program is rooted in theory and history while anticipating the future, it gave me a holistic view of how I wanted to portray myself as a Higher Education professional.
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master's degree?
I believe that the people who teach in the program is what made it the best choice for me. The faculty within the program as so compassionate and caring, while also providing the perfect balance of challenge and support. The classroom has never been my favorite place to be, but because of the enthusiasm and energy of the faculty within the program, I actually looked forward to attending class.
How did the SAHE master's degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The SAHE Masters degree has allowed me to be qualified for Director level positions. With the student affairs knowledge gained from the program, I have a diverse understanding of the role professionals have to serve students in a holistic way.
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master's degree?
Dr. Mary Yates gave a presentation at CSU-Pueblo about the SAHE program in the spring of 2009. She sold me on the fact that if you decide to matriculate within higher education and make it a career, it would be wise to build on baseline knowledge and understand the relationship a student has between the college and themselves. UCCS was close for me to travel for classes on Saturdays. I made new friends and colleagues within my cohort and still keep in contact with many of them today.
How did the SAHE master’s degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The UCCS SAHE master’s degree program prepared me for my career in higher education in multiple ways. Not only did I receive a solid educational foundation in student affairs including current and relevant topics impacting higher education from dedicated faculty, but I also gained practical time in the field through my graduate assistantship and the practicum experience. This involvement on campus provided me with valuable leadership skills as well as insight into the inner workings of a college campus and allowed me to put lessons into practice. The confidence these experiences provided is invaluable to me and am grateful for the opportunities I had.
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master’s degree?
The UCCS SAHE program was absolutely the best choice for my master’s degree as it provided me with amazing support from my cohort family, the faculty, and the UCCS campus and community at large. Because Colorado Springs is my home and making local connections was important to me, the UCCS SAHE program provided numerous occasions to connect with other local colleges and their student affairs staff through tours, information sessions, as well as guest speakers, which enriched my personal experience greatly. During the program, I was also able to participate in multiple professional development opportunities and even attended a national conference and met other SAHE professionals from around the country. As a current staff member at UCCS, I now have the opportunity to give back to the program that has given me so much. I look forward to sharing my pride in the program with others for years to come.
How did the SAHE master's degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The SAHE master’s program has contributed to my success in higher education in multiple ways. On a basic/on paper aspect it has given me the qualifications needed to pursue positions and roles I otherwise would not have been considered for. More importantly, the SAHE program has helped me become a true student affairs practitioner. Every day I find myself putting the tools and knowledge I gained from the SAHE program into my day to day practice. Whether that be student development theory, budget/finance, or cultural inclusiveness, I feel much more prepared to be an effective professional. This has ultimately led to me serving my institutions and students at a much higher level than if I did not complete my master’s degree through the SAHE program.
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master's degree?
The UCCS SAHE program was absolutely the best choice for me. Firstly, the flexibility of the program allowed me to continue working full-time while attending classes on the weekends. This allowed me to further my education while congruently gaining valuable professional experience. The ability to use my tuition benefit through CU and have an extremely affordable, yet quality graduate program, also made SAHE a great fit for me. Lastly, I think the people, community, and cohort model of the SAHE program made it a great fit for me. Working through the program with a cohort allowed for a certain level of comfortability which lends itself to being more vulnerable and open in learning. The UCCS SAHE program also has an outstanding group of faculty members and staff which made it a great place to grow as a higher education practitioner.
How did the SAHE master's degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The SAHE program truly has a built-in mentor component for those that either work at UCCS or choose to earn their practicum hours at UCCS. Almost every department across campus has SAHE alumni staff representation and everyone is willing to support and develop those in other cohorts!
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master's degree?
The SAHE program was flexible for those student affair professionals already in their career as well as those that started out their higher education experience as a Graduate Assistant and worked up to a full time position. In addition the faculty and staff of the SAHE program are all well-educated and have an unlimited amount of higher education knowledge and experience that they are more than willing to share!
How did the SAHE master's degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The SAHE master's degree program gave me the knowledge, leadership skills and experiences needed to be a successful student affairs professional. Although I am only 6 months into my professional career, I feel confident in my abilities and I'm able to bring new ideas and recruitment tools to my current position and institution.
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master's degree?
During my selection process, I was focused on what would be the best fit for me. I was looking for a program that could give me the knowledge needed but also have enough flexibility to experience different opportunities while on campus. My experience at UCCS was positive and if I had to do it again I would. Go Mountain Lions!!
How did the SAHE master's degree program contribute to your success in higher education?
The SAHE master's degree program provided both the educational quality I was looking for with the connections and networking with the UCCS campus. I was informed of important opportunities such as graduate scholarships, fairs and seminars, and graduate student job opportunities that ultimately led to me becoming employed by UCCS.
Why was the UCCS SAHE program the best choice for your master's degree?
The quality of the education that I received showed me the tricks, tools, and resources that I continue to use as a student affairs professional today. The instructors are friendly, personable, and provided guidance and encouragement throughout the program. I felt that they genuinely cared about me and my future success. The networking with instructors and other classmates was, and continues to be, invaluable. This program really changed the course of my life for the better, and I wouldn't change any part of it. The SAHE master's program was the absolutely best choice I could have made, and instrumental in me accomplishing my dreams of becoming a UCCS staff member.
