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title: Presence | Blog | The Latest News, Updates, & Engagement Tips! | Dustin Ramsdell
description: "Dustin Ramsdell (he/him) is a graduate of the Rutgers University College Student Affairs Ed.M Program. He is a proud nerd and self-affirmed \"Higher Ed Geek\" who is excited to connect with folks who share his love of deep conversations."
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## The Student Affairs Blog From Modern Campus

### Unlocking the potential of student affairs, one post at a time

[![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/3-305Artboard-1-copy-2-4.png?width=800&name=3-305Artboard-1-copy-2-4.png)

### 4 Reasons Your Virtual Programming Should Continue Beyond the Pandemic

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/4-reasons-your-virtual-programming-should-continue-beyond-the-pandemic) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/digital-learner-header-4.png?width=800&name=digital-learner-header-4.png)

### 3 Things That #SAPros Can Do to Support Students in Adjusting to Online Classes

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/3-things-that-sapros-can-do-to-support-students-in-adjusting-to-online-classes) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/EarthDay-Apr-05-2022-03-16-51-81-PM.png?width=800&name=EarthDay-Apr-05-2022-03-16-51-81-PM.png)

### Treat Every Day Like Earth Day With These Campus Sustainability Tips

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/treat-every-day-like-earth-day-with-these-campus-sustainability-tips) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-design-10-4.png?width=800&name=Untitled-design-10-4.png)

### 3 Simple Ways to Make Your Staff Meetings More Focused and Productive

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/3-simple-ways-to-make-your-staff-meetings-more-focused-and-productive) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/planner-1-4.png?width=800&name=planner-1-4.png)

### A Beginner’s Guide to Making or Breaking Student Affairs Habits

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-making-or-breaking-student-affairs-habits) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/PersonFinancial-4.png?width=800&name=PersonFinancial-4.png)

### How to Make Financial Education Rewarding and Fun for All Types of Students

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/how-to-make-financial-education-rewarding-and-fun-for-all-types-of-students) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/ReachingDistanceLearners-4.png?width=800&name=ReachingDistanceLearners-4.png)

### 6 Ways to Help Online Students Find Community and Feel Connected

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/6-ways-to-help-online-students-find-community-and-feel-connected) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/ProductiveSummer-1-3.png?width=800&name=ProductiveSummer-1-3.png)

### 3 Ways to Make This Summer the Most Productive One of Your Career

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/three-ways-to-make-this-summer-the-most-productive-one-of-your-career) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/DustinCollaboration-4.png?width=800&name=DustinCollaboration-4.png)

### Why Campus Collaborations Are Key to the Success of Student Affairs at Any Institution

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/why-campus-collaborations-are-key-to-the-success-of-student-affairs-at-any-institution) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/DustinStudentEngagement-1.jpg?width=800&name=DustinStudentEngagement-1.jpg)

### 5 Ways Student Engagement Platforms Encourage Leadership and Growth

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/5-ways-student-engagement-platforms-encourage-leadership-and-growth) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/HEPodcasts-4.png?width=800&name=HEPodcasts-4.png)

### 15 Higher Ed Podcasts You Should Be Listening to

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/15-higher-ed-podcasts-you-should-be-listening-to) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/SelfCare-4.png?width=800&name=SelfCare-4.png)

### Why We Need to Radically Rethink Self-Care

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/why-we-need-to-radically-rethink-self-care) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/GrowthMindset-4.png?width=800&name=GrowthMindset-4.png)

### Fostering the Growth Mindset in Student Affairs

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/fostering-the-growth-mindset-in-student-affairs) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/Allocate-resources-4.png?width=800&name=Allocate-resources-4.png)

### Why You Need to Reassess Your Student Affairs Budget

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/why-you-need-to-reassess-your-student-affairs-budget) [![](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Destiny/Imported_Blog_Media/LessonsFromGeekCulture-1.png?width=800&name=LessonsFromGeekCulture-1.png)

### What Geek Culture Can Teach Us About Community

](https://sapro.moderncampus.com/blog/what-geek-culture-can-teach-us-about-community)