Welcome to "CCPA Believes"


CCPA Believes will be a running series. Every month a member of CCPA, starting with the leadership team, will post their "I Believe" statement. This is modeled after ACPA Believes member program (ACPA Believes). Influenced by the 1950s radio show by Edward R. Murrow and the National Public Radio Series, and reintroduced in 2006 by Allison and Gediman, This I Believe, the ACPA Believes/I Believe project encourages educators to a align personal beliefs with professional practice grounded in scholarship. Please visit the ACPA website if you would like to submit your This I Believe statement: here
Posted on Apr 1st, 2010

I believe in Sunlight

I believe in Sunlight… I’m not sure if it’s the warmth on my skin or the brightness in the sky, but beautiful sunny days give me strength, motivation and energy to complete my work and rejuvenate my soul.  The effects of sunlight exposure are scientific as well as psychological, so I know it’s not just me.  However, the joyous memories that sun and summer time evoke are the things I’ll share with...
Posted on Feb 11th, 2010

I Believe in Music!

I believe in music because it speaks to my soul. Growing up in South America, I was surrounded by vibrant sounds of reggae, calypso and steel band music.  The words of each song were meaningful and the rhythm was intoxicating. Today, I am drawn to particular songs that move me to tears and touch me deeply. The vibration within me is felt as words of a song fill my ear and overflows my lungs. I am transfixed...
Posted on Jan 19th, 2010

I Believe in Yoga

I Believe in Yoga I believe in yoga, or at least I’m beginning to believe in it.  In order to tell you why, I must briefly bring you along my journey in 2009. This past year held many surprises for me, both good and not so good.  I was fortunate enough to travel to Alaska and the Mediterranean this year, and to celebrate my mother’s 50th birthday with our wonderful family and friends.  Working for the...
Posted on Dec 11th, 2009

Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul As I flipped through my most recently mailed culinary magazine, my eyes lit up with all the great food I could cook in the next few months. I’m a student affairs professional by day, wannabe culinary genius by night and I believe food soothes the soul. Not just any food. A good home cooked meal with friends and family to join. Being a part of making a meal and bringing others together is...
Posted on Nov 5th, 2009

“I Believe in Laughter”

I Believe in Laughter As student affairs professionals, we are often asked to deal with a variety of situations – some comical, some intense and some just downright absurd. The beauty of this profession is the balance between routine and spontaneity. While we can schedule meetings, programs and conferences, we also have those unexpected events that pop up – such as the student who walks into our office looking...
Posted on Oct 16th, 2009

“I Believe In Using Your Vacation Days”

I believe in using your vacation days Unless you work in Orientation, I realize the theme of my “This I Believe” statement comes at an odd time considering summer just ended. I do not work in Orientation, but for every one balanced student affairs colleague, I know two more of us whose personal lives are a little off kilter. I’m included in the latter bunch, so this statement of belief also serves as a...