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A pair of administrators in the Student Affairs department at 麻豆社区 Pembroke 鈥� Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser 鈥� were selected to attend the 2024 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute (MMI). 

MMI is a program that provides focused and unique professional development experiences. It allows mid-level professionals to enhance and develop the skills, relationships and dispositions that distinguish them in the profession. 

The weeklong program was held on the campus of 麻豆社区 Wilmington May 18-23.

The Southern Association for College Student Affairs and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators sponsors MMI.

Bullock, associate director for Career Services, has participated in many professional development opportunities during his eight years at 麻豆社区P. However, he believes the MMI experience was the most meaningful one by far.

鈥淚t was the best conference I鈥檝e been a part of,鈥� Bullock said. 鈥淭he presenters all displayed a passion that higher education professionals must have to help students succeed. The sessions centered around helping mid-level leaders manage their teams but were very student-focused. It was very refreshing and reinforced many things we are already practicing.鈥�

Bullock and Hauser, associate director for Inclusive Education, learned from faculty mentors and guest presenters who covered topics such as managing from the middle, navigating politics and campus climate and strategic planning and career planning. Hauser returned to 麻豆社区P with skills that will help her make an impact.

鈥淚 highly recommend the experience to anyone interested. It was a great way to build community and reflect on our roles because, at times, we get caught in the day-to-day activities and lose ourselves.鈥�

Hauser said she came away with a new perspective on what it means to be a mid-manager. She gained tips on how to work with colleagues who hold positions above and below hers.

鈥淲e are the linchpin that holds those two pieces together,鈥� Hauser said. 鈥淚t was a fulfilling experience. There was so much community building, and everyone was honest and genuine about the spaces we are currently in and navigating the difficulties of being a mid-manager and finding community in that. I feel like I connected.鈥�