Admissions Counselors develop many skills: active listening, interpersonal communication, counseling, problem solving, navigating travel reward programs, and so on. At St. John’s, there is one additional skill that all staff must perfect—the art of wax sealing. Wait, what is that?! You read correctly, every admissions counselor in our office must learn how to use a…
Month: December 2018
The Presidential Holiday Parties
As per St. John’s tradition, before the winter holidays, the Presidents from each campus invite the faculty and staff for a party of cheer; celebrating our triumphs and hard work throughout the first semester. After working so hard in our individual offices and desks, coming together gives those who work for the college…
Summer Academy – for the curious and courageous
Through the holidays, imminent chilliness, and possible snowfall it may seem far-off, but summertime will be here before you know it! A west coast girl at heart, I’m already looking forward to the long, blue-sky-green-world sunshiny days that I love here on campus. I spend a good portion of my time all year round preparing for…
The Chalkboard 