Ideas Lab
The Commons Group is dedicated to providing you with ideas, initiatives and resources that will aid you in the critical work you do. Here, we dive into some of those ideas that are universally applicable to higher education and student affairs.
If we have missed an idea that you believe is essential to the work of student affairs professionals, please let us know! Contact us and tell us more about your thoughts and ideas and we'll pass them along.
"I read, I study, I examine, I listen, I reflect, and out of all of this I try to form an idea into which I put as much common sense as I can." - Marquis de Lafayette
Top Picks
Ideas come in from across the country. We have the enviable job of regularly choosing our favorites. See what ideas have made the top of our list lately.
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Taking Ideas Deeper
Sometimes all you need to take an idea from good to great is a little time and collaboration. The Commons Group works with the ideas submitted and the brilliant people who have submitted to take the ideas deeper in order to expand their impact on students. Find out more about what has come of this great work!
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Submit an Idea
Have an idea you're ready to introduce to the world and to your colleagues around the country? Submit your idea whether it's nothing more than an inkling or it's fully developed and a raving success on your campus!
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