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Student Housing MattersGray Bekurs Talks the Impact of Housing on Student Recruitment & RetentionToday we explore the profound impact of on-campus housing on student recruitment and retention. In this episode, we sit down with Gray Bekurs, VP of Business Development at COCM, to discuss: • How on-campus housing influences a prospective student's decision to attend a particular university. • Innovative strategies COCM has implemented to make on-campus housing more appealing to new students. • The relationship between quality student housing and student retention rates. Specific features or amenities in student housing that have been shown to positively impact student retention. • COCM's approach to addressing the unique housing needs of different campuses and student populations. Gray Bekurs b...
2024-07-1217 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Financial Reporting in Student Housing with Emily Hill and Stephanie Lachina I've always enjoyed the collaborative team aspect and problem-solving with clients,” - Stephanie Lachina Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of "Student Housing Matters," Emily Hill, COCM Corporate Accountant, and Stephanie Lachina, COCM Financial Reporting Accountant, sit down to discuss the integral role financial reporting plays in the student housing industry and how the financial services at COCM have evolved over the years.  Emily and Stephanie delve int...
2023-10-1214 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Inside COCM's DEI Task Force with Dr. Mecca Marsh, Corey Reedy, and Kern Williams"I think that the important part is making sure that we have a variety of voices at the table... looking at what their concerns are and their perspective. That's going to be important as the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) task force moves forward," - Kern Williams Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." College campuses are the pulse of the political landscape, and it's crucial to engage the right people in the conversations to incite change. On this...
2023-09-2933 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: How COCM's Student Housing Calculator Revolutionizing Student Housing with Doug Brown“Housing is a critical activity that relates directly to the status of the university, and if it's not healthy, the rest of the institution is not either,” - Doug Brown, President, COCM Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of "Student Housing Matters," Gray Bekurs, Vice President of Business Development sits down with Doug Brown, President of  Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) to discuss COCM’s implementation of the Student Housing Calculator for use in forecasting housing demand based on hist...
2023-09-0820 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Fostering Leadership Excellence with Dr. Sharon McDade "Strike up conversations with everyone you possibly can while you're at conferences, you never know what threads will come from them. Thank you, Doug, for talking with me on a bus ride, oh, so many years ago. And [to COCM] for being such engaged participants in addressing leadership issues for the fellows," - Dr. Sharon McDade Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Alton Irwin, Director, and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Dr...
2023-08-3120 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersLeading Maintenance Teams with Care & Respect – with Hermond Lawson, Chris Adams & Chenal AlfordWhat makes a Director of Facilities successful in leading their maintenance team? It’s more than just showing up and doing the job. And it’s more than just taking good care of the facility. Success comes from taking care of the students and staff as well, building relationships with them as people to make sure they have what they need to thrive. Chris Adams is Director of Facilities for The Village at the University of South Florida, Chenal Alford (better known as Al) is Director of Facilities for Millennium Hall at Towson Univ...
2023-08-2532 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: COCM's Early Days and Path to Success with Patrick Savolskis "The great thing about Capstone is it gives you the ability to get some skills that you wouldn't have, otherwise, for years. Especially because in housing, it's not like you're back in the office somewhere, just pushing paper; you're right there on the frontline with students," - Patrick Savolskis Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Alton Irwin, Director, and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Patrick Savolskis, one of the very early employees...
2023-07-1410 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Green River College and COCM: A Partnership for Student Success with George Frasier"I've really enjoyed working with Capstone. Capstone is truly a learning organization, and our relationship has evolved over time. I've never doubted that we had their attention. I appreciate that commitment to the project and making sure the resident life experience is where it needs to be," - George Frasier, Green River College Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Masha Sapper, SVP of Business Services at COCM, sits down with George Frasier of Green River...
2023-07-1020 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: COCM and BGSU A Powerful Partnership with Sheri Stoll "It was just this juxtaposition of people from very different places with their heads down working on stuff. And I thought, you know, this is going to work, and it's going to work well. And everything that we couldn't have hoped for, and more has happened. And I'm very appreciative." - Sheri Stoll Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Alton Irwin, Director, and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Sheri Stoll of Bowling...
2023-06-2224 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Lasting Connections and Leaving a Legacy with Dr. Amy Lorenz "COCM is receptive to hearing from their team. So…speak up if there's something that you need or have feedback on. Most people are really willing to listen and work with you to help create something better."— Dr. Amy Lorenz Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters. Alton C. Irwin, Director, and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Dr. Amy Lorenz, former COCM student housing professional and current Director of Resi...
2023-06-2011 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Professional Development, Relationships, and the Power of Campus Living with Erik Elordi "You've got something unique here with COCM with so many different types of schools. One of the things I loved about COCM is the ability to move on within the company and grow and progress. I would really encourage people to do that as much as possible. It's really worth it,"— Erik Elordi Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future."  On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Alton C. Irwin, Director and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Erik Elo...
2023-06-1620 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第28集本集嘉賓：歐陽兆棠傳道、Kitty Wong 本集內容：(1) 2021年6月與家人由香港透過BNO計劃移民到英國，目前在Milton Keynes加略山華人基督教會服事的COCM聯屬同工歐陽兆棠傳道分享他的故事。(2) 2021年9月與家人由香港透過BNO計劃移民到英國，並且最近由Colchester搬到Liverpool的前香港醫護人員Kitty分享她們一家的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各的兒子約瑟的「被移民」故事第四集。 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/eh-DNl9TrD4 COCM 華人移居英國熱線 +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：以感恩為祭 曲、詞：周啟恩 主，為你的恩典，我要滿心感謝， 由泥內生機，到變幻天氣，讓這世界各樣完備。 主，為你的恩手，我要滿心感謝， 由扶助拯救，到試煉阻攔，導我按你正路前行。 我出生前你已深知我，到了今天，亦有幫助， 為我備救恩，召我出黑暗，做你聖潔國度人民。 主，為你的恩言，我要滿心感謝， 由提示安慰，到責備管教，內裡有你愛念呈現。 主，為你的恩情，我要滿心感謝， 也要常思想，晝夜數算，藉愛見證你大能。 你的安排往往多新意，你有豐賞亦會收取， 微細調配中，讓我得益處，現我再看天恩處處。 神呀！你恩典太美妙神奇，配得萬眾稱善！ 我要以感恩為祭獻給你，並永記念你作為！
2023-06-1239 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCelebrating 20 Years of Excellence: From Unexpected Hire to Key Player with Tamiko Thompson "I may not have direct contact with our clients and owners and residents, but when I can fix a problem, or solve an issue for someone, that's what gives me satisfaction every day," — Tamiko Thompson  Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Kern Williams, COCM's Regional Vice President, sits down with Tamiko Thompson, Accounts Payable Manager, who has been with COCM since March 1997. Tamiko shares the story of her unexpected hiring at COC...
2023-05-2309 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing Matters20 Years of Growth and Innovation: Celebrating COCM's Impact on Student HousingIn this episode of the Student Housing Matters Podcast, host Alton Irwin, Chief Marketing Officer COCM, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Capstone On-Campus Management by looking back at the company's early days. He is joined by three longtime employees of COCM:  Doug Brown is the President and Founder of COCM. Doug's passion for higher education and dedication to fostering partnerships have been instrumental in shaping COCM's success. His visionary leadership has led the company to become a leader in managing student housing, challenging industry norms, and setting new standards along the way.  Michelle Smith, the Re...
2023-05-1921 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCreating a Positive Living Experience - with COCM's Maria Saad For Maria Saad, of the COCM team providing guidance and making a positive impact on students' lives is not just a job—it's a passion. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Maria sits down to share her insights on the student housing industry. As someone who believes that 'it's more of a learning experience for the students,' Maria shares why she ‘is passionate about providing guidance and making a positive impact on student's lives and why, for her, 'it's all about the experience' and 'making that connection' with students. In this episode, Maria takes us on a jour...
2023-02-2111 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersIntroducing COCM’s New EVP of Operations – with Jeremy Biddy“It's been an interesting, interesting time since early spring of 2020. And I think what we have learned are some lessons about how we can better provide service for both our students and our employees… Those folks on the front line really are the key to our success. We know that, and we're going to work really hard to make sure they understand that we understand that.” —Jeremy Biddy Jeremy Biddy is the new Executive Vice President of Operations at COCM. He began his professional career working to prevent shoplifting at Kmart before transitioning to an opportun...
2023-01-1905 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第27集本集嘉賓：林乃揚牧師、陳樂之 本集內容：(1) 2021年6月帶同家人從香港移民到英國、目前在Sheffield華人基督教會服事的COCM聯屬同工林乃揚牧師分享他的故事。(2) 2022年1月帶同家人從香港移民到英國、目前在倫敦西北面的Watford附近的小鎮居住的陳樂之分享他們一家的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各的兒子約瑟的「被移民」故事第三集。 YouTube 版連結：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7QkeZaFEdM COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：快樂常歌唱  曲/詞：凌東成 莫記憂與愁，要快樂常歌唱，俗世間怨恨，你莫再鬱心上。 在救主面前，個個自由開朗，願靠主每日見歡暢。 (副) 茫茫人生旅程，路縱崎嶇險惡，頌讚主引導同奔往；         尋求人生理想，未畏驚風駭浪，救主結伴心膽壯。
2022-12-3135 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersFrom Desk Attendant to EVP of Operations, a Look Back-with Sandy Hill"I think I'm the proudest of how much growth we've had. By expanding, we got to get on so many different diverse campuses. And we get to meet so many different administrators in the business of student housing, and that gives you the opportunity to provide jobs for folks, which gave me all the interactions I've had with the incredible employees we've had through the years." — Sandy Hill Sandy Hill  began her career in student housing as a desk attendant in 1979 and has served as the Executive Vice President of Operations at COCM since 2003. On thi...
2022-12-2907 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersAdvocating for Gender Equality Through the COCM Women’s Alliance - with Hannah MountfordSexism, racism, and economic and educational inequality are just some of the significant challenges and barriers women face today. There are gender injustices everywhere, and women often struggle to make their voices heard. So, what can student housing organizations do to make gender equality a priority? Hannah Mountford serves as the Director of Facilities and Operations at Roundtree commons. As a hard-working team player, she takes great pride in her master’s degree focused on Counseling Education with an emphasis on Student Affairs from Mississippi State University. On this episode of St...
2022-11-2916 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第26集本集嘉賓：安藤世美宣教士、Tinson 本集內容：(1) 一對使用「安藤世美」這名稱在英國某城市做跨文化工作的COCM宣教士夫婦跟大家分享他們的故事 (2) 2021年8月帶同一對子女由香港透過BNO簽證來英國入讀寄宿學校，目前與太太住在Norwich的Tinson分享他們一家的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各的兒子約瑟的「被移民」故事續集。 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/4o7O-nQ9FNE  COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)   結尾歌曲分享：天糧 (齊唱新歌 2) 曲：陳芳榮 詞：翁慧韻 1. 遙望盡是芬芳花草滿山，沒灌溉卻仰賴天糧，         靜觀小鳥天空海闊闖，暴雨至卻不怕獨航。 2. 城市盡是吃喝買賣尋樂，鬧烘烘卻缺乏安祥，         為舒適生活一天去闖，未老去卻憂恐盡嚐。 副歌： 無需擔心衣著居處，神日日夜夜保守供應， 誰可增加自己壽歲智慧，只有倚賴祂的賞賜。
2022-10-2538 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第25集本集嘉賓：殷敏宣教士、阿昌及阿青 本集內容：(1) 來自中國大陸、和丈夫同樣在英國拿到博士學位、目前在Exeter華人基督教會服事的COCM宣教士殷敏分享她跟丈夫Victor的宣教故事 (2) 2021年6月帶同兩個小朋友由香港透過BNO計劃移民來英國、目前定居在Southend-on-Sea的阿昌及阿青分享他們的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各的寶貝兒子約瑟的「被移民」故事。 YouTube版連結：https://youtu.be/Hdz_mGrvtnU COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：天路歷程 (原曲：伴隨著你 - 「天空之城」主題曲) 曲：久石讓 詞：劉永泉 懷著信望愛起步   內心也早宣告 這十架是我徽號   一心投身這窄路 前面縱遇見風暴   亦想總有你傾訴 卻遇見挫敗   我方知道   許多心事不願吐 我的心你早已知道   求你為我改造 無讓我在困苦裏徒勞   從悲傷中跌倒 或許我會入迷途  但我深信我主恩高 或許我心苦惱   但我堅決不退步
2022-08-1435 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第24集本集嘉賓：張義成傳道、阿恩 本集內容：(1) 來自馬來西亞、在愛爾蘭定居多年、目前在Cork的科克華人基督徒教會服事的COCM宣教士張義成傳道分享他的宣教故事 (2) 2021年4月舉家由香港透過LOTR (Leave Outside the Rule) 來英國Peterborough彼得堡定居的阿恩分享他們的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各帶同家人返回家鄉迦南這故事的大結局。 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/IrB7fPJfJ1E COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：只有祢 永恒的主 曲/詞：張祥志 誰知心痛苦，誰解心裡憂，誰可於這刻伴我身邊訴？ 只有祢永恒的主，每一刻等待靜聽心聲。 誰犧牲富足，誰捨尊降卑，誰於漆黑中讓每點光照遍？ 只有祢永恒的主，帶出光輝，令我溫暖。 人海中常失落，每天感到壓逼苦困，還願祢每天也記念。 求恩主啟迪，使我能知道，祢是永恒，祢是盼望，常在我心。 容許我靠近祢，永遠沒掛慮，容許我愛慕祢，因祢是我力量， 明天縱有幻變，求祢引導，願此生全為祢走過。 容許我靠近祢，永遠沒掛慮，容許我愛慕祢，因祢是我力量， 明天縱有幻變，求祢引導，願此生全為祢走過。 能使我滿足只有祢。
2022-06-0134 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第22集本集嘉賓：何美珍傳道，Almon 本集內容：(1) 80年代移居英國與家人團聚、現於威爾斯Swansea華人教會服事的何美珍傳道分享她自己和教會的故事 (2) 兩年前與一對兒女作為先頭部隊移民英國、目前定居於Cambridge的Almon分享他們的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各鳥倦思還，計劃返回自己家鄉的故事 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/sGH3AB1uF_U COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：神！你在掌管  曲：吳秉堅　詞：趙孟準 我望著前路，是迷亂悵惘一片， 幾多挫折打擊，未明白造物旨意。 我踏著細沙，在海邊走過， 晚風中心裡聽您聲。 聽颯颯海風，在寧靜細語低訴， 眺望滔滔海波，在無言默默宣告。 主浩大能力，海天皆響應， 每一刻變幻亦在您的旨意裡。 神您在掌管時間、萬有、空間， 在您的手裡一切定有時。 神！我的一生，神您定有預備， 莫計得失只想您來導引。
2022-03-2034 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersDiversity in American Higher Education - with Frank WuThere are over 100 languages spoken at Queens College. It is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in the United States.  So how can other colleges, universities, and companies across the country become more proactive in their diversity efforts? Frank Wu is the first Asian American President of Queens College in New York. He is also the author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Frank joins host Brittany Pieper to discuss his immigrant roots, his experience in higher education, and his vision f...
2022-03-0828 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersThe Supply Chain’s Effects on the Furniture Industry and Student Housing - with the Division Twelve TeamWe all know about the supply chain issue. Manufacturers, companies, and even individual buyers know they’re more susceptible to issues receiving their products than ever before. But what is the impact on the furniture and student housing industries? Division Twelve is a minority-owned contract furnishings company, representing the finest manufacturers in the contract furnishings industry. President Christopher Washington is joined on the podcast today by Vice President of Account Management and Product Management, Nathan Re, Director of Marketing and Sales, Judd Levinson, and Director of Interior Design and Project Management, Cathy Brown. On today’s ep...
2022-02-2427 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第21集本集嘉賓：王興牧師、Kitty 本集內容：(1) 在Cardiff 卡廸夫華人基督教會服事多年的退休同工王興牧師分享他的宣教和教會的故事 (2) 一年多前與丈夫移民英國、目前定居於Colchester的Kitty分享他們的適應及她如何在異地透過工作去服事他人的故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各妻妾為他生兒育女、開枝散葉的故事 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/_HCcYkvpFZs COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)  結尾歌曲分享：我已找得盼望 詞：凌東成  作曲：Ray Dahrouge & Mickey Holiday 從前流浪飄泊，遠景似迷茫， 心中空虛孤單，徬徨與不安， 就在那天相遇，我一生的主， 以愛引領我路，為我導航。 過去嚐盡風浪，滿心悽愴， 今天祂必拯救，替我擔當， 前途重現希望，永不再徬徨， 主恩天天伴隨，令身心開朗。 (副) 我已找得盼望，神賜美好生命， 救主全在我心裡，歡欣透心窩。 因祂捨身救贖，除去痛苦失望， 我心唯願永跟隨，一生棄罪網。
2022-02-1935 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersEmotional Intelligence in Student Housing – with Natalya CookIt’s important for students to feel valued in the place where they live. And emotional intelligence is key in giving Gen Zers that sense of belonging and connection.  So, what can student housing organizations do to make EQ a priority? How can we create a culture where students feel seen, heard and understood? Natalya Cook is one of the newest team members at COCM. She serves as Marketing Coordinator for THE MARQ, a unique collection of student housing communities on the campus of Marquette University.  Natalya is also a published author, versatile crea...
2022-02-1024 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第20集本集嘉賓：Rebecca 本集內容：(1) 主持人COCM同工Helen和Stanley分享他們如何來到英國及加入COCM成為宣教士的故事 (2) 現居Birmingham的Rebecca分享她如何來到英國工作、建立家庭及信仰如何幫助她的故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各離家故事第二回 Youtube 版連結：https://youtu.be/CGhv_bEXzJQ COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：昨夜的渡輪上 (詩歌版) 原詞：馮正 作曲：林功信 夜渡欄河再倚　北風我迎頭再遇 動盪如這海　城在兩岸凝神對視 霓虹伴著舞姿　當天醉倒仍不知 別後望這方　箇中一切無從抓住 渡輪上　曾願你我生如戰士 披戰衣　盼想今天再次開始 莫念舊夢似痴　今倚靠主恩方知 夜盡露曙光  甦醒仍能重頭開始 渡輪上　曾願你我生如戰士 披戰衣　盼想今天再次開始 莫念舊夢似痴　今倚靠主恩方知 夜盡露曙光  甦醒仍能重頭開始 夜盡露曙光  甦醒仍能重頭開始
2021-12-3032 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第19集本集嘉賓：洪同希傳道和師母、Steven和Karen 本集內容：(1) COCM聯屬同工洪同希Daniel傳道和師母分享他們如何來到英國定居及Daniel傳道如何由專業人士成為義務傳道人的故事 (2) 現居Norwich的小夫妻Steven和Karen分享他們如何來到英國讀書、工作及建立家庭的故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 雅各離家故事第一回 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/aA_BqklFhdo COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：青鳥 作曲：陳德賢 填詞：鄭鴻昌 青風無言在我心裏轉， 颭起如夢似的當天， 野外裡曾踏過， 寄傲往雲盡處， 天際萬籟美麗似詩一篇。 風聲蟲鳴在我心細語， 彷彿名利已拋身邊。 那懼怕前路遠， 縱目見雲易變， 青鳥高飛散著雲霧片片。 遇山高我願行不怕崎嶇， 像青鳥翱栩永不怕倦， 為理想高飛， 隨緣在拼勁， 願這世間和平共處。 天邊流螢漫舞飄散去， 星海搖動我的身軀， 午夜裏迷漫遍， 美夢縱然掠過， 青鳥依依擦著長夜遠去， 青鳥依依擦著長夜遠去。
2021-12-0635 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersAchieve 100% Occupancy in a New Student Housing Community – with RaNesha MartinHow do you achieve 100% occupancy in a new student housing community—during a pandemic? ReNesha Martin is the Director of Affiliated Housing at Bowie State University’s Christa McAuliffe Residential Community and Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC), a new development designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and other business-minded students with the resources and space for collaboration, creativity and innovation. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, ReNesha joins host Brittany Pieper to discuss Bowie State President Dr. Amita Breaux’s vision for the ELLC, explaining what differentiates it from apartment-style campus communities.  ReNesha reflect...
2021-11-3010 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第18集本集嘉賓：潘志權牧師及師母、Herbert 本集內容：(1) 曾任COCM全時間同工並牧養蘇格蘭Glasgow華人基督教會多年的潘志權牧師及潘朱友台師母分享他們的宣教故事 (2) 幼年隨父母從香港移居英國Milton Keynes的COCM行政同工Herbert分享他在英國的學習、工作及事奉的經歷 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 過埠新娘利百加故事完結篇 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/GNm4TByV-QE COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)   結尾歌曲分享：問 曲/詞：區志華 女：問那星點解要照耀，千秋也未疲倦?  男：為怕海漆黑裡寂寞，星光給慰藉半點。  女：問那海點解要泊岸，千秋也未停斷?  男：為怕山孤單與寂寞，海風給慰問每天。  合：一生中總有寂寞，點樣將痛苦隔斷?         海風解我心裡悶，星光解困倦半點。   女：問世間點解有寂寞，悲傷掛在人面?  男：為世間不足與戰亂，憂傷將快樂蓋掩。  女：問世間點解有戰亂，千秋也未停斷?  男：為野心心中有霸念，千秋將快樂蓋掩。  合：貪心不足惹恨事，悲哀中人為作亂，         悲傷皆有貪念，知足將快樂再添。         知足將快樂再添。
2021-11-0635 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第17集本集嘉賓：衛志江傳道、Andrew 本集內容：(1) 在Southampton 修咸頓華人基督教會服事的衛志江傳道分享他移民、創業、蒙召及服事教會的故事 (2) 曾在英國Brighton讀書到博士，卻沒有畢業便轉到丹麥哥本哈根工作及生活的Andrew分享他人生起跌的故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 過埠新娘利百加與丈夫以撒如何有下一代及之後的一個小故事 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/6Y2rulk_VRI COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：默默回望  曲/詞：凌東成 望見星星心裡感安寧，回望主恩說不清， 每天帶領，細心傾聽，痛苦心靈有共鳴。 曾遇挫折，困險也不驚，危難裡仍心冷靜， 憑著信靠願作精兵，神慈愛會為我傾。 上帝恩手，不斷帶領，待我恩義難算清， 來讓我效法，今願見証，奉獻出我生命。 在這今天安慰滿心靈，無盡過犯已洗清， 主恩厚愛，令我心中敬，痛苦憂愁變無形。
2021-10-0235 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第16集本集嘉賓：蔡明發傳道、Emily 本集內容：(1) 在Bristol布理斯托華人基督教會事奉的蔡明發傳道分享他的宣教故事與及他跟Bristol教會當年及今天的故事 (2) 曾在英國讀書、之後回香港發展、結婚後又回到Portsmouth樸茨茅斯居住的Emily分享她的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 過埠新娘利百加丈夫以撒挖掘水井的故事 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/IokqQgd0TWk COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：人生曲 (福音版) 作曲：曹榮臻　 原作填詞：鄭國江  人生的苦與樂    像那月的虧與盈 人有得意失敗    像野草有枯榮 成敗有天意在那早與遲    何必多嗟嘆聲 人間的福與禍　像那天的陰與晴 情緒充滿起伏　路有寬窄不平 憑著信跨過並靠主掌舵　難關終必衝破 懷著信念　堅決更堅定 得失不必計　狂風中知草勁 人間荊棘遍地　願靠主闖新的里程 懷裡充滿希望　願靠主恩跨勝 願靠主恩跨勝 若靠主必得勝
2021-09-1134 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第15集本集嘉賓：郭志忠牧師、國良 本集內容：(1) 在英國曼徹斯特華人基督教會服事接近二十年的郭志忠牧師分享他個人及教會的故事 (2) 1998年來英國進修，之後在Nottingham的醫院及大學工作至今的醫生張國良分享他的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 過埠新娘利百加的婚後生活 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/NWwTDn6e4iI  COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)   結尾歌曲分享：雲上太陽 (粵語)   作曲：巫婧茹  填詞/修改：呂兆樑Tony/志明   密雲聚雨點  散在我兩肩  然而雲上太陽  它總不變遷  抬頭望向天  發現祢恩典  若有基督  不會恨怨   獨行鬧市喧  恬靜往那端  路程無限困難  一生心意堅  命途或會酸  縱是有掛牽  上帝恩典  必會望見   就算雨灑遍  急風刮天邊  燦爛陽光  定會在面前  大愛祢所獻  從來無間斷  基督愛  永不改變  就算犧牲  祂也沒變
2021-08-2134 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第14集本集嘉賓：呂鍾凌師母、Samantha 本集內容：(1) 活水雜誌、活水文字及COCM不同刊物的編輯和出版工作負責人呂鍾凌師母分享她的服事及宣教故事 (2) 80年代來英國讀書，結婚後與丈夫開外賣店足15年，現居Durham杜倫的Samantha分享她的故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 過埠新娘利百加 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/X0ZYjL8LGhc COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：恩曲 曲/詞：李嘉琦 無數苦惱全隨浪水逝去， 樂意高歌心中惡盡除。 忘掉往日往昔淚，今救恩在心內， 上帝恩典一生永伴隨。 曾落泊失意流離在惡夢裡， 幸救主施恩典庇佑時。 迷路客現已醒悟，今救恩在心內， 願與君共唱恩曲千千句。` 常立志將救主愛頌唱時時， 常願意分享基督無遲疑。 唯望信、望、愛俱在，將救恩藏心內， 邁向前路有主愛永伴隨。
2021-08-0434 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第13集本集嘉賓：何雪芳牧師、張澤波老師 本集內容：(1) 現於Leicester理斯特華人教會服事的COCM退休宣教士何雪芳牧師分享她的宣教故事 (2) 70年代來英國進修，之後留在蘇格蘭工作、生活、建立家庭及服事教會的張澤波老師分享他的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕 (十) 亞伯拉罕故事完結篇 YouTube 版連結：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aPfylgYsBI COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：神恩 曲詞：劉國偉 詩集：美樂頌 第101首 神恩像無限星海，主愛烙印於心上，  困乏垂憐加添安慰，解開眾罪綑鎖。   神恩像無盡碧海，主愛永記於心內，  軟弱全然使我堅壯，送給眷佑指引。  耶穌無限愛在身旁，令我心中銘感，  為愛懸十架基督救贖恩情，使我不禁凝淚。    神恩像明媚朝陽，溫暖我這心冰硬，  有若黎明初升光線，送走昨夜黑暗。
2021-07-2434 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第12集本集嘉賓：彭大明牧師、Rita 本集內容：(1) 前COCM宣教士、現於東倫敦宣道會服事的資深牧者彭大明牧師分享他的宣教故事 (2) 2006年與丈夫及兩個小孩移居英國利物浦的Rita分享她的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕 (九) 亞伯拉罕埋葬撒拉 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/9ggXvI5bdv4 COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：心靈的迴響 曲詞：張祥志 詩集：美樂頌 第112首 天空裡散聚雲片片，  無奈月明星不閃， 莫流淚，悲歡合離是難免， 祈求上主恩每一刻能抹淚面。 世途裡恩怨恨愛定會現， 心靈中多少困倦與掛牽， 向前去不怕浪裡多風險， 熱誠共創真美善。  願主愛，常記念，求恩主引導每一天，  願真愛，存世上，永生福共享百萬年。
2021-07-0934 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第11集本集嘉賓：陳揚邦牧師、Helen 本集內容：(1) 利茲華人基督教會資深牧者陳揚邦牧師分享他個人及Leeds 教會的故事 (2) 中學時獨自到英國讀書、考入劍橋大學、目前在倫敦任職婦產科醫生的Helen分享她的故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕 (八) 亞伯拉罕兩個兒子的恩怨情仇 YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/j6u0kbVJU3I COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享： 天父必保守 曲詞：鄒立基 詩集：美樂頌 第113首 天邊飛雁不耕不收，我父仍將牠保守， 可知你何等貴重，天父必保守。  今天花兒引風輕歌，卻奈何它一朝枯毀， 恩主也為它戴上華麗，天父必保守。 我父慈愛，祂必解你悲憂， 心中悲憂成為樂暢，天父深恩！  雖遭風浪不須驚慌，我父洪恩一 一擔當， 必使狂風變平靜，天父必保守！
2021-06-2534 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第10集本集嘉賓：鄧志明牧師、James 本集內容：(1) 居住荷蘭的 COCM香港辦公室主任鄧志明牧師繼續分享他的宣教故事及工作 (2) 中學時代隨父母移民英國牛律，現居利茲(Leeds) 的James分享他的移民及人生故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕 (七) 亞伯拉罕兒子以實瑪利的故事  YouTube 版連結：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAXlZB8NIJE COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)  結尾歌曲分享：願 (詩集：齊唱新歌 第 01 集，4) 浮生幻變如煙雲，平安保障難尋， 人心既冷漠黑暗，容讓紛爭擾困， 曾經立志盡所能，存心解救人群， 唯歎我竭力傷神，無奈寸步難行， 如今面對著苦困，何須嗟歎灰心， 仍要更努力追尋，唯願真光指引， 副歌：深切盼望，讓人心加添憐憫， 　　　唯願立志憑愛心，將溫情替代苦困
2021-06-1034 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第9集本集嘉賓：鄧志明牧師、Elaine 本集內容：(1) 居住荷蘭的 COCM香港辦公室主任鄧志明牧師分享他的宣教故事及工作 (2) 廿多年前透過居英權移民到英國Coventry的 Elaine 分享她跟兩個兒子的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕 (六) 羅得的最後一段故事  YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/Yi2tNuIUQjo COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)  2021 「人在他鄉 伴您同行」新來英港人迎新會《第二回》 日期：2021年6月12日 (星期六) 時間：英國時間下午1時至4時（香港時間晚上8時至11時） 截止報名日期：2021年6月5日 (星期六) 報名連結：https://form.jotform.com/210992137120347 結尾歌曲分享：我的感謝 (詩集：齊唱新歌第 06 集，7) 每次看到風暴漸臨，烏黑天空聚雨雲， 曾在暗暗責罵，恨這憂鬱氣象， 從來陰風暴雨最悶人。 今天我要感謝父神，賜我教訓望雨雲， 明白雨會降下，然後天邊放晴， 沒有雨季誰會愛晴空？ 每次我要孤獨遠行，看看身邊沒有人， 曾在暗暗自憐，恨這淒清景況， 離別家鄉自會記舊人。 今天我要感謝父神，賜我教訓念遠行， 明白旅客遠遊，然後家鄉嚮往， 沒有遠去誰會愛回家？ 副歌：我的主！讓我經風暴，曾讓我隻身過荒野， 　　　遭試鍊你扶助，危難我不驚怕，能不驚怕！ 　　　我的主！讓我經黑夜，曾讓我隻身走千里， 　　　主領我歸家，我衷心感謝讚美！
2021-05-2834 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing Matters3 Things You Should Be Doing Now for 2022 Summer Conferences Recovery – with Erik ElordiConference service programs have been in survival mode through the pandemic, adapting to challenging circumstances one day at a time. But in-person events are starting to come back, and it’s time for colleges and universities with summer programs to get prepared for the 2022 season. Erik Elordi is the National Director of Conference Services at COCM, a program that both supports our current institutions and provides program evaluation and standalone management of summer conference services to campuses outside the Capstone network. Erik began his career with COCM in 2015, serving as Director of Residential Facilities and Director of Ho...
2021-05-1716 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第8集本集嘉賓：Clara 師母、Sarah 本集內容：(1) COCM 的 Clara 師母分享她所負責的香港人移居英國查詢熱線的工作 (2) 與丈夫一起透過居英權移民到英國的 Sarah 分享他們的移民故事及她如何參與 Milton Keynes 華人教會幫助新移居英國香港人的工作 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕 (五) 亞伯蘭與羅得的故事 第二回  YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/Bg9Y9PE9X1o COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)  2021 「人在他鄉 伴您同行」新來英港人迎新會《第二回》 日期：2021年6月12日 (星期六) 時間：英國時間下午1時至4時（香港時間晚上8時至11時） 截止報名日期：2021年6月5日 (星期六) 報名連結：https://form.jotform.com/210992137120347 結尾歌曲分享：橋 (詩集：美樂頌，145) 父母親從小撫育我 栽種愛惜幼樹苗 維護照料牽我手 父母親延伸天父愛 甘心獻身像道橋 禍困凶險我不怕過 頌讚親恩彷似無邊大海洋 惟願你我孝順祝福雙親康泰 父母親年紀雖漸老 一生獻身像道橋 容讓你我在上面 輕輕鬆鬆再走過、再經過 不分風雨渡過
2021-05-1532 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersMeeting People Where They Are – with Corey ReedyCorey Reedy doesn’t do what he does for the recognition. He truly cares about the student housing professionals he works with, and that inspires him to meet people where they are and pour into them as much as possible. But Corey does appreciate being recognized with the Excel Award because it lets him know he’s doing something right! Corey Reedy is Regional Vice President at Capstone On-Campus Management. Prior to working with the corporate staff, he served as COCM General Manager at Bowling Green State University from 2010 through 2014. Corey has 20-plus years of experience as a st...
2021-05-0617 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第7集本集嘉賓：丁婉儀宣教士、Vivian 本集內容：(1) COCM蘇格蘭同工丁婉儀宣教士分享她的宣教故事 (2) 與丈夫一起由香港投資移民到英國的Vivian分享她一家的移民故事 (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕(四) 亞伯蘭與羅得的故事  YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/p7zpnnxNRN8 COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)  2021 「人在他鄉 伴您同行」新來英港人迎新會《第二回》 日期：2021年6月12日 (星期六) 時間：英國時間下午1時至4時（香港時間晚上8時至11時） 截止報名日期：2021年6月5日 (星期六) 報名連結：https://form.jotform.com/210992137120347 結尾歌曲分享：一生信靠 (曲：吳秉堅　詞：翁慧韻) 當你活在動亂日子，試問誰看見路向， 國外移民，挑戰命運，建築心裡理想邦， 知否人停留何方，總會擔憂失盼望， 其實處處有主照料，只要盡信靠。 當你活在動亂日子，要賴神句句話語， 賜下活力，扭轉命運，創出真正理想邦， 知否人尋求平安，捨棄天家失盼望， 惟願你我靠主照料，安穩盡信靠。 暴雨天昏威脅，地震山崩恐嚇， 讓我一生信靠，願真信靠，求主帶領， 面對飄忽不定，前路縱使險窄， 讓我一生信靠，求主賜予力量勇氣。
2021-04-3032 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersWhy the Excel Award Is a Win for Your Team– with Michelle Smith“The [COCM Excel] Award is given to one person, but it’s really comprised of everybody on the team. It just happens to be that one person who received it because everybody pushes you to be better and do better. You always see the head coach gets all the kudos, but it’s really the folks that are behind the scenes working day in and day out—they’re truly deserving of it as well.” —Michelle Smith Michelle Smith currently serves as Regional Vice President at Capstone On-Campus Management. Prior to working at the COCM home office, M...
2021-04-2813 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersTo Earn Respect, Be a Team Player – with Kerissa HobstetterSome student housing professionals are only inclined to perform the duties listed in their job description. And others are team players, willing to get their hands dirty to keep things running smoothly. Kerissa Hobstetter falls into the second category, doing whatever needs to be done to provide the best possible experience for her residents. Kerissa is COCM’s Assistant Director of Operations at Fayette Square on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Kerissa began her career with Capstone in 2011, serving freshman at Marshall University before transitioning to the graduate campus at UMB where she earned th...
2021-04-2112 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第6集本集嘉賓：林堅牧師、阿玲 本集內容：(1) COCM法國宣教士同工林堅牧師分享他和太太的宣教故事，(2) 前香港中學老師阿玲分享她與英國人丈夫建立家庭及一起服事上帝的故事, (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕的移民故事(三)  YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/E_of2dsND1k COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)  結尾歌曲分享：若你能看見  ( 曲/詞：盧永亨)   如若你能看見藍天 能望到千朵白雲隨風轉 願你不忘記感謝神 能看見絕未必然 如若你能聽到潮聲 能聽見千萬狂濤飛濺 願你不忘記感謝神 能聽見乃主恩典 環顧世上不知幾多眼睛 連自己雙手亦無從一見 若你抬頭仍舊見藍天 請緊記凝望多遍 環顧世上數不清的耳朵 連父親聲音亦從未聽見 若你偶然緩步至岸邊 請多聽潮浪一遍
2021-04-1633 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersA Day in the Life of a Servant Leader – with Scott SchatzerIf you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And lucky for COCM, Scott Schatzer loves to serve others. Scott is the Talent Recruitment and Wellness Coordinator at the Capstone corporate offices, assisting the operations team in the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of field staff and managing COCM’s Learning Management System and Employee Retention and Wellness Program. Scott formerly served as the Director of Housing Operations for the first-year community on the campus of Marshall University, where he earned the prestigious COCM Excel Award. On this episode of Stud...
2021-04-1412 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersLeading with Calm in a Crisis – with Jeremy WilliamsonA strong leader stays calm in a crisis, taking whatever is thrown at them in stride and simply doing what needs to be done. And it is Jeremy Williamson’s ability to stay cool, collected and confident when problems arise that his colleagues admire most. Jeremy is the Director of Housing Operations and Facilities at University Village and The QUAD Student Housing Communities on the campus of California State University San Marcos. He served as Residence Life Coordinator at the University of Louisville and Area Coordinator at the University of Florida before taking on his current role wi...
2021-04-0715 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第5集本集嘉賓：冼偉強牧師、阿秀 本集內容：(1) COCM廣東話事工負責人冼偉強牧師分享他的宣教故事，(2) 年輕社工分享由兩年工作假期到有可能長期留英的故事, (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕的移民故事(二) YouTube 版連結：https://youtu.be/QusL5WCgfJk COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題)   結尾歌曲分享：有祢同行  (曲/詞：鄧淑儀/ 陳玉彬，原唱：鄧淑儀/陳玉彬)   人海裡最終找到是祢 有悲有喜都經得起  我深信這一切為我預備 勇敢去走只因身邊有祢   回望人生裡 祢與我一起 無懼冷風帶給的痛悲 若是軟弱無力的跌倒了 是祢扶持我再起來奔馳 神啊 祢意念向我何等寶貴 其數何等眾多 我若數點 比海沙更多 我睡醒的時候仍和祢同在 祂永遠都不會撇下我 哀慟了的人 祂必安慰我心 祂永遠都不會撇下我 引領我足印走出黑暗
2021-04-0327 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersConnecting with the Students We Serve – with Meera Ramsoondar-Cuevas Western University of Health Sciences takes a whole-student approach to educating future healthcare professionals. And that complements the way COCM’s Meera Ramsoondar-Cuevas serves her team and the students she works with, connecting with people through the lens of their individual experience. Meera is the Director of Housing Operations at The Daumier at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She has been with Capstone On-Campus Management for six years, serving as Associate Director of Residence Life at City College of New York before taking on her current role in October of 2018. Me...
2021-03-3014 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第4集本集嘉賓：Monica、Kenny 本集內容：(1) COCM宣教士Monica分享英國華人大學生福音工作及她的宣教故事，(2) 任職醫護的前外賣店老闆分享英國移民生活及疫情當中的體會, (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 亞伯拉罕的移民故事(一) YouTube版連結：https://youtu.be/B5sMGHRIwnw COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：主愛如繁星 (曲/詞：葉秀姿; 原唱：鄧婉玲; 原編曲：Terry Ko @153 Studio)  *曲、詞由作者所擁有，蒙允許使用*   原曲連結: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHxdGXUkCFQ 主的愛如同明亮繁星，也像雲時常伴我路程 縱是茫茫驟雨天空暗淡未明，這份愛意永不會停 主寶貴話語猶像明燈，永在旁常常為我指引 縱是遙遙路遠祂都結伴共行，每步每寸不管遠近 耶穌兩肩可擔當，耶穌說不須驚慌 耶穌的愛處處伴我永護航 重重巨浪仍無懼漂泊，常燃著盼望發放亮光 隨祂去高山都闖，隨祂去深海都往 隨祂牽引，哪怕前路灰暗 尚記起祂告知沙灘一雙足印 願揹著我永遠一起面對苦困 尚記起祂告知沙灘一雙足印 願揹著我永遠一起為我指引
2021-03-1834 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第3集本集嘉賓：何錦洪牧師、Yvonne 本集內容：(1) 在英國宣教超過30年的何牧師分享自己的宣教故事，(2) 前護士長分享移民英國經歷, (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 伊甸園外下一代的故事 YouTube版連結：https://youtu.be/V-tpvxtMshg 「人在他鄉 伴您同行」新來英港人迎新會  19-20/3/2021  https://form.jotform.com/210402820863346 COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：足印 (曲、詞：馬宗傑) (1) 憶當天的那段舊夢，祂仿似與我夜裡共行；      沙灘中的每段道路，編出祢與我兩雙足印；      漫漫路無論多少崎嶇，都有基督緊握我手；      遇寂寞但也不孤單，明白祢是共行。 (2) 祂當天親身的應許，祂必會與我伴結前行；      一生中的每段道路，都必會帶領我經過；      路漸盡回望我的一生，雖有祂一起的腳蹤，      但絕望並困境之中，全是孤單足印。 (3) 每次我心中多悲傷，祂怎卻遠去剩我獨行；      每次我感到是寂寞，祂怎卻遠去剩我孤單；      默默地在我身邊的主，跟我低聲輕輕說出：      「在絕望路裡的一雙，原是我的足印。」 (副) 回望我過去多少的失意，但祢每次每次也在旁， 是祢抹我淚痕，是祢揹我經過， 明白到有祢居於心深處，我不再是獨行， 前路有祢共行，留下雙雙足印。
2021-03-0332 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第2集本集嘉賓：吕子峰牧師、Candis  本集內容：(1) COCM 總幹事分享個人信仰成長、移民經歷及宣教負擔，(2) 「過埠新娘」移民英國經歷分享, (3) 聖經新移民故事 - 伊甸園外的夫妻關係 YouTube版連結：https://youtu.be/K9rNbmAZ9Bw 「人在他鄉 伴您同行」新來英港人迎新會  19-20/3/2021  https://form.jotform.com/210402820863346 COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：父母恩 - 2021修改版  (原唱/作曲：許冠傑, 原詞：許冠傑/黎彼得) 在世間飄泊，孤身仿似浮雲 心底裡每思親添百感 父母恩千丈，一生把我護蔭 有若明燈驅黑暗 念往昔恩義，好比天際慈雲 開解我赤子之心 伴我對抗厄運，枕邊舒我病困 靠著神恩光指引 父母恩勝萬金，春暉寸草心 推衾送暖舐犢情深 盡孝守本份，此生遵照父訓 盼望神給雙親福蔭
2021-02-1833 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersSummer Internship Housing – with Emily Eskridge-JuneMost of us associate summer on campus with conference programs. But summer interns need housing, too, and many campuses are capitalizing on this need. So, what does a summer internship student housing program look like? Would it work on your campus? And what are summer interns looking for in a place stay? Emily Eskridge-June is the Director of Housing and Residence Life at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. In the summer of 2016, Emily started housing interns in partnership with ABODA, a global short-term rental company that specializes in student and corporate housing, and since...
2021-02-1610 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersFacilities & Operations in Student Housing – with Patrick ShanahanWhat does it look like to serve students from the facilities and operations side of student housing? What does it take to keep a residence hall complex well-maintained and running smoothly? Patrick Shanahan is the Director of Facilities and Administration at The Heights, Montclair State University’s newest residence halls complex. Patrick has worked at The Heights since it opened its doors in 2011, serving as Office Coordinator and Assistant Director of Operations before taking on his current role two years ago. Today, Patrick is responsible for the facilities, maintenance and custodial work at The Heights, where he se...
2021-02-0913 min相聚半粒鐘
相聚半粒鐘相聚半粒鐘 第1集本集嘉賓：吕子峰牧師、小娟  本集內容：(1) COCM歷史及工作分享, (2) 移民英國經歷分享, (3) 聖經第一個新移民家庭的故事 YouTube版連結：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGMaXQcsLJE 「人在他鄉 伴您同行」新來英港人迎新會  19-20/3/2021  https://form.jotform.com/210402820863346 COCM 華人移居英國熱線  +44 7835 711399 (協助聯繫和介紹教會，以及解答基本英國生活問題) 結尾歌曲分享：風雨念香港 - 2021修改版  (作曲/原唱：曾路得、原詞：鍾肇峰 )   在那裡天天享繁榮，試問從前誰會預測；  靜悄悄三兩破漁船，勤勞做工不計雨或晴。  經過夏秋冬，風季縱無情，轉眼叢林油然茂生；  在那裡感覺天錯愛，原來根已種植土裡。     [副] 憑信與愛捨己為人群，能戰勝懼怕困惑；           齊獻上信心、忠心、熱誠，明日燦爛共同創。   願那裡千百信徒們，抵抗洪流勤讀聖經；  遇試探克勝到黎明，祈求上主看顧賜太平。  協力做見證，矢志聽從神，守信虔誠行道熱心；  願那裡可見光照遍，祈求香港再現真理。
2021-02-0433 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersSolving Complex Problems in Student Housing – with Kern WilliamsAs you rise through the ranks of a career in student housing, you face more and more complex problems. Imagine, for example, taking on a site that has occupancy concerns, building issues AND staffing challenges. So, what do successful leaders do to avoid overwhelm and focus their energy on finding solutions? Kern Williams serves as Regional Manager and Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force at COCM. In his 15 years in student housing, Kern has worked at a variety of institutions and been an active contributor to the profession at large, giving national webinars and...
2021-02-0224 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersMarketing & Leasing in the Student Housing World – with Brittany PieperHow do you design a marketing plan that attracts residents to a particular student housing community? What if you’re responsible for promoting 35 different sites, each with their own unique culture and set of amenities? Brittany Pieper is the Site Marketing Coordinator for COCM, where she works with our 35-plus partner institutions and their onsite team members to ensure that each of our student housing communities is properly positioned in the market. A rockstar when it comes to marketing and leasing in the student housing world, Brittany is committed to achieving maximum demand and occupancy at each si...
2021-01-2620 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersResidence Life in the COVID Era – with Katherine WarrenStudent housing professionals have faced one challenge after another in 2020. When it comes to residence life, this has not been an ideal year, as the pandemic has kept us from doing most of our traditional programming. So, how are housing directors building community in the COVID era? Katherine Warren is COCM’s Assistant Director of Residence Life Campus Housing at Illinois Central College. She earned her BA in Communications and Media Arts from Bethany College and her master’s in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Indiana State University. Katherine chose a career in student affairs because she...
2020-12-1813 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersEmerging Touchless Security Technology Coming Out of COVID-19 - with Charlie ReganOver the course of 2020, different industries have been impacted in a variety of ways. Today, we take a look at the topic of security – specifically the tracking of the coming and going of people within facilities. Students come and go from student housing facilities all hours of the day – so how do we keep them safe and secure during a pandemic? Charlie Regan is President of Gorrie Regan and Associates based in Birmingham, AL, a company dedicated to making sure that your property and facility is secure, your gate system is functioning, and your employee’s time is cal...
2020-10-2115 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersThe New Normal of Conference Services – with Christine SismaetThe conference services team at the University of Washington was looking forward to serving 11,000 overnight guests and facilitating 200 overnight conference sessions this summer. But 2020 had other plans, and though the campus did not close, Christine Sismaet and her team had a very different season than expected.  Christine is the Operations Manager of Conference Services at the University of Washington. As an undergrad at UW, she served as Summer Conference Desk Host and Conference Assistant before taking on a full-time position as Conference Coordinator in 2010. Christine was promoted to her current role in 2014, and in her 14 years in c...
2020-09-0121 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersUtilizing Summer Campus Programming for Income Growth and Positive Net Revenue – with Erik ElordiConferences and summer programs offer institutions an opportunity to generate revenue that can reduce the financial burden placed on students during the academic year. And it’s not just housing – a strong, efficient summer program brings revenue to other campus entities as well, including dining services, athletics, facilities, and even academic departments. Developing these programs to really work for your campus takes creativity, research, and planning. Erik Elordi is the Director of National Conference Services for COCM. He specializes in reviewing campuses’ summer programs and providing support, direction and management of the implementation of a tailored plan via a...
2020-08-1928 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCOVID-19’s Impact on JHU Off-Campus Housing – with Kristen FranklinServing university students who live off-campus puts Kristen Franklin in a unique position. Yes, she works closely with the highly regarded research institution her residents attend. But her team also has the freedom to individualize their services and work independently. So, what are the pros and cons of this arrangement when a global pandemic closes the campus and takes classes virtual? Kristen is COCM’s Director of Operations at Nine East 33rd, a high-end apartment complex that houses students from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to her work with Capstone, Kristen served as Associated Director of Housing at Th...
2020-06-0509 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersAdapting to Coronavirus Guidelines at ‘Gator Pond’ – with Lupita ‘Pete’ MoralesWhen the Coronavirus shut down college campuses across the US, most student housing facilities closed as well. But what do you do if the majority of your residents are not from the US and may not have the option to simply go home? How do you continue to serve students and stay connected with them when you’re required to stay at least six feet apart? Lupita ‘Pete’ Morales is the Assistant Director of Housing Operations at the Campus Corner Apartments at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. She oversees operations for the 340 students living on campus, 179 of who...
2020-06-0211 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersCaring for Student Residents and Personnel during COVID-19COCM understands the importance of motivating a team and driving engagement during a time of isolation and unfamiliar work environments. In order to determine how residential faculty working on campus and remotely at Marshall University are adapting to conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic we interviewed Heather Smith, Assistant Director of Operations of the First Year Residence Halls at Marshall. Connect with Us Student Housing Matters Student Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Capstone On-Campus Management Email media@cocm.com Subscribe on iTunes
2020-05-2712 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersAddressing Workplace Bullying in Student Affairs– with Heidi YoderWe all want to work in an environment that somehow feeds our souls. What happens when we encounter a workplace that does the exact opposite? Heidi Yoder began researching workplace bullying within student affairs in the Fall of 2018. Now, she’s sharing some of her insights on preventing toxic workplace environments and handling instances of abusive leadership. Heidi Yoder is the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Edgewood Commons on the campus of Frostburg State University. She has dedicated 14 years to working with students and is currently working towards a Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership St...
2020-05-0822 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersBuilding a Community Beyond Higher Ed – with Nicole TerrellIt’s well known that a career in higher education leaves you with many transferable skills. Are those skills useful outside of your workplace? How can we use what we’ve learned working with students to better ourselves and our communities?  In 2009, Nicole Terrell joined COCM as a first-time Assistant Director in a brand-new residence hall at Marshall University. In Nicole’s role at COCM she developed a resident handbook and worked to guide first years struggling to transition to university life. After COCM, Nicole went on to work in loss prevention at Target. Today, she is raising...
2020-05-0515 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersChosen for a Career in Higher Ed – with Rafael CordwellRafael Cordwell believes that you don’t choose your profession, your profession chooses you. And in the beginning, Raf resisted a career in student affairs—despite encouragement from more than one of his supervisors at Southern Connecticut State. But higher education had other plans for Raf, and today, he aspires to impact campus culture and policy for the better as a senior leader in the field. Raf currently serves as COCM’s Director of University Affiliated Housing at Towson University in Towson, Maryland, and the Director of Leadership and Business Development at Driven2Inspire, a professional training and ke...
2020-05-0128 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersWhat Would Winston Churchill Say About the Current Situation with Coronavirus? – with Dr. Larry P. ArnnWinston Churchill led Britain through both World Wars. But how would he fight the invisible enemy we face today? How might Churchill approach the current situation with Coronavirus? Dr. Larry P. Arnn is the President of Hillsdale College, where he also serves as a professor of politics and history. He earned degrees from Arkansas State and Claremont Graduate University and studied at Oxford University, where he was the Director of Research for Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill. Dr. Arnn is also the author of Churchill’s Trial: Winston Churchill and the Salvation of Fr...
2020-04-2432 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersTop Channels for Communicating with Students – with Mellissa TaylorDuring her tenure at COCM, Mellissa Taylor quickly became known among students as The Housing Lady. So, what did she learn as the face and voice of student housing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham? How have those lessons around communicating with students carried over to her current role in higher ed? Mellissa serves as the Assistant Director of Honors Advising and Retention at UAB. But her first role out of graduate school was that of Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Resident Services with Capstone, where she was responsible for community engagement for UAB student...
2020-04-2114 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersBuild Lasting Influence with Infrastructure – with Tricia Wells“Build the bridge as you walk across it. Just find something and try it out and define it. And then over time, it becomes the normal that everybody’s used to—an efficiently run process.”  In her ten-year career with COCM, Tricia Wells played a major role in developing the infrastructure we use today, creating several of the programs, initiatives and systems that make our jobs easier. Because she was willing to raise her hand when a need came up, Tricia left a lasting impression, and her influence lives on at Capstone. Today, Tricia is the Assis...
2019-10-1718 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersGetting Connected on a New Campus – with Amy LorenzAt times, student affairs professionals are hesitant to pursue a role with COCM, thinking that the transition back to a university setting will be challenging. And yet, a number of former Capstone employees have made the successful move to public institutions. What have they done to make the transition as seamless as possible? And how do they go about getting connected on a new campus? Amy Lorenz is the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Florida. Prior to joining the team at UNF in March of 2018, she spent nearly four years...
2019-09-2623 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow Student Housing Skills Translate to Other Roles – with Jen OliverWe talk a lot about wellness and work-life balance, but most of us in the world of student housing are just not very good at it. So, how can we learn to prioritize our emotional and spiritual health? How can we develop the courage to ask what’s really important to us and align our choices accordingly? And if that means choosing a new path, how can we apply the skills we learn in student housing to other roles? Jen Oliver is the former Director of Facilities and Conference Services with COCM at the Massachusetts College of Ar...
2019-09-0523 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersLeveraging Support to Initiate BIG Change – with Jes LassiterIf you’re looking to make a big change or pursue an extraordinary venture, the first step is to share your intentions and then accept help when it’s offered. This can be challenging for those of us in higher ed, as we’re used to providing a support system rather than tapping into one ourselves. But seeking out someone (or multiple someones) willing to champion you is often just what you need to gain the courage to move forward. Jes Lassiter currently serves as a Financial Analyst with JB Hunt Transport, but prior to earning her gradua...
2019-05-2816 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersGive to Receive & Succeed in Student Housing – with Jeremy ThompsonAs with most things, the amount of effort, dedication and heart you put into a career in student housing is directly correlated with what you get back. And Jeremy Thompson contends that if you go in with an open mind and really give it a shot, the profession may surprise you. Jeremy is the Regional Vice President of Capstone On-Campus Management. In his ten years at COCM, Jeremy served as a Site Director, Site Operations Specialist and Regional Manager before taking on his current role in 2016. Today, Jeremy joins us as a continuation of the ‘How I Go...
2019-05-1519 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersMaking Strategic Career Moves to Find Your Unicorn Job – with Heather O’Leary-AgostaHow do you find your unicorn job? Heather O’Leary-Agosta argues that rather than getting caught up in titles, it’s more important to consider what you love about your current role and make decisions that facilitate more of THAT. Though she was hesitant to make a career move that seemed like a step back, Heather focused on the quality of her work and the impact she made on the students she served, and that led to an ideal role that fits her passion and education. Heather found her unicorn job as Resident Services Manager at Showa Bost...
2019-04-1712 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersPerspectives on Student Housing Facilities and Operations - Recorded LIVE at the 2019 Annual Meeting with COCM Assistant Directors  Every year COCM hosts an Annual Meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. In February, COCM’s Assistant Directors fly in from over 40 different sites for a week of learning, listening, sharing, and building community amongst fellow student housing professionals.   Being an Assistant Director of Housing can mean many things. Depending on the particular site, AD’s have a variety of roles, responsibilities, and challenges in facilities, maintenance, operations and res life. During one session at the 2019 Annual Meeting we sat down with four of our assistant directors to discuss their experiences and perspective from what they h...
2019-04-1020 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersReflections on Working in Student Housing - with Brian CollinsBrian served as the IT Coordinator at COCM for 10 years. In 2018, he left COCM to join the BL Harbert Team as an IT Manager for the US Group. In today’s episode, Tara Wilkinson catches up with Brian to ask him about all that he learned from working with COCM and how it is impacting his new position. Brian joined Capstone Development Group over a decade ago in a different role than where he ended up – as IT Coordinator. Soon after he started to work at Capstone, Brian noticed areas where some help might be needed, so he j...
2019-03-2520 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersLessons-learned from Student Housing Professionals – Recorded LIVE at the 2019 Annual MeetingEvery year COCM hosts an Annual Meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. In January, site directors from over fly in from over 40 different sites for a week of learning, listening, sharing, and building community amongst fellow student housing professionals. Being a Director of Housing at any university comes with a variety of roles, responsibilities, and challenges. During one session at the 2019 Annual Meeting we sat down with four directors to discuss all of these things. Our panelists are from very different sites with different students – and with that we get some great insight from their unique perspectives.  Lea...
2019-03-1528 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersBuilding the Foundation for a Successful Community – with Rob Olson & Greg HoughtonOpening a brand-new residence hall, on a campus that is not used to serving its students 24/7, is quite an undertaking. How do you manage the expectations of a diverse student population? How do you initiate support services after traditional hours? How do you build the foundation for a successful community—without the luxury of established policies and procedures? Rob Olson is the Director of Facilities and Capital Projects at Green River College, and Greg Houghton is the Director of Finance and Operations at Northeastern University. But prior to their current roles, both Rob and Greg worked with gu...
2019-01-3021 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersStudent Housing on the Community College Campus – with Tracy MorrisClose your eyes and picture a community college. Did you envision student housing? You may be surprised to hear that many campuses DO have housing, and just like any four-year school, living on campus has an impact on student success. The catch is, student housing cannot be just a building on campus; it must provide an experience that engages the students who live there. Tracy Morris has 17 years of experience as a community college administrator. Most recently, she served as Vice President for Student Services at Illinois Central College, where she leveraged her doctoral research on community...
2018-12-1924 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersListen Your Way to Leadership in Student Housing – with Brian KraftTo be a successful leader in the student housing space, you need buy-in from all of the players involved. But how do you determine what’s driving each stakeholder and make decisions accordingly? Brian Kraft argues that learning to listen is the most critical skill for leaders in student housing. Brian is the Regional Vice President at COCM. He is responsible for supporting the directors of six properties on the east coast and serving as a liaison among institutional partners, owners and the home office. Brian has 19 years of experience in student housing, serving at large public in...
2018-12-0417 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersStudent Housing in the Public vs. Private Sector – with Gray BekursWhat are the key differences in working as a student housing professional for COCM versus a public institution? How does working within the confines of a bureaucracy for a university contrast with serving a housing-focused private company? And how can the two work together for the good of the students they serve? Gray Bekurs is the Vice President for Business Development at COCM, working with the marketing team to pursue new management and consulting opportunities. Gray began his career in student housing as Hall Director at Mississippi State, and he had ten years of experience as a...
2018-09-2114 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing Matters21st Century Challenges Facing Higher Education – with Brian MitchellThere is no doubt that institutions of higher learning face a number of challenges, not the least of which is an unsustainable financial model. Tuition, fees, room and board no longer pay the bills—despite sticker prices as high as $72K a year! So, how do colleges and universities design innovative solutions and continue to thrive in the 21st century? Brian Mitchell is the founder and president of Academic Innovators, a consultancy that helps colleges and universities learn to adapt and evolve in the ever-changing world of higher education. Brian served as president of Bucknell University (2004-2010) an...
2018-09-0525 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got into Student Housing – with Jeremy BiddyMany professionals in the world of student housing began as RAs, gaining exposure to the industry as college students and eventually realizing the opportunity to pursue a career in the space. But what if you weren’t a resident assistant in college? How do you get into student housing with a background in what seems like a vastly different industry? Jeremy Biddy is the Vice President of Operations for Capstone On Campus Management. In that role, he oversees all of the operations in the field and serves as a conduit for regional managers and regional VPs to re...
2018-08-3115 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersBrian Kraft on Diversity of SitesWhen it comes to student housing, there is simply no way to copy/paste a set of processes on each new campus. Rather, you need to gain an understanding of the institution and the property itself and customize your approach based on the circumstances at hand. How exactly does site diversity impact the way you work with a particular university?   Brian Kraft is the Regional Vice President of Capstone On Campus Management. He has worked in the student housing industry since 1999, serving small private institutions as well as large public universities. Brian has been a part of t...
2018-08-2816 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersLeveraging Student Feedback to Make Facilities Improvements – with Kelly Podach FrancisWhen a residence hall comes in under budget, that money can be invested in the building itself. But how do you make decisions around what improvements to prioritize? Kelly Podach Francis designs an action plan based on student feedback, and she contends that this approach leads directly to student retention. Kelly is the Director of Facilities and Operations for Rountree Commons at the University of Wisconsin—Platteville. In this role, she manages the day-to-day operations of the privately-owned residence hall, supervising the professional staff and monitoring the finances of the building. Prior to her work with COCM, Ke...
2018-08-2416 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersDriving Innovation at the Urban Research University – with Harlan SandsHow can an urban research university serve as an anchor for its community—attracting employers and giving talent a reason to stay in the city after graduation? Harlan Sands believes that the key is to serve as a hub of innovation, aligning skills taught with the needs of a modern economy. Harlan is the newly appointed President of Cleveland State University. A highly regarded leader in higher education, Harlan has 30-plus years of experience at urban research universities. Harlan has served as a thought leader, academic administrator, business process changemaker, professor and student advocate. Prior to his ca...
2018-08-1419 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersRebuilding the Reputation of a Struggling Site – with Jeremy Steed‘We came in humble and approachable, wanting to collaborate.’ How do you turn around a student housing site that has spiraled into decline? Where do you begin when all of the problems—occupancy, reputation and facility issues—are intertwined? How do you look at the situation with Fresh Eyes and change the narrative, rebuilding the site’s reputation one step at a time? Jeremy Steed is the Operations Director for Capstone On-Campus Management. He began his housing career as an RA while studying biology at the University of Alabama—Birmingham. Since then, he has worked in several r...
2018-07-1014 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersFrom RA to Operations Director – with Jeremy SteedTime management. Customer service. Conflict mediation. Critical thinking. Teamwork. Whatever your motivation for becoming a resident assistant, the position allows you to hone a number of incredibly valuable skills that carry over to any career you might choose to pursue. And though the field of student housing is less familiar to the general population, it affords the opportunity to give back and do work that truly matters, whether you’re working one-on-one with students as an RA or overseeing operations from the main office. Jeremy Steed started his housing career as a resident assistant in 2010 wh...
2018-06-1514 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Jeff KirkpatrickCOCM's Jeff Kirkpatrick shares his story of how a dangerous situation propelled him into being an RA and eventually a full time student housing professional.
2017-04-0706 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Gretchen SmutneyIn this "How I Got Into Student Housing" series, we've been talking to housing professionals to understand how they got into this field.  In every episode of the series, you’ll hear how a mentor and/or a situation guided each person into something they love. In this episode we interview COCM's director of Towson Place Apartments, a student community at Towson University.  
2017-01-0508 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow We Got To COCM - Doug Brown and Sandy HillPresident of COCM, Doug Brown and Executive Vice President, Sandy Hill sat down with us to talk about how they got into the student housing world and then to COCM. The conversation winds through their background, funny stories they’ve had while traveling, and where they see the future of COCM. This is a special video podcast version of a series we’ve had on our regular podcast, “How I Got Into Student Housing.”  If you haven’t been following this series, the episodes are designed to be a fairly quick look into how these housing professionals got into th...
2016-11-0216 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Joe CantonaJoe Cantona is a Site Operations Specialist for COCM.  In his role, he has worked on site at almost every one of COCM's sites across the country, performing tasks from opening sites for the first time, to filling the gap while critical staff when they are on leave. He joined us for the latest installment of our “How I Got Into Student Housing” series. If you haven’t been following this series, the episodes are designed to be a fairly quick look into how these housing professionals got into this field.  In every episode you hear, you’ll hear how...
2016-08-1110 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Melynda DavisMelynda Davis is COCM's director at Campus Town at The College of New Jersey.  She joined us for the latest installment of our "How I Got Into Student Housing" series. If you haven’t been following this series, the episodes are designed to be a fairly quick look into how these housing professionals got into this field.  In every episode you hear, you’ll hear how a mentor and/or a situation guided every person into something they love.
2016-05-1008 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Debbie DanielsOur latest post in the "How I Got Into Student Housing" series features Debbie Daniels, COCM's Director of Edgewood Commons at Frostburg State University.  If you haven’t been following this series, the episodes are designed to be a fairly quick look into how these housing professionals got into this field.  In every episode you hear, you’ll hear how a mentor and/or a situation guided every person into something they love.
2016-04-1406 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Jen OliverIf you haven't been following this series, the episodes are designed to be a fairly quick look into how these housing professionals got into this field.  In every episode you hear, you'll hear how a mentor and/or a situation guided every person into something they love. In this episode we're joined by COCM's director of facilities and conference services art Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MASSART), Jen Oliver.  Come hear how she went from being a pre-med student to where she is now.
2016-03-2411 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Michelle SmithIn the second episode in a series we’re calling “How I Got Into Student Housing,” we’re interviewing COCM employees at sites all around the country asking them what brought them to this field.  It’s a fascinating look at what makes people who work in student housing tick. In this episode we interviewed the Director Housing Facilities at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, Michelle Smith.
2016-02-1510 minStudent Housing Matters
Student Housing MattersHow I Got Into Student Housing - Mecca MarshIn a new series we're calling "How I Got Into Student Housing," we're interviewing COCM employees at sites all around the country asking them what brought them to this field.  It's a fascinating look at what makes people who work in student housing tick. In this episode we interviewed the Director of Spartan Suites at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia.
2015-12-1007 min