Derek B.

@OakwoodU '11 | @UnivWestGa '14

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

These first six months back at @csuf have been fulfilling and challenging - two things I love having at work.

I’m never bored and am thankful for the constant support of my coworkers. 💯

It’s nice when my work environment lines up with my highest values. I feel blessed.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Forgot to update this page: I’m excited to return to SoCal and @csuf to serve as their Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation Administrator. 😎

My time with @Columbia was absolutely wonderful and I’m leaving behind a great team; they will be missed. 🙏🏾

The journey continues!

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Delaying pursuing another degree has ended up being a smart decision.

Due to the experience I’m getting at work and constantly changing life interests, I feel significantly more focused on what I would like to pursue and how I want it to come together.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Nothing but facts!

[Timothy J. Fair, Ph.D. @PointWellTaken]

I can’t recall a more pronounced transition from summer to fall.

Summer left like it owed someone money.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Feeling good about the upcoming semester, which marks the start of my second year working at @Columbia.

These presentations and trainings in front of various student groups the past few weeks has felt great, especially considering we were virtual most of last academic year.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Pursuing further studies within higher education feels like both a logical and exciting next step.

I have to think it through, though, as public administration speaks to me as well.

Still, I feel quite ready to add to my educational portfolio in the upcoming years. 💯

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

10 months in and I feel the same way.

I’m so thankful for my @Columbia experience – from the good to the challenging, it’s been such a rewarding experience.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Honestly and truly, the past month plus working at Columbia has restored my faith in working in higher education. For that, I am grateful.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Some of my favorite photos taken over the past few months in NYC. 🙌🏾

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

It's time to lead.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

@Commandr_nchief Absolutely, the 13 Pro Max is a different level of camera and processing speed

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Also, I’ve had this account for five years! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Today marks the close of my first semester working at @Columbia. This experience has truly transcended my expectations.

I’m so thankful and happy, as these experiences working in higher education aren’t guaranteed.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Honestly and truly, the past month plus working at Columbia has restored my faith in working in higher education. For that, I am grateful.

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Stayed solid and never settled. 💯

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Locked in🔒

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

It is incredibly important for marginalized groups to move toward solidarity in the face of white supremacy.

Wedges of hate and misunderstanding that were intentionally placed between our communities must not prevail. #BlackAsianSolidarity #StopAsianHate

[Vox @voxdotcom]

Your high school textbooks probably didn’t talk about America’s long history of Black-Asian solidarity movements. But the reality is these interracial groups continue to be instrumental in dismantling oppression and structural racism: https://t.co/RkJ07mRpvI

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

#nowplaying Dream Big - Jazmine Sullivan

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Much of higher education - as a profession to a business model - is broken. This is not new, of course.

Still, this professor’s farewell letter from Ithaca College does a great job outlining what are overarching shortcomings within higher ed. https://t.co/VMlbAxSKWZ

[Derek B. @DerekBowe44]

Staying grounded in the present while looking forward to the next steps in this journey of life has proven to be a good headspace for me.