Stories, fables, allegories, and legends have traditionally been the ways in which a community preserves its heritage — its collective memory. They are also the ways in which any community passes along and rejuvenates the ideals and values of its culture. As a consummate teller of tales, Randy Mitchell has become a balladeer of his profession by sharing and re-conceptualizing the ideals and traditions inherent in the field of student affairs.
Listening is at the heart of Randy's message: listening to the stories of students, colleagues, and oneself.