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Student Affairs NOW is the premier podcast, web show, & learning community for student affairs. Subscribe for weekly updates at https://tinyurl.com/StudentAffairsNow

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6d ago

New episode: How are corporate executives onboarded compared to student affairs VPs? Drs. Ainsley Carey and Stephanie Gordon share insights from Executive Transitions in Student Affairs and their current research. studentaffairsnow.com/executive-tr...

Executive Transitions in Student Affairs

Explore the gap between how corporate executives are onboarded and how student affairs VPs are (or aren't). This conversation builds on Executive Transitions in Student Affairs, which offers candid, p...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · last wk.

A senior university leader reflects on finding community and building meaningful relationships to navigating the competing demands of leadership and family, and building a career that works not only for you, but for the people who matter most. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Here's the Story: "Words of Wisdom"

A senior university leader reflects on the lessons learned along the journey—from finding community and building meaningful relationships to navigating the competing demands of leadership and family. ...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 2w ago

Professional development is more than conferences and résumé lines. Dr. Glenn DeGuzman talks with Conor McLaughlin, Windi Sasaki, and Hannah Aksamit about mentors, stretch opportunities, and career transitions. studentaffairsnow.com/into-the-pro...

Into the Professional Development-Verse

Professional development is more than attending conferences or adding another line to yourrésumé. It’s about making intentional choices that align with your values, goals, and the impactyou want to ha...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3w ago

Drs. Stephen John Quaye and Sumun Pendakur, editors of Student Engagement in Higher Education, discuss the new edition of this foundational book with 50 scholars & practitioners. They discuss implications for navigating & leading higher education in this moment. studentaffairsnow.com/student-enga...

Student Engagement in Higher Education

Drs. Stephen John Quaye and Sumun Pendakur, editors of Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations, discuss the new edition of thi...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today, we're sharing this recent episode on Advancing Indigenous and Native Student Affairs. They share insights on students' experiences, critique framing, and provide concrete suggestions for institutions. studentaffairsnow.com/new-directio...

Advancing Indigenous and Native Student Affairs

In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, we explore the evolving field of Indigenous Student Affairs and Native student success in higher education through the lens of the recent volume Advancing Indig...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · last mo.

Drawing on years of research, Drs. Zak Foste + Lauren Irwin challenge assumptions and examine how HE can reproduce, rather than disrupt, the racial understandings students bring with them. Rethink how students learn about race and the role institutions play. studentaffairsnow.com/disrupting-w...

White Noise: Challenging Beliefs About Race On Campus

Many conversations about race in higher education begin with the assumption that students simply need more exposure to diversity or education about racism. But what if white students arrive on campus ...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Dr. Alexis Redding, editor of Mental Health in College along with contributors Bryan Ashton, Adrian Gonzales, and Dr. Adam Pierson Milano explore the latest research on well-being and strategies for students to thrive. studentaffairsnow.com/mental-healt...

Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students

College student mental health continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing higher education. In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Alexis Redding, editor...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New restrictions affecting international students, changes to grad student borrowing, + a proposed overhaul of accreditation. What do these shifts mean for higher ed and ask a fundamental question: Who gets to decide what, and who, higher education values? studentaffairsnow.com/september202...

Current Campus Context: Who Belongs, Who Pays, & Who Determines Quality? - Student Affairs NOW

In this episode of Current Campus Context, Heather Shea and a panel of experts discuss three significant policy changes affecting higher education this fall: new limits on international students, adju...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This episode challenges the assumption that career fulfillment always means climbing the ladder. They explore purpose, impact, and intentionality of mid-level careers, discuss hustle culture and traditional leadership narratives, and share practical insights. studentaffairsnow.com/mid-level-as...

Mid-Level as a Final Destination

What if success in student affairs isn't defined by the next promotion? In this episode, Heather Shea is joined by four members of ACPA's Mid-Level Community of Practice and higher education researche...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

AAC&U's The Trust Agenda is a report on how higher education can advance trust through 5 pillars of practical shifts. In this conversation, guests reflect on the erosion of trust in higher education, how it has fallen, and where we go from here. studentaffairsnow.com/the-trust-ag...

The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education

Like many social institutions, higher education has seen public trust erode. AAC&U recently released The Trust Agenda, a report on how higher education can advance trust through 5 pillars of practical...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Higher education is just beginning to understand Gen Z, but Generation Alpha is already moving through the K-12 pipeline. What will happen when these platform-native students and their collaborative Millennial parents arrive on campus? studentaffairsnow.com/the-rise-of-...

The Rise of Generation Alpha: From Middle School to Campus

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

What began as a frightening classroom emergency quickly became a story about community in action. As an instructor lost consciousness, students calmly responded, sought help, and cared for both their instructor and each other. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Here's the Story: "Teaching Everyone But Yourself"

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

What do you wish every new student affairs graduate student knew before they began their program? Whether you’re starting grad school, considering student affairs, or mentoring future pros, this convo offers encouragement, perspective, & lessons learned. studentaffairsnow.com/before-you-b...

Before You Begin: What Every New Student Affairs Graduate Student Should Know

What if college student development is more complex than our traditional theories suggest? In this episode, we talk with the authors of Exploring Complexities in College Student Development: Critical ...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll more than 4 million students, yet “serving” has largely meant enrolling. Dr. Gina Ann Garcia and grassroots leader Amber Gonzalez join us to explore what it actually takes to move an institution toward genuine servingness. studentaffairsnow.com/the-hsi-move...

The HSI Movement

Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll more than 4 million students, yet "serving" has largely meant enrolling. Dr. Gina Ann Garcia and grassroots leader Amber Gonzalez join us to explore what it actual...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Dr. Park joins us to discuss who has access to opportunity? How do race and class influence educational pathways? She brings deep research and commitment to understanding the stories behind the policies and practices that impact our students’ journeys. studentaffairsnow.com/julie-park/

A Conversation with Dr. Julie J. Park: Race, Class, Affirmative Action: College Admissions in a New Era

Drawing from her book Race, Class, and Affirmative Action: College Admissions in a New Era, Dr. Park joins us for a timely and thoughtful conversation about the questions that continue to sit at the h...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In this episode, we talk with the authors of Exploring Complexities in College Student Development: Critical Lessons from Researching Students’ Journeys about how students make meaning, challenge assumptions, and how educators can support student growth. studentaffairsnow.com/exploring-co...

Exploring Complexities in College Student Development - Student Affairs NOW

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Rural students are on every college campus, and yet they remain largely invisible in our equity conversations, design, and practice. Experts join to discuss what it means to come from a rural place, to carry that identity, and to navigate the intersections. studentaffairsnow.com/rural-colleg...

Rural College Students: Place, Identity, Systems, and Institutional Responsibility

Rural students are on every college campus and yet they remain largely invisible in our equity conversations, our institutional design, and our student affairs practice. Elise Cain, Jarvis Marlow-McCo...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Creating cultures rooted in care & connection has never been more important. Dr. Patty Perillo and Earl Cabellon talk about the power of courageous leadership, centering justice, authentic belonging, and intentional culture-building to help staff thrive. studentaffairsnow.com/creating-cul...

Creating Cultures of Care, Courage, & Connection

At a time when many campuses are navigating fatigue, uncertainty, and change, creating cultures rooted in care and connection has never been more important. In this episode, Heather Shea speaks with D...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 5mo ago

These contributors discuss the charge for change, a report from the Piazza Center on moving beyond compliance in hazing prevention. They discuss moving beyond policies & legal compliance to changing culture and shifting the conditions that make change possible. studentaffairsnow.com/the-charge-f...

The Charge for Change: Build Safer Campuses Now with Research-Informed Hazing Prevention

These contributors discuss the charge for change, a report from the Piazza Center on moving beyond compliance for hazing prevention. They discuss moving beyond policies and legal compliance to changin...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Members of the Student Affairs NOW learning community discuss leadership, hope, and the future of higher education, inspired by Beverly Daniel Tatum’s Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times - challenges, opportunities, & leadership practices. studentaffairsnow.com/peril-and-pr...

Peril and Promise: What Higher Education Needs from Leaders Right Now

What happens when student affairs educators come together to discuss leadership, hope, and the future of higher education? In this special Student Affairs NOW Book Club episode, Heather Shea facilitat...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Facing a polycrisis, the skills that earned them their roles may not be the ones they need now. Keith Edwards and Heather Shea join TACUSPA’s Dr. Anthony Edwards to explore leading with clarity and calm amid volatility, external scrutiny, and rapid change. studentaffairsnow.com/leading-thro...

Leading through the Storm: Capacity and Clarity to Lead through Complexity

Higher education leaders aren't facing one crisis; they're facing all of them simultaneously, and the skills that earned them their roles may not be the ones they need now. Keith Edwards and Heather S...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Mark Butler breaks the myth of Alpha leadership & redefines it as protection, service, and responsibility. An expert in mental health & leadership, Mark shares how leaders can foster well-being & avoid burnout through simple practices any leader can utilize. studentaffairsnow.com/redefining-a...

Redefining Alpha: Leadership for Well-Being, Engagement, and Success

Mark Butler breaks the myth of Alpha leadership based on wolves in captivity and redefines it as the behavior of wolves in the wild, where the Alpha focuses on protection, service, and responsibility....

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Education abroad is not just “travel.” It is a high-impact experience shaped by: mental health, belonging, political polarization, affordability, global awareness, career readiness, and the role of faculty and staff in making meaning across difference. studentaffairsnow.com/education-ab...

Education Abroad in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape

Education abroad is not just “travel.” It is a high-impact learning experience shaped by the current realities of U.S. higher education: student mental health, belonging, political polarization, affor...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

What if everything you’ve been told about picking the right college major is wrong? In Hacking College, Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson discuss how students can avoid "empty college degrees," stop jumping hurdles, and start hacking the college game. studentaffairsnow.com/hacking-coll...

Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Really Matter - And What Really Does

What if everything you've been told about picking the right college major is wrong? In Hacking College, Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson argue that the obsession with choosing the

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Cory Shaprio shares how investing in relationships sustains his energy & effectiveness. He encourages success beyond burnout, recognize small wins, and prioritize purpose and fulfillment. Joy isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Here's the Story:

In this episode, a higher education housing professional reflects on a career shaped by intentionally seeking joy in both everyday moments and unexpected opportunities. He shares how investing in pers...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

What does student affairs work really look like at a community college? If you’ve ever wondered what makes community colleges feel so connected and responsive, this conversation offers a window into the educators who make it happen. studentaffairsnow.com/the-vital-ro...

The Vital Role of Student Affairs in Community Colleges

What does student affairs work really look like at a community college? From helping a first-generation student find their footing to supporting a working parent juggling classes and life, to guiding ...

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Alliance For Higher Education @alliancehighered.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"I have so much hope for this country.... There's a lot more people who believe in students, who believe in the mission of higher ed than you may feel." Thank you @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social for hosting @michaelhgavin.bsky.social and Liliana M. Garces for this timely conversation about our work!

Student Affairs Now@stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

In these times of sustained & coordinated assaults on higher education, the @alliancehighered.bsky.social is trying to bring a fragmented industry together into a coalition with agency. Learn about the Alliance's pushback against regressive legalism. studentaffairsnow.com/the-alliance...

Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The Alliance for Higher Education

In these times of sustained and coordinated assaults on the mission and values of higher education, the Alliance for Higher Education is trying to bring a fragmented higher education industry together...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

In this episode, Jackson Tidwell shares a powerful story of enforcing an unpopular policy that, in the face of a looming hurricane, proved to be lifesaving, and became a clear reminder that policies aren’t about control—they’re about care. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Here's the Story: "Policies have Purpose"

In this episode, Jackson Tidwell shares a powerful story of enforcing an unpopular policy that, in the face of a looming hurricane, proved to be lifesaving. What felt rigid and frustrating in the mome...

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Student Affairs Now @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In part two, authors unpack the SDTiA model for more usable, practice-oriented theory. They explain why it emphasizes developmental processes and context, and where educators have the most influence & connecting theory to the real work of supporting students. studentaffairsnow.com/student-deve...

Student Development Theory in Action: Inside the SDTiA Model

In part two, authors Drs. Kristen Renn, Chayla Haynes Davison, Alex C. Lange, Cristobal Salinas Jr., and Rosemary Perez unpack the Student Development Theory in Action (SDTiA) model—the framework at t...

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