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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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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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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!

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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...

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...

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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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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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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Jacquez Gray tells the story of how faith has guided him through every stage of his life. Growing up in a close family environment, he learned resilience early while navigating challenging dynamics and moments of bias that shaped his perspective and purpose. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Here's the Story: "Faith is Resilience"

This episode tells the story of a higher education professional who, looking back, realizes that faith has quietly guided him through every stage of his life. Growing up in a close family environment,...

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In this 1st episode, authors Drs. Kristen Renn, Chayla Haynes Davison, Alex C. Lange, Cristobal Salinas Jr., and Rosemary Perez discuss the origins of College Student Development Theory in Action and how it’s designed to help us actually use theory in our work. studentaffairsnow.com/student-deve...

Student Development Theory in Action: Why this Book, Why Now?

Student development theory is often seen as the foundation of student affairs, but many educators struggle to apply it in everyday practice. In this first episode, authors Drs. Kristen Renn, Chayla Ha...

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Listen in from ACPA 2026 as we deep dive into how student affairs leaders foster high-performing teams in an era of shrinking budgets and organizational shifts. This episode features Helena Gardner and Drs. Brian Arao and Dawn Lee sharing actionable advice. studentaffairsnow.com/cultivating-...

Cultivating Resilient Teams (when resources are lean)

Listen in from ACPA 2026 in Baltimore as we deep dive into how Student Affairs leaders foster high-performing teams in an era of shrinking budgets and organizational shifts. This episode features Drs....

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Explore how podcasts are being used as teaching tools in this live-recorded episode with practical, ready-to-use strategies for integrating episodes into their own teaching and learning environments. Access all resources by joining our free Patreon. studentaffairsnow.com/podcasts-ped...

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We explore the evolution of scholarly writing & publishing with editors of key publications, discuss how equity and access are reshaping whose knowledge is valued, as well as how emerging tools like AI are influencing authorship and intellectual labor. studentaffairsnow.com/modern-schol...

Modern Scholarly Writing: Equity, Authorship & the Future of Publishing in Student Affairs

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of scholarly writing and publishing in student affairs. Our guests discuss how conversations about equity, representation, and access are reshaping w...

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Thank you to ACPA for this recognition with the Contribution to Higher Education Award. It was great getting so many folks from the team together in one place.

We unpack how recent federal actions, state policy proposals, & accountability trends are reshaping higher ed. From accreditation and DEI to academic freedom and ROI, we explore how power is shifting and what student affairs pros need to understand this moment. studentaffairsnow.com/march-ccc/

Current Campus Context: Who Defines Student Success? Power & Policy in Higher Ed

Who gets to define student success right now? In this episode, we unpack how recent federal actions, state policy proposals, and accountability trends are reshaping higher education. From accreditatio...

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In this episode of Here’s the Story, Jonathan Manz shares a defining moment that challenged his sense of direction and purpose. Through an honest and thoughtful conversation, this episode explores how refusing failure can quietly reshape who we are becoming. studentaffairsnow.com/manz/

Here's the Story: "Failing at the Finish Line"

In this episode of Here’s the Story, Jonathan Manz shares a defining moment that challenged his sense of direction and purpose. Through an honest and thoughtful conversation, this episode explores how...

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Interim leadership can be complex for the individual and institution. Join for a variety of perspectives on interim roles from different perspectives. You’ll gain recs for leaders and inst considering interim roles to navigate them as effectively as possible. studentaffairsnow.com/interim-lead...

Interim Leadership Roles

Interim leadership can be complex for the individual and institution. In this discussion, you'll hear a variety of perspectives on interim roles from different personal, professional, and institutiona...

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Although we know much about the impact of the environment on learning, community, belonging, and well-being, designing spaces is often an afterthought. These leaders from very different perspectives share rich perspectives, new ideas, and great insights. studentaffairsnow.com/designing-th...

Designing the Environment

Although plenty of evidence is out there about the impact of the environment on learning, community, belonging, and well-being, designing spaces is often an afterthought. These leaders think about thi...

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Student Affairs Now is a learning community for people who care deeply about higher ed and student affairs. Patreon gives us a chance to create even more ways for you to engage, including discussion guides, book clubs, bonus content, and opps to shape future episodes. patreon.com/studentaffairsnow.

Turning assessment into change requires a plan for action. Authors of Maximizing the Impact of Assessment in Higher Education: Closing the Loop with Change Management explore leading change, building cultures, & a lever for equity & student success. studentaffairsnow.com/turning-asse...

Turning Assessment into Meaningful Change

Turning assessment into meaningful change requires more than collecting data—it requires a plan for action. In this episode of Student Affairs Now, we talk with the authors of Maximizing the Impact of...

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