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40:11

Here’s the Story – “Structured Serendipty”

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/10/06

Structured Serendipity explores how what feels like luck is often the result of intentional people, meaningful opportunities, and environments designed to help students succeed. In this episode, a current housing director reflects on the student job that unexpectedly became the foundation of a lifelong career in higher education. Through stories of mentorship, challenge, privilege, and perseverance, they consider how those early experiences shaped not only their own journey, but their enduring

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58:35

White Noise: Challenging Beliefs About Race On Campus

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/09/30

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 having already spent years learning powerful lessons about race through their families, schools, neighborhoods, and everyday experiences?Drawing on years of qualitative research, Drs. Zak Foste and Lauren Irwin challenge this “Empty Vessel Hypothesis,” examining how colleges and universities can

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59:36

Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/09/23

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 of Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students, along with contributors Bryan Ashton, Adrian Gonzales, and Dr. Adam Pierson Milano. Together, they explore the latest research on student well-being, discuss how financial stress, institutional culture, and support for

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1:02:25

Advancing Indigenous and Native Student Affairs

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/09/16

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 Indigenous and Native Student Affairs: Evolving Knowledges and Practice. Joining us are editors Symphony Oxendine, Cori Bazemore-James, Deborah Taub, and John Garland for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, belonging, leadership, financial aid, professional networks, and culturally grounded student

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1:32:05

Current Campus Context: Who Belongs, Who Pays, & Who...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/09/09

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, adjustments to graduate borrowing, and proposed accreditation reforms. They analyze these shifts' implications for access, belonging, and student success within colleges and universities.The post Current Campus Context: Who Belongs, Who Pays, & Who Determines Quality? appeared first on Student Affairs

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39:25

Here’s the Story: “More Than a Question”

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/09/08

When a young white girl pointed at him and asked her father, "What is that?" and he responded, "I don't know," the storyteller came to understand how racism shapes the ways people are taught to see others. Rather than allowing that moment to define him, it became the foundation for a career dedicated to social justice, education, and helping others recognize the humanity, dignity, and worth in every person. The post Here’s the Story: “More Than a Question” appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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1:16:16

Mid-Level as a Final Destination

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/09/02

In this podcast episode, Heather Shea and her guests challenge the traditional view that success in student affairs is strictly tied to promotions. They discuss mid-level careers as intentional and fulfilling choices, emphasizing the importance of individual narratives over societal pressures. Participants share insights on navigating hustle culture, work-life balance, and fostering supportive environments in higher education.The post Mid-Level as a Final Destination appeared first on Student

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51:01

The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/08/26

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 shifts. In this conversation, two authors of the report join a senior student affairs officer to reflect on the erosion of trust in higher education, how it has fallen, and where we go from here.The post The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education appeared first on

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1:01:11

The Rise of Generation Alpha: From Middle School to...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/08/19

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?To understand what’s coming, host Dr. Glenn DeGuzman talks with three experts tracking these students in real-time. From the middle school classroom with Jay Mehta, to experiential high school learning with Scott Burke, to macro-generational workforce trends with Dr

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37:51

Here’s the Story: “Teaching Everyone But Yourself”

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/08/18

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, demonstrating that compassion and leadership often emerge in the moments we least expect. The experience also became a powerful reminder that those who spend their days caring for students must extend that same care to themselves—because supporting others begins with ensuring

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1:38:08

Before You Begin: What Every New Student Affairs...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/08/12

What do you wish every new student affairs graduate student knew before they began their program? In this episode, a large panel of student affairs faculty and graduate educators shares practical advice for making the most of graduate school—from assistantships, mentorship, and relationships to navigating failure, balance, and the changing landscape of higher education. Whether you’re starting graduate school, considering a career in student affairs, or mentoring future professionals, this

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53:18

The HSI Movement

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/08/05

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, drawing on Garcia's new book, The HSI Movement.The post The HSI Movement appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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49:06

A Conversation with Dr. Julie J. Park: Race, Class,...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/07/29

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 heart of higher education: Who has access to opportunity? How do race and class influence educational pathways? The post A Conversation with Dr. Julie J. Park: Race, Class, Affirmative Action: College Admissions in a New Era appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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1:12:00

Exploring Complexities in College Student Development

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/07/22

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 Lessons from Researching Students' Journeys about the lessons they've learned from years of research and hundreds of student stories. Together, we explore how students make meaning of their experiences, challenge long-held assumptions, and consider new ways educators can support student growth in

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34:51

Racial Exhaustion

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/07/15

In this episode of Student Affairs Now, we’re joined by Dr. Ralina L. Joseph to explore her new book, Racial Exhaustion: How to Move Through Racism in the Wake of DEI. What does it mean to be exhausted by race — and how do we keep engaging when conversations about racism, equity, and DEI feel increasingly fraught, polarized, or shut down altogether? Dr. Joseph helps us name the emotional and relational realities of this moment while offering a pathway forward through radical listening, discomfort,

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56:06

Rural College Students: Place, Identity, Systems, and...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/07/08

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-McCowin, and Ty McNamee have each dedicated their work to understanding what it actually means to come from a rural place, to carry that identity into a college environment, and to navigate the intersections within higher education.The post Rural College Students: Place, Identity, Systems, and

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1:03:53

Creating Cultures of Care, Courage, & Connection

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/07/01

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 Dr. Patty Perillo and Earl Cabellon about the power of courageous leadership, centering justice, authentic belonging, and intentional culture-building to help staff (and the institutions in which they work) thrive. The post Creating Cultures of Care, Courage, & Connection appeared first on Student

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46:54

The Charge for Change: Build Safer Campuses Now with...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/06/24

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 changing culture and shifting the conditions that make change possible. They offer insights and suggestions for campus leaders to implement now. The post The Charge for Change: Build Safer Campuses Now with Research-Informed Hazing Prevention appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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54:58

Peril and Promise: What Higher Education Needs from...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/06/17

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 facilitates a live conversation with members of the Student Affairs NOW learning community inspired by Beverly Daniel Tatum's Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times. Together, participants reflect on the challenges facing higher education today, the opportunities they see emerging, and the

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58:53

Leading through the Storm: Capacity and Clarity to...

Student Affairs NOW ·

2026/06/10

Panelists Keith Edwards Dr. Keith Edwards empowers higher education leaders with internal and structural capacity to lead with and through the storm toward better tomorrows for us all. He is an authentic educator, trusted leader,...The post Leading through the Storm: Capacity and Clarity to Lead through Complexity appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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