Student Affairs NOW

Nov 19 2024 233 ep. 56 mins 3
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Student Affairs Now is the premier podcast for student affairs hosted by Drs. Glenn DeGuzman, Susana Muñoz, Raechele Pope, Keith Edwards, and Heather Shea. As hosts, we intend this podcast to make a contribution to the field while being restorative to the profession. We release new episodes every week on Wednesdays. Find our podcast on iTunes or at studentaffairsnow.com. Join our newsletter to get the latest about our newest episode each Wednesday.

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Thinking Like an Abolitionist to End Sexual Violence in Higher Education

Nov 19 2024 54 mins  
Drs. Chris Linder, Niah Grimes, & Nadeeka Karunaratne join to discuss their new book, Thinking Like an Abolitionist to End Sexual Violence in Higher Education. They discuss abolitionist thinking, oppressive systems, liberation approaches, abundance, social change as inner work, and transformation around community, hope, and love.

The Futures of Student Affairs

Nov 12 2024 81 mins  
In this special episode, we’re featuring Dr. Kristen Renn’s inspiring talk, The Futures of Student Affairs: Look Back, Look Around, Look Ahead, presented at the 75th anniversary celebration of Michigan State University's Student Affairs Administration (SAA) Master's program. Kris reflects on the history and values of student affairs, addresses current challenges, and shares her

Almost Good Enough: A Conversation with Jess Pettitt

Nov 05 2024 49 mins  
Jess Pettitt discusses her new book, Almost Good Enough, which explores the subtle shifts at the fulcrum between doing harm and doing good. She discusses compassion and humanity, best practices and intuition, and ways to foster innovation and description related to DEI and beyond. If we can be prepared, recognize what is going on beyond us, and move from reactivity to response, we

Trans* on Campus: Lessons from Research & Recent Scholarship

Oct 29 2024 78 mins  
In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, host Heather Shea welcomes Dr. Z Nicolazzo, author of the influential book Trans* in College: Transgender Students’ Strategies for Navigating Campus Life and the Institutional Politics of Inclusion, along with two of her doctoral students, Clar Gobuyan and Pin-Ru Su. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of support for transgender s

ACPA’s Past, Present, and Future: Presidential Panel

Oct 22 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of Student Affairs Now, ACPA Presidents past and present—Jill Carnaghi (2000-2001), Paul Shang (2002-2003), Stephen John Quaye (2017-2018), Rachel Aho (current ACPA President), and Jonathan McElderry (President-Elect)—connect with co-hosts Gudrun Nyunt and Heather Shea (immediate Past President) to reflect on ACPA's growth and influence over the years. The panel

Race and Indigeneity in Higher Education

Oct 15 2024 65 mins  
This episode examines the current status, and future directions of race and indigeneity in student affairs and higher education. The episode offers a brief glimpse of the evolution of ACPA as an example of one professional association grappling with and addressing these complex issues.

Boldly Transforming Higher Education Through Political and Legislative Advocacy

Oct 08 2024 45 mins  
https://youtu.be/zJjfqdHTISs Episode Description In this co-hosted episode with ACPA our featured panelists discuss political and legislative advocacy in higher education. In an increasingly complex time in higher education, student affairs educators are faced with balancing navigating environments that are under greater scrutiny, supporting student well-being and

The Future of Professional Staff Wellness in Residential Living

Oct 01 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, join Drs. Tanya Koroyan, Steve Sutton, and Jason Lynch join the podcast as they explore professional staff wellness for those who work in and around residential living and student affairs. This conversation brings together 3 professionals who each possess both research and practitioner experience in this topic. They will explore not only the conversations they are

Understanding and Supporting Jewish College Students

Oct 01 2024 66 mins  
This episode discusses the identities and experiences of Jewish students on campus today.. Many Jewish students have reported feeling unsafe and traumatized amidst the rise of antisemitism on campus, in our nation, and across the globe. Our guest, Dr. Elisa Abes, offers a critical perspective to deeply examine the realities of anti-semitism on college campuses and its impact on Jew

Black Women Leading in Higher Education: Trouble the Water

Sep 24 2024 68 mins  
The leadership of Black women in student affairs and higher education is part of the essential story of the success and challenges of our colleges and universities. Unfortunately, these stories are often erased and thus their contributions minimized. Black women’s experiences as supervisors and supervisees is a key part of their leadership journey. It’s time for us to explore h