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In this week's snippet, Heather Strine-Patterson discusses leadership as a process that we can all engage in throughout the levels of the organization. youtu.be/V92Wme9T3pM

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Experts & leaders discuss multi-level assessment as leadership practice, explaining this approach, what it offers, examples, and tips. They discuss assessment beyond measurement, leading learning and operations, as strategic planning, and through relationships. studentaffairsnow.com/assessment-a...

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Dr. Brendan Cantwell & Dr. Demetri Morgan unpack the latest wave of federal interventions reshaping higher ed—from the NIH’s DEI ultimatum to threats against universities’ tax-exempt status. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

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Dr. Paul Dosal is an innovative champion of student success & well-being. He shares lessons on breaking down silos, predictive analytics, & creating cultures of care - blending technological tools and personal connections for holistic & systematic approaches. studentaffairsnow.com/student-succ...

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We discuss the elimination of fed team that defines the poverty line—and what it means for Pell Grants and student access; Harvard’s public rejection of Trump’s demands, and the fight to reassert the public good of higher education in a time of deep skepticism. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

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In this week's snippet, Dr. @jasoncottrell.bsky.social discusses the history of the Department of Education. youtu.be/OwhUSQzT5n0

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Dr. @jasoncottrell.bsky.social, a former employee at Dept of Ed shares agencies navigate transitions between admins, what these layoffs mean for higher ed, & reflects on his journey from higher ed to federal service—and what’s next as he returns to campus. studentaffairsnow.com/i-worked-at-...

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We explore the latest higher ed news including escalating pressures facing higher education, the lack of board engagement in defending institutional autonomy, media attention toward higher education resistance, and the unjust revocation of student visas. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

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In this origin story, Dr. Brooks shares his inspirational journey to the professoriate. Filled with triumphs as well as tragedies, his story reminds us of the importance of making your own path – one step at a time. studentaffairsnow.com/make-your-pa...

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A renewed sense of purpose is gained after the smallest gesture from a student brings beauty to chaos. studentaffairsnow.com/the-power-of...

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In this conversation recorded and released last night, @crystalegarcia.bsky.social & @feleciaelana.bsky.social examine the growing threats to international students, faculty fears around academic freedom, and the power of labor unions for collective action. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

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In this week's snippet, Jessica Lee talks about the similarities and differences between student affairs and alumni affairs. youtu.be/EgQZLgnKs74

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Explore the career shift from student affairs to alumni affairs with three panelists who have made the transition themselves: Unpack common misconceptions, surprising insights, and the role of technology in shaping alumni engagement. studentaffairsnow.com/alumniaffairs/

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This week, three major developments add to the urgency: a proposed overhaul of the fed financial aid system, escalating attacks on equity & free speech, & the role of associations as HE defender. Tune in for a deep dive into what’s at stake and what can be done. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

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In this week's snippet, Dr. Megan Gerhardt talks about practices to have smarter intergenerational conversations. youtu.be/U_0T8KiMPI0

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Dr. Megan Gerhardt discusses moving from intergenerational differences as tension to opportunities. She shares ways we stereotype, shame, & blame other generations, as well as the four practices to help make intergenerational differences a strength in orgs. studentaffairsnow.com/gentelligence/

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Drs. @oiyanpoon.bsky.social & @crystalegarcia.bsky.social join @heather-shea.bsky.social to examine the impact on fed programs, like TRIO and Fed Student Aid, DEI policies, and academic freedom, highlighting the broader threats to equity and higer ed's future. studentaffairsnow.com/currentconte...

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It’s a story about love, loss, and a beautiful friendship between two higher ed professionals and what it is like for one to move on after the loss of the other. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

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Struggling through his first year as a professor, Dr. J.T. Snipes faced feedback that made him question his future in academia. But just as he was ready to walk away, an unexpected encounter encourages him to stay. studentaffairsnow.com/hts-when-fee...

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Drs. @heather-shea.bsky.social, @feleciaelana.bsky.social, & @cantb.bsky.social on the latest - Dept of Ed’s layoffs, detainment of Columbia U student Mahmoud Khalil, & federal government’s decision to withdraw funding from Columbia & U of Maine system. studentaffairsnow.com/currentconte...

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At ACPA 2025, Glenn DeGuzman invited attendees to answer: “What topic or issue is very important to you now & that you want to engage with more in student affairs?” The myriad of responses highlight the diversity of people, places, & roles of our profession. studentaffairsnow.com/whats-import...

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The ground is shifting daily in higher education—policy changes, legal battles, funding threats, and challenges to equity and access - with real consequences. We are launching a limited weekly series called "Current Campus Context." studentaffairsnow.com/currentconte...

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In this week's snippet, @drshaunharper.bsky.social talks about the long-term impacts of representation, a teacher who believed in him, and leadership pathways. youtu.be/qpjS1EniE5k

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Join higher ed icons and lifelong friends, Dr. Lori Patton Davis and @drshaunharper.bsky.social, as they reflect on their research, leadership journeys, & advocacy for equity and inclusion. This conversation offers timely insights and inspiration for us all. studentaffairsnow.com/lori-patton-...

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Show your love for Student Affairs NOW! Whether you're repping the podcast at a conference, the office, or lounging at home, we've got you covered with exclusive designs for student affairs pros. Every purchase supports the podcast and our growing learning community. studentaffairsnow.com/merch/

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We’re living in a moment where the ground is shifting daily—from policy changes and legal battles to funding decisions and challenges to the very foundations of our work to promote equity and access. The news isn’t just headlines; it has real consequences for us all. youtu.be/HwFbVFllpuk

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Listen in on a conversation with the ACPA Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) Leadership Team from ACPA Long Beach w Sam Thornton, Wilson Deng, Em Nakamura, IC Ulep, and Yi Xuen Tay on issues that are relevant to them, APAN, college campuses. studentaffairsnow.com/kitchen-conv...

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In today's snippet @rbradleyjohnson.bsky.social discusses the increase in student issues and the pressure on colleges' case management and care teams. youtu.be/IXm04XmZJU4

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Editors and authors of Addressing Student Success at Small Colleges discuss the power of small colleges, challenges around changing students and families, staffing, financial viability and innovation, collaboration, & adaptability. studentaffairsnow.com/addressing-s...

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Join us this morning for a LIVE episode recording at ACPA - College Student Educators International for this timely and important conversation with Drs. Shaun Harper and Lori Patton Davis.

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Join us this morning for a LIVE episode recording at ACPA - College Student Educators International for this timely and important conversation with Drs. Shaun Harper and Lori Patton Davis.

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In this week's snippet, Dr. Jordan Harper talks about the importance of avoiding catastrophizing in the midst of difficult challenges and attacks. youtu.be/iCQ6KSu2PI8

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Learn about shared equity leadership! Much needed now more than ever in higher ed. Thanks for the feature @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social

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The team of scholars behind the Shared Equity Leadership model discusses the origins, applications, and emergence; personal journey, values, and practices; and how distributed, embedded, and integrated responsibility and leadership can make a difference for all. studentaffairsnow.com/shared-equit...

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Faced with a difficult financial need and slightly overwhelmed with doubt, a single mom learns a powerful lesson about collective good and allowing colleagues and others to help with creative resolutions. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

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Here's the Story... In the midst of managing a campus hurricane evacuation during a pandemic, an administrator recounts a story of an escaped hamster lost in a hotel and his precocious 7 year-old daughter’s spirited campaign to find and rescue it.

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Here's the Story Launch Day! Here’s the Story is a new episode format from Student Affairs Now that celebrates the heart and soul of student affairs in higher education through the power of storytelling.

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We are so excited to add this new episode format to Student Affairs Now, but we need YOU! We're adding this new episode format focused on your stories of joy, sadness, or both. If you've got a story to tell (and we know you do). Let's hear it! studentaffairsnow.com/heresthestory/

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In this week's snippet, Lisa Gerber invites us to consider what a story actually is. youtu.be/C0hUkko-TjI

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Lisa Gerber discusses The Power of Story. Lisa shares how stories can help us connect, relate, & build trust and the 3 keys to good stories. Dr. Neil Golemo joins to learn from Lisa as he and colleagues launch our new episode format - Here’s the Story. studentaffairsnow.com/the-power-of...

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In this week's snippet, Kevin McClure talks about the finding from their study that listening, and especially systematic listening, was a key skill for college presidents. youtu.be/DTdjSUsbRAA

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Drs. @jorgeburmicky.bsky.social and @drkevinrmcclure.com discuss their research on college presidents. They discuss the seven interconnected competencies and ways to develop them for more effective executive leadership in higher education and beyond. studentaffairsnow.com/competencies...

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In this week's snippet, Steve Grande talks about the power of hope, how difficult it can be, and critical hope for change. youtu.be/V0vq10LPDFU

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Authors of Activism, Burnout, and Community in Higher Education: Narratives of College Student Activists, discuss the challenges student activists face, the role of collective care, and strategies for fostering environments that balance activism with well-being. studentaffairsnow.com/activism-bur...

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In today's snippet, Dr. Elizabeth F. Smith talks about the importance of dialogue skills across a college education. youtu.be/KD0pwPZ4CKs

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