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PhD Student at ASU | VP DCTC | Graduate College Enrichment Fellow | Higher Education | Queer & Trans Equity and Liberation 🏳️‍🌈 | #Highered #Queer
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J. Audra | he/they @jaudrazona.bsky.social · Apr 9
Please share with those who are interested in joining the conversation on #queerjoy
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🌈 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS TOMORROW!! 🌈
jaudrazona.bsky.social J. Audra | he/they @jaudrazona.bsky.social · Sep 29
🌈 The deadline for nominations is this week, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 🌈

Don't miss your chance to nominate yourself or an incredible practitioner, program, or research project deserving of recognition.
jaudrazona.bsky.social J. Audra | he/they @jaudrazona.bsky.social · Aug 28
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✨Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!✨

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
October 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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🌈 The deadline for nominations is this week, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 🌈

Don't miss your chance to nominate yourself or an incredible practitioner, program, or research project deserving of recognition.
jaudrazona.bsky.social J. Audra | he/they @jaudrazona.bsky.social · Aug 28
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✨Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!✨

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community featuring rainbow colors from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it explains that they're making nominations more accessible with new submission formats including audio recordings, video recordings, and written submissions (as always). The text concludes with "We hope this allows for more ways to share stories of nominees and programs!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image shows "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it states "Nominate yourself or someone else for any of the following:" followed by a bulleted list of seven awards: TQPOC Conference Scholarship, Research Award, Exemplary Program Award, Intersectional Inclusion Award, Outstanding New Professional Award, Service to NASPA Award, and Service to Student Affairs Award. The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards" as the main heading, followed by "Nominations are due by October 1, 2025." Below that it states "For questions, reach out to J. Audra Williams at jawil111@asu.edu. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom.
September 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Who’s ready to capture queer joy?

Calling for queer graduate students to participate in a study exploring experiences of queer joy through snapshots.

Learn more about the study and how to participate: tinyurl.com/CaptureQueer...
Colorful research study recruitment flyer with teal background and coral red text reading "Who's ready to capture queer joy?" Main text in white on red background states "Calling for queer graduate students to participate in a study exploring experiences of queer joy through snapshots" with "queer joy" highlighted in yellow. Bottom features illustration of smiling person with yellow/orange coloring making enthusiastic gesture, with speech bubbles saying "QUEER JOY" and "I'M IN!" Decorative white stars and rainbow wave pattern along bottom. Marked as slide 1 of 3 in top right corner. Research study details flyer (slide 2 of 3) with teal background and white decorative stars. Purple section titled "Eligibility" lists three requirements in white text: be 18 years or older, self-identify as queer and/or LGBTQIA2S+, and be currently enrolled as graduate student at U.S. institution. Yellow section describes two-phase participation: Phase 1 involves 6 weeks of capturing snapshots representing queer joy experiences guided by prompts and reflections; Phase 2 is a 60-90 minute interview within 3 weeks of Phase 1 completion. Notes $49 Amazon gift card compensation upon study completion. Pink section at bottom reads "Learn more about the study here:" with URL https://tinyurl.com/CaptureQueerJoy and QR code on right side. Final slide (3 of 3) of research study flyer with teal background and white decorative stars. Large coral red section contains white text stating "If you're unsure if you meet the requirements or have additional questions, please reach out to:" followed by contact information for three researchers: J. Audra Williams, MA from Arizona State University (jawill111@asu.edu), Travis Jon Dean, MA from University of Arizona (travisdean@arizona.edu), and Antonio Duran, PhD from Arizona State University (antonio.duran@asu.edu). Small illustration of yellow hand holding purple phone appears in bottom right of red section. Yellow banner at bottom states "This study has been reviewed by the Arizona State University Institutional Review Board." Decorative rainbow wave pattern with white stars spans bottom edge.
September 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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✨Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!✨

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community featuring rainbow colors from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it explains that they're making nominations more accessible with new submission formats including audio recordings, video recordings, and written submissions (as always). The text concludes with "We hope this allows for more ways to share stories of nominees and programs!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image shows "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it states "Nominate yourself or someone else for any of the following:" followed by a bulleted list of seven awards: TQPOC Conference Scholarship, Research Award, Exemplary Program Award, Intersectional Inclusion Award, Outstanding New Professional Award, Service to NASPA Award, and Service to Student Affairs Award. The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards" as the main heading, followed by "Nominations are due by October 1, 2025." Below that it states "For questions, reach out to J. Audra Williams at jawil111@asu.edu. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom.
August 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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(1/4) Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!
August 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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(1/4) Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!
August 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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(1/5) 🌟 Nominations are Open: NASPA GSKC Awards! 🌟

The NASPA GSKC is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!
August 19, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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(1/3) I remember my first semester of grad school - exciting, but overwhelming. That’s why I became a mentor with Community Advocates. I know how much it helps to have someone in your corner who’s been there, especially during this current sociopolitical climate as a queer person.
August 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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(1/4) The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle! Whether you or someone you know is engaging in research, new to the field, or a dedicated advocate in student affairs, there’s an award for you.
August 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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🎉 Exciting Update! 🎉

Thrilled to share that I will be serving as Vice President of the Doctoral Council at the Teachers College in Arizona State University (@arizonastateuni.bsky.social) Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation!
June 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Excited to welcome the new members to ASHE Graduate Student Committee (@ashegrads.bsky.social)!
June 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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If anyone is interested in joining the ASHE Graduate Student Committee (@ashegrads.bsky.social), please feel free to reach out to me! The application deadline is May 16, 2025!

Please repost and share with any graduate students who may be interested!
ashegrads.bsky.social ASHE Grads @ashegrads.bsky.social · May 2
Looking forward to seeing more ASHE graduate students interested in leadership opportunities! Application open until May 16th! Please share across your networks and tap into graduate students who you think would be a great fit!
May 13, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Looking forward to seeing more ASHE graduate students interested in leadership opportunities! Application open until May 16th! Please share across your networks and tap into graduate students who you think would be a great fit!
May 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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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...
Current Campus Context: Governance, Higher Ed Resistance, & Revoking Student Visas - Student Affairs NOW
Dr. Demetri Morgan and Dr. Felecia Commodore join host Heather Shea to explore the escalating pressures facing higher education, including the lack of board engagement in defending institutional auton...
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April 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Please share with those who are interested in joining the conversation on #queerjoy
April 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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New publication with @drantonioduran.bsky.social & @jaudrazona.bsky.social reviewing the last 15 years of research about disabled queer & trans college students published in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Ed
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March 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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(1/3) Publication Announcement!

I am thrilled to share: "A systematic literature review on disabled queer and trans college student scholarship," co-authored with my mentors @drantonioduran.bsky.social and
Dr. Ryan Miller, now available in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education.
March 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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For the remainder of the Spring 2025 semester the Night Owl Doctoral Writing Group will now also meet on Monday nights. We will meet every week on Mondays & Thursdays until May 12, 2025.
Fill out interest form for Zoom link:
bit.ly/NightOwlDocs
NIGHT OWL DOCTORAL WRITING GROUP Join other doctoral night owls & work on dissertation proposal, dissertation, manuscripts, etc. SPRING 2025 MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 9pm-1am Central 10pm-2am Eastern 7pm-11pm Pacific Contact: Gabriel Rodríguez Lemus, Jr. (he/él) PhD Candidate, UT Austin grodriguezlemus@utexas.edu bit.ly/NightOwlDocs
FILL OUT INTEREST FORM FOR ZOOM LINK
March 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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🌈 Bringing #queerjoy to the 2025 NASPA conference has been a proud milestone in my higher ed journey! Grateful for the NASPA GSKC & local NOLA drag community!

✨Celebrating the art of drag, which is a powerful form of self-expression and resistance. #NASPA2025
March 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Follow ASHE Grads on BlueSky to stay informed on upcoming events for graduate students at #ASHE2025 in Denver, CO! @ashegrads.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Hello everyone! I'm J. Audra Williams, a first-year PhD student in Educational Policy & Evaluation at Arizona State University. This summer, I'm seeking an internship focusing on education policy broadly, or higher education policy specifically impacting queer & trans communities. Please share!
March 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Due SOON on March 1st: Manuscripts for this important and amazing special issue:
"Loud, proud, rooted, and resisting: Activism and advocacy in tough times," edited by @lizjmeyer.bsky.social and Dr. Lee Airton.

-Submit here: jqtsie.com
-See the call here: tinyurl.com/JQTSIE
February 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Cis white men are comfortable renaming a body of water, but when a trans person asks for their name and pronouns to be respected, they claim it’s a fantasy or imaginary construct they refuse to acknowledge. 🏳️‍🌈🎓
January 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Join the conversation with the community of QT scholars!
grodriguezlemus.bsky.social Gabriel Rodríguez Lemus, Jr. @grodriguezlemus.bsky.social · Nov 15
Join the community of Queer & Trans Studies in Education.
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!!
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November 15, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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Join the conversation with Higher Ed and Student Affairs scholars!
grodriguezlemus.bsky.social Gabriel Rodríguez Lemus, Jr. @grodriguezlemus.bsky.social · Nov 15
Looking for others in Higher Education & Student Affairs!
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! #HESA
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November 15, 2024 at 6:27 PM