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In this week's snippet Elliot Felix discusses the many different ways to look at student success.
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The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success
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November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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In The Connected College, Elliot Felix talks about breaking down silos through a more connected structure and strategy for student success. He is joined by Dr. Daniel Maxwell to bring practical applications to improve the student experience.
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The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success
In The Connected College, Elliot Felix talks about breaking down silos through a more connected structure and strategy for student success. He is joined by Dr. Daniel Maxwell, who has decades of stude...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Learning to release the pressure of the “shoulds” and leaning into authentic desires is not easy feat. This episode explores the courageous decision of releasing the rules and making the decision to embrace a life worth living.

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Here's the Story: "Living without the 'Should'"
Learning to release the pressure of the "shoulds" and leaning into authentic desires is not easy feat. This episode explores the courageous decision of releasing the rules and making the decision to e...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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In recognition of First-Generation College Student Celebration Day, we've launched a new YouTube playlist to connect episodes that speak to advancing success of first-generation undergraduate & graduate students and professionals in higher education.
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First-Generation Experiences in Higher Education - YouTube
In recognition of First-Generation College Student Celebration Day, we've launched a new Youtube playlist to connect episodes that speak to advancing success...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Dr. Shaun Harper shares his dismay at the challenges students who bring diversity to campuses continue to face in 2025.
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Campus Racial Climate: Past, Present, & Future
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November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Inspired by Three Decades of Campus Racial Climate Studies and 25 New Directions for Future Research. We discuss how campus racial climate research has evolved over the past 30 years, challenges & opportunities, and where it is headed next.
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Campus Racial Climate: Past, Present, & Future
This episode was inspired by the recent article by Drs. Shaun Harper and Oscar Patrón, Three Decades of Campus Racial Climate Studies and 25 New Directions for Future Research, which builds on the fou...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence” is sparking debate about federal influence over campus policies and values. The panel explores how funding, freedom, and inclusion intersect and how SA pros are helping students & inst navigate these challenges.
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Current Campus Context: Shutdowns and Showdowns in Higher Ed
As the federal government shutdown continues, colleges and universities are grappling with its immediate effects on students and operations. Meanwhile, the proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence” i...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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In this week's snippet, Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron talks about the role of venting to process vicarious trauma and how to do it and with whom (and who not to).
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Understanding the Cost of Caring: Vicarious Trauma in Student Affairs
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October 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Vicarious trauma is real, widespread, & not “needing more self-care.” Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron explains vicarious trauma, how it shows up, & why SA pros must stop ignoring or minimizing it. How can name, manage, and reduce the trauma we absorb through service.
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Understanding the Cost of Caring: Vicarious Trauma in Student Affairs
Vicarious trauma is real, it’s widespread, and it’s not the same thing as “needing more self-care.” In this episode, Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron joins Student Affairs NOW to explain what vicarious trauma...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Working with long COVID and balancing the demands of leadership with the unpredictability of chronic illness requires new rhythms of care, patience, and adaptability. This journey is less returning to “normal” and more about creating a sustainable way forward.
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Here's the Story: "Navigating Work-Life with Long Covid"
A student affairs professional navigating the challenges of living and working with long COVID is learning to reimagine both leadership and life. Balancing the demands of a high-energy, people-centere...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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In this episode, we learn of a professional journey done with humility. The importance of valuing feedback as wisdom and an opportunity to grow in all phases of life.
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Here's the Story: "The Overflow"
In this episode, we learn of a professional journey done with humbly. The importance of valuing feedback as wisdom and an opportunity to grow in all phases of life.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Celebrating 5 Years of Student Affairs Now
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Celebrating 5 Years of Student Affairs Now
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October 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Dr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick discusses Generous Thinking & Leading Generously. She argues against critique for its own sake, zero-sum thinking, and competitive individualism, advocating for collaborative, mutually supportive, and generative ways of being & leading.
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Generous Thinking & Leading
Dr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick discusses two of her books Generous Thinking and the companion, Leading Generously. She argues against critique for critique's sake, zero-sum thinking, and competitive individ...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of ACPA Coalition for Disability + 35 years since the ADA. Panelists discuss challenging ableism to promoting universal design and inclusive practice, & call for deepening our commitment to access and equity for all.
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Reflections and Forward Momentum: 25 Years of the ACPA Coalition for Disability & 35 Years of the ADA
In this special episode of Student Affairs NOW, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ACPA Coalition for Disability and 35 years since the passage of the ADA. Panelists Erin Mayo, Kat Hurley, Mike ...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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This conversation focuses on how scholars and practitioners separate meaningful “signals” from distracting “noise." Together, they highlight underreported developments, consider what gives them hope, and reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Current Campus Context: Making Sense of the Signals Amid the Noise
In this September episode of Current Campus Context, host Heather Shea welcomes back Dr. Crystal Garcia and Dr. Brendan Cantwell for a timely conversation on the state of higher education. The discuss...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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W. Scott Lewis recounts as VPSA when he unexpectedly required hostage negotiation skills to support a student in crisis. Surrounded by FBI agents and campus police, Scott’s decisions were risky, maybe a little lucky, and deeply human—yet ones he’d make again.
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Here's the Story: "One or None: Difficult Decisions I Would Make Again"
W. Scott Lewis recounts a moment as a Vice President for Student Affairs when his role unexpectedly required hostage negotiation skills to support a student in crisis. Surrounded by FBI agents and cam...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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No matter where he goes, the question is, “How did you get that job?”. Finding the perfect higher education adjacent role is a unique and intentional journey. Learn as @paulgordonbrown.bsky.social shares his journey on how he found joy at @roompact.bsky.social
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Here's the Story: "What Everyone Wants To Know: How I Got My Job"
No matter where he goes, the constant question is raised, "How did you get that job?". Finding the perfect higher education adjacent role is a unique and intentional journey. Learn as Paul Brown share...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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In this week's snippet, dr. becky martinez talks about moving beyond performativity to sincere, authentic, and sustainable.
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DEIB: Holding Together at the Crossroads
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September 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Join Rev. Sam Offer, @drbeckymartinez.bsky.social, & Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington on leading through shifting landscape. They touch on change & pushback, performativity & sustainability, well-being for pros, responding to students, & coalition building.
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DEIB: Holding Together at the Crossroads
We are seeing the politicization of DEIB across higher education. Join Rev. Sam Offer, dr. becky martinez, and Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington discuss how campus leaders can lead through this shifting lands...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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In this week's snippet, Dr. @toddzakrajsek.bsky.social talks about how we learned how to learn.
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The Science of Learning
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September 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Dr. @toddzakrajsek.bsky.social distills cutting-edge research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, & education to help students optimize their learning through examples & stories - helpful for our own learning, helping others, & the value of struggle.
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The New Science of Learning
Dr. Todd Zakrajsek shares with us learnings from the science of learning and his newest book, Essentials of the New Science of Learning. He distills cutting-edge research in neuroscience, cognitive ps...
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September 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Gambling is not a new phenomenon, but the landscape around it has changed dramatically in the last few years. These three experts discuss the changing context, changes in student gambling behavior, and how student affairs professionals can help students navigate this.
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College Student Gambling
College student gambling is not a new phenomenon, but the landscape around it has changed dramatically in the last few years. These three experts discuss the changing context, changes in student gambl...
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August 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Reflect on the summer’s most significant events shaping higher ed. They explore tensions between values and practice, policy and reality, and what students are bringing, while also highlighting progress, innovation, and what keeps us motivated in this work.
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Current Campus Context: Reflections, Tensions, and Hopes for Higher Ed
Current Campus Context is Student Affairs Now’s rapid-response series breaking down the latest developments in higher education. In this August edition, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Felecia Comm...
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August 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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In a classic “student affairs” moment, a young pro steps up to coach a women’s club soccer team rather than let their season be canceled. They only scored one point, but what they gained in confidence, community, and self-advocacy was a championship of its own.
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Here's the Story: "Unstoppable Confidence"
In a classic "student affairs" moment, a young professional steps up to coach a scrappy women’s club soccer team rather than let their season be canceled. They only scored one point all year—but what ...
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August 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM