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Advancing Indigenous and Native Student Affairs

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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 support for Native and Indigenous students. Together, we discuss how colleges and universities can move beyond deficit-based approaches toward practices that genuinely center Indigenous voices, strengths, relationality, and community, while also examining the realities Indigenous students and professionals continue to navigate across higher education today. Read More

Current Campus Context: Who Belongs, Who Pays, & Who Determines Quality?

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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. Read More

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

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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. Read More

Mid-Level as a Final Destination

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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. Read More

The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education

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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. Read More