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Into the Professional Development-Verse

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Professional development is about more than conferences and résumé building—it’s about intentional growth aligned with your values and career goals. In this episode, host Dr. Glenn DeGuzman welcomes Dr. Conor McLaughlin, Windi Sasaki, and Hannah Aksamit to explore mentorship, leadership, career transitions, and meaningful growth opportunities. Whether you're new to student affairs or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers practical insights for investing in your professional journey. Read More

Student Engagement in Higher Education

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Drs. Stephen John Quaye and Sumun Pendakur, editors of Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations, discuss the new edition of this foundational book, bringing together the work of 50 scholars and practitioners. Each chapter focuses on engaging a different student population and includes three new "Problems of Practice" chapters. They discuss implications for navigating and leading higher education for all students in this moment. Read More

Current Campus Context: Whose Values Drive Institutional Decisions? (Campus Safety, Visa Investigations, & Budget Cuts)

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In this October edition of Current Campus Context, expert correspondents Dr. Kaleb Briscoe and Dr. Ethan Ris examine three pressing higher education issues: campus sexual violence and institutional accountability, federal investigations into the J-1 visa program, and widespread budget cuts and layoffs. Together, they explore what these developments reveal about institutional priorities, the tension between stated values and actual decisions, and the implications for student safety, belonging, and success. Read More

Nuances of AI in Higher Education

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This conversation explores the nuances and complexity of AI beyond the binaries of "it's terrible" or "it's great." Three thinkers really explore the complexity of AI, data centers, teaching and learning, practice, and more. They explore the ethics and the environmental considerations, as well as a helpful metaphor about elevators. This conversation is thoughtful, critical, and hopeful. Read More

Here’s the Story – “Structured Serendipity”

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Structured Serendipity explores how what feels like luck is often the result of intentional people, meaningful opportunities, and environments designed to help students succeed. In this episode, a current housing director reflects on the student job that unexpectedly became the foundation of a lifelong career in higher education. Through stories of mentorship, challenge, privilege, and perseverance, they consider how those early experiences shaped not only their own journey, but their enduring commitment to creating the same opportunities for the next generation of students Read More