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Cultivating Resilient Teams (when resources are lean)

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Listen in from ACPA 2026 in Baltimore as we deep dive into how Student Affairs leaders foster high-performing teams in an era of shrinking budgets and organizational shifts. This episode features Drs. Brian Arao, Helena Gardener, and Dawn Lee who will share actionable advice while prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and inclusion for SA leaders, supervisors, and managers. This panel will also share practical insights on cultivating resilient team cultures and maintaining a mission-driven focus, even when resources are lean. Whether you are managing a staff reduction or restructuring a core program, this podcast offers the strategic toolkit you need to lead with empathy and excellence. Read More

Podcasts & Pedagogy: Faculty Teaching with Student Affairs Now

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Recorded live in front of an audience at ACPA26 in Baltimore, this episode of Student Affairs Now explores how podcasts and digital media are being used as dynamic teaching tools in graduate preparation programs. Presenters share sample assignments and a curated toolkit designed to help faculty connect theory to practice. The conversation highlights how podcast-based learning can amplify diverse voices and engage students in current issues shaping the field. Listeners will walk away with practical, ready-to-use strategies for integrating episodes into their own teaching and learning environments. Access all of the resources shared in this session by visiting Patreon.com/StudentAffairsNow. Read More

Modern Scholarly Writing: Equity, Authorship & the Future of Publishing in Student Affairs

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In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of scholarly writing and publishing in student affairs. Our guests discuss how conversations about equity, representation, and access are reshaping whose knowledge is valued, as well as how emerging tools like AI are influencing authorship and intellectual labor. Together, we reflect on the responsibilities of authors and editors and offer practical insights for scholar-practitioners who want to contribute to knowledge production in meaningful and ethical ways. Read More

Here’s the Story: “Leading with Peace and Purpose in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty”

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In this powerful episode, Steven Herndon shares a deeply personal story of leading through profound loss, revealing what it means to hold both grief and responsibility at the same time. Together, we explore the tension between showing up and shutting down—when hiding our pain helps us lead, and when it quietly holds us back. At its core, this is a story about the people who step in, lift us up, and remind us that peace and purpose can still exist—even in chaos. Read More

Current Campus Context: Who Defines Student Success? Power & Policy in Higher Ed

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Who gets to define student success right now? In this episode, we unpack how recent federal actions, state policy proposals, and accountability trends are reshaping higher education. From accreditation and DEI to academic freedom and ROI, we explore how power is shifting—and what student affairs professionals need to understand in this moment. Read More