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Here’s the Story: “Faith is Resilience”

This episode tells the story of a higher education professional who, looking back, realizes that faith has quietly guided him through every stage of his life. Growing up in a close family environment, he learned resilience early while navigating challenging dynamics and moments of bias that shaped his perspective and purpose. What once felt like instinct or perseverance, he now understands as faith—an anchor that has influenced not only how he endured challenges, but how he leads, supports others, and shows up with intention in higher education. Read More

Student Development Theory in Action: Why this Book, Why Now?

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Student development theory is often seen as the foundation of student affairs, but many educators struggle to apply it in everyday practice. In this first episode, authors Drs. Kristen Renn, Chayla Haynes Davison, Alex C. Lange, Cristobal Salinas Jr., and Rosemary Perez explore what we often get wrong about theory—and why this book is needed right now. We discuss the origins of College Student Development Theory in Action and how it’s designed to help educators, graduate students, and practitioners actually use theory in their work. Read More

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