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The Future of 2-Year Colleges: Exploring Trends, Needs, and Supports

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Two-year colleges, including community, technical, and junior colleges, are focused on access, affordability, and equity; workforce development and career preparation; and serving their community's needs with agility. In this episode, two former chairs of ACPA's Commission for Two-Year Colleges and a current two-year college president discuss the growing student and institutional needs with limited resources and how associations like ACPA can better support professional development and student success in this critical higher education sector. Read More

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Connections and Learning: Paths to and Benefits of Professional Engagement & Development

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Interfaith, Spiritual, Religious, and Secular (INSPIRES) Campus Climate Index

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This episode offers a deep dive into the INSPIRES Index, providing listeners with valuable insights into fostering inclusive campus environments for students of diverse worldview identities. Panelists, which include researchers, faculty, and practitioners, examine the intersectionality of efforts to address religious, secular, and spiritual identities with broader diversity initiatives and explore how interfaith initiatives can contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for students with intersecting minoritized identities. Read More
April 3, 2024

Exploring Chief of Staff Roles

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Chief of Staff roles in and beyond student affairs often fall under the radar, go by many different names, vary widely, and can be both misunderstood and full of promise. In this conversation, two folks who have served in this role in multiple iterations define the role, discuss the complexities, and offer insights for institutions, principals, and those exploring the role for themselves. Read More
March 27, 2024

Intergroup Dialogue in Higher Education: Navigating Campus Challenges through Intentional Conversation

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Join us for an overview of intergroup dialogue (IGD) in higher education, featuring expert perspectives from scholars and practitioners Drs. Ximena Zúñiga, Bridget Turner Kelly, Mark Kamimura-Jiménez, and Nina Tissi-Gassoway. Panelists explore the philosophy and practice of IGD, discuss a four-stage approach, the relevance amidst campus unrest and polarization, implementation in student affairs graduate programs, and considerations for effective facilitation. Whether you're new to IGD or seeking advanced insights, this episode offers valuable perspectives on fostering inclusive and intentional dialogues on college campuses. Read More
March 20, 2024

ACPA’s Role in Queering Higher Education

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This special episode focuses on the history, present, and future of LGBTQ+ people and issues in higher education. Panelists Jonathan Poullard, Dr. Becki Elkins, Cole Eskridge, and Dr. Quortne Hutchings join us to reflect on ACPA’s role in making higher education a more queer-friendly environment for students and practitioners alike. Read More
March 13, 2024

Aspiring VPSAs: Lessons from the NASPA Institute

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In this conversation, Drs. Claire Brady and José-Luis Riera reflect on what they learned from planning, leading, and participating in the recent NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs. They shared exploring the realities of the current moment in higher education, holding space to consider if this role is really for them, and examining multiple pathways for transition and success. Themes of hope and healing are paired with the challenges of higher education and this leadership role specifically. Read More
March 6, 2024

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Meet the six student affairs educators who host the #SAnow podcast episodes every week, bringing to you the most current topics in the field of student affairs. If you have suggestions for topics we should feature, be sure to click Contact Us and send us an email.

Mamta Accapadi

Mamta Accapadi

Mom, chocolate enthusiast, Bollywood fan, and student affairs educator based in Austin, Texas
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Raechele Pope

Raechele Pope

Associate Dean for Faculty and Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer for the Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
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Glenn DeGuzman

Glenn DeGuzman

Associate Dean of Students
University of California, Berkeley
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Keith Edwards

Keith Edwards

Speaker, Author, and Coach at
KeithEdwards.com
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Heather Shea

Heather Shea

Director, Women*s Student Services
Michigan State University
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Susana Muñoz

Susana Muñoz

Associate Professor & Program Coordinator
Colorado State University
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