Campus Racial Climate: Past, Present, & Future

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This episode was inspired by the recent article by Drs. Shaun Harper and Oscar Patrón, Three Decades of Campus Racial Climate Studies and 25 New Directions for Future Research, which builds on the foundational work of Dr. Sylvia Hurtado. Together, their scholarship has profoundly shaped how we understand race, racism, and belonging in higher education. We’ll discuss how campus racial climate research has evolved over the past 30 years, what challenges and opportunities remain, and where this critical field is headed next.

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Current Campus Context: Shutdowns and Showdowns in Higher Ed

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As the federal government shutdown continues, colleges and universities are grappling with its immediate effects on students and operations. Meanwhile, the proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence” is sparking debate about federal influence over campus policies and values. This episode explores how funding, freedom, and inclusion intersect in today’s political climate—and how student affairs professionals are helping students and institutions navigate these challenges.

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Coming Soon: Current Campus Context

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We’re living in a moment where the ground is shifting daily—from policy changes and legal battles to funding decisions and challenges to the very foundations of our work to promote equity and access. The news...

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Thinking Like an Abolitionist to End Sexual Violence in Higher Education

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Drs. Chris Linder, Niah Grimes, & Nadeeka Karunaratne join to discuss their new book, Thinking Like an Abolitionist to End Sexual Violence in Higher Education. They discuss abolitionist thinking, oppressive systems, liberation approaches, abundance, social change as inner work, and transformation around community, hope, and love.

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Boldly Transforming Higher Education Through Political and Legislative Advocacy

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In this co-hosted episode with ACPA our featured panelists discuss political and legislative advocacy in higher education. In an increasingly complex time in higher education, student affairs educators are faced with balancing navigating environments that are under greater scrutiny, supporting student well-being and success, and protecting their own personal well-being. Join our panelists as they share their guidance, pathways of discernment, and strategies for effective approaches to advocacy as educators and scholars.

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Student Activism for Reproductive & Sexual Health

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Two years ago, when SCOTUS released the Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade, college students all over the U.S. mobilized to advocate for a variety of initiatives to address the concerns facing students in the wake of the decision. In this episode, we’ll meet five student activists from one campus and discuss their multi-pronged approach to supporting students’ sexual and reproductive health.

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Undocumented Students: Context, Equity, Humanity, & Joy

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Three scholars join us to discuss undocumented students' experiences and the implications for higher education. They begin by offering the sociocultural contexts and move into a more expansive understanding of who undocumented students are and their complex experiences. They also share the humanity, joy, and contributions of these students from their research.

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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.

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NIL, Transfer Portal, Equity & Student Success in Athletics

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Three scholars and close observers discuss major shifts in college athletics and their implications. Join Ron Wade, Dr. Susan Shaw, and Dr. George McClellan as they discuss name, image, and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, equity, and the implications for student success across institutions, sports, gender, and more.

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Democracy Re/Designed: Advancing Democratic Engagement in Higher Education

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As we near the 2024 election, there’s a fair amount of talk about the apparent risks to democracy in the U.S.. As student affairs educators seek to engage students in discussing, dissecting, reinventing, and adopting principles of civic engagement, the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE) is unveiling “Democracy Re/Designed” a more aspirational version of democracy that we need today and into the future. Joining this episode are Drs. Adam Gismondi and Demetri Morgan to talk about democratic engagement in higher education.

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