Student Affairs MomS

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In honor of the upcoming holiday, we’re sharing perspectives of several mothers who work in or adjacent to the field of student affairs. This group, also known as S.A.M.S. or Student Affairs MomS, has an active community on Facebook, presence at national conferences, and beyond. In today's episode, Dr. Heather Shea (herself a SAM) discusses the many challenges and joys facing mothers in student affairs with the creator of the Facebook group, Dr. Alexandria Wright and three other SAMS, Dr. Kathy Adams Riester, Dr. Megumi Moore, and Kimberly Steed-Page. #momwin #MoreThanAMom #IMomSoHard #momguilt #workingmomlife

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It’s My First Conference…Now What?

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Today’s new episode, right in time for convention/conference season, is a conversation between student affairs educators and current graduate students at Michigan State University about what to expect at professional association conferences/contentions this spring. Second year in the Student Affairs Administration MA Program, Josh Mosteart, hosted the conversation with Brian Hercliff-Proffer, Kirby Gibson, Dr. Kris Renn, and Dr. Heather Shea.

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Rethinking the Residence Director Role

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Dr. Glenn DeGuzman sits down with Dr. Aja Holmes, Steve Herndon, and Crystal Lay to examine the current and future challenges facing Residential Life departments and in particular the role of professional live in staff- Resident Directors.

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Finance in Higher Education

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Dr. Keith Edwards discusses the finance of higher education with three experts, Drs. Nate Daun-Barnett, Amy Li, and Kevin McClure. They cover the basics of the higher education financial models as well as cutting-edge issues. The conversation centers around how more equitable resourcing is needed to meet student needs as opposed to the status quo continuing to exacerbate the gaps between the "haves" and the "have-nots."

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Being First (Part 2): First-Generation Professionals’ Experiences

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They were first generation students and then first generation higher education professionals. Dr. Glenn DeGuzman sits down with Dr. Juan Guardia, Dr. Ray Gasser, and Dr. Daisy Rodriguez and talk about how their experiences as first generation professionals and how their lived experiences have impacted their career journey and professional identity in higher education. These educators also share some advice on how we can best support first generation Student Affairs professionals and practitioners.

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Student Affairs Now Introduces Our New Host: Raechele Pope

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We are thrilled to welcome to Student Affairs NOW a scholar, an author, and a student affairs educator who truly needs no introduction, the newest member to join the host team, Dr. Raechele Pope! On today’s episode, Dr. Heather Shea chats and gets to know her, talk a bit about her pathway into and through various roles in student affairs, and look to the future about the various episodes she will bring to the podcast.

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Creating Sustainable Careers in Student Affairs

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Dr. Keith Edwards discusses the new book Creating Sustainable Careers in Student Affairs with editor Dr. Margaret Sallee and contributing authors Dr. Rosemary Perez and Ben Stubbs. Guests discuss attrition from student affairs, changing systems and structures to make sustainable careers possible, and the roles we all have in making these changes to benefit student affairs professionals and the students we work with in higher education.

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Laura Rendón

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Dra. Susana Muñoz interviews one of her mentors, Dra. Laura Rendón, a pillar in the field of higher education. They discuss her journey through the academy, validation theory, and navigating liminal, in-between spaces or nepantla in higher education.

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