Lenses of Humanity: How reflection, connection, and empathy can heal our world

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In this episode, Dr. Kyle Reyes talks about his book, Lenses of Humanity, in which he explores how shifting our lens can reveal the deep humanity that reminds us of the shared connections that unite us all. He describes this book as part memoir, part academic investigation, and part public discourse- and as a gift and love letter to his children. Anchored in hope and possibility, this episode is the restorative moment you may not have known you needed.

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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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Asian American is Not a Color with OiYan Poon

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In this episode, we hear from scholar and educator Oiyan Poon. She talks about the inspiration and the journey of writing her book, Asian American is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family. This book is part love letter, part history lesson and academic research, and part memoir. Join us in this conversation where we discuss motherhood, solidarity, and hope for a better future.

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Restorative Resistance in Higher Education with Richard Reddick

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In this episode, we hear from scholar and educator Richard Reddick, author of Restorative Resistance in Higher Education. The book is a confluence of personal narrative and lived experiences, academic research, and hope for higher education to continue to lean into the messiness of human dignity and equity practices. Join us for reflection, laughter, and strategies for how we can all activate our commitment to equitable and inclusive practices on our campuses and in our communities.

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SJTI at 25: A Conversation with the Faculty at the Social Justice Training Institute

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The Social Justice Training Institute was founded by four educators grounded in the hope of creating a learning community space where participants enhance and refine their skills and competencies to create greater inclusion for all members of the community. In this episode we learn from the wisdom of the current faculty of SJTI as a they reflect on the 25 year legacy of the institute, and their hope for the future.

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Cultivating Moral Imagination: A Conversation with President Mary Dana Hinton

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What does it mean to lead with a moral imagination? In this heartful conversation with President Mary Dana Hinton of Hollins University, experience hope, joy, and a renewed faith in the future of higher education. President Hinton reflects on her life journey, and how her imagination of a brighter future in her childhood prepared her to be the higher education leader we all need right now.

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Student Affairs Legends Then & Now Featuring: Mike Segawa

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In this episode, you will get the dose of hope you need to remember your 'why' for working in higher education and student affairs. Reflecting on a life and career of service in student affairs, Mike Segawa reminds us that while the human condition may change, our profession continues to rise to meet the needs of our students. In a conversation grounded in critical and unflappable hope, fall in love with our profession again.

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Learning in the Aftermath of Tragedy: Lessons from Michigan State University

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The Student Affairs Now host community comes together to discuss crisis response, supporting students, creating communities of love and healing, and helping the helpers. In this deeply personal conversation, Heather Shea shares her experiences as a staff member in the aftermath of the tragedy at Michigan State University. Hosts offer Heather support and discuss ways to support students, lead campus response, and support our colleagues and friends. We hope you will never need this episode. If you do, we hope it is helpful.

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Pat Hayashi: Reflections on Circumstance, Courage & Healing

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Dr. Pat Hayashi has had an expansive constellation of lived experiences along his career and life journey. As we continue to think about our duty of care to equity and inclusion in higher education, it is moving to hear about how his perceptions of ordinary life moments led to extraordinary change in higher education. Pat’s professional experiences model living a life of courage in support of the dignity of others. In 1988, he became the highest ranking administrator in the UC system. In 1999 he joined the UC’s Office of the President where he served as associate president under President Richard Atkinson. After retiring in 2004, Pat took up art, and he continues to lift up people along his path.

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The Social Change Ecosystem Framework: A Conversation with Deepa Iyer

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We are in a time when we are all bearing witness to the intersecting social issues impacting our societies today. Responding to Grace Lee Boggs' question, 'What time is it on the clock of the world?" activist and scholar Deepa Iyer reminds us that our time is NOW. She reminds us that when we are part of a bigger strategy, we can create change. This episode puts a spotlight on Iyer's social change ecosystem framework, with an invitation to deepen our commitment, strengthen our focus, and elevate our interconnectedness as we collectively co-create a just and equitable world.

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