Trans* on Campus: Lessons from Research & Recent Scholarship

In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, host Heather Shea welcomes Dr. Z Nicolazzo, author of the influential book Trans* in College: Transgender Students’ Strategies for Navigating Campus Life and the Institutional Politics of Inclusion, along with two of her doctoral students, Clar Gobuyan and Pin-Ru Su. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of support for transgender students in higher education, delving into concepts of kinship, chosen family, and institutional inclusion. Tune in as they share insights on how universities can better support trans students’ academic success and well-being through innovative research and practice.

Race and Indigeneity in Higher Education

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This episode examines the current status, and future directions of race and indigeneity in student affairs and higher education. The episode offers a brief glimpse of the evolution of ACPA as an example of one professional association grappling with and addressing these complex issues.

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Understanding and Supporting Jewish College Students

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This episode discusses the identities and experiences of Jewish students on campus today.. Many Jewish students have reported feeling unsafe and traumatized amidst the rise of antisemitism on campus, in our nation, and across the globe. Our guest, Dr. Elisa Abes, offers a critical perspective to deeply examine the realities of anti-semitism on college campuses and its impact on Jewish students.

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Black Women Leading in Higher Education: Trouble the Water

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The leadership of Black women in student affairs and higher education is part of the essential story of the success and challenges of our colleges and universities. Unfortunately, these stories are often erased and thus their contributions minimized. Black women’s experiences as supervisors and supervisees is a key part of their leadership journey. It’s time for us to explore how the changing landscape affects the experiences and leadership pathways for Black women.

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First Generation Graduate Students in Higher Education Preparation Programs

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In this conversation, we discuss the challenges, pride, and support for first-generation graduate students. Guests share their experiences, tips for others, recommendations and suggestions for faculty and staff working to support these students, and ways involvement and engagement with ACPA can help get that support and look to address systemic issues in higher education and society.

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Serving Minoritized Students and the Staff Who Support Them

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In this episode we are discussing serving minoritized students and the unique institutional types that focus on supporting minoritized students. Our hope is to focus on ways we can serve minoritized student populations at institutions that may not have been created with these populations in mind but are now playing an important role in providing access to higher education. By doing so, we hope to highlight what all institutions can learn about serving minoritized students and how professional associations, like ACPA, can better support student affairs and higher education professionals engaging in this important work.

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The Racial Healing Project

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The Racial Healing Project is a collaboration among Fernell Miller and Drs. Mollie Monahan Jen Self (Dr. J). In this conversation, they not only share but also model their approach, helping all of us bring our whole selves with authenticity in the context of systemic oppression related to race, gender, sexuality, gender identity, class, and more. They discuss education as caring for the whole person, the core skills of humility, curiosity, and care, and the intentional, purposeful, and mindful practice of humanity.

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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.

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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.

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Bridging Divides between Jews and Muslims in the Wake of Rising Antisemitism and Islamophobia

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Marium Mohiuddin and Dr. Zack Ritter have been working to build bridges between Jews and Muslims on college campuses. In this conversation, they share the challenges of holding space, unpacking trauma, teaching conflict resolution, and working through complex and contested histories. They also discuss the commonalities and differences of navigating Islamophobia and Antisemitism in America.

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