College student mental health and well-being is a priority across the United States because of the growing demand and increasing severity of mental health concerns (i.e., rising anxiety, depression, and suicidality) on campus. Many college and university counseling centers have waiting lists and struggle to meet the needs of all students. Additionally, many students are struggling but not reaching out for help. These challenges have led to innovation and re-imagining the most effective ways to meet the mental health needs of college students. Student affair professionals are well-positioned to play an important role in addressing this campus challenge because of their extensive contact and relationships with students.

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Case Studies as a tool for learning are ubiquitous in student affairs professional preparation programs. As faculty seek to provide theory-to-practice opportunities, case studies are often the tool.

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Dr. Keith Edwards discusses lessons learned over the past year and beyond on how to effectively engage students virtually. Rob Buelow, Dr. David Hibbler, and Alyssa Teubner share recommendations for those considering where and how to continue virtual student engagement beyond COVID-19.

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Dr. Heather Shea discusses assessing student learning and development outcomes with four assessment experts, including the co-editors of the new FALDOs book from CAS. Panelists share ways to streamline the process through frameworks as well as learn what various campuses are doing to build a culture of assessment.

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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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On this episode we discuss addressing college student basic needs with Kim Steed-Page, Clare Cady, and Ruben Canedo.

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Watch this special collaboration and crossover episode as NASPA SA Voices in the Field podcast co-host Dr. Jill Creighton joins SA Now co-hosts Dr. Susana Muñoz and Dr. Glenn DeGuzman to discuss the role of podcasts, professional development, and more.

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Dr. Heather Shea discusses women and leadership development in college with Dr. Julie Owen, Dr. Jennifer Pigza, Dr. Aoi Yamanaka, and Sharrell Hassell-Goodman. Panelists are authors of the new book and facilitation guide to “We Are the Leaders We’ve Been Waiting For.”

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NODA Leadership discusses the challenges to orientation, transition, and retention work in 2020 and beyond.

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Dr. Heather Shea discusses the new book The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs with co-authors Drs. Kathleen Kerr, Keith Edwards, James Tweedy, Hilary Lichterman, and Amanda Knerr.

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