Using Case Studies for Professional Preparation

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. Read More

Conversation with ACPA & NASPA Leaders

ACPA and NASPA leaders discuss professional association involvement, ACPA and NASPA's similarities and differences, and benefits and ways to get engaged. These leaders also discuss the current and future challenges and ways forward for these associations, student affairs professionals, and for student affairs as a profession. Read More

Campus Policing & Student Activism for Black Lives

Dr. Heather Shea discusses how campuses and racial justice activists are grappling with issues of campus policing with four panelists who sit at various vantage points--scholars, activists, students--in the Black Lives Matter movement. Joining the conversation are Dr. Charles H.F. Davis, III, Dr. Erin S. Corbett, Jude Paul Dizon, and Jael Kerandi. Read More

Supporting College Students in Recovery

Dr. Heather Shea discusses college students in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorder with Drs, Becki Elkins, Penny Rosenthal, and Eran Hanke--three of the contributors to a New Directions for Student Services monograph. The conversation explores the complexities of the recovery movement, evolving definitions/language, and attends to issues of social justice and race. The episode ends with a discussion of recommendations for student affairs educators, faculty, and students in professional preparation programs. Read More

Inside Town-Gown Relationships

Dr. Glenn DeGuzman examines town-gown relationships with Ruben Lizardo, Suchitra Webster, and Dr. Stephen Gavazzi. This conversation delves into the unique relationship and responsibilities colleges have with their local community and explores the challenges as well as strategies to building successful and essential relationships. Read More

Our Hosts

Meet the six student affairs educators who host the #SAnow podcast episodes every week, bringing to you the most current topics in the field of student affairs. If you have suggestions for topics we should feature, be sure to click Contact Us and send us an email.

Mamta Accapadi

Mamta Accapadi

Mom, chocolate enthusiast, Bollywood fan, and student affairs educator based in Austin, Texas
Mamta’s Bio

Raechele Pope

Raechele Pope

Associate Dean for Faculty and Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer for the Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
Raechele’s Bio

Glenn DeGuzman

Glenn DeGuzman

Associate Dean of Students
University of California, Berkeley
Glenn’s Bio

Keith Edwards

Keith Edwards

Speaker, Author, and Coach at
KeithEdwards.com
Keith’s Bio

Heather Shea

Heather Shea

Director, Pathway Programs in Undergraduate Student Success
Michigan State University
Heather’s Bio

Susana Muñoz

Susana Muñoz

Associate Professor & Program Coordinator
Colorado State University
Susana’s Bio