Democracy Re/Designed: Advancing Democratic Engagement in Higher Education

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As we near the 2024 election, there’s a fair amount of talk about the apparent risks to democracy in the U.S.. As student affairs educators seek to engage students in discussing, dissecting, reinventing, and adopting principles of civic engagement, the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE) is unveiling “Democracy Re/Designed” a more aspirational version of democracy that we need today and into the future. Joining this episode are Drs. Adam Gismondi and Demetri Morgan to talk about democratic engagement in higher education.

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Towards Professionalization of Student Affairs Across the Globe

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Join the editors of a new book as they discuss student affairs and student services around the globe. They explore the assets and cautions around professionalization, including local voices in their context, and the future of student affairs and services globally.

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ACPA’s Contributions to Research & Scholarship

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Join these scholars and ACPA leaders, Drs. Z Nicolazzo, Antonio Duran, and Vasti Torres as they discuss ACPA’s contributions to research and scholarship. They reflect on what is included with research and scholarship and ACPA's historical, current, and future contributions. They also offer thoughts for those interested in contributing scholarship on why, how, and where to do so. This is part of a 13-episode series for ACPA’s 100th Anniversary and a partnership between ACPA and Student Affairs Now.

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Sex Work on Campus

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Panelists TJ Stewart Terah J. Stewart, PhD (he/him) is an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Iowa State University. His research and writing focus on people, populations, and ideas within the margins...

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Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists

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Drs. Ana Martinez-Aleman and Susan Marine discuss their new book, Voices of Campus Based Sexual Violence Activists, based on their research with more than 22 activists at 14 institutions. They highlight a broadening view of activism, institutional complicity, deep intersectional analysis, generational characteristics, and a love of the campus community and wanting it to improve. They offer how practitioners can shift from adversarial or indifference to seeing, hearing, including, and engaging these activists as resources.

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Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy

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Dr. Beth Berila discusses her new fully revised book Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy. This conversation delves into the why, how, and cautions around mindfulness and somatics in teaching and learning about anti-oppression, liberation, power and privilege, and transformation. They discuss cultural appropriation, healing, radical imagination, and more.

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COVID-19, Racial Inequity, and Basic Needs Insecurity

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This conversation discusses the report from The Hope Center on the implications of racial inequities on basic needs insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Frank Harris, III, Rjaa Ahmed, and Bryce McKibben discuss findings from a survey of almost 200,000 college students and numerous focus groups as well as implications for campus leaders and policy changes on and beyond individual campuses.

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Dual Enrollment: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities

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Dual enrollment is a growing sector of higher education. Join these experts as they discuss the possibilities for engaging more students and the challenges around support, access, and equity. This conversation explores the basics of dual enrollment as well as the complexities.

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ChatGPT Unlocked: Exploring AI Technology in Student Affairs

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We asked ChatGPT to write a description of this episode and it came up with “Dive into the forefront of innovation as we unveil the power of ChatGPT and explore the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Student Affairs. Joining the conversation with Heather Shea are Mallory Willsea, Ed Cabellon, Paul Gordon Brown, and Art Munin, offering expert insights on the groundbreaking potential, challenges, and ethical considerations shaping the future of technology in higher education.” Listen and find out if it’s accurate! (ChatGPT generated description)

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“Whatever it is, I’m against it.” Resistance to Change in Higher Education

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Brian Rosenberg discusses his new book on the need for, resistance to, and possibilities for change in higher education. He discusses his experience, learning, and critical self-reflection as president of Macalester College, teaching higher education at Harvard University, and advising the African Leadership University. This is a conversation that will challenge and inspire higher education leaders.

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