Student Affairs NOW is the premier podcast, web show, & learning community for student affairs. Subscribe for weekly updates at https://tinyurl.com/StudentAffairsNowhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mtguujyzjs2yHigher education is just beginning to understand Gen Z, but Generation Alpha is already moving through the K-12 pipeline. What will happen when these platform-native students and their collaborative Millennial parents arrive on campus? https://studentaffairsnow.com/the-rise-of-generation-alpha-from-middle-school-to-campus/19 Aug 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtguujyzjs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mtfbjo6ujc2kWhat began as a frightening classroom emergency quickly became a story about community in action. As an instructor lost consciousness, students calmly responded, sought help, and cared for both their instructor and each other. https://studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-story-teaching-everyone-but-yourself/18 Aug 2026 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfbjo6ujc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3msvawxd74227What do you wish every new student affairs graduate student knew before they began their program? Whether you’re starting grad school, considering student affairs, or mentoring future pros, this convo offers encouragement, perspective, & lessons learned. https://studentaffairsnow.com/before-you-begin/12 Aug 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvawxd74227https://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3msdorrhx5s2zHispanic-Serving Institutions enroll more than 4 million students, yet “serving” has largely meant enrolling. Dr. Gina Ann Garcia and grassroots leader Amber Gonzalez join us to explore what it actually takes to move an institution toward genuine servingness. https://studentaffairsnow.com/the-hsi-movement/05 Aug 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdorrhx5s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mrs2ksdgsk2iDr. Park joins us to discuss who has access to opportunity? How do race and class influence educational pathways? She brings deep research and commitment to understanding the stories behind the policies and practices that impact our students’ journeys. studentaffairsnow.com/julie-park/ https://studentaffairsnow.com/julie-park/29 Jul 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs2ksdgsk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mrakebvhrs2cIn this episode, we talk with the authors of Exploring Complexities in College Student Development: Critical Lessons from Researching Students’ Journeys about how students make meaning, challenge assumptions, and how educators can support student growth. https://studentaffairsnow.com/exploring-complexities-in-college-student-development/22 Jul 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrakebvhrs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mq5afteh6c2sRural students are on every college campus, and yet they remain largely invisible in our equity conversations, design, and practice. Experts join to discuss what it means to come from a rural place, to carry that identity, and to navigate the intersections. https://studentaffairsnow.com/rural-college-students-place-identity-systems-and-institutional-responsibility/08 Jul 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5afteh6c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mplp5uug2k2vCreating cultures rooted in care & connection has never been more important. Dr. Patty Perillo and Earl Cabellon talk about the power of courageous leadership, centering justice, authentic belonging, and intentional culture-building to help staff thrive. https://studentaffairsnow.com/creating-cultures-of-care-courage-connection/01 Jul 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplp5uug2k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mozznocwg225These contributors discuss the charge for change, a report from the Piazza Center on moving beyond compliance in hazing prevention. They discuss moving beyond policies & legal compliance to changing culture and shifting the conditions that make change possible. https://studentaffairsnow.com/the-charge-for-change-build-safer-campuses-now-with-research-informed-hazing-prevention/24 Jun 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozznocwg225https://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3moihnn47ak2mMembers of the Student Affairs NOW learning community discuss leadership, hope, and the future of higher education, inspired by Beverly Daniel Tatum’s Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times - challenges, opportunities, & leadership practices. https://studentaffairsnow.com/peril-and-promise-what-higher-education-needs-from-leaders-right-now/17 Jun 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moihnn47ak2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mnzdxwicbc2gFacing a polycrisis, the skills that earned them their roles may not be the ones they need now. Keith Edwards and Heather Shea join TACUSPA’s Dr. Anthony Edwards to explore leading with clarity and calm amid volatility, external scrutiny, and rapid change. https://studentaffairsnow.com/leading-through-the-storm/11 Jun 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzdxwicbc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mnfaysaa622qMark Butler breaks the myth of Alpha leadership & redefines it as protection, service, and responsibility. An expert in mental health & leadership, Mark shares how leaders can foster well-being & avoid burnout through simple practices any leader can utilize. https://studentaffairsnow.com/redefining-alpha-leadership-for-well-being-engagement-and-success/03 Jun 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfaysaa622qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mmtmj4cu2225Education abroad is not just “travel.” It is a high-impact experience shaped by: mental health, belonging, political polarization, affordability, global awareness, career readiness, and the role of faculty and staff in making meaning across difference. https://studentaffairsnow.com/education-abroad-in-a-changing-higher-ed-landscape/27 May 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtmj4cu2225https://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mmbyjrb32c2gWhat if everything you’ve been told about picking the right college major is wrong? In Hacking College, Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson discuss how students can avoid "empty college degrees," stop jumping hurdles, and start hacking the college game. https://studentaffairsnow.com/hacking-college-why-the-major-doesnt-really-matter-and-what-really-does/20 May 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbyjrb32c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mmalqqed6k2uCory Shaprio shares how investing in relationships sustains his energy & effectiveness. He encourages success beyond burnout, recognize small wins, and prioritize purpose and fulfillment. Joy isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create. https://studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-story-finding-joy/19 May 2026 23:56 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmalqqed6k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mlqasfikec2yWhat does student affairs work really look like at a community college? If you’ve ever wondered what makes community colleges feel so connected and responsive, this conversation offers a window into the educators who make it happen. https://studentaffairsnow.com/the-vital-role-of-student-affairs-in-community-colleges/13 May 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqasfikec2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3ml6mcn5um225In these times of sustained & coordinated assaults on higher education, the @alliancehighered.bsky.social is trying to bring a fragmented industry together into a coalition with agency. Learn about the Alliance's pushback against regressive legalism. https://studentaffairsnow.com/the-alliance-for-higher-education/06 May 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6mcn5um225https://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3ml4airpis22tIn this episode, Jackson Tidwell shares a powerful story of enforcing an unpopular policy that, in the face of a looming hurricane, proved to be lifesaving, and became a clear reminder that policies aren’t about control—they’re about care. https://studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-story-policies-have-purpose/05 May 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4airpis22thttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mkn655hggk2sIn part two, authors unpack the SDTiA model for more usable, practice-oriented theory. They explain why it emphasizes developmental processes and context, and where educators have the most influence & connecting theory to the real work of supporting students. https://studentaffairsnow.com/student-development-theory-in-action-2/29 Apr 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn655hggk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mkkwffajyc27Jacquez Gray tells the story of how faith has guided him through every stage of his life. Growing up in a close family environment, he learned resilience early while navigating challenging dynamics and moments of bias that shaped his perspective and purpose. https://studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-story-faith-is-resilience/28 Apr 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkwffajyc27https://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mk3lc265zk2rIn this 1st episode, authors Drs. Kristen Renn, Chayla Haynes Davison, Alex C. Lange, Cristobal Salinas Jr., and Rosemary Perez discuss the origins of College Student Development Theory in Action and how it’s designed to help us actually use theory in our work. https://studentaffairsnow.com/student-development-theory-in-action-1/22 Apr 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3lc265zk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mjjyqo46v22hListen in from ACPA 2026 as we deep dive into how student affairs leaders foster high-performing teams in an era of shrinking budgets and organizational shifts. This episode features Helena Gardner and Drs. Brian Arao and Dawn Lee sharing actionable advice. https://studentaffairsnow.com/cultivating-resilient-teams-when-resources-are-lean/15 Apr 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjyqo46v22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3miygddlxsk2bExplore how podcasts are being used as teaching tools in this live-recorded episode with practical, ready-to-use strategies for integrating episodes into their own teaching and learning environments. Access all resources by joining our free Patreon. https://studentaffairsnow.com/podcasts-pedagogy-faculty-teaching-with-student-affairs-now/ https://Patreon.com/StudentAffairsNow08 Apr 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miygddlxsk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3migoxrw3ek24We explore the evolution of scholarly writing & publishing with editors of key publications, discuss how equity and access are reshaping whose knowledge is valued, as well as how emerging tools like AI are influencing authorship and intellectual labor. https://studentaffairsnow.com/modern-scholarly-writing/01 Apr 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3migoxrw3ek24https://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mifkjbgka22gThank you to ACPA for this recognition with the Contribution to Higher Education Award. It was great getting so many folks from the team together in one place.01 Apr 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mifkjbgka22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mhuyzusivs2mWe unpack how recent federal actions, state policy proposals, & accountability trends are reshaping higher ed. From accreditation and DEI to academic freedom and ROI, we explore how power is shifting and what student affairs pros need to understand this moment. studentaffairsnow.com/march-ccc/ https://studentaffairsnow.com/march-ccc/25 Mar 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuyzusivs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mht7e2imjc2sIn this episode of Here’s the Story, Jonathan Manz shares a defining moment that challenged his sense of direction and purpose. Through an honest and thoughtful conversation, this episode explores how refusing failure can quietly reshape who we are becoming. studentaffairsnow.com/manz/ https://studentaffairsnow.com/manz/24 Mar 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mht7e2imjc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mhhatueooc2qSee you in Baltimore for ACPA Convention 2026! RSVP via the QR code.20 Mar 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhatueooc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stuaffairsnow.bsky.social/post/3mhdinne2ns2vInterim leadership can be complex for the individual and institution. Join for a variety of perspectives on interim roles from different perspectives. You’ll gain recs for leaders and inst considering interim roles to navigate them as effectively as possible. https://studentaffairsnow.com/interim-leadership-roles/18 Mar 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:aevishkift5w3cmdygirvbxu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdinne2ns2v