Student Affairs NOW

Join three student affairs professionals as they share different paths to professional engagement, learning, and relationship building. Yasas Vithanage joins Drs. Amanda Knerr and Kelvin Rutledge to reflect on various professional engagement opportunities, lessons on getting involved, and the power of relationships. The post Connections and Learning: Paths to and Benefits of Professional Engagement & Development appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Two-year colleges, including community, technical, and junior colleges, are focused on access, affordability, and equity; workforce development and career preparation; and serving their community's needs with agility. In this episode, two former chairs of ACPA's Commission for Two-Year Colleges and a current two-year college president discuss the growing student and institutional needs with limited resources and how associations like ACPA can better support professional development and student success in this critical higher education sector. The post The Future of 2-Year Colleges: Exploring Trends, Needs, and Supports appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Panelists discuss the INSPIRES Index for fostering inclusive campus environments. They explore efforts to address diverse worldviews and promote interfaith initiatives. Speakers share experiences integrating identities into campus initiatives and emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting students with varying worldviews.

Chief of Staff roles in and beyond student affairs often fall under the radar, go by many different names, vary widely, and can be both misunderstood and full of promise. In this conversation, two folks who have served in this role in multiple iterations define the role, discuss the complexities, and offer insights for institutions, principals, and those exploring the role for themselves. The post Exploring Chief of Staff Roles appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Experts discuss intergroup dialogue in higher education, focusing on philosophy, practice, and relevance amidst campus unrest. They explore conflict resolution, skill-building for meaningful conversations, challenges in implementation, and the transformative impact of intentional dialogues.

Exploring ACPA's leadership in queering academia, evolution of inclusivity in ACPA through significant historical moments, honoring courageous advocates in LGBTQ+ history, celebrating queer identities on campus, discussing the power of privilege and positionality, and reflecting on ACPA's vision for higher education transformation

In this conversation, Drs. Claire Brady and José-Luis Riera reflect on what they learned from planning, leading, and participating in the recent NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs. They shared exploring the realities of the current moment in higher education, holding space to consider if this role is really for them, and examining multiple pathways for transition and success. Themes of hope and healing are paired with the challenges of higher education and this leadership role specifically. The post Aspiring VPSAs: Lessons from the NASPA Institute appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Exploring the challenges of building bridges between Jews and Muslims on college campuses, discussing trauma, conflict resolution, and contested histories. Navigating Islamophobia and Antisemitism in America, addressing power dynamics and discrimination, while emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding. Delving into emotional growth, societal transformation, childhood experiences, and complexities of Zionism. Highlighting the significance of humor, grace, and openness in engaging conversations.

Exploring the concept of 'brave spaces' for difficult conversations, the evolution of inclusive environments, distinctions between safe and brave spaces, challenges in DEI work on campuses, and the importance of supporting marginalized leaders.

Join this important conversation among ACPA scholars and leaders, Drs. Leila Moore, Amy Reynolds, and Heidi Levine as they reflect on the roots of the counseling profession in ACPA and the vital role that mental health providers have played in ACPA, student affairs and higher education historically and today. This rich discussion also address the current mental health challenges facing college students today and the important role of student affairs professionals and campuses in addressing these issues. The post ACPA’s Roots in the Counseling Profession appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.