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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.

Three scholars and close observers discuss major shifts in college athletics and their implications. Join Ron Wade, Dr. Susan Shaw, and Dr. George McClellan as they discuss name, image, and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, equity, and the implications for student success across institutions, sports, gender, and more. The post NIL, Transfer Portal, Equity & Student Success in Athletics appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Drs. Symphony Oxendine and Brian Gano discuss how appreciative inquiry can be used in student affairs work, including examples in student conduct, graduate supervision, and administration. They highlight the transformative impact of adopting an appreciative mindset and share standout learnings from their volume on appreciative frameworks. The hosts thank the guests and sponsors and encourage listeners to explore the topic further.

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. The post Democracy Re/Designed: Advancing Democratic Engagement in Higher Education appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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. The post Towards Professionalization of Student Affairs Across the Globe appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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. The post ACPA’s Contributions to Research & Scholarship appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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... The post Sex Work on Campus appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

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. The post Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Dr. Beth Berila, author of a new fully revised book, discusses integrating mindfulness into anti-oppression pedagogy. They explore cultural appropriation, healing, radical imagination, and more. The podcast also highlights the importance of consent, resistance in justice work, and finding renewal in embracing winter.

Dr. Frank Harris, III, Rjaa Ahmed, and Bryce McKibben discuss racial inequities and basic needs insecurity among college students during COVID-19. They emphasize the need for higher education reform, supporting students through advocacy, and creating an inclusive environment. They also discuss concerns about racism, transphobia, homophobia, and the importance of ongoing data collection for policy decisions.