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Dr. Carter-Atkins shares a powerful message of self-care and leadership through the magic of burpees! The post Here’s the Story: “Don’t Be a Burpee!” appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Lorrie Miller, an instructor at UBC specializing in textile art and Indigenous education, and Shannon Leddy, an art education associate professor at UBC focused on decolonization, explore the richness of Indigenous pedagogies. They discuss the importance of respectful communication and community engagement in education. The conversation highlights storytelling, slow pedagogy, and the transformative potential of learning through relationships. They advocate for integrating Indigenous wisdom and holistic self-care in teaching to create inclusive, meaningful educational experiences.

Join Crystal Garcia, an expert in minoritized student experiences and associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, alongside OiYan Poon, co-director of the College of Admissions Futures Collaborative. They discuss the first 100 days under the current administration, revealing significant shifts in higher education policy. The conversation dives into the struggles of marginalized students, the balance of compliance versus pushback, and the vital role of faculty activism in advocating for equity. Their insights inspire hope and resilience amidst turbulent times.

Assessment experts and student affairs leaders discuss the multi-level assessment process and how to utilize it as a leadership practice. This conversation helps explain this approach, what it offers, examples of how it is being done, and tips. They discuss assessment beyond measurement, leading learning and operations, as strategic planning, and through relationships. The post Assessment as a Leadership Process appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

In this episode, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Brendan Cantwell and Dr. Demetri Morgan to break down a wave of federal actions reshaping higher education. From the NIH’s ultimatum on DEI to a new executive order on accreditation—and threats to university tax-exempt status—they explore what these moves mean for institutional governance, research integrity, and academic freedom. The post NIH Ultimatum, Accreditation Power Grab, & Tax Threats appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Dr. Paul Dosal reflects on his 15 years as an innovator, champion, and leader of student success and well-being. He shares lessons from creating institutional transformations for student persistence and retention through deliberative and intentional approaches, breaking down silos, predictive analytics, and creating cultures of care. He highlights blending technological tools and personal connections and relationships for holistic and systematic approaches to student success and well-being. The post Student Success and Well-Being: Conversation with Dr. Paul Dosal appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon and Dr. Demetri Morgan join Heather Shea to unpack three pressing developments shaping the current landscape of higher education. The post Who Defines Poverty? Harvard Rejects Demands, & the Promise of American Higher Ed appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Jason Cottrell, a longtime career employee at the U.S. Department of Education who was among the 1,300 staff members recently laid off. Jason shares insights into the role of the Department, how federal agencies navigate transitions between administrations, and what these layoffs mean for education policy. He also reflects on his own journey from higher education into federal service—and what’s next as he returns to the field of student affairs. The post I work(ed) at the Department of Education. appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

Dr. Demetri Morgan and Dr. Felecia Commodore join host Heather Shea to explore the escalating pressures facing higher education, including the lack of board engagement in defending institutional autonomy, rising federal influence, and the unjust revocation of student visas. The post Governance, Higher Ed Resistance, & Revoking Student Visas appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

A renewed sense of purpose is gain after the smallest gesture from a student brings beauty to chaos. The post Here’s the Story: “The Power of YOU”  appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.