The annual NASPA conference is a cherished opportunity for student affairs professionals to converge, connect, and collaborate. Hosts Dr. Jill Creighton and Producer Dr. Christopher Lewis express their enthusiasm for the New Orleans venue, where they aim to engage with colleagues, break bread, and create new podcast episodes. The conference serves as a hub for sharing knowledge, nurturing professional relationships, and embracing the vibrant culture of student affairs.

Bringing Your Voices to Life

Following in the path of previous seasons, Dr. Creighton and Dr. Lewis are eager to capture the voices of their peers. They'll roam the conference floors with recording devices, ready to engage attendees on themes of the past, present, and future of student affairs. The hosts encourage participants to bravely share their insights, promising that each voice is valued for the richness it adds to the profession.

Live Episodes: Join the Conversation

An exciting highlight of the conference will be the recording of two live episodes with distinguished NASPA award winners. Attendees are invited to join these sessions at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District, where they can witness in-depth discussions and possibly contribute their own questions. This dynamic platform amplifies the stories of professionals who have dedicated their careers to student affairs, offering inspiration and guidance to others in the field.

Continuing the Dialogue

Dr. Creighton and Dr. Lewis extend an open invitation to all attendees to approach them during the conference. The podcast thrives on listener engagement, and the hosts are eager to collaborate with fellow professionals. Whether through unexpected encounters or scheduled live sessions, the podcast aims to capture the heart of student affairs, one voice at a time.

 

TRANSCRIPT

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:01]: Welcome to Student Affairs Voices from the Field, the podcast where we share your student affairs stories from fresh perspectives to seasoned experts. Brought to you by NASPA, we curate free and accessible professional development for higher ed professionals wherever you happen to be. This is season 12, continuing our journey through the past, present, and future of student affairs. I'm doctor Jill Creighton, sheherhers, your essay Voices from the Field host. Chris, I am so excited to head back to The United States just for a minute to get to New Orleans.

Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:33]: I am so excited to go back down to New Orleans again this year to be able to meet up with all of our NASPA friends and be able to see you again as we always do every year at the conference and be able to break some bread, but also to record some episodes and and have a ton of fun.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:49]: So like we have in previous seasons, look for Chris and I roaming around the conference because we're going to be looking for your voices. We're gonna be seeking out you to ask you some questions on our theme of the past, present, and future of student affairs, and we've been so thrilled to have almost a hundred of you featured on the show over the last couple of years.

Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:07]: It is always exciting to be able to talk to people. Don't be weirded out. If we come up to you and ask you if you will be willing to answer some questions, just know that it's because we value your voice and value your, what you are providing to the profession. So we definitely want you to be a part of these upcoming episodes. So watch for us and definitely say yes when we ask.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:33]: And also I'm gonna own that it's kind of awkward for me to just walk up to a stranger, even though I know you're my colleague, to say, Hey, would you mind answering answering some questions into this little recording device I'm carrying? So please know that if we're approaching you, it's because we value your voice and and we're excited to hear from you. But if we don't approach you, please approach us. That's also completely fine, and we'll probably have our recording devices in our bags as we move about the conference.

Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:56]: You know, the other thing that I'm really excited about is we're going to be recording two live episodes at the conference. We got two great professionals that that you're gonna be talking with at the conference, and we're gonna be sitting down. And any of you have the opportunity to be able to be a part of that recording.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:14]: Both NASPA award winners, we're excited for you to get to know their stories a little bit more in-depth. And to find us, it's going to be Tuesday morning at 08:30 in the morning. The room is escaping me off the top of my head, but you'll be able to find it inside of the conference app. So please come join us if you'd like to hear essay voices recorded live. And if there's time and space, you may even be able to ask your own question.

Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:35]: Well, Jill, we're actually gonna be in the Marriott Warehouse Arts District in the Graveyor Sea Room.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:41]: Alright.

Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:42]: So just like Jill said, I encourage you, come on out. Take some time. Come meet us. But also hear some amazing award winners, people that have been in NASPA for quite some time talk about their professional journey.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:53]: Looking forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans.

Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:56]: See you soon.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:02]: This has been an episode of SA Voices from the Field, a podcast brought to you by NASPA. This show is made possible because of you, the listeners, and we continue to be grateful that you spend your time with us. If you'd like to reach the show, you can always email us at [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn by searching for doctor Jill L. Creighton. We always welcome your feedback and your topic and guest suggestions. We'd love it if you take a moment to tell a colleague about the show and please leave us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening now. It really helps other student affairs professionals find our show and helps us to become more visible in the larger podcasting community. This episode was produced and hosted by doctor Jill Creighton.

Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:41]: That's me. Produced and audio engineered by Dr. Chris Lewis. Special thanks to the University of Michigan Flint for your support as we create this project. Catch you next of Michigan Flint for your support as we create this project. Catch you next time.