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Student Affairs NOW episodes

April 16, 2025 I work(ed) at the Department of Education.
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.
1 hr 8 min
April 11, 2025 Governance, Higher Ed Resistance, & Revoking Student Visas
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, media attention toward higher education resistance, and the unjust revocation of student visas. Recorded on April 10th, this episode delves into how these developments reflect a broader shift in higher ed's defensive position and the urgent need for collective action. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the stakes for academic freedom, governance, and student support in these challenging times.
57 min
April 09, 2025 Here’s the Story: “The Power of YOU”
A renewed sense of purpose is gain after the smallest gesture from a student brings beauty to chaos.
35 min
April 09, 2025 Here’s the Story: “Make Your Path by Walking”
In this origin story, Dr. Brooks shares his inspirational journey to the professoriate. Filled with triumphs as well as tragedies, his story reminds us of the importance of making your own path - one step at a time.
41 min
April 04, 2025 Current Campus Context: Deportations, Faculty Voice, & Coalitions
In the fifth episode of Current Campus Context, Heather Shea is joined by experts Dr. Felecia Commodore and Dr. Crystal Garcia to discuss the latest challenges facing higher education. They examine the growing threats to international students, including detention, deportation, and forced self-deportation, and the role of universities in protecting them. The conversation also explores faculty fears around academic freedom, the risks of speaking out in today’s climate, and the real dangers—beyond job loss—that educators face. Finally, they highlight the power of labor unions as a force for collective action against political and financial attacks on higher ed.
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45 min
April 02, 2025 From Student Affairs to Alumni Affairs
In this episode of Student Affairs Now, we're exploring the career shift from student affairs to alumni affairs with three panelists who have made the transition themselves: Josh Leidy, Rachel Clark, and Jessica Lee. How do student affairs skills translate to engaging alumni? What challenges and opportunities come with the shift? And what should student affairs professionals know if they're considering a move into alumni engagement? Join us as we discuss the connections between student and alumni experiences, the evolving landscape of alumni affairs, and how institutions can better integrate alumni into the student journey. We’ll also unpack common misconceptions, surprising insights, and the role of technology in shaping alumni engagement. Whether you're curious about this career path or looking for ways to strengthen student-to-alumni connections, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways.
1 hr 14 min
March 27, 2025 Current Campus Context: Federal Student Aid, Institutional Autonomy & Associations’ Push Back
Dr. Felecia Commodore and Dr. Demetri Morgan join host Heather Shea to discuss the latest threats to higher education and what comes next. This episode was recorded at 5:11 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27th....
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47 min
March 26, 2025 Gentelligence: The Revolutionary Approach to Leading an Intergenerational Workforce
Dr. Megan Gerhardt discusses moving from intergenerational differences as tension to opportunities. She shares ways we stereotype, shame, and blame other generations, as well as the four practices to help make intergenerational differences a strength in organizations.
50 min
March 21, 2025 Current Campus Context: Exec. Order Dismantling the Dept. of Education, Weaponizing Federal Funding, International Students & Scholars
In this episode (recorded at 5:08 p.m. on March 20), Dr. OiYan Poon and Dr. Crystal Garcia join Dr. Heather Shea to discuss the executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the politicization of federal funding, and rising barriers for international students and scholars.
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31 min
March 19, 2025 Here’s the Story: “When Feedback Feels Like Failure”
Struggling through his first year as a professor, Dr. Snipes faced feedback that made him question his future in academia. But just as he was ready to walk away, an unexpected encounter encourages him to stay.
39 min

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