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Dr. Beth Berila discusses her new fully revised book Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy. This conversation delves into the why, how, and cautions around mindfulness and somatics in teaching and learning about anti-oppression, liberation, power and privilege, and transformation. They discuss cultural appropriation, healing, radical imagination, and more.

This conversation discusses the report from The Hope Center on the implications of racial inequities on basic needs insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Frank Harris, III, Rjaa Ahmed, and Bryce McKibben discuss findings from a survey of almost 200,000 college students and numerous focus groups as well as implications for campus leaders and policy changes on and beyond individual campuses.

Dual enrollment is a growing sector of higher education. Join these experts as they discuss the possibilities for engaging more students and the challenges around support, access, and equity. This conversation explores the basics of dual enrollment as well as the complexities.

We asked ChatGPT to write a description of this episode and it came up with “Dive into the forefront of innovation as we unveil the power of ChatGPT and explore the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Student Affairs. Joining the conversation with Heather Shea are Mallory Willsea, Ed Cabellon, Paul Gordon Brown, and Art Munin, offering expert insights on the groundbreaking potential, challenges, and ethical considerations shaping the future of technology in higher education.” Listen and find out if it’s accurate! (ChatGPT generated description)

Brian Rosenberg discusses his new book on the need for, resistance to, and possibilities for change in higher education. He discusses his experience, learning, and critical self-reflection as president of Macalester College, teaching higher education at Harvard University, and advising the African Leadership University. This is a conversation that will challenge and inspire higher education leaders.

I’ve gotten off this gerbil wheel and destroyed it and thinking about how I think about the different ways how to approach work, and being sustainable. Right. And so, I think I've also been impacted by women of color passing away and the job and thinking a lot about what I, what I want most from my life, you know, in, in this position, and I think I want to be more balanced, but also, like, understand that, you know, these institutions aren't going to love you back, you know. And so, yes, you can pour love into the institution, into your students into your work, but to be conscious of the fact that you can't pour all yourself all your spirit, you know, into it, because I think that becomes very unhealthy.

In this episode, we hear from scholar and educator Richard Reddick, author of Restorative Resistance in Higher Education. The book is a confluence of personal narrative and lived experiences, academic research, and hope for higher education to continue to lean into the messiness of human dignity and equity practices. Join us for reflection, laughter, and strategies for how we can all activate our commitment to equitable and inclusive practices on our campuses and in our communities.

Researcher, expert, and author Dr. Tricia Shalka discusses her new book Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs. Shalka shares the complexity of trauma experiences and offers guideposts for trauma-informed student affairs practice including being in relationships, policy development, and creating equity-based cultures of well-being.

We’re concluding our celebration of “Careers in Student Affairs Month” with a special episode featuring a large panel of current master’s students in student affairs, higher education, or related programs. Representing a diverse array of professional preparation programs and institutions across the U.S., the eleven panelists provide prospective graduate students with their insights and advice on pathways into the profession and the grad school selection process. We also discuss how graduate school is helping them address the challenges facing student affairs and higher education. You’ll finish this episode feeling inspired about the bright future ahead for the field.

Join two leaders in restorative justice, campus conduct, and addressing sexual misconduct as they discuss the cautions, possibilities, and imperatives of applying restorative justice to campus sexual misconduct from their new book. Drs. Erik Wessel and Kaaren Williamsen discuss the need for, case for, and how to of restorative justice processes to make possible healing, accountability, and learning and unlearning.