Student Affairs NOW

By SA Now Productions

Student Affairs NOW is the premier podcast, weekly web show, and online learning community for thousands of us who work in, alongside, or adjacent to the field of higher education and student affairs.... more

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The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.

Student Affairs NOW episodes:

April 23, 2025 Student Success and Well-Being: Conversation with Dr. Paul Dosal
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.
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49min
April 18, 2025 Who Defines Poverty? Harvard Rejects Demands, & the Promise of American Higher Ed
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. Together, they discuss the quiet but consequential elimination of the federal team that defines the poverty line—and what it means for Pell Grants and student access; Harvard’s public rejection of Trump's demands, signaling a potential turning point for institutional autonomy; and the ongoing fight to reassert the public good of higher education in a time of deep skepticism. Recorded on April 17, this conversation connects the dots between policy, power, and purpose—and asks: how do we respond?
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42min
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.
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1h 8min
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.
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57min
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.
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35min
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.
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41min
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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45min
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.
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1h 14min
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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47min
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.
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50min

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