The Student Affairs Spectacular

Some students go above and beyond the normal role of car-to-class by getting involved on campus. Some students even go beyond that by getting involved on a national level. Whatever the case, hearing perspectives from the undergraduate students we serve can only help us do our jobs better. Tom interviewed super student leader Zach Gentry who opted to use the tiny bit of extra free time to get involved in NASPA's NASPA Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community.

If one topic of conversation has dominated student affairs over the past 24 months more than any other topic, it's the topic of social justice. Business and life partners, Kyle and Aeriel Ashlee have dedicated much of their professional and personal life to tackling the most difficult conversations around social justice on campuses. In this episode Tom interviews Kyle and Aeriel around their work in social justice and what it's like to be in a relationship in the same industry and the same doctoral program.

The last 24 months have changed the culture of campuses across the country due to a divisive election, racial tension, immigration debates, and gender equality...to name a few. With the change, Student Affairs Professionals are consistently finding themselves on the front lines of this change. Tom sat down with Vance Pierce of UIC to talk about how his role has changed and how he's effectively navigating tough conversations on his campus to make sure everyone's voice is heard.

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Jennifer “sat” down with Tom for her first SAC Spectacular Podcast to talk about what it’s like to be pursuing a doctoral degree while also holding a full time job as the Assistant Dean of Students.

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Tom bids farewell to Dustin as well as wraps up season 3 of the podcast with this episode of reflections and memories.

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Dustin records his last formal interview with Brian LeDuc for this extra episode of the podcast. They talk about the recent phenomenon of coding academies and how they fit into the traditional higher education space.

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We're thrilled to welcome Paige Robnett to her first ever podcast to talk with Dustin about her work supporting college women become empowered student leaders on campus. She shares her story and how others can help support everyone to feel welcome to be more involved.

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An important announcement from Dustin about the future of the podcast.

This week we're very pleased to welcome Richard Okello to the podcast! He speaks with Dustin about how to be an ally to social justice causes and how to work with students who are struggling to handle encounters with diversity on campus.

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