Dr. Sharon Basso is the Vice President for Student Affairs at Claremont McKenna College. Sharon shares with listeners her path to higher education. The conversation explores a number of topics around current trends in student affairs and the challenges that students are experiencing on today’s college campus.

In the second part of the episode, Sharon offers her insights into the individuals that have impacted her leadership style through the years. Plus, she talks about the lessons she’s learned throughout her time in student affairs and perspectives on new and experienced leaders in higher education.