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College Student Gambling
College student gambling is not a new phenomenon, but the landscape around it has changed dramatically in the last few years. These three experts discuss the changing context, changes in student gambl
Current Campus Context: Reflections, Tensions, and Hopes for Higher Ed
Current Campus Context is Student Affairs Nows rapid-response series breaking down the latest developments in higher education. In this August edition, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Felecia Comm
Here’s the Story: “Unstoppable Confidence”
In a classic "student affairs" moment, a young professional steps up to coach a scrappy womens club soccer team rather than let their season be canceled. They only scored one point all yearbut what
Here’s the Story: “Roots and Returns”
An experienced student affairs professional reflects on how career derailments and stagnant seasons turned out to be pivotal to her growth, not signs of failure. In a moving twist, she finds unexp
Navigating the Changing Landscape of College Athletics
Recent changes to college sports are monumental for athletics, athletes, and all of higher education. Shifts in name, image, and likeness (NIL), revenue sharing, unionization, transfer portal, TV mone
Student Affairs Legends Then & Now: Harold Cheatham
Dr. Harold Cheatham is a scholar, mentor, Dean, and 56th president of ACPA, and the first African American man to serve in that role. In this conversation, he reflects on the themes of serendipity and
The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance
Dr. Zach Mercurio discusses his new book The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. Zach comes from student affairs roots and focuses now on significance, meaning, purpo
Advancing Equity for First-Gen Students Through Data Transparency
In this episode of Student Affairs Now, Drs. Amy Goodburn, Stephanie Bannister, and Mary Fugate join Heather Shea for conversation about advancing equity for first-generation college students through
Here’s the Story: “It Can’t Be About Me”
While it is hard to think about the "dark place" that COVID holds in our collective heart, we are remiss if we do not acknowledge the great work that was done. Ardell Sanders tells a story about lesso
Here’s The Story: “Paid in Full”
Paying it forward comes to life as Dr. McZee makes good on a commitment to pay forward care for the African American men he mentors until it was paid in full.