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Latest Episodes

Here’s the Story: “Navigating Work-Life with Long Covid”
October 15, 2025

A student affairs professional navigating the challenges of living and working with long COVID is learning to reimagine both leadership and life. Balancing the demands of a high-energy, people-centere

Here’s the Story: “The Overflow”
October 15, 2025

In this episode, we learn of a professional journey done with humbly. The importance of valuing feedback as wisdom and an opportunity to grow in all phases of life.

Generous Thinking & Leading
October 08, 2025

Dr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick discusses two of her books Generous Thinking and the companion, Leading Generously. She argues against critique for critique's sake, zero-sum thinking, and competitive individ

Reflections and Forward Momentum: 25 Years of the ACPA Coalition for Disability & 35 Years of the ADA
October 01, 2025

In this special episode of Student Affairs NOW, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ACPA Coalition for Disability and 35 years since the passage of the ADA. Panelists Erin Mayo, Kat Hurley, Mike

Current Campus Context: Making Sense of the Signals Amid the Noise
September 24, 2025

In this September episode of Current Campus Context, host Heather Shea welcomes back Dr. Crystal Garcia and Dr. Brendan Cantwell for a timely conversation on the state of higher education. The discuss

Here’s the Story: “One or None: Difficult Decisions I Would Make Again”
September 17, 2025

W. Scott Lewis recounts a moment as a Vice President for Student Affairs when his role unexpectedly required hostage negotiation skills to support a student in crisis. Surrounded by FBI agents and cam

Here’s the Story: “What Everyone Wants To Know: How I Got My Job”
September 17, 2025

No matter where he goes, the constant question is raised, "How did you get that job?". Finding the perfect higher education adjacent role is a unique and intentional journey. Learn as Paul Brown sh

DEIB: Holding Together at the Crossroads
September 10, 2025

We are seeing the politicization of DEIB across higher education. Join Rev. Sam Offer, dr. becky martinez, and Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington discuss how campus leaders can lead through this shifting lands

The New Science of Learning
September 03, 2025

Dr. Todd Zakrajsek shares with us learnings from the science of learning and his newest book, Essentials of the New Science of Learning. He distills cutting-edge research in neuroscience, cognitive ps

College Student Gambling
August 27, 2025

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