Student Affairs NOW
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.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students (opens the original)
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College student mental health continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing higher education. In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Alexis Redding, editor of Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students, along with contributors Bryan Ashton, Adrian Gonzales, and Dr. Adam Pierson Milano. Together, they explore the latest research on student well-being, discuss how financial stress, institutional culture, and support for v
Advancing Indigenous and Native Student Affairs (opens the original)
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In this episode of Student Affairs NOW, we explore the evolving field of Indigenous Student Affairs and Native student success in higher education through the lens of the recent volume Advancing Indigenous and Native Student Affairs: Evolving Knowledges and Practice. Joining us are editors Symphony Oxendine, Cori Bazemore-James, Deborah Taub, and John Garland for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, belonging, leadership, financial aid, professional networks, and culturally grounded stude
Current Campus Context: Who Belongs, Who Pays, & Who Determines Quality? (opens the original)
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In this episode of Current Campus Context, Heather Shea and a panel of experts discuss three significant policy changes affecting higher education this fall: new limits on international students, adjustments to graduate borrowing, and proposed accreditation reforms. They analyze these shifts' implications for access, belonging, and student success within colleges and universities. The post Current Campus Context: Who Belongs, Who Pays, & Who Determines Quality? appeared first on Student Affairs
Here’s the Story: “More Than a Question” (opens the original)
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When a young white girl pointed at him and asked her father, "What is that?" and he responded, "I don't know," the storyteller came to understand how racism shapes the ways people are taught to see others. Rather than allowing that moment to define him, it became the foundation for a career dedicated to social justice, education, and helping others recognize the humanity, dignity, and worth in every person. The post Here’s the Story: “More Than a Question” appeared first on Student Affairs NOW .
Mid-Level as a Final Destination (opens the original)
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In this podcast episode, Heather Shea and her guests challenge the traditional view that success in student affairs is strictly tied to promotions. They discuss mid-level careers as intentional and fulfilling choices, emphasizing the importance of individual narratives over societal pressures. Participants share insights on navigating hustle culture, work-life balance, and fostering supportive environments in higher education. The post Mid-Level as a Final Destination appeared first on Student A
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