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Join Connor Weir and Ashley Sanfacon as they share their experiences as SACSA Presidential Scholars. Connor worked with Dr. Jane Adams Dunford leading up to the 2024 SACSA Conference and Ashley was Presidential Scholar for Dr. Matt Clifford. Learn more about the role and how to get involved with SACSA.

Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education with Jordan Viars-Whisinnand by SACSA Podcast

Join Dr. Wanda Johnson, the 2024 Dissertation of the Year recipient from SACSA as she discusses her dissertation, "Still, I Rise... Using Sista Circles to Explore the Lived Experiences of Black Women Who Attend(ed) Historically White Institutions as Undergraduates." She discusses her professional and doctoral journey and how she is putting her scholarship into action.

One of the myths of student affairs is that you take a job out of grad school and you stay in that job for AT LEAST two to three years. But what if you aren't in the right place for you? How do you navigate a career change in year ONE? Join David Maldonado, Jr. and Hannah Starling as they discuss their job changes early in their careers and how they navigated their searches differently the second time around.

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Join Trevis Belle, Elise Blackburn, Daisy Peña, Melissa Thierry, and Sade Bowers from the Future of Student Affairs Summit. Their team focused on how to meet our current students where they are and get them meaningfully engaged on campus.

Join Tony Cawthon, Myah McDonald, Elle Smith, Emily Tietelbaum, and Molly Yonker from the Future of Student Affairs Summit. Their team focused on supervision and how we can engaging in continual improvement in this important aspect of the job.

Join Dr. Mya Richardson-Echols, Cat Novakovich, Venessa Peart, and Drew Nicklaus in a timely and important conversation. As we seek innovative ways to support marginalized students on campus, we must find ways to support the practitioner-educators who provide that frontline work. Listen in to how this team developed a protocol for SACSA support of these practitioners at the recent Future of Students Affairs Summit (FOSAS).

Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is about parenting in student affairs. To Practice is hosted by Kate Radford, Executive Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement at Clemson University, and Myles Surrett, Associate Vice President at James Madison University. In this season, Myles and Kate take a slight detour from normal business to discuss parenting in student affairs. In this episode, they share thoughts on how to prepare for parenting in student affairs. How did they prepare and get those around them ready? What would have they have done the same or different?

Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is about parenting in student affairs. To Practice is hosted by Kate Radford, Executive Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement at Clemson University, and Myles Surrett, Associate Vice President at James Madison University. In this season, Myles and Kate take a slight detour from normal business to discuss parenting in student affairs. In this episode, they talk about the pros and cons of engaging family into campus and work life. They also talk through how to align work expectations with necessary parts of parenting. Come for the parenting discussion, stay for Kate's all-time answers to Pop Culture True of False.

Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is about parenting in student affairs. To Practice is hosted by Kate Radford, Executive Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement at Clemson University, and Myles Surrett, Associate Vice President at James Madison University. In this season, Myles and Kate take a slight detour from normal business to discuss parenting in student affairs. In this episode, they make a case for why this conversation is worthwhile, the unique parts of their journey, and how they've been supported as parents by their colleagues.

Let's go back to a year ago to an episode recorded in May of 2024. As Evan Branyon (Tri County Technical College), David Maldonado (Old Dominion University), Kaleb Scott (Northwestern University), and Arianna Wade (University of South Carolina - Sumter) were preparing to graduate, they also took time out to talk about the graphic novel series Check, Please! Listen in to their reflection on the book, on grad school, and on life in this last episode of the season.

This episode's guest is Dr. Evan Faidley from the University of Central Arkansas. Join us as he shares about his journey into higher education as well as his teaching and scholarship. And, yes, he will be speaking French - but not for the entire episode. Another great faculty profile this week on the SACSA Podcast.

Join Jeff Hahn as Camden Miller and Michelle Boettcher talk about the series Hacks. We explore cancel culture, college student perspectives, relationships, and human development. Jeff also gives us some insight into the good, the bad, and the painfully true aspects of improv in the show and in his life. The episode includes a variety of other resources, ways to encourage improvisation in classes, taking responsibility for our mistakes, and bridging the generational divide. This is a good one!

Join two special guest hosts as we explore the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and can be used in higher education as well as the ethical implications of AI generated content. New ideas, new content, new voices, and new ideas.

Join Dr. Dax Boatwright from Florida Atlantic University to learn about strategies for using conflict management as a tool for student success.

Join Abigail Beadle and Fred Tugas and hosts Camden and Michelle as they discuss student development, roommate conflicts, and faculty and staff, at Shiz University in the 2024 film Wicked. Warning: Spoilers, so watch the movie first.

Join Camden Miller and Michelle Boettcher for this first episode focused on the intersection of popular culture and student affairs/higher education. We talk about our interest in these topics and discuss Promising Young Woman (2020) - the film that maybe solidified our shared interest and partnership in talking about this topic. Please be aware that this episode contains discussions of violence, sexual assault, and suicide. Resources If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, or other crises, please call 988. Additionally, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673. For more information about Promising Young Woman, consider the following: Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5kiFDunk8 Benson-Allott, C. (2021). 'Promising Young Woman'confuses viewers. That's what makes it brilliant. The Washington Post, NA-NA. Machado, C. M. (2021). How “Promising Young Woman” Refigures the Rape-Revenge Movie. The New Yorker. Saidi, Z. (2023). A modern revenge: A case study of promising young woman (2020). Synergies in Communication, 1(1), 467-476. Syarifa, A. R., Trisnawati, R. K., & Agustina, M. F. (2023). Deciphering Cassandra as a Radical Feminist in Promising Young Woman (2020). Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture, 8(2), 352-369.

Join SACSA Past President Dr. Jane Adams-Dunford for a conversation celebrating the SACSA 2024 conference and her term as SACSA President. She reflects on her experience, her goals as a leader of the organization, and she looks ahead to SACSA's future.

Join Kaleigh Del Greco and Anne Badgett from the student affairs program at Appalachian State University as they discuss hurricanes, the changing nature of higher education, and the people who have helped them navigate all that 2024 has had to offer.

Join Austina Wolverton at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina and Camden Miller at the Duke University School of Law for a conversation about supporting students in law school. What inspired them to do this work? What are the unique needs of law students? We discuss these and a number of other questions in an effort to understand student-facing and student-supporting work in the specific context of legal education.

Join Rachel Onley, Ashley Crisp, and Hannah Watts for a discussion about supporting students in medical school programs. While we sometimes overlook the role of student affairs in graduate and professional schools, these students have needs, pressures, and concerns both similar to and different from undergraduate students. This conversation sheds some light on working with students in a different academic context.

Join SACSA 2024 Conference Chair Dr. Alicia Golston and Programs Chair Dr. Thomas Bruick for a conversation about SACSA 2024 in Charlotte, NC November 2-4. Hear about their roles in the conference, what the event has to offer, and why SACSA is a brilliant place to invest your professional development funds, your time, and your talent. For more information about the conference, visit the SACSA site: https://www.sacsa.org/page/Conference And for more insight about what makes SACSA phenomenal, check out this past episode from first-time SACSA attendees at the 2022 conference in Birmingham, AL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VyV4CdWyHKq06BxOIAVYb

To kick off the academic year and a new season of SA Today, we have an awesome episode for you. How many times do we talk about how difficult it is to describe what student affairs is? Okay, we don't need an actual number. The point is, it's tough to explain. Listen in to conversations with family and friends about what this career entails. Conversation hosts include: Victoria Goetzinger, Arianna Wade, Elizabeth Wannersten, Evan Branyon, Isaac Filippo, Taya Andrews, and Makenna Linkey and their guests. Have a great fall semester and don't forget to register for SACSA's Annual Conference November 2-4, 2024 in Charlotte! https://www.sacsa.org/general/custom.asp?page=Conference

Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around strategic planning. To Practice is hosted by Kate Radford, Executive Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement at Clemson University, and Myles Surrett, Associate Vice President at James Madison University. In the final episode of this season, Myles and Kate welcome their first ever guest to discuss the how of strategic planning. Dr. Anne Brenneman, the Director of the University Health Center at JMU, guides us on how to start a process, balancing plans within the context of organizational planning, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around strategic planning. To Practice is hosted by Kate Radford, Director of Leader Education and Development at Clemson University, and Myles Surrett, Associate Vice President at James Madison University. In the second episode of this season, Myles and Kate talk through the necessary components of a strategic plan. They also discuss the pros and cons of the divisive topic of visions and missions for organizations. They wrap up with a conversation about the relative value of having quantified outcomes in a strategic plan.

Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around strategic planning. To Practice is hosted by Kate Radford, Director of Leader Education and Development at Clemson University, and Myles Surrett, Associate Vice President at James Madison University. In the first episode after an extended hiatus, Myles and Kate talk about why strategic planning is worth your time. They discuss coalition building, the distinctions between buy-in and purpose, and how this can matter for your organization.

Join Chris King, Sean Lockman, and Rachel Mustin for a conversation about Max Marshall's book - Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story. Our guests discuss the book and its applications and implications for student affairs.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kim Bullington, SACSA's Vice President for Member Engagement. Kim shares her journey into student affairs, discusses her relationship with SACSA, and encourages listeners to get involved with the organization. After listening to this episode, if you would like to connect with Kim for more information about involvement opportunities at SACSA, please reach out to her through the SACSA Executive Council website: https://www.sacsa.org/page/ExecutiveCouncil

Join us for a talk with Dr. Cameron Beatty and Dr. Jesse Ford as editors of the new book, Engaging Black Men in College Through Leadership Learning. The book is available through Information Age Publishing: https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Engaging-Black-Men-in-College-Through-Leadership-Learning

Join Drew Baker, Olivia Brown, Molly Callahan, and Travis Williams as they discuss their experiences at the 2023 New Professionals Institute sponsored by SACSA and NASPA III. With registration for the 2024 NPI coming up on March 27, this is a chance to hear more about what this group of student affairs practitioners took away from their experience. A great podcast if you are considering applying or if you want to encourage an emerging professional you know, supervise, or mentor to apply.

As higher education continues to navigate changes and issues with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), every campus is fielding concerns and questions from current and potential students. Join us for a conversation with Amy Burke, Clemson University Senior Financial Aid Counselor and Outreach Coordinator (and doctoral candidate) as she shares her perspective on ways to support students through this evolving situation. For the most current information, please refer to: https://studentaid.gov

Join us in a conversation with Dr. Andrew Marion at Millsaps College as he discusses his position as both staff member and instructor at his alma mater.

Join us for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Erica Wiborg, a faculty member at William and Mary in the School of Education. Dr. Wiborg shares her journey into higher ed and her faculty position and discusses her teaching, research and service.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Claire DePalma about her recent dissertation: Antiracist Praxis by White Women in Student Affairs. DePalma is the winner of the 2023 SACSA Dissertation of the Year.

Join Melanie Graham, Deja Kenion, Allen Lollis, and Mandy Vitale as they discuss their experience at the 2023 Future of Student Affairs Summit (FOSAS) sponsored by SACSA and hosted at James Madison University. As we approach the opportunity to register for this unique experience, hear from our guests about what they learned and gained and how this professional development opportunity has informed their work and expanded their professional connections.

Join us for a conversation from last summer with Travis Smith, Austin McDonald, and Jamila Lee about their experiences at HBCUs as undergraduate students. Our guests talk about their decisions to attend HBCUs as well as the sustained relationship they have with their institutions and the people with whom they connected while in school.

Join some outstanding members of Florida State University's 2024 Higher Education M.S. cohort as they reflect on 2023. Guests Josh Burns, Dylan Fields, Corbin Ryder, and Sydney Pickett discuss a range of global, national, local, and personal issues including topics relevant to higher education and student affairs. You won't want to miss this episode. After listening, you will want to connect with our guests as they are job searching in the spring of 2024. You can find them on Linked In: Josh Burns - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-burns-986213197/?original_referer= Dylan Fields - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-fields-b75a831b4?trk=people-guest_people_search-card Corbin Ryder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbin-ryder?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Sydney Pickett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-pickett-7062a617a

Join Jane Adams Dunford, Sherryl Byrd, Tony Cawthon, Ralph Johnson, and Bill McDonald for a conversation about SACSA's role in their lives as members of the first-ever Gavel and Gravel Society. This new initiative from the SACSA Foundation "has been carefully curated to highlight and celebrate the exceptional contributions of professionals who have left an enduring and indelible mark not only on our field but also within the SACSA community." Kristin Walker-Donnely, SACSA Historian co-hosts this conversation about community, history, and the shared professional-home for many of our guests. Special note: Don Stansberry was unable to join due to travel commitments, but he is the final member of this inaugural cohort. Thanks for all you do, Don.

Are you looking to expand your music catalog? Need a playlist for your travel to the SACSA 2023 Conference November 4-6 in Atlanta? Curious about what songs SACSA leaders find inspiring, empowering, or fun to listen to? Well, then this is an episode of SA Today you won't want to miss. SACSA leaders shared songs and stories for your listening pleasure. Tune in for the tunes!

This week we hear from Judy Jarvis about her recent College Student Affairs Journal article, "The Changing Legal Landscape for LGBTQIA Students in Higher Education: Title IX, Religious Freedom of Expression, and the Special Relationship Doctrine". Judy shares her insights about the current landscape and highlights things to watch in the future.

Join Ty McNamee to learn about his teaching, scholarship, and service in higher education. In addtion to his work, Ty discusses his experience becoming a faculty member and adjusting to the culture of academe.

If you completed a graduate program in student affairs, you are likely familiar with The Blue Book. First published in 1993, the 5th edition of The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration was just released earlier this year. Join editors Dr. George McClellan and Dr. Judy Marquez Kiyama as they discuss what is in the book, changes over the past 30 years to the text, and how to get involved in future work on this publication.

It's that time of year, and fall is upon us. Soon it will be classes, welcome events, and football, among other great activities, so STRIKE UP THE BAND! Join Kellye Smith, Gene Cilluffo, Jamel Mallory, and Xaiver Williams as they talk about how they transferred what they learned in band to their work in higher education.

Today we talk with band members turned higher education professionals Kellye Smith, Gene Cilluffo, Jamel Mallory, and Xaiver Williams for a discussion about how their experiences in band translate to their work and learning as student affairs and higher education practitioners.

Join the podcast for a wonderful episode highlighting the upcoming excitement at SACSA 2024. Listen to Christopher's take on "Homecoming" and how it connects to his SACSA experience.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jesse Ford, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro to learn about his scholarship and teaching and contributions to higher education.

Join James Conneely and Michelle Eaton as they discuss a new model for student success. The Four Pillars is a model recently implemented at the University of North Georgia. Jim and Michelle talk about the thought behind the model and discuss how they have gone about implementing it on campus.

Tony Cawthon and Kristin Walker-Donnelly join us as cohosts for this SACSA History episode featuring three past presidents: Deb Kadivko, Ellen Neufeldt, and Melissa Shivers. The group discusses the importance of SACSA in their own experiences, their service to the organization, and how valuable SACSA can be for students and emerging student affairs practitioners looking for a professional home.