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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
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.
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 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. ResourcesIf 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=7i5kiFDunk8Benson-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 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 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/ConferenceAnd 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-cardCorbin Ryder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbin-ryder?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2FSydney 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.
Join Christopher Davis, Indyha Fielder, Makala Nelsen, Bradford Porter, and Juli Thomas as they discuss the HBO series The Sex Lives of College Girls. Our guests this week talk about the issues raised in the series, the depiction of student affairs at the fictional Essex University, and a variety of other higher education and college student topics related to the show.
Hear today from Suzanne Gordon, Ralph Johnson, and Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo and their experiences with SACSA.
Join Dr. Craig Pickett, Jr. for a discussion of his work: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Second-Year African American Male Students on Predominantly White Campuses through the Lens of Critical Race Theory. Dr. Pickett was awarded the SACSA Dissertation of the Year last fall.
There are so many ways to get involved in professional organizations. Listen as Wayne Glass, Rachel Clark, and Abi Case share their recent experiences..
Many student affairs practitioners and students consider additional academic work beyond the graduate preparation program. Some go for an M.B.A. others work to earn Ed.D. or Ph.D. degrees. But what about law school? Join us for this episode where Erin Edwards talks about her experience taking her student affairs degree and experiences to law school and how that background informed her learning and work.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. L. J. Shelton at the University of Arkansas. Learn about her scholarship and her approach to teaching and learning.
Last spring, we met with Olivia, Fredrick, Mariah, and Simone to talk about their adventures into higher ed adjacent work after graduation. In this episode (recorded about 10 months later) let's find out their thoughts about the world of work today.
Join Olivia Battinelli, Fredrick Evans, Mariah Jones, and Simone Richardson for a discussion about work after graduate school. Each of these new professionals took a job outside of the college and university setting. Instead, they chose to work for a higher ed-adjacent organization. Hear their stories as they begin their new jobs.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the situation most currently vexing student affairs, hiring. 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 final episode of the hiring season, Myles and Kate talk about getting the information you need to make an actual decision. They discuss the importance of references for all parties. They conclude with a conversation about how to gather feedback in an impactful way and close the loop on keeping candidate needs at the center of the process.
In part two of the JMU Cohort Model, hear from recent hires at James Madison University who participated in the cohort hire process and are now working at the institution.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the situation most currently vexing student affairs, hiring. 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 fourth episode of this season about hiring, Kate and Myles suggest ways to build an interview with the candidate's experience at the center. They discuss building a beneficial first round process, actually creating the environment for an exchange of information, and highlighting the campus and local community in the interview.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the situation most currently vexing student affairs, hiring. 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 third episode of this season about hiring, Kate and Myles talk through the hoot and a half that is hiring logistics. They converse about putting together a committee, the timing of posting, and the various ways to organize application review.
Join a team of James Madison University staff members who have adopted an innovative hiring process for student affairs practitioners. This is the first of a two-part series. In this episode learn about the creation and implementation of the cohort hiring model at JMU.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the situation most currently vexing student affairs, hiring. 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 about hiring, Kate and Myles discuss inverting the traditional recruitment dynamic from meeting the institution's needs to those of the candidate. Myles provides an exhaustive list of possible ways to increase your value to candidates, and Kate guides through modernizing communication around recruitment. They conclude with a discussion about ways to move towards candidate needs right now.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the situation most currently vexing student affairs, hiring. 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 kickoff episode for a timely season about hiring, Kate and Myles discuss the new state of hiring for the field. They then talk about one approach on how to think about hiring, how that should not inform morale for the field, and Myles offers a contrarian perspective on saturation in student affairs.
Dr. Shawnboda Mead, 2021-2022 SACSA President and current SACSA Past-President reflects on her student affairs work, involvement with the organization, leadership during her presidency, and the 2022 SACSA Annual Conference in Birmingham, AL.
Building strong teams in higher education is important work. An under-discussed challenge is moving into a new role where a strong team is already in place. How do you sustain teams, foster an environment where they can continue to thrive, and navigate moving into a new role all at the same time? Join Dr. DeOnte Brown in a conversation on supervising strong teams.
Join Savannah Bailey, Senior Director of Player Relations and GatorMade to learn about the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness policy.
Rylee Bowman, Abi Case, Deja Kenion, Ti-Ana Pyatt, and Serenity Wolf share their experiences as first-time SACSA attendees. Great conversation about the conference with excellent advice for others who are new to the organization.
Join J'Lissabeth Faughn as she discusses her work and lived experiences as it relates to Transgender Day of Remembrance which is on November 20, 2022. J'Lissabeth is the Director of LGBTQ* Resources at the University of Kentucky.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the competency of institutional politics. 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 this final episode of the institutional politics season, Kate and Myles discuss the difficult decision of ultimatums, how to communicate around these choices, and how to genuinely move forward.
Dr. BJ Mann talks with SACSA Historian Dr. Kristin Walker-Donnelly and host Michelle Boettcher about her experience with SACSA with a focus on her dissertation on the history of the organization.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the competency of institutional politics. 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 this episode, Kate and Myles talk about the origins of coalitions and how to actively build them. They then discuss how to honor those movements through effective and sustained advocacy.
Join California State University San Marcos President Dr. Ellen Neufeldt and University of Houston-Victoria President Dr. Bob Glenn for a conversation with SACSA Executive Director Dr. Tony Cawthon and Clemson Associate Professor Dr. Michelle Boettcher. This episodes explores student affairs as a pathway to the university presidency.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the competency of institutional politics. 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 Episode 9, Kate and Myles start by wading through the hazy and subjective nature of external constituencies in higher education. They transition then to how to maximize the potential of interested parties in your work, namely through relationship building and balancing different interests.
Past Presidents Dr. James Conneely (Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of North Georgia) and Dr. Jason Cassidy (Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students at Furman University) join SACSA Executive Director Dr. Tony Cawthon and host Dr. Michelle Boettcher for a conversation about managing crises. Dr. Conneely saw the SACSA organization through issues related to the September 11th attacks. More recently, Dr. Cassidy has helped SACSA navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. How do leaders help organizations through national and global issues while attending to the needs and priorities of individuals and campuses, as well? Join us for this SACSA history episode.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the competency of institutional politics. 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 Episode 8, Kate and Myles discuss the similarities and distinct parts of University and department politics. They then recommend means to navigate when the priorities of these areas come into conflict with one another.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the competency of institutional politics. 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 Episode 7, Kate and Myles talk through the need for understanding institutional politics, how to diagnose the political environment of a place, and what structures to investigate. Additionally, we introduce a new segment where Kate flexes her growing pop culture knowledge. We also share a shout out for DaNae Peterson, a peerless professional, colleague, and a vital part of this project coming into existence.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Janna Magette of Clemson University to talk about how we can continue to make connections between Student Athlete development and Student Affairs.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the central elements of the vital competency of supervision. 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 Episode 6, Kate and Myles talk through strategies on how to work with staff on performance issues and why addressing these issues is vital. They also discuss how to support staff as they prepare to leave their roles. Kate dishes on pool season in her neighborhood and provides the next installment in the great Half-Mile Lake internet battle. We also share a shout out for Mikayla Morris, who started working at Clemson University earlier this year!
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Denise Williams-Klotz of Iowa State University to talk about her experience as both a higher education professional and an author of novels like "How to Fail at Flirting" and "The Fastest Way to Fall".
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the central elements of the vital competency of supervision. 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 Episode 5, Kate and Myles discuss how to build a meaningful performance review process. They talk about how to get in the right mindset for performance review, means of enhancing the process, and honoring the importance of performance reviews. Kate also discusses wildlife in her neighborhood, and they share a Shout Out for Anne Graham who recently finished an impactful 13+ year tenure at George Washington University.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. April Perry of Western Carolina University as part of a series of conversations with faculty members from across the SACSA region.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the central elements of the vital competency of supervision. 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 Episode 4, Kate and Myles discuss how to navigate the waters of difficult conversations. They talk about the many things to gain from difficult conversations and discuss their ways to prepare for these vital moments. Kate also shares about the precarious space of neighborhood parenting on Facebook. SACSA GOAT Erica Lee also writes in with amazing shout outs for Cara Snider and Alexis Michalos.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. This is part two of a special two-part episode where Michelle is joined by Drs. Joe Buck, Tony Cawthon, and Melanie McClellan to chat about the history of SACSA. Part two starts with a deep dive into the persistence of SACSA as an organization. Listen to both parts now!
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this special two-part episode, Michelle is joined by Drs. Joe Buck, Tony Cawthon, and Melanie McClellan to chat about the history of SACSA. Listen to both parts now!
Bonus content! As a part of part one of this episode, take a look at this Keynote Speech from the 2008 Annual Conference: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.sacsa.org/resource/resmgr/Docs/History.pdf
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the central elements of the vital competency of supervision. 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 Episode 3, Kate and Myles discuss how to build a culture of learning and continuous improvement in supervision. They define professional development, share ways to keep it at the forefront of a supervision relationship, and discuss the importance of supporting PD financially. They also share a Shout Out for Maggie Potter, who works at Florida State University and would like everyone to know she is Jimbo Fisher's biggest fan.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Jason Umfress, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the College of Coastal Georgia, and Dr. Susan Davies, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs at Augusta University. They speak on their expertise in Enrollment Management, how they have made shifts as a product of the pandemic, and the increasing importance of Enrollment Management as a key functional area within student affairs.
Welcome to To Practice, a practitioner skill-building conversation presented by SACSA. This season is centered around the central elements of the vital competency of supervision. 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 Episode 2, Kate and Myles discuss the vital step of onboarding new employees. They highlight the need for the onboarding process to start with the interview and for facilitating relationship building on campus. They share a Shout Out for Amber Whitaker the unofficial mayor of Florida Gulf Coast University and hear about the temptation of Girl Scout Cookies weighing on Kate's soul.
We're excited to add a new show to the SACSA Podcast feed! To Practice is a practitioner skill-building conversation. The first season is centered around the central elements of the vital competency of supervision. 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 Episode 1, Kate and Myles discuss their philosophies on supervision. They also talk through the utmost importance of honoring identity in supervision relationships. They also introduce segments around Kate's wild neighborhood Facebook group and share a Shout Out for Ashley McMullen of NC State.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Christina Yao as part of a series of conversations with faculty members from across the SACSA region.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by fellow outgoing College Student Affairs Journal editor, Dr. Dena Kniess, and incoming editors Dr. Mary Alice Varga, Dr. Ryan Miller, and Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins. They discuss their great work and provide a glimpse into their vision as editors for the College Student Affairs Journal.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Chase Catalano of Virginia Tech as part of a series of conversations with faculty members from across the SACSA region.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Abby Dill and Christopher Davis who work in the Office of Community and Ethical Standards at Clemson University to provide a glimpse into the world of student conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: this episode was recorded in October 2021, so please refer to current official university communications for the most up-to-date health and safety guidelines at the referenced institutions.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Jason Combs of Tulane University, Quonna Holden of Brenau University, and Sam Press of Louisiana State University to look back on what we've learned in 2021 and to make some predictions for 2022.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Roshaunda Breeden of NC State to speak about her doctoral journey and her dissertation, which was selected as SACSA's Dissertation of the Year! As part of her scholarship, Dr. Breeden and her research team created a theatrical production, "Athens Vignettes: A Dialogue with the African American Community", to connect the findings with the community. The vignettes can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtTTp6r95Fo&t=4014s
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Cameron Beatty of Florida State University as part of a series of conversations with faculty members from across the SACSA region.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle brings in a panel to discuss the Netflix series "The Chair", starring Sandra Oh . Dr. Christina Yao, Dr. Stacey Garrett, and Dr. Jameka Jackson share their reactions and connections to the series.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Chase Coleman, Anna Claire Jackson, Lexie Johnson, and Jordan Viars. Leading into this Fall semester, they took a look back on their experiences of working in housing through the pandemic, and looked ahead to what their experiences could inform about the future of higher education.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Madeline Filling, Mallory Powers, and Rashawn McKenzie. They take a critical look at the unspoken expectation in student affairs to share personal experiences as a vehicle for bringing people together.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle welcomes Dr. Travis Smith to discuss the role of HBCUs in the contemporary higher education landscape.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle dives into a wily topic: getting a pet! Michelle is joined by Leigh Belmont of The Arc Jacksonville, Mary Erin Morrisey of Clemson, and Maddison Leffel of The University of South Florida to chat about the wonderful kitter catters running loose in their homes.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, the production team dreams on a hypothetical world where student affairs hadn't been gendered within higher education. Using the fascinating articles by Hughes (1989) and McEwen et al. (1991) as source material for the discussion, we dive deep on the structural impacts of misogyny within our profession.
Hughes, M. S. (1989). Feminization and student affairs. NASPA Journal, 27(1), 18-27.
McEwen, M. K., Williams, T. E., & Engstrom, C. M. (1991). Feminization in student affairs: A qualitative investigation. Journal of College Student Development, 32(5), 440-446.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle dives into a very good topic: getting a pet! Michelle is joined by Cari Brooks of Clemson, Sarah Whitney Anderson of Vanderbilt, Casey Terrell Johnstone of Duke, Emily Markovich of the U. of Georgia, and Brian Bourke of Murray State to talk about the wonderful pups populating their lives!
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle welcomes Katie Pope of the University of Arkansas. Michelle and Katie discuss the work of engaging and supporting honors students on college campuses.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dr. Sonja Ardoin who shares about her faculty transition, books recs, finding meaning in student feedback, her research focus, and more!
Welcome to a first for this feed: a crossover episode between The First Five Years and SA Today. In this Power Rangers of Pods, Erica Aguiar, Dr. Michelle Boettcher, and Agassy Rodriguez get together to discuss the process of applying to a doctoral program as a student affairs professional. Come for the wisdom and curiosity, stay for Erica not calling in from Tahiti.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Vernon Wall, veteran student affairs educator, leader, and consultant. Vernon shares about missing out on the trumpet, his growth as an educator, and much more!
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, the production team gets together to discuss the Shakespearean quandary of doctoral pursuit. Each of us plays our real life part and talks through our thinking on this big question.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle welcomes members of the graduating student affairs Master's cohort from around the SACSA region. These emerging professionals share their job search process and wisdom.
Jessica Davis - Western Carolina Ryan Edmonds - U. of South Carolina Riley Jelenick - Western Carolina Ashton Sawyers - U. of Tennessee De'Janae Tookes - U. of West Georgia
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, we are excited to discuss the work of SACSA's 2020 Dissertation of the Year Winner Dr. Dustin Evatt-Young. Dustin currently serves as the Associate Director of the Career Development Center at Oberlin College and Observatory. Dustin's dissertation titled White Scripts in Higher Education: White Administrators Navigating Racial Equity and Inclusion Efforts is incredible information for our field. Please take a listen!
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle welcomes Dr. Cristobal Salinas of Florida Atlantic University to discuss his journey and scholarship.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, we are excited to welcome Kate Radford, Director of Leader Education and Development at Clemson! Kate discusses ideas for transitioning to campus and shares strategies about salary negotiation from her training with AAUW.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Janel Acosta of Florida State and Larissa Jenkins of Clemson join to discuss The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, we are thrilled to offer our first ever panel! We assembled an amazing group of emerging professionals from around the country to talk with their partners about their job searches. Our partners Jen & Sean, Maya & Max, and Julie & Anna share wisdom from their processes and come up with great nicknames. Even if you're not searching with a partner, there's so much in here about relationships and meaning in our work!
Anna Wagner, Senior Coordinator for Student Leadership Development, Ohio State University Julie Wagner, event planning/wedding planning
Maxwell Mattern, Associate Director, New Student Services, UC Berkeley Maya Iyyani, Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aide
Jen Loh, Coordinator, New Student Connections, U. of South Florida Sean Callinan, Coordinator, Orientation, U. of South Florida
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Jillian Dinius of SharpSpring graces us on the podcast to talk about life outside of higher ed. Jillian shares amazing insight on how to transfer skills and keep supporting people.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Nilza Marie Santana-Castillo of the Lambda School and Fred Tugas of Virginia Commonwealth University join Michelle to discuss how student affairs work can manifest itself inside and outside of formal roles in higher education.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, we are joined by dear friend Savannah Lockman. Savannah currently serves as the Student Engagement Coordinator at the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Savannah shares great insight about how to navigate a job search during COVID.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Teddie Chastain of Davidson College and Jared Logan of Virginia Tech join Michelle to continue their conversation on the recent release of the Netflix film Hillbilly Elegy.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Travis Smith, Clinical Assistant Professor and Student Affairs Program Coordinator, at the University of Florida. Dr. Tee shares a bounty of wisdom about how to think about and approach the job search process. A must listen.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, we launch a new series on the job search process in student affairs. The production team shares their ten rules to live by for anyone looking for a role in student affairs.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Teddie Chastain of Davidson College and Jared Logan of Virginia Tech join Michelle to discuss the recent release of the Netflix film Hillbilly Elegy.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica discuss how student transitions have changed over the past year with Jen Loh of the University of South Florida.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica discuss the work of development from distance with Teddie Chastain of Davidson College.
Join us for The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss this critical period in the life of a student affairs professional. In this episode, Agassy and Erica wrap the mess that was 2020 and find a couple of moments of sunshine in all of this.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle hosts Drs. Tiffany Davis and Ginny Jones Boss to discuss a special upcoming edition of the College Student Affairs Journal focused on scholarly practice in student affairs. The deadline for manuscript submissions in Feb. 15!
More information can be found about this special issue at: http://bit.ly/csajfeb2020 More information about SACSA Research grants can be found at: https://www.sacsa.org/page/researchgrants
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica discuss the challenges and opportunities of CARE and student support during the pandemics of 2020 with Lauren Moon of Vanderbilt.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica reconnect with their former Orientation Advisor, Mickey Howard of the University of Florida. Mickey shares about his current role managing marketing and communications and how that work has been impacted by the 2020 pandemics.
Check out The First Five Years where hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome Austin Vick of Old Dominion University. Austin offers keen insight of the process of bringing students to campus during COVID-19.
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome Caitlyn Walsh of the University of Kentucky. Caitlyn provides great insight on the experiences of student organizations and those who support them. She also makes a convicting case for Google Analytics and clubs centered on Pokemon.
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome Dr. Julie Owen. Julie shares how life has changed during this season, including the changed landscape for student learning and support. Keep an ear out for Julie's story about teaching a student who was driving a forklift!
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome Jackie Alexander, the Director of Student Media at UAB. Jackie kicks off a new series for TFFY by discussing how the COVID pandemic has affected the work of student media on college campuses. Come for a lot of wisdom and stay for a wild would you rather courtesy of Jackie's daughter!
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle extends the conversation on identity conscious supervision with Myles Surrett. Myles shares about lessons learned, mistakes made, and the toxicity of the word should.
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome digital learning superstar Dr. Josie Ahlquist. Josie shares vital knowledge about making connections of meaning and discusses her recent book Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World published by Stylus.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA's SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode, Michelle continues the conversation on identity conscious supervision with Dr. Tanisha Jenkins who currently serves as the Director of Multicultural Student Life at the U. of Tennessee at Knoxville and is a former President of SACSA.
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome Laetitia Adelson, Coordinator for First Generation and Scholars Program at the University of Georgia. Laetitia shares about the process of starting a podcast and how she works to stay authentic online.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA’s higher education current affairs interview podcast, SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode of SA Today, Michelle is joined by Robert Brown, Shruti Desai, and Craig Elliot, the authors of the recently published book Identity-Conscious Supervision in Student Affairs: Building Relationships and Transforming Systems.
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Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome Biana Quiñones, Program Director for Hispanic/Latinx Affairs at the University of Florida. Bianca shares her approach to making real connections and talks about an innovative practice for maintaining those connections!
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA’s higher education current affairs interview podcast, SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode of SA Today, we are joined by Quincy Hall. Quincy shares about advocacy at a changing University of Alabama and the call to social justice work.
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In this episode, Agassy and Erica welcome former SACSA President and Distinguished Alumni Professor of Education at Clemson University, Dr. Tony Cawthon. Erica, Tony, and Agassy discuss how to make lasting connections during your graduate school experience and how to maintain them after graduation.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA’s higher education current affairs interview podcast, SA Today. Michelle discusses the most pressing issues facing higher education with experts from around the southeast. In this episode of SA Today, we are joined by Ibrahim Bicak and Zach Taylor. Ibrahim and Zach recently published an article in the College Student Affairs Journal titled “First-generation college student financial aid: Results from a national financial aid jargon survey.” We're excited to learn more about their study!
In episode 8 of The First Five Years, we are joined by Dr. Anthony DeSantis who serves as the Assistant Vice President, Biscayne Bay Campus for the Division of Academic & Student Affairs at Florida International University. Dr. DeSantis, known to many students as Papa D, shares wisdom on how to connect with others on campus in lasting ways.
In episode seven of SA Today, we are fortunate to be joined by Dr. Kimberly Thornton of Texas Tech University. Dr. Thornton shares about the Red Raider Food Pantry and its operations during the pandemic.
In episode 7 of The First Five Years, we start a series on how to build genuine networks in student affairs. Networking to many seems like an abstract nightmare of talking to strangers. Here, we hope to deconstruct that idea of networking and talk through manageable ways to find support in the field. We started with Dr. Matt Clifford of Wake Forest University and strategies for how to find a genuine network in professional associations. Come for the knowledge, stay for an extended discussion of chicken salad.
In episode six, we are joined by The First Five Years co-host Erica Aguiar. Michelle discusses with Erica her work at the University of Florida with the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program.
In episode 6, we conclude our SA Moments series with stories from Bri Price, Dr. Susan Komives, and Lin Chun. We want to share that we recorded this episode before the latest instances of violence and police brutality in our country. In this episode we discuss student activism and supporting students of color. Thank you in advance for your engagement with these topics. Black Lives Matter, now and always.
On Episode 4 of SA Today, we are joined the Drs. Mary Alice and Matt Varga of the University of West Georgia. The Drs Varga share about balancing their new "co-workers" aka parenting and work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In episode 5, we are joined by Jessica Wiggins of Jacksonville State and Robyn Sanderson of Anderson University to discuss the balance of work as a student affairs practitioner with parenting during COVID-19.
In episode 5, the First Five Years team continues to find amazing SA Moments from around SACSA. In this one, we are joined by SACSA President Jason Cassidy who shares about a redemptive student conduct case. SACSA Vice President Fred Tugas joins and talks about the meaning of a student union renovation project. And, Mississippi State's Beca Spencer tells about an unlikely Homecoming King. Can't wait for y'all to listen!
Content warning - Honest discussion of mental health, including a mention of suicide, is included in this episode. The specific reference is at 18:20.
On the next episode of SA Today, we welcome Ciera Durden. Ciera currently serves as the Associate Director for Multicultural Community Development in The Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center. We discuss with Ciera the process of moving Clemson's Pride Celebration online. Discussed at length is the tremendous Living Library Podcast featured in the online Pride celebration. The link to the Library is included below.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clemson-pride-living-library-podcast/id1508253251
In this episode, our production team took the (emotional) journey of sharing our best SA Moment. Agassy tells about learning with an amazing site leader from Clemson's Alternative Breaks Program. Myles offers a moment of serendipity and the love that came after with GW TRAiLS. Erica concludes by sharing about one incredible student assistant and participant in the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars program.
In this uncertain season, we wanted to offer something meaningful. So, we reached out to amazing professionals from around SACSA and asked a simple question: what is your best student affairs moment? These folks delivered with the kind of stories we need in this moment. Please join us for Part 1 featuring Dr. Tim Miller, Jonathan Tunwar, and Sarah Grace Walters. Run to this episode y'all.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher as she welcomes Dr. Michael Deichen, Associate Vice President of Student Health Services at the U. of Central Florida, to discuss higher education's response to COVID-19. Dr. Deichen shares critical information about the virus and less significant details about being the last person to read Harry Potter.
Join your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez as they welcome in their producer and thank you note enthusiast Myles Surrett. Learn about Erica's karoke song of choice, Agassy's love of reusable Starbucks cups, and most especially, the value, place, and problems with thank you notes in student affairs.
Join Dr. Michelle Boettcher for SACSA’s higher education current affairs interview podcast, SA Today. Michelle will bring on experts from across the southeast to discuss the most pressing issues facing higher education. In Episode 1, Michelle is joined by Dr. Sarah Jones of the University of West Georgia. Dr. Jones shares about the experience of students from foster care settings and the role of higher education administrators in supporting their success.
Check out The First Five Years where your hosts Erica Aguiar and Agassy Rodriguez discuss the critical moments of this formative time in a student affairs career. In Episode 1, Agassy and Erica welcome former SACSA President and Distinguished Alumni Professor of Education at Clemson University, Dr. Tony Cawthon. Erica, Tony, and Agassy focus here on the graduate school interview process, introduce a bunch of great segments, and slip the word seahorse (sort of) seamlessly into the conversation.