Dual enrollment is a growing sector of higher education. Join these experts as they discuss the possibilities for engaging more students and the challenges around support, access, and equity. This conversation explores the basics of dual enrollment as well as the complexities.

Explore the groundbreaking potential, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI in higher education and student affairs with Mallory Willsea, Ed Cabellon, Paul Gordon Brown, and Art Munin. Topics include AI use cases and challenges, enhancing student engagement and support, utility in recruitment and retention efforts, evolution of perspectives on social media and AI, and navigating the AI landscape.

Brian Rosenberg, author of a book on the need for, resistance to, and possibilities for change in higher education, discusses the resistance to change in higher education and the importance of putting students at the center of education. He also explores the need for innovative solutions, evidence-based design thinking, and the role of colleges in addressing social and political issues.

In this conversation, Dr. Susana Muñoz shares the transformative experience of her sabbatical. She discusses her awakening, disconnecting her worth from work and productivity, listening to her body, and becoming more grounded and intentional with her energy and spirit. She also shares what this means for moving forward.

Scholar and educator Richard Reddick discusses restorative resistance in higher education, mentorship, cultural taxation, embracing struggle and growth, recognizing and appreciating identities, fostering conversations and thoughtful engagement. He explores personal narratives, academic research, and strategies for equitable and inclusive practices in our communities.

Researcher, expert, and author Dr. Tricia Shalka discusses her new book Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs. Shalka shares the complexity of trauma experiences and offers guideposts for trauma-informed student affairs practice including being in relationships, policy development, and creating equity-based cultures of well-being.

Current master’s students in student affairs programs discuss their experiences and roles on campus, passion for diversity and inclusion, advice for undergraduates considering grad school, pathways into student affairs, and excitement for the future of the field.

Leaders in restorative justice, Erik Wessel and Kaaren Williamsen, discuss applying restorative justice to campus sexual misconduct. They emphasize the need for healing, accountability, and learning. They delve into survivors' experiences, the ripple effects of misconduct, and the importance of educational interventions. They encourage further exploration and highlight the contributions of individuals in the field.

Faculty members of the Social Justice Training Institute reflect on its 25 year legacy and discuss the importance of self-work, addressing privilege, and creating positive change. They also explore the changes and shifts in SJTI over the years, including the adaptation of the curriculum due to the pandemic. The speakers highlight the dynamics of social justice and the importance of staying connected and breaking down white supremacy. They emphasize the significance of self-work in personal growth and maintaining the ethos of SJTI.

Today on the podcast, we’re queuing up the next in a series of episodes for “careers in student affairs month.” We’re building on a recent episode, which answered the question “Is a Student Affairs Graduate Program Right for Me?” with some practical tips about the application process. Joining host Heather Shea are four coordinators of graduate programs in higher education and student affairs from across the U.S. to help demystify the selection and application process.