Student Affairs NOW

Experts discuss undocumented students' experiences in higher education, shedding light on historical contexts, legal complexities, challenges faced at federal, state, and institutional levels, and the need for bipartisan support. They challenge misconceptions, celebrate joy, explore racialized illegality among Asian students, and emphasize the importance of recognizing assets brought to society. The chapter also explores the role of universities in supporting postgraduate experiences and aligning policies with inclusive labels for genuine support.

Discover insights from Drs. Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas, Mimi Benjamin, and Jody E. Jessup-Anger as they discuss their new book on Living-Learning Communities in Practice. Topics include a revised model based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, UVA's campus history, enhancing student engagement, and reflections on language, college choice, and student well-being.

As ACPA celebrated its 100th anniversary as an association, this panel of four ACPA Presidents reviewed its history to inform its current context and its future. The conversation explores why ACPA's history matters, two themes of advancing our professional development and our with students on campuses, and bridging the past and the future.

For more than twenty years, Mia Nosanow worked as a therapist with college students. In her new book, The College Student’s Guide to Mental Health, she shares how college students can prioritize their mental health and thrive in college. In this conversation, she shares what she learned from students, sharing the heart of their experiences, the emerging themes, and the multiple ways to tend to these challenges for all humans. The book and this conversation are useful for college students, families, and student affairs professionals.

Scholar OiYan Poon discusses her book on race, affirmative action, and family. Topics include navigating challenges in Asian American student affairs, discussing race with children, addressing identity in higher education, mindset shifts, and fostering hope through collective action.

At ACPA's 100th Anniversary Celebration held in Chicago, the hosts of Student Affairs NOW reflected on their respective journeys working together in developing, producing, and hosting a podcast as a form of public scholarship. The team shared behind-the-scenes stories of what it's like working together, discussed the expected and unexpected learnings during the growth of the podcast, and shared their reactions as Student Affairs Now reached the impressive milestone of 200 episodes in 2024. This episode was recorded at ACPA as part of a conference presentation.

Join three student affairs professionals as they share different paths to professional engagement, learning, and relationship building. Yasas Vithanage joins Drs. Amanda Knerr and Kelvin Rutledge to reflect on various professional engagement opportunities, lessons on getting involved, and the power of relationships.

Two-year colleges, including community, technical, and junior colleges, are focused on access, affordability, and equity; workforce development and career preparation; and serving their community's needs with agility. In this episode, two former chairs of ACPA's Commission for Two-Year Colleges and a current two-year college president discuss the growing student and institutional needs with limited resources and how associations like ACPA can better support professional development and student success in this critical higher education sector.

Panelists discuss the INSPIRES Index for fostering inclusive campus environments. They explore efforts to address diverse worldviews and promote interfaith initiatives. Speakers share experiences integrating identities into campus initiatives and emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting students with varying worldviews.

Chief of Staff roles in and beyond student affairs often fall under the radar, go by many different names, vary widely, and can be both misunderstood and full of promise. In this conversation, two folks who have served in this role in multiple iterations define the role, discuss the complexities, and offer insights for institutions, principals, and those exploring the role for themselves.