Nov 13, 2025
In the latest episode of Student Affairs Voices from the Field, host Dr. Jill Creighton brings together members of the third cohort of the Global Master's Students Program, a unique partnership between NASPA, the European University College Association (EucA), and Lumsa University in Rome. This special episode showcases graduate students from around the world—including the Philippines, Belgium, Italy, Namibia, China, the Netherlands, Germany, Trinidad & Tobago, and South Africa—sharing their varied experiences, perspectives, and hopes for the student affairs profession.
Thank you to Lida Ricci, Julia Jaque, Joseph "Joel" Parcon, Luca Corona, Vency Mupupa, Raghavendra Reddy Manda and Leah Punch for sharing their voices today.
Central Themes: Heart, Transformation, and Collaboration
At its core, the conversation orbits around the powerful value student affairs brings to higher education globally. Joseph "Joel" Parcon emphasizes "values formation"—the role of student affairs in nurturing not just academic talent but shaping students as positive agents for societal change. Julia Jaque and Leah Punch echo this sentiment, describing student affairs as “the heart of the student experience,” fostering belonging and personal growth beyond classroom walls.
The theme of transformation comes alive through Raghavendra Reddy Manda, who poignantly describes student affairs as “the soul of the higher education system”—a journey where students find purpose and learn to make an impact. Vency Mupupa adds that key values like diversity, respect, integrity, and care reflect a commitment to inclusive, supportive campus environments.
But visibility remains a challenge for the field. Many panelists note that student affairs is often misunderstood or underappreciated. Luca Corona and Leah Punch advocate for “joyful testimony” and storytelling, letting students themselves express how involvement in campus life, community, and extracurricular activities enriches their university journey. Collaboration—between student affairs, academic affairs, administration, and students themselves—is seen as crucial to raising awareness of the broad impact and importance of the profession.
Diverse Pathways, Unified Purpose
Panelists also share their personal motivations for studying student affairs: from accidentally stumbling into the field to intentionally pursuing it as a vocation. Each story reveals a commitment to supporting students, fostering development, and elevating the human aspect of academia.
Why Listen?
If you’re curious about the future of student affairs—how the profession is viewed and evolving across continents—this episode will resonate. Hear firsthand how practitioners are meeting challenges and opportunities in vastly different cultural and educational contexts. The candid reflections and shared wisdom from emerging leaders across four continents are sure to inspire anyone invested in student success and campus well-being.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode for a truly global perspective on why student affairs matters—and how its impact ripples far beyond campus boundaries.
TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:02]:
Welcome to Student Affairs Voices from the Field, the podcast where
we share your student affairs stories from fresh perspectives to
seasoned experts brought to you by naspa. We curate free and
accessible professional development for higher ed pros wherever you
happen to be. This is season 13 on the value of student affairs.
I'm Dr. Jill Creighton. She her hers your essay Voices from the
Field host. Welcome back to our next episode of Student Affairs
Voices from the Field. We have a very special episode today where
we're going to be talking to our current Global Master's Students
cohort.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:37]:
This is our third cohort of global Master's students and this is a
collaboration project. This course is in collaboration with NASPA
and EucA, which is the EucA University College Association,
and also Lumsa University, which is a university in Rome, Italy. We
have students today spanning the entire globe, many, many different
time zones, all earning their master's degrees in student affairs,
and I'm thrilled to bring them to the podcast today. So our first
student is Joel. Joel, please tell us where you're joining us from,
what university you're at.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:01:09]:
So, I'm Joel. I'm from the Philippines. I am the Vice Chair for
Student affairs in the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:16]:
Welcome.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:01:17]:
Glad to be here.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:17]:
Our next student is Julia.
Julia Jaque [00:01:19]:
Hello, I'm Julia. I'm project Coordinator at European University
College association in Belgium.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:26]:
And welcome. Julia, glad to have you here. Luca, you're our next
student.
Luca Corona [00:01:30]:
Yeah. My name is Luca Coroa and I'm a Catholic priest from Rome and
I worked for 15 years in institutional affairs as the director of
the residence of Collegio Marzza. But now I am professor of
Theology at the Catholic University in Rome and I continue to give
my contribution to serious affairs.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:52]:
Thank you for joining us, Luka. I'm glad to have such a diversity
of perspectives amongst the three we've introduced so far. We've
got four more to go. Our next student is Venzi.
Vency Mupupa [00:02:01]:
Good afternoon. My name is Vensi Mpupa. I am originally from
Namibia. I worked previously at the University of the Free State in
student affairs for 10 years, and then I moved to the University of
Diukunshan in China, where I was also working in the Residence Life
office and I'm currently based in Namibia, working for Safland
Property Services as an executive assistant.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:26]:
Welcome. And next we have Raghavendra.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:02:29]:
Hello, My name is Raghavendra reddymanda. I'm a PhD candidate in
entomology at Wageningen University and Research in the
Netherlands, where my research focuses on sustainable pest
management in greenhouse horticulture. I also serve as the
communication Officer of Wageningen Doctoral Council and the chair
of Career committee at a national graduate school working to
enhance doctoral well being and career development. In future, I
aspire to build a hybrid career which combines my passion for
scientific research with leadership in student affairs and higher
education administration.
Leah Punch [00:03:04]:
Good day everyone. I'm Leah Punch. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago.
Currently I work in Bremen, Germany at Constructor University.
There I work as a residential life manager, mainly responsible for
incidents and emergency response.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:20]:
Next up, we have Lida.
Julia Jaque [00:03:22]:
Hi, I'm Lida and I'm responsible for educational and cultural
activities at the University College of Merit in Rome where I've
been working for the past couple of years. I've always been
passionate about the academic world, which led me to pursue a
master's program focused on higher education and student
affairs.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:45]:
So because there are so many of us today, I'm going to be asking us
just two questions focused on our theme on the value of student
affairs. And I'd love to hear all of your perspectives, especially
because we're so global. Our first question is when you think about
the value of student affairs, what comes to mind first and why? And
we'll have you go in the order you introduced yourselves.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:04:05]:
Okay. So when I think of the value of student affairs, particularly
in the University of Asia in the Pacific, we're actually, we are
given the. The hallmark of values formation. So it's important for
us as the center for student affairs to be able to provide
opportunities for students to be able to add value to their student
life so that they don't just learn on the academic side, but they
also learn outside of the classroom and they graduate to become
positive agents of change in service to society.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:04:37]:
Thank you, Joel. In the Philippines, it's interesting to hear that
you've got set expectations in that way a little bit more national
and standard than what we see in other parts of the world.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:04:46]:
Yeah. In particular with, especially in the uanp, there are three
centers that are actually given all of these different things that
they need to focus on. So we are the ones on values formation.
There's another unit that's in charge of research and development
and another for people development as well. So we are the ones who
really are supposed to be the other side of the coin of the
academic affairs.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:05:08]:
Julia, go ahead and jump on in.
Julia Jaque [00:05:10]:
I guess for me it's literally the.
Leah Punch [00:05:12]:
Heart of the students experience. Right. Because the student
affairs help students to.
Julia Jaque [00:05:17]:
Understand who they are and who they.
Vency Mupupa [00:05:20]:
Want to be and also to connect.
Julia Jaque [00:05:22]:
With others and to have this feeling of belonging with the
community.
Leah Punch [00:05:26]:
So I guess is the center of the experience of being student.
Luca Corona [00:05:31]:
For me, the value of student affairs is very important in helping
students think about their lives in a broader sense, not just
within the specifics of university. I think that the risk of young
people is over. Specializing in university students first helps
them think more comprehensively. Also for example, with community
not alone, I think.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:05:58]:
Fancy, you're next.
Vency Mupupa [00:05:59]:
Good afternoon again. When I think of the values I spent almost 10
years at the University of the Free State, so I'm going to be
referencing the University of the Free State a lot in this podcast
of ours. So when I think of the values of student affairs at the
University of the Free State, I think of diversity, I think of
respect, I I think of integrity, I think of care, and I also think
of learning. These values reflect UFS commitment to creating an
environment where every student feels included and supported. Thank
you.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:06:32]:
And just for clarity, while Vency is currently in Namibia, the
University of the Free State is in South Africa. So she has
experience in multiple parts of the continent.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:06:42]:
Ready here. When I think about the value of student affairs, the
first word that comes to my mind is transformation. Student affairs
transformed the education from a system of courses and grades into
the human journey of growth, belonging and also purpose. So it's
where the students tend to discover who they are, what they care
about and how they can make a difference in the world. So for me,
student affairs is not just a department or a profession. It's the
soul of higher education system, which often reminds us that
education is not only about learning facts, but about becoming a
wholesome person.
Leah Punch [00:07:18]:
When I think about student affairs or the student affairs
profession, what comes to mind is probably us as student affairs
professionals helping or creating a space for students to have the
ability to create and learn and grow beyond the classroom. I think
part of my role is also helping students or equip students with
building like soft skills, equipping them with things that they
might need later on in life. So equipping them with like soft
skills that would be able to help them in their next job or their
next just as citizens or part of society.
Julia Jaque [00:07:53]:
I'm lida and when I think of values in student affairs, few
fundamental principles immediately come to mind. And at the core is
deep commitment to placing students at the heart of all decisions,
programs and services. So has active collaborators in shaping their
educational journey. This means listening to their voice, honoring
their lived experiences and co creating environments where they can
thrive.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:08:27]:
I really enjoy learning about all of our student affairs collective
perspectives, because we're sitting on four separate continents
today and really kind of honing in on what the value of the
profession is. And we're all trying to work together to help
students succeed, to help them thrive in the environment and
ultimately change the way that our universities operate to make
them the best possible for students. And it's great to hear that
that alignment exists across the globe right now. Which leads me to
my next question, which is, what do you think student affairs needs
to do to be better understood and better seen in today's
educational environment and particularly in the country that you
live and work in?
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:09:07]:
Joel, here, that's a tough question to answer. Student Affairs. I
think that it's very important for student affairs professionals
to, I guess, or at the very least, to take the initiative and
extend the arm and try and collaborate more with the academic
affairs units of the university. Well, with the entire university
that we are working in, especially in the university I'm working
for. Yes, they know about the center for Student affairs, but they
don't quite know what it is, the breadth of what we do. A lot of
people and even students think that student affairs is all about
discipline. Not a lot of them think that cultural affairs is part
of student Affairs. Before our sports development was also part of
student Affairs.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:09:49]:
There isn't that much awareness about the breadth of what student
affairs, the center for Student affairs, actually does in our
university. And I've been talking with other student affairs
practitioners from across the Philippines as well in some of the
conferences that I've attended, and they have similar situations
that, okay, it's something that the academic affairs unit can't do.
Throw it to Student Affairs. They'll do it for you. Events
management. Throw it to Student Affairs. And I think that it's just
a more intentional way of making people aware of what we do in
student affairs more than just them having that vague idea of what
it is that we actually do.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:10:24]:
And I think that's a valid response in itself. Right? Knowing that
we need to be more visible in our higher education spaces, that we
need to be more visible with our university partners, whether they
be in other parts of the administration, with the students, or with
our faculty colleagues, but not knowing what to do to activate.
It's a very reasonable response because I think it's a question
that we've been asking ourselves as a profession for a very long
time.
Luca Corona [00:10:48]:
This is Luca for me. Students affairs needs to be better understood
through the valuable testimony of those who work here, work there
in the student affairs, I think the testimony of students who have
experienced that university is not just about classes, but also
about community life, volunteering, music and other activities. I
think we need the joyful testimony of students who have lived this
holistic experience in university to share with the peers and also
with the general public and the other stakeholders of the
university.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:11:34]:
I like that framing of joyful testimony. We can tell that you come
from the spiritual side of the house for students, but you know, we
talk about storytelling all the time in student affairs and that is
just a really lovely way of putting it.
Vency Mupupa [00:11:46]:
Vinci here. Again, thank you for that question. I am going to keep
referring and making reference of the University of the Free State.
So at the University of the Free State, student affairs needs to
show its impact through evidence and collaboration. You know, by
highlighting how it supports student success, well being and
leadership, it can gain great visibility and recognition across the
university, but also not just at the University of the Free State.
I think all over the world, when people hear student affairs, I
don't think they understand the role that student affairs
practitioners play in student success. So if we are able to,
through evidence and collaboration, show the impact that we have on
this, then I think we have hit the ball right in the middle there.
Thank you for that.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:12:34]:
Thanks for the nice addition. Vancy Reddy here. So, to be better
seen and understood in the Netherlands, the country where I work,
student affairs should focus on defining its unique identity while
also celebrating its existing strengths. So unlike North America,
where student affairs is a well established profession, in
Netherlands it's more decentralized, so it's spread across study
advisors, psychologists, graduate schools, study organizations,
student associates. So this diversity is not a weakness. It's a
reflection of Dutch culture of collaboration and also student
independence. So by bringing these elements together under a shared
vision of student success, well being and also community, we can
show its collective impact more clearly. So it's about just
connecting the dots, demonstrating how every conversation,
mentorship and program contributes to student feeling supported,
engaged and also empowered.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:13:30]:
So for me to be better understood in the Netherlands, we don't need
to reinvent the student affairs itself, but we simply need to tell
the story more visibly and also profoundly.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:13:41]:
Can I also ask you to weigh in on what you've recently been
listening to in terms of student affairs and its value? In India,
you talked about recently listening to a podcast in Hindi language
that was kind of having a similar debate. Any thoughts there?
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:13:57]:
Yeah. Also in India, as I mentioned earlier, student affairs is not
a profession and it's not so popular like North America, most of
the student affairs professionals that are recruited doesn't have a
specialized training or degree in student affairs. So that was also
a sort of eye opener for me. And it's important to have the trained
student affairs professional because as I mentioned, it's the heart
of university education, not only in India, but everywhere in the
world.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:14:25]:
Thank you.
Leah Punch [00:14:26]:
Yeah. So I think for me it's quite difficult to like answer the
question immediately, but I think I agree with Luca, especially in
the context of Germany, I think student affairs, it's like a fairly
new concept. We don't have many residential campuses or residential
life. We have offices where students could go for information and
help. But student affairs isn't really a big thing in German
culture. So I think I would agree with Luca, where I think the
first step might be having students actually understand. So the
students who come to construct a university, having them first
understand and giving them, equipping them with the language of
like, what we do. So starting from when they arrive at the
university, kind of like introducing them into, yes, we help build
a community, we help them learn, also helping them identify the
things that we actually learn.
Leah Punch [00:15:17]:
And I think first implanting this seed into the students and then
having them be able to tell their stories to people who they meet,
but also creating more like formalized spaces where maybe we could
engage a bit more in the community or have events where people
could like showcase these things, maybe partner with some, not only
with like social media things, but maybe partner with like a local
paper and just like showcasing some of the work that we do just to
like have people get familiar with student affairs. So I think my
thing would be like starting with the students, kind of like
instill in them what we do, giving them the ideas of what we do,
have them storytell, but also have us storytell together with them
in like a broader sense of the German community.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:16:02]:
I like the synergy of you being at Constructor University and
really telling the story through a co constructivist lens. I think
that matches really well with how student affairs stories can be
kind of shared successfully, especially when the language is new to
the environment that you're working in.
Julia Jaque [00:16:20]:
And Lita, I also believe that a collaboration between all
departments is necessary and that student affairs should have a
voice and be well understood by others. Equally important is
ensuring that students themselves understand the role of student
affairs, not just as a support service, but as a vital resource for
their personal, social and academic development.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:16:53]:
What I'm hearing from across all of our conversation is that the
themes are really the same in terms of the global student affairs
identity. So I have a friend who likes to say, same, same, but
different. So we're reaching the same goals, we have the same
motivations, but the pathways that we reach those goals through are
going to be different based on our different cultural contexts
about what our communities need and what our students need. So it's
lovely to hear from all of you in this regard. And we have a little
bit of time left, so I'd love to know from each of you, can you
just tell us you decided to study student affairs? Why it's
important to you because you all are the future of the
profession.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:17:30]:
Well, I actually stumbled onto student affairs. I was sort of an
active student when I was studying, also from uanp. And then
afterwards, one of my could call her my mentor, she recruited me to
get into student affairs, and then I found a home in the
profession. I've seen student affairs from both sides when I was a
student, and then later on when I started working, I saw the value
and how it became such a noble thing to do to see how these
students develop. I've seen my fair share of students graduate and
to get in touch with them after all of these years and to know how
their experience with us in student affairs while they were active
in the university and to see how that has enriched their lives
afterwards, it keeps me going in the profession.
Luca Corona [00:18:18]:
Yeah, this is LUCA for me. I can start thinking about that I was a
student at the college and that I then I began directing ten years
later, and I heard wonderful testimonials about this wonderful job.
And so I thought that it was for me a calling, not just a job. And
so in this time, it's very good for me, dedicating myself to
students, to their human, academic, professional growth.
Vency Mupupa [00:18:55]:
Vancy here again. Thank you for that question. I can actually write
a paragraph or a book on this question, but I'm going to summarize
it because we don't have enough time. I think having gone back to
school, to the university when I was 31 gave me an opportunity to
experience residence life because I had never stayed in a
residence. I had never stayed in a shared space, except with my
family members. And immediately when I walked into that residence
hall, I felt that I could contribute to that space. And within
three months, I was appointed as a residence assistant. And I think
that's where the passion was born.
Vency Mupupa [00:19:33]:
And as the years went by and I got involved in residence, I mean,
student affairs, residence life as a student assistant, the passion
just kept on being fueled. Although all of my qualifications are in
law. The passion was just there. I left the university and I went
to work for a law firm for a year. But I was still yearning to come
back to the university to contribute and play a role in the lives
of so many students. And I think when I heard about this degree,
this Master's degree, it didn't take me a second to complete the
forms because I really wanted to get an in depth understanding of
what student affairs is, but also gain a lot of skills that I hope
to impact wherever I go to in the world. So I'm literally excited
about this Master's degree. So thank you for that.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:20:25]:
Ready? Again, I'd like to also provide a bit of context. It's
important to explain it. As I mentioned, I do my PhD in Entomology
and alongside this scientific work, I also serve as a
Communications Officer at the Wageningen Doctoral Council where we
work to enhance the quality of PhD trajectories and also promote
the overall well being of the doctoral candidates at Wageningen
University and research. So in this role I also get an opportunity
to collaborate closely with the university leadership to improve
the doctoral education communication and also the inclusivity. And
I also chair the Career committee of the PhD Council at the
National Graduate School in the Netherlands. And together with my
colleagues we design and organize initiatives such as career talks,
company visits and also alumni sessions at final year PhD retreats
in close partnership with the PhD graduate schools. Experiences
have allowed me to develop good leadership and organizational
skills and more importantly, they have given me a deep appreciation
for the human side of the academia, supporting students, fostering
the professional growth and create an environment where everyone
can thrive. So over the past three years my interest has steadily
evolved towards the student affairs and also higher education
administration.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:21:44]:
And as a researcher I realized that scientific progress is not only
about experiments or publications, but also about the people, how
they are supported, mentored and guided through the complex journey
of higher education. My administrative involvement showed me how
much impact does this thoughtful student policies and academic
support systems can have on us. This realization really motivated
me to take this Master's from Lumsa University because it combines
the theory with also hands on experience, bridging both the
European and global perspectives on student development, education,
leadership and also the campus well being which is offered in close
collaboration with UCA and naspa. And this is very much a unique
opportunities to learn from international experts. And our cohort
is really amazing. We have people from different countries covering
four to five continents. So what I want is through this Master
degree I really aim to gain Deeper understanding of student
learning, advising and development, where I can apply this
knowledge within the academy and beyond. So my long term goal is to
build a hybrid career, one where I can continue my entomological
research while dedicating part of my professional life to student
affairs and higher education leadership.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:23:00]:
So I believe that by combining this scientific inquiry with a
commitment to the student development creates more holistic,
impactful academic career, one that not only advances science, but
also strengthens the communities which sustain it.
Leah Punch [00:23:16]:
So why did I choose to study student affairs? So my background is
also not in student affairs. My background is in geography. But
while studying geography, my interest was always in community
building and development and how we could develop communities. Just
like many others in student affairs. I kind of also like just
landed in student affairs. Like the air blew me into student
affairs. But once I started working at my current university, I
realized, like, I really enjoyed working with students, supporting
students, kind of like co learning with them and helping them.
Like, it's kind of like molding them for their future.
Leah Punch [00:23:53]:
I really enjoy that because I really enjoy that and I really enjoy
supporting students. I was always like, interested in, okay, how
could I support them better? How could I do this? And I think the
natural next step was when I saw this master program was like, oh
yeah, I could like formalize my learning a bit more. So not only
what I learned from my job, I could also learn it like more in a
more professional way. So yeah, I really enjoy what I do. So the
natural next step for me was joining the master program to kind of
like support my learning that I have in practice. Yeah, that's why
I chose to like, further my study in this field.
Julia Jaque [00:24:32]:
I truly understand how valuable it is to have someone from student
affairs by your side. During my own university journey, there were
moments both academically and personally, when I felt the absence
of a guiding presence. And that experience has shaped my desire to
become that support for others. I would like to be that guide for
someone else and help students achieve their academic and personal
success.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:25:02]:
I want to thank you all for sharing your motivations for being
here. I also want to let you know that our dear colleague Julia
unfortunately ended up having a technical difficulty, so she's not
able to join us for the rest of our session today. But it's such a
joy to work with you all in the technology space for this master's
program and for our listeners. Our class today was learning about
podcasting as a technological medium for working with students and
student affairs. So I want to thank you all for choosing to share
your voice with the naspa, AUKA and LUMSA communities and I'm
looking forward to continuing our learning journey together. Thank
you all so much.
Julia Jaque [00:25:39]:
Thank you very much.
Raghavendra Reddy Manda [00:25:41]:
Thank you very much.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:25:42]:
Thank you.
Joseph "Joel" Parcon [00:25:43]:
Thank you for having us.
Luca Corona [00:25:44]:
Thank you.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:25:45]:
It's time to take a quick break and toss it over to producer Chris
to learn what's going on in the NASPA world.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:25:51]:
Thanks Jill. So excited to be back in the NASPA world and there's a
ton of things happening in naspa. The Certified Student Affairs
Educator is the core certification credential intended for mid
level educators and above. NASPA offers both self guided and
moderated opportunities to learn to help learners successfully
prepare for the CSAED exam online. If you plan to apply to take the
certification exam, you can utilize these resources to help you
prepare to asap. There's a virtual info session on this application
and preparation resources that are available. That will happen on
November 18th and the application for this certification closes on
December 15th. You can find out more at
studentaffairscertification.org As a remember the NASPA Public
Policy Hub consists of a compilation of policy research, coalition
work and resources from naspa, other associations, nonprofit
organizations and think tanks with expertise in various areas of
higher education.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:26:53]:
Based on input from staff, organizational partners and members,
NASPA has curated this centralized resource to include policy
trackers, articles, fact sheets, legislative summaries, and
informational videos that outline state and in federal legislative
and policy changes for student affairs professionals. The Policy
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Hub for yourself on the NASPA website. You can get there by going
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support services can look like beyond legal or clinical frameworks.
Offering both theoretical foundations and actionable strategies to
inform program design and institutional planning.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:28:31]:
Campus practitioners will find in this book guiding frameworks for
developing and evaluating respondent services Concrete strategies
to define service scope and approach Adaptable tools and suggested
language for direct practice reflection prompts to support
professional development and staff training. Grounded in NASPA's
commitment to holistic student well being, this resource is
designed to help campuses create equity minded, community aligned
approaches that meet the needs of both students and institutions.
Whether you are building new support structures or refining
existing processes, this framework offers a starting point for
sustainable values driven practice. You can purchase Developing a
Framework on the NASPA Learning site@learning naspa.org Every week
we're going to be sharing some amazing things that are happening
within the Association. So we are going to be able to try and keep
you up to date on everything that's happening and allow for you to
be able to get involved in different ways. Because the association
is as strong as its members and for all of us, we have to find our
place within the association. Whether it be getting involved with a
knowledge community, giving back within one of the the centers or
the divisions of the Association. And as you're doing that, it's
important to be able to identify for yourself where do you fit?
Where do you want to give back? Each week we're hoping that we will
share some things that might encourage you, might allow for you to
be able to get some ideas that will provide you with an opportunity
to be able to say, hey, I see myself in that knowledge
community.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:30:15]:
I see myself doing something like that, or encourage you in other
ways that allow for you to be able to think beyond what's available
right now to offer other things to the association, to bring your
gifts, your talents to the association and to all of the members
within the association. Because through doing that, all of us are
stronger and the association is better. Tune in again next week as
we find out more about what is happening in naspa.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:30:45]:
Chris, thank you so much again for another informative NASPA World
segment and keeping us updated on what's going on in and around
naspa. If you're a regular listener to student affairs voices from
the field, you might know this is where our Lightning Round usually
pops up in our episodes. Because of the size of our guest list
today we weren't able to complete the Lightning Round as normal, so
we'll be closing out our episode here. But I want to thank all of
our master students for being brave and being willing to put their
voices into the space today. And also to all of you who are out
there listening if you want to add more ideas to our show or if
you'd like to contribute as a voice yourself. Friendly reminder,
we're always looking to cast new voices in student affairs. You can
find us by emailing us@sa voicesaspa.org if you want to find any of
the students that were featured today, please feel free to search
for them on LinkedIn. This has been an episode of Essay Voices from
the Field brought to you by naspa.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:31:43]:
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Dr. Jill Creighton [00:32:16]:
This episode was produced and hosted by Dr. Jill Creighton. That's
me, produced and audio engineered by Dr. Chris Lewis. Special
thanks to the University of Michigan, Flint for your support as we
create this project. Catch you next time.