NASPA Leadership Podcast

Our guest on Episode 29 is Dr. Susan Komives, Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland. She is the past president of the Council of the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education and the American College Personnel Association; was the vice president of two colleges; is the author/editor of a dozen books along with several other accomplishments and positions. Get to know Susan through a se...

Episode 28 is our final episode in our 6-part series with Dr. John Dugan. This episode will wrap up the previous conversations we have had with John and those who assisted in the writing of his recently released book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives, and it’s complementary Facilitator’s Guide. John continues to share his thoughts on leadership related to critical social theory...

In Part 5 of our series on John Dugan’s new book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives, we are joined with Dr. Lesley-Ann Brown-Henderson and Dr. John Dugan to discuss co-curricular applications of the book. Lesley-Ann serves as the Executive Director of Campus Inclusion and Community at Northwestern University. In this episode, John and Lesley-Ann will provide insight on how to ef...

In Part 4 of our series with John Dugan on his new book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives, we are joined by 2 of the authors of the Facilitator’s Guide including Natasha Turman and Dr. Amy Barnes. Natasha is a doctoral research assistant and Project Manager for the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership at Loyola University Chicago, where she is pursuing her Ph. D. in Higher E...

This is the third episode in our series with John Dugan on his new book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives. In this episode, we are hosting a panel discussion with the Dr. John Dugan and the three authors of the counter narratives at the end of each chapter. We are joined by Mary Morten, Art Johnston, and Georgianna Torres Reyes. Mary Morten is the president of the Morten Group...

In Episode 24, we will discuss the curricular applications of Dr. John Dugan’s Book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives with Ana Rossetti, Assistant Dean at Stuart School of Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and John Dugan himself. In this episode, you will learn more about Ana, who serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Loyola University Chicago and is the Incomi...

Episode 23 begins the first of something new for the NASPA Leadership Podcast. This is the first in a series of 6 episodes with Dr. John Dugan, Professor in the Higher Education program at Loyola University Chicago, to discuss his new book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives. Today we will talk through concepts and big picture thoughts. We'll be posting a new episode each week ov...

Elizabeth Samet, Professor of English at the United States Military Academy and the author of several books on the soldier's experience, joins us in Episode 22. Dr. Samet recently published a Norton Anthology titled Leadership: Essential Writings by our Greatest Thinkers in 2015. Dr. Samet shares her experience working in a military culture and how leadership is perceived in that culture. 00:00 -...

In Episode 21, we are joined by Tim Elmore, the founder of Growing Leaders, a global nonprofit that encourages and equips young adults to take on real-life opportunities and challenges them in the classroom, their careers, and the community. Tim talks about shifting the focus of metacognition from educators to our students, facilitating leadership, and the importance of teaching students self-lead...

Episode 20 is our first live episode! Recorded at NASPA Annual, this features Oklahoma State University's Dr. John Mark Day's content, Creative Leadership: The Arts as a Tool for Engagement and Inclusion. Hear John Mark make a convicting case for creativity as a pragmatic force for good in our work and check in on how his dog is ruining his house.

On Episode 19, the fearless leaders of the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community, Kim Kusher and Jimmy Brown, provide a preview of KC content at the upcoming 2017 NASPA Annual Conference. Jimmy and Kim also talk about the vision for the KC in the year ahead. Episode highlights include: info about great sessions to attend, Kim's deep thoughts on the Kardashian family, and expert tip...

In Episode 18, Dr. Kathy Guthrie joins to discuss the New Directions in Student Leadership series, Florida State's new Leadership Learning Research Center, her research interests, road trip snacks, and non-traditional music pairings.

In Episode 17, recent Leadership Educators Institute keynote and George Mason Professor, Dr. Julie Owen joins the Podcast. In this delightful conversation, Julie compares the trajectory of student leadership programs to feminist theory and shares illuminating new information on the impact of leadership programs on first generation students. Dr. Owen also talks about the development of leadership e...

On Episode 16 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, we are joined by the incomparable Dr. Sherry Watt. Sherry provides compelling, necessary thoughts on the alignment of leadership with inclusion, working through defenses during dialogue about sensitive issues, and calls us all to stay in controversy.

In Episode 15 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Laxmi Shastry of the University of Michigan shares information about the CommonGround program. CommonGround, housed within Michigan's incredible Program on Intergroup Relations, is a student-facilitated dialogue program. Laxmi describes the program origin and focus and shares concrete information about adapting for other campuses.

In Episode 14 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stacey Malarat discusses the incredible work of the LEAD Scholars Academy team at the University of Central Florida. Stacey shares successful engagement stories with academic partners, incoming first year students, and transfer students.

On Episode 13 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, field legend Dr. Susan Komives joins for an amazing discussion of the past, present, and future of student leadership programs. The experience was a true honor and includes absolutely can't miss content.

In Episode 12 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. Matt Clifford, Associate Dean of Students at Wake Forest University and National President of Omicron Delta Kappa, stops by to discuss ODK's mission and role in student leadership, professional engagement, and leadership in residence life.

In Episode 11, noted leadership speaker and scholar, Amma Marfo, joins to discuss the field and her current work. Amma passes along incredible information about her new work on garnering influence and idea sharing. She also contributes her always insightful thoughts on introversion within the leadership programs. Finally, Amma makes a convicting argument for why everyone should be watching the Gre...

In Episode 10, Dr. Mike Christakis, VPSA at UAlbany and the Co-Chair of the Assessment, Evaluation, and Research KC, joins the podcast. Mike discusses executive expectations for leadership programs and the unique opportunities in assessing the field. Don't miss Mike's compelling narrative and advice for assessment at all levels.

On Episode 9 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, NASPA President Kevin Kruger joins to discuss facing our critics, the unique place of leadership programs in student affairs, and the pressing need to reduce the achievement gap in higher education. Dr. Kruger also shares his appreciation for Roger Federer and tips on successfully running a backyard grill.

On Episode 8 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dugan of Loyola-Chicago and the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership shares thoughts on the field. John also hilariously muses on his confusion on Pokemon Go and gives a captivating preview of his new book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives out via Jossey Bass in February 2017.

The office of Leadership and Social Change at Florida State University's Laura Osteen shares amazing advice for new professionals, makes a convicting argument for why she doesn't like to be called Director, and provides resources on resources on resources. This is one not to miss.

In today's episode, the University of Maryland's Daniel Ostick shares wisdom on student leadership programs resources, his superb hypothetical autobiographical title, and tips on succeeding in bocce ball.

Nick Lennon, Director of George Mason's LEAD Office, joins the podcast to discuss Right, Wrong, or Different. The program creates a space for cross-cultural dialogues for international and domestic students. Listen to hear about program application, why Derek Jeter is a great leader, and a convicting call for ethical leadership.