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.
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.
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.
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 Hub is a NASPA member only resource, so it is an amazing benefit to you as a NASPA member. If you've never logged in to check it out for yourself, I highly encourage you to log in to the Public Policy Hub for yourself on the NASPA website. You can get there by going to Learning finally, today, NASPA is proud to announce the release of its first ever Sexual Violence Respondent Services toolkit. Developing a framework Working with students accused of sexual violence, dating violence and or stalking in higher education as colleges and universities continue to strengthen their prevention and response systems, the need for thoughtful, equitable and trauma informed the respondent services has never been greater. This new publication provides practical guidance for higher education professionals supporting students accused of sexual or gender based harm, helping institutions balancing compassion, accountability and community well being. This publication explores what effective 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]:
This show is made possible because of you, the listeners. We continue to be so grateful that you choose to spend your time with us. If you'd like to to reach the show, you can email us@sa voicesaspa.org or find me on LinkedIn by searching for Dr. Jill L. Creighton. We welcome your feedback and your topic and guest suggestions always. We'd love it if you take a moment to tell a colleague about the show and leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you're listening now. It really does help other student affairs professionals find the show and helps us to become more visible in the larger podcasting community.
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.