Episode 10: SAPros On the Road
Guests: Ellie Burke & Victoria (Tori) Sanchez, University of Connecticut
Welcome to Episode 10 of SAPros On the Road. Mini podcast episodes about the current state and the future of the Student Affairs profession, straight from the source.
I want to thank all my guests for their enthusiasm and authenticity. This was a great amount of fun. There are some guests whose thoughts and opinions will resonate with you more than others, but I do hope the series in full fills your spirit. The bottom line is that the future of the Student Affairs profession is stronger because of the range of thoughts, creative ideas and dedication that these professionals embody.
Ellie and Tori are the reason I am optimistic about the future of the profession. The conversation with these two UConn HESA students left me energized - despite technical problems, which you dear listener will pick up on pretty quick as there is no introduction. Sorry to my guests for the recording glitch.
Ellie and Tori provided insights into what makes for excellent preparation, and what they see as opportunities in the future of student affairs. Indeed, the future is bright. And I am looking forward to seeing what they accomplish in the field.
I was asked by the NASPA, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Region 1 conference committee to set up shop at the conference with my podcasting equipment and hear from current Student Affairs Professionals. I gladly did so, and on a beautiful November day 13 SAPros imparted 3 and a half hours of content … I had a lot of audio to sort through.
As the interviews took place in the middle of a conference where participants were happy to be out of the office, mixing with old friends and new acquaintances, I found the conversations were highly energetic. There is also some background noise at times, so please hang in there and be understanding.
We have ONE interview remaining and it will air on June 19. Stay tuned!
Building on the idea of a Counseling Theory course as an essential part of a higher ed program, my Master's is in College Student Development & Counseling. The program unfortunately closed several years ago (it was at Northeastern), but it was a unique combination including several counseling courses, including Counseling Diverse Populations. It prepared me for my career as an advisor and as a versatile practitioner and contributor in a variety of functional areas!