Heather Shea, Ph.D.

Current Campus Context: Exec. Order Dismantling the Dept. of Education, Weaponizing Federal Funding, International Students & Scholars - Student Affairs NOW In this episode (recorded at 5:08 p.m. on March 20), Dr. OiYan Poon and Dr. Crystal Garcia join Dr. Heather Shea to discuss the executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the polit...

Drs. @oiyanpoon.bsky.social & @crystalegarcia.bsky.social join @heather-shea.bsky.social to examine the impact on fed programs, like TRIO and Fed Student Aid, DEI policies, and academic freedom, highlighting the broader threats to equity and higer ed's future.
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"Changing from one administration to another always has its challenges."

Two former senior appointees discuss how the U.S. Department of Education advanced education for underrepresented students. #trioworks

TRIO Programs: A Legacy of Empowerment and Educational Equity Reflecting on TRIO’s history, celebrating its impact, and navigating new challenges, we must advocate for its future to ensure continued access and success for underrepresented students.

Reflecting on TRIO’s history, celebrating its impact, and navigating new challenges, we must advocate for its future to ensure continued access and success for underrepresented students. #trioworks

Current Campus Context: Education Cuts, Student Detainment, and the Politics of Funding - Student Affairs NOW In this week’s rapid-response episode, Dr. Heather Shea is joined by Drs. Felecia Commodore and Brendan Cantwell to break down the latest developments in higher education policy and politics. They dis...

Drs. @heather-shea.bsky.social, @feleciaelana.bsky.social, & @cantb.bsky.social on the latest - Dept of Ed’s layoffs, detainment of Columbia U student Mahmoud Khalil, & federal government’s decision to withdraw funding from Columbia & U of Maine system.
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Learn about shared equity leadership! Much needed now more than ever in higher ed. Thanks for the feature @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social

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We launched this new limited series with our first episode this past Friday! Check it out here studentaffairsnow.com/currentconte...

I watched this live from the front row - a convo full of joy, laughter, insight, and poignance. Thanks to our awesome hosts @bookfan4.bsky.social and @heather-shea.bsky.social who did a great job guiding this convo and being in the moment with @drshaunharper.bsky.social and Dr. Lori Patton Davis.

The Science of Gratitude - Keith Edwards PhD - Speaker Author Coach Resources and learning on the science of gratitude.

Gratitude is a practice. It is not a circumstance or emotion to await. Here are some great resources on the science and practice of gratitude.
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Blue Sky team, you're building something special and great here. Keep at it. Stick with it. And please don't sell it to an evil billionaire who's going to come around waving a lot of money to gobble it up.

Sincerely, a Happy Blue Sky user.

A Funny Thing Happened on The Way To Your Phone: Thinking About Bluesky Ever since Elon Musk bought Twitter two years ago, those who despise his evolving mix of predatory trolling, stunted emotional development and right-wing extremism have been hoping for an alternative.

I wrote this story about the migration to Bluesky, what it means and what it tells us about oligarchdom, state actor propaganda, big tech and whether you're the user or the product. Tell me what you think. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/a-fun...

Just what I needed to listen to this morning. Thank you Dr @mamtaaccapadi.bsky.social and Dr. Kyle Reyes for this fabulous conversation.

Exploring Epistemic Injustice in Grad Pgms based on RER article with Leslie Gonzales 12/3 - see you after the break!

Appreciate you sharing this so I can plan ahead!

Thank you for this, TJ. I appreciate you.

Then, in an act of self discovery, the caterpillar builds a chrysalis around their soft body emerging as a different being entirely--a monarch butterfly.

A photo of a monarch butterfly flitting among the leaves of a tree high above the photographers head against the cerulean backdrop of brilliant BlueSky (see what I did there?)

Context for my banner photo: monarch butterflies- the epitome of hope: Migrate thousands of miles, lay tiny eggs on increasingly scarce milkweed in hope one will become a caterpillar.

A large group of people (members of the 2023-2024 ACPA governing board) pose for a group photo in Chicago at the June meeting.

Leave it to Apple Featured Photos to remind me of this incredible professional community, @myacpa.bsky.social family.

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Ooh--would you be interested in exploring this on an episode of @stuaffairsnow.bsky.social? Let's connect!

Great downloadables from @rellypops.bsky.social www.exploreandcreateco.com/downloadables #ShutUpAndWrite

Evolve Your Leadership Voice Interest Form Thank you for your interest in Evolve. Whether you are hear to enroll, meet with one of us, or check out a webinar, we are glad you are here.

We have several exciting updates and opportunities for senior leaders who are ready to Evolve. If you are interested in any of these, you can let us know or register using this simple form.

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Added! Welcome, Go Green!

Lucy, the golden retriever, loves pets.

ChatGPT Unlocked: Exploring the AI Revolution in Student Affairs We asked ChatGPT to write a description of this episode and it came up with “Dive into the forefront of innovation as we unveil the power of ChatGPT and explore the dynamic landscape of Artificial Int...

Please add me! studentaffairsnow.com/chat-gpt/

Today, November 20, is Transgender Day of Remembrance

I feel bad for the young girl killed in Georgia.

Also, where is this media attention when trans women and women of color are murdered? Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance and we have wall-to-wall coverage of this trial while members of Congress are banning trans people from using the bathroom.

This is amazing! @krisrenn.bsky.social was my dissertation chair at MSU. I love that she and Melissa are granting funds to doctoral students!