Welcome to the Fac/Staff Lounge

In the premiere episode of The Faculty Staff Lounge, Dr. Laura De Veau introduces the new podcast transitioning from Office Hours with Dr. De Veau. Recorded at the 50th Maryland Student Affairs Conference (MSAC), this episode features a panel discussion moderated by Dr. De Veau, with panelists Dr. Mamta Accapadi, Dr. Brian McGowan, and Dr. Paige Haber Curran. The theme 'Leading with Heart' guides a deep dive into fostering trust, leveraging emotional intelligence, and adapting student affairs practices in a changing landscape. The episode also addresses critical issues like institutional closures and political challenges to DEI efforts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, transparency, and community in higher education.

Topics

00:00 Welcome to The Faculty Staff Lounge

01:25 Introduction to the 50th MSAC Conference

04:29 Panel Discussion: Leading with Heart

08:16 Building Trust in Higher Education

19:10 Challenges and Emotional Energy in Leadership

30:02 The Importance of Human Connection

36:24 Co-Creating Experiences with Students

37:15 Empathy and Self-Work

38:25 Family History and Resilience

40:56 Intergenerational Impact and Indigenous Wisdom

42:10 Addressing Deficit Ideology in Education

46:48 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

52:04 Challenges Facing Higher Education

55:21 Post-Pandemic Student Engagement

01:02:52 Future of Student Affairs and DEI

01:10:05 Closing Remarks and Gratitude