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2026 Webinars
Leadership Interview with Dr. Sanjuanita Scott
January 7, 2026
This pre-recorded interview for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) featured Dr. Sanjuanita Scott, Interim Vice President for Student Success at Northwest Vista College. Key highlights from the interview include the following: leaders need to be both very curious and very perceptive about the needs of those they are leading, leaders who want to promote student success must also be committed to promoting the success and professional development of their employees, leaders must be very clear about the organization's goals in order to build collective action around those goals, and leaders must remember to celebrate.
Citation: Scott, S., Edwards, A., Billups, H. [Producer], (2025, November 12). Webinar Wednesdays - "Interview with Dr. Sanjuanita Scott." TACUSPATUBE
Book Club Recap, Chapter 5
January 14, 2026
Josh Meredith recaps chapter 5 of "Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs" by Dr. Tricia R. Shalka.
Citation: Meredith, J., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, January 14). Webinar Wednesdays - "Book Club Discussion - Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs.” TACUSPATUBE
Living in the Ivory Tower: Stress and Coping Among Live-In Residence Life Professionals
January 21, 2026
This pre-recorded interview for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) featured the scholarship of Dr. Pietro Sasso and Dr. Bradley Wolfe. The article, “Living in the Ivory Tower: Stress and Coping Among Live-In Residence Life Professionals” was published in Student Affairs on Campus in 2024. A copy of the article can be found here: https://doi.org/10.54155/saoc.v7i1.02 Two 2025 Thomas Moorman Fellows, Marianna Caneles and Kelsey Dahlbeck joined the discussion, facilitated by Dr. Anthony Edwards. Key highlights from the interview include the following: the need for more scholarship on the actual experiences of residence life professionals who live on campus, the short-term tenures of these professionals both in residence life and in higher education in general, the lack of privacy, the noise, and the desire for separation between work and life. Dr. Sasso also shared their research methodology, research questions, and research challenges.
Citation: Sasso, P., Wolfe, B., Caneles, M., Dahlbeck, K., & Edwards, A., Billups, H. [Producer], (2025,October 7). Webinar Wednesdays - "Living in the Ivory Tower: Stress and Coping Among Live-In Residence Life Professionals." TACUSPATUBE
Leadership Interview with Dr. Suzanne Harris
February 3, 2026
This pre-recorded interview for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) featured Dr. Suzanne Harris, Dean of Students at Sul Ross University and TACUSPA Treasurer. Key highlights from the interview include the following: the importance of intentional relationship building to success at and to finding fulfillment in the work; recognizing leaders in higher education must be prepared for change; new leaders must listen, observe, and pay attention in the first 90 days; leaders cannot exist as islands of one for very long; and be willing to embrace career pivots as part of the journey.
Citation: Harris, S., Edwards, A., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, January 29). Webinar Wednesdays - "Interview with Dr. Suzanne Harris." TACUSPATUBE
Book Club Recap, Chapter 6
February 11, 2026
Josh Meredith recaps chapter 6 of "Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs" by Dr. Tricia R. Shalka.
Citation: Meredith, J., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, February 11). Webinar Wednesdays - "Book Club Discussion - Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs” TACUSPATUBE
View online @ TACUSPAtubeMicro-Misbehaviors, Macro-Consequences: Setting the Tone for Student Conduct
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
This presentation was voted a favorite session at our 2025 Annual Conference. In today's higher education environment, student conduct challenges do not always arrive in the form of overt violations or extreme disruptions. Increasingly, faculty and staff encounter subtle yet persistent behaviors that undermine civility, strain institutional resources, and disrupt the learning or operational environment. This presentation, Micro-Misbehaviors, Macro-Consequences, will explore the nuanced landscape of low-level student misconduct - including behaviors such as flooding inboxes with excessive emails, monopolizing office hours and campus services, invoking complaint processes as a means of coercion, and displaying passive-aggressive resistance to policy enforcement. Participants will learn to recognize the patterns and intent behind micro-misbehaviors and understand how these seemingly minor actions can have disproportionate effects on morale, workflow, and equitable access to resources. The session will offer practical strategies for early intervention, documentation, and boundary-setting that empower staff and faculty to address these behaviors confidently and consistently. Additionally, the presentation will examine how tone-setting, communication framing, and consistent policy application contribute to a culture of mutual respect and accountability.
Citation: Harris, B., Billups, H. [Producer], (2025, February 18). Webinar Wednesdays - "Micro-Misbehaviors, Macro-Consequences: Setting the Tone for Student Conduct." TACUSPATUBE.
TACUSPA Fellowships
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Join TACUSPA's Director of Education, Jamie Saucedo, for a discussion of the Thomas Moorman Fellowship Program. In this presentation, our 2025 Curriculum Architect Fellow, Emily Gray and her fellowship mentor, Dr. Neil E. Golemo have agreed to discuss their fellowship experiences. Graduate students interested in applying for the fellowship or leaders interested in serving as mentors to fellows should attend this webinar.
Citation: Gray, E., Golemo, N., Saucedo, J., Billups, H. [Producer], (2025, February 25). Webinar Wednesdays - "TACUSPA Fellowships." TACUSPATUBE.
Leadership Interview with Dr. L.T. Robinson
March 4, 2026
This pre-recorded interview for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) featured Dr. L.T. Robinson, Senior Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Robinson was also recognized at our 2025 Annual Conference as the Dissertation of the Year Award Recipient. Key highlights from the interview include the following advice: focus on student wellbeing, remember wellbeing is lifelong, be a good role model, use vulnerability as a skill set, make time to still meet with students, remember what's in it for them, avoid the pot roast fallacy, pause and ask good questions, build a coalition of the willing, and commit to lifelong learning.
Citation: Robinson, L. T., Edwards, A., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, February 12). Webinar Wednesdays - "Interview with Dr. L.T. Robinson" TACUSPATUBE.
Book Club Recap, Chapters 7 and 8
March 11, 2026
Josh Meredith recaps chapters 7 and 8 of "Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs" by Dr. Tricia R. Shalka. If you are interested in presenting, serving as a panelist for a future Webinar Wednesday, or participating in a pre-recorded webinar please consider completing the proposal form. The link to the proposal form is https://forms.gle/PHXPBfv9QSxn7FqW9
Citation: Meredith, J., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, March 11). Webinar Wednesdays - "Book Club Discussion - Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs.” TACUSPATUBE.
Closing the Gap: Strengthening Student Organization Culture to Prevent High Risk Behaviors
March 18, 2026
In this session, we will explore the development, implementation, and impact of the Successful Student Organization Program (SSOP) at the University of Texas at Austin. We will share how the SSOP was designed, how we assessed student learning and organizational performance, and how this program led to sustainable culture change and safer student organization practices. To understand why the Successful Student Organization Program (SSOP) was developed, it is essential to examine the history and landscape of hazing prevention and risk management at The University of Texas at Austin. For many years, our institution's investment in hazing prevention was concentrated primarily within the sorority and fraternity life community. The SSOP represents our institution's commitment to infusing positive culture change and risk reduction within student organization development and shifting conduct sanctions to those which emphasize transformational education, ownership, accountability, and tools for sustainable change. If you are interested in presenting, serving as a panelist for a future Webinar Wednesday, or participating in a pre-recorded webinar please consider completing the proposal form.
Citation: Greely, K., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, March 18). Webinar Wednesdays - "Closing the Gap: Strengthening Student Organization Culture to Prevent High Risk Behaviors." TACUSPATUBE.
Thriving Through Transition: Advancing Personally and Professionally
March 25, 2026
Organizational changes in Student Affairs—big or small—are constant and can leave teams feeling unsure or disconnected. This webinar will provide practical change‑management strategies to help you navigate transitions and address personal resistance to change. Participants will also learn about strategies to become change "champions" who support others through organizational shifts. If you are interested in presenting, serving as a panelist for a future Webinar Wednesday, or participating in a pre-recorded webinar please consider completing the proposal form.
Citation: Zambrano-Martinez, E., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, March 25). Webinar Wednesdays - "Thriving Through Transition: Advancing Personally and Professionally.” TACUSPATUBE.
Leadership Interview with Dr. Logan Maxwell
April 1, 2026
This pre-recorded interview for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) featured Dr. Logan Maxwell, Vice President of Student Services at Grayson College. Key highlights from the interview include the following advice: communicate a clear vision, "clear is kind", make student success the mission, leadership styles change over time, focus on your sphere of influence, use data to your advantage, try to help others see the bigger picture, listen more than you talk, show gratitude, build trust, and value the work of others. If you are interested in presenting, serving as a panelist for a future Webinar Wednesday, or participating in a pre-recorded webinar please consider completing the proposal form.
Citation: Maxwell, L., Edwards, A., Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, March 11). Webinar Wednesdays - "Interview with Dr. Logan Maxwell." TACUSPATUBE.
Leadership During Challenging Times
April 8, 2026
Higher education is changing rapidly. Today's leaders must be learners and adaptors. In this candid conversation with the two of the hosts of Student Affairs Now, Dr. Keith Edwards and Dr. Heather Shea, we seek solutions for leaders during challenging times. They explored how student affairs leaders can navigate multiple pressures and external scrutiny while promoting excellence. If you are interested in presenting, serving as a panelist for a future Webinar Wednesday, or participating in a pre-recorded webinar please consider completing the proposal form.
Citation: Edwards, K., Shea, H., Edwards,A. & Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, April 8). Webinar Wednesdays - "Leadership During Challenging Times.” TACUSPATUBE.
Next Gen Leaders: Supervising with a Gen Z Lens
April 15, 2026
In today's dynamic and evolving campus environments, Gen Z new professionals are increasingly stepping into leadership roles, guiding their peers through various student affairs functions. As the newest generation in the workforce, Gen Z brings unique perspectives, values, and work styles that shape the way they lead and collaborate. This presentation explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Gen Z supervisors when managing Gen Z student workers, offering insights and strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness and team cohesion. We want to know your thoughts. Please complete our feedback survey. If you are interested in presenting, serving as a panelist for a future Webinar Wednesday, or participating in a pre-recorded webinar please consider completing the proposal form.
Citation: Gonzalez, R., Lee, R. & Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, April 15). Webinar Wednesdays - "Next Gen Leaders: Supervising with a Gen Z Lens.” TACUSPATUBE.
Pizza parties and free t-shirts: An examination of compensation among student affairs professionals
April 22, 2026
Despite student affairs' longstanding reliance on intrinsic motivation to attract and retain talent, rates of professional departure have remained relatively unchanged. While existing literature frequently identifies compensation as a key factor influencing voluntary turnover, limited scholarly attention has been directed toward the issue of income disparities within the profession. This presentation examined the compensation landscape in student affairs, challenging prevailing narratives surrounding rewards systems in student affairs. By controlling for demographic variables, productivity measures, and organizational perceptions, our analysis reveals significant disparities in compensation between entry level and more experience professionals. These findings underscore the need for strategic alignment of compensation practices to bolster organizational outcomes. In addition to presenting empirical findings, this session will facilitate a discussion on actionable strategies to link people strategy with institutional practice.
Citation: Franklin, C., Moore, L., Musoba, G. & Billups, H. [Producer], (2026, April 22). Webinar Wednesdays - "Pizza parties and free t-shirts: An examination of compensation among student affairs professionals”. TACUSPATUBE.
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