At WSU Tri-Cities, approximately half of the student body identifies as BIPOC, are first-generation students, and pay no out-of-pocket tuition. Motivated to provide a diverse community with transformational experiences that address access, inclusion, and equity, the presenters will share how Counseling & Wellness, Multicultural Center, and Career Center utilized on-campus employment as a vehicle for delivering evidence-based, high-impact programs, and the intersectional approach applied to promote personal growth, identity exploration, professional development, and holistic wellbeing. In addition, we will discuss the second year of managing the peer education programs, a year after their inaugural campus launch.

The presentation covers strategic planning frameworks, research, and best practices. Participants will have an opportunity to get involved through a strategic planning exercise followed by a discussion of how to apply the frameworks at their institution.

Higher education is plagued by the financial and emotional aftermath of Covid-19, an attack on academic freedom from diversity, guns, and climate science. And, this is in the shadow of a looming enrollment cliff; vast inequity in our communities; and much uncertainty around how our democracy will overcome the stark divisiveness of our current political culture. Panelists will share strategies with theoretical and empirical support to create a culture of care, despite these obstacles. Join us as we instill hope with new ideas and fresh perspective.

Rooted in the communal learning traditions central to the cultural history of first-generation students, this webinar explores the critical role of faculty and staff engagement in student retention and persistence. By grounding research and data on faculty and staff engagement within a culturally relevant framework, this session will highlight practical applications for faculty and staff collaboration to enhance first-generation student’s academic, social, and professional development.

In today's complex higher education landscape, fostering student success and engagement requires a collaborative and interconnected approach across campus. The presenters will provide practical strategies for student affairs professionals to break down silos and cultivate cross functional collaborations with various campus stakeholders.

Research participant pools have the ability to transform your quantitative and qualitative research and assessment work. Join us to learn about examples of successful student affairs assessment research participant pools and how to build one at your own institution.

The presenters will explore the essential role of student affairs professionals in mitigating the impact of natural disasters on student well-being. Drawing from real-world experience, they will focus on immediate response strategies and long-term support systems. Participants will walk away with actionable insights to prepare for and respond to environmental crises affecting students.

Gain access to all of the webinars in the 2025 PRACTICES Professional Development Series at a discounted rate and earn up to 9 CE credits! Click on the package title to view all of the webinars included.

This webinar will share results from a survey of university alumni who participated in a second year experience program as an undergraduate student. The presentation will explore why this data is meaningful for institutional interest in the program and what the data shows about the long-term importance of High Impact Practices.

Radical supervision utilizes a blend of Intersectionality, Radical Black Love, Identity Conscious Supervision, and Sense of Belonging to holistically support student staff on a personal, institutional and societal level. We believe that participants in this webinar will redefine supervision for themselves and gain a new framework to better holistically support their supervisees.