Episode 62 - NDSL: Leadership and Activism

NASPA Leadership Podcast

In Episode 62 we are joined by Dr. Georgianna L Martin and Dr. Brittany M. Williams, editors from the issue of New Directions for Student Leadership - Leadership Learning Through Activism. Georgianna is an Assistant Professor in College Student Affairs Administration in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. Brittanny is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia College Student Affairs Administration program and will be joining St. Cloud State University as an Assistant Professor of Higher Education in the fall. In this episode you will get to know Georgianna and Brittany and learn about the connection between student activism and sense of belonging, transferable skills from activism, how to balance your roles and identities as a practitioner while supporting student activists. 00:00 - 02:15: Introduction 02:15 - 17:45: Get to Know Georgianna and Brittany 17:45 - 23:30: Misconceptions About Student Activists 23:30 - 26:30: Student Activism & Sense of Belonging 26:30 - 31:30: Leadership Competencies & Transferable Skills 31:30 - 35:30: Activism Through Digital Leadership 35:30 - 38:50: Social Change Model in Trainings 38:50 - 43:45: Balance Practitioner Roles & Identities 43:45 - 46:30: Re-Frame Activists as Advocates 46:30 - 51:40: Next Question About Leadership 51:40 - 53:09: Outro Connect with us on Twitter: @johnmarkday and Dr. Martin @GeoMartin29, Brittany: @DrBritWilliams / BrittanyMWilliams.com