WKU Student Affairs Graduate Association

08/12/2026

"The report revealed that Black women are not struggling in today’s labor market because they lack qualifications or are not working hard, but because there are still systematic barriers that stand between their economic ambition and opportunity."

"A new IWPR report finds systemic barriers are pushing highly educated Black women out of jobs, with 600,000 sidelined since 2025."

08/06/2026

Had our semi-annual Student Affairs Graduate Association (SAGA) Steering Committee Kick-Off Brunch at Wild Eggs this morning! 😎👊❤️👍 Dr. Burke and I are exceptionally pleased with this phenomenal group of leaders for the upcoming '26-'27 academic year: Lilly Pottlitzer, Lauren Berg, Leah Clapp & Gina Hoofer Powell. Definitely time well spent! 😊 So all the best for a great year ahead; keep the faith, keep making a real difference in the lives of others, and keep changing the world! Full speed ahead!

07/12/2026

My latest column (from today's Bowling Green Daily News); some might find it interesting. You can also access the online version here:https://people.wku.edu/aaron.hughey/pdf/BenefitsCollege.pdf

06/18/2026

"Research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) predicts that from 2024 through 2032, 18.4 million workers with postsecondary education will retire, far outpacing the 13.8 million younger workers who will enter the labor market with equivalent postsecondary educational qualifications. Over the same period, an estimated 685,000 new jobs are expected to be added, all of which require higher education and training. These two events will result in a major skills gap – posing a significant challenge to the nation’s workforce."

The US economy is on the verge of a skills shortage in critical occupations including management and nursing, according to a new report.

06/15/2026

Check it out! More information here (including how to register): https://mystudentaffairs.com/webinars/sa106-student-development-theory-in-action/

06/13/2026

If you have ever wondered "Why do I need to learn theory?," my answer is simple: because theory helps us understand people.

It provides a foundation for understanding how students learn, develop, engage, struggle, find belonging, and make meaning of their experiences. Theory helps us move beyond simply reacting to situations and toward responding with purpose.

Join me for the Student Development Theory in Action webinar as we explore practical ways to connect theory to the real work of supporting students.

Learn more and register:

In this live webinar, participants will explore foundational frameworks such as transition theory, involvement and belonging, moral development, validation, and self-authorship through real-world examples, quick polls, and short activities.

06/12/2026

Some might be interested in my upcoming webinar. More information, including how to register, can be found here: https://www.innovativeeducators.org/products/is-college-still-worth-it-what-the-data-really-shows

06/09/2026

Some might be interested in this webinar (Thursday); more information, including how to register, can be found here: https://www.innovativeeducators.org/products/advising-at-risk-students-causes-consequences-and-solutions-for-improved-success

06/04/2026

A Very Special Shout-Out to Amelia Kolb, one of the phenomenal May 2022 graduates of the Student Affairs program (and the Assistant Director for Student Activities in the Office of Student Activities and Organizations at Western). Listen to her insights on Internship; it's one of the key features of the Student Affairs program at Western. If you are interested in supporting college students in their educational journey, a career in Student Affairs would be ideal. Reach out to us if you are interested. 😎