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[SERIES: Industry Insights with Traci Steehler

Industry Insights: Season 3 Episode 1: The New Era of Student Affairs

February 17, 2026
01:00 PM EST
Virtual
Industry Insight Series
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Your favorite student engagement & success webinar series is back on Tuesday, February 17th at 1 PM ET! This time around, we are kicking into high gear with our very own Traci Steehler (Director of Student Success and Engagement). Traci is our resident Student Affairs expert and technology maven. In Traci’s 6-part series, she will leverage her 8 years of experience in Student Affairs to cultivate meaningful conversations and insights with high-profile Student Affairs/Campus Life leaders from across the country. There’s been a dawn of a new era in Student Affairs, learn about the transformation taking this industry by storm.

We are excited to kick Season 3 off with a lively panel discussion. This dynamic group of Student Affairs leaders will feature Dr. Jonathan McElderry (ACPA President and Dean of Student Inclusive Excellence at Elon University), Dr. Kristen Renn (Professor of higher, adult, and lifelong education at Michigan State University), and Dr. Juan Guardia (NASPA Region III Director-Elect & VPSA at Texas A&M at San Antonio). These high-powered experts will dive into the challenges and opportunities revolutionizing the field, examine the latest industry trends, and share their unique perspectives on the future of student affairs and what’s next for leaders in this field.

This event will provide:

  • An overview of each panelist’s background and student affairs experiences.

  • An insightful discussion on the future of student affairs, current student engagement trends, and other pressing campus life topics.

  • Expert opinions about the rapidly changing tech landscape for student involvement and how to avoid being left behind with legacy tech.

  • Key takeaways and emerging factors that are making student engagement a do-or-die strategic priority right now.

  • A live Q&A with our speakers to get your questions answered!

Agenda

Tuesday, February 17 1:00PM-1:05PM

Opening Remarks

Join Traci Steehler for a brief icebreaker!

Tuesday, February 17 1:05PM-2:00PM

Panel Discussion

Traci hosts a lively and timely panel discussion with industry leaders, Dr. Jonathan McElderry, Dr. Kristen Renn, and Dr. Juan Guardia.

Tuesday, February 17 1:00PM-1:05PM

Opening Remarks

Join Traci Steehler for a brief icebreaker!

Speakers

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Traci Steehler

Director of Student Success and Engagement, Suitable

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Dr. Jonathan McElderry

ACPA President and Dean of Student Inclusive Excellence at Elon University

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Dr. Kristen Renn

Professor of higher, adult, and lifelong education at Michigan State University

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Dr. Juan Guardia

NASPA Region III Director-Elect & VPSA at Texas A&M at San Antonio

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