Humans of Campus Housing Podcast
Humans of Campus Housing explores the world of student housing in higher education, offering expert insights and real stories from campus life. Join hosts Elizabeth, Ben and Leo as they discuss the challenges, successes, and strategies that shape vibrant residential communities.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 14 | Leading with Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Aja and Leo talk with Dr Kevin Conn to explore how emotional intelligence shapes student housing leadership in real moments. From crisis response to everyday team dynamics, they unpack self awareness empathy and growth for new ...
Episode 13 | Confidence Is Always in Style
Aja, Ben, and Leo are joined by Shavonn Nowlin, Director of Residence Life at University Center Chicago and member of the 2025 Diamond Club, for a conversation about body image, confidence, and belonging in higher education.Shavonn share...
Episode 12 | Recruitment That Makes Sense
Aja, Ben and Leo kick off the new year by unpacking what “recruitment season” looks like in campus housing and student affairs today. They trace the shift from traditional conference-based placement to virtual-first hiring (and the ways it’s st...
Episode 11 | Mapping Housing’s AI Moment
In this episode, Ben, Aja, and Leo are joined by Brent O’Guin (Georgia Tech) and Caroline Dotts (Strengths on Site) for a real talk on where AI actually helps in campus housing and where humans still matter most. From cleaner duty reports and s...
Episode 10 | Meet Aja Holmes
In this special episode of Humans of Campus Housing, Leo and Ben introduce the newest co-host of the show, Dr. Aja Holmes! With over 20 years in student affairs and a vibrant, heartfelt approach to campus life, Aja shares her journey a...
Episode 09 | AI on Campus
In this episode, Leo and Ben are joined by Craig Whitton, student affairs pro and founder of Authentic Consulting, for a real talk on how AI is changing the game in campus housing. From stretching tight budgets to navigating big changes, Craig ...
Episode 08 | Paint or Profit
Can you renovate and generate revenue at the same time? In this episode, Leo and Ben dig into the summer housing balancing act with Dan Dykstra from CU Boulder. Dan shares how institutions can start designing smarter, more collaborative summer ...
Episode 07 | Let’s Talk Mental Health
In this episode of Humans of Campus Housing, Leo is joined by returning guest Zach Cleland, Assistant Director of Housing Operations and crisis counselor, along with Ryan Gallik, Managing Partner at The Mental Hygiene Project. Together, they ex...
Episode 06 | Emily Test
In this deeply important episode of Humans of Campus Housing, we’re joined by Fiona Drouet, founder of the Emily Test, and Zach Cleland, Assistant Director of Housing Operations at New Mexico Tech.Fiona shares the heartbreaking ...
Episode 05 | How to get staff in the door
Recruiting and retaining housing staff has become more challenging than ever. In this episode, we sit down with Ben Perlman to discuss hiring trends, staffing shortages, and strategies for getting the right people in the door.
Episode 04 | Leadership in Campus Housing
In this episode, we sit down with leadership expert Caroline Dotts to explore the evolving role of leadership in higher education. With years of experience in collegiate recreation, Caroline shares insights on the challenges and opportunities i...
Episode 03 | Beyond the Degree: ResLife Certification with E.J. Walicki
In this episode of Humans of Campus Housing, we’re joined by E.J. Walicki, Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. As an early recipient of the ACUHO-I ResLife qualifications, E.J. shar...
Episode 02 | Behind the Scenes of Move-In Madness
Move-in season is one of the busiest and most challenging times in campus housing. In this episode, we dive into the chaos, preparation, and unexpected moments that define the start of a new school year. Our cohosts share their firsthand experi...
Episode 01 | Campus Housing Saves the World
Welcome to the very first episode of Humans of Campus Housing! Meet your hosts as they introduce themselves and dive into what this podcast is all about. We’ll share why campus housing is more than just dorm rooms—it’s a world of community, con...