Burnout and staff turnover are growing challenges in student affairs—and work-life imbalance is a major contributor. Younger generations are redefining work-life balance as a core expectation, not a benefit. Supporting balance goes beyond offering time off; it’s about fostering a thriving workplace culture that respects individual needs, promotes belonging, and prioritizes well-being. As a supervisor, you play a key role in shaping that cohesive environment. This interactive webinar blends new research with practical strategies to help you support your staff, reduce burnout, and boost team morale. We’ll examine how generational differences influence expectations and communication around balance—and how to adapt your leadership approach in response. Come ready to reflect, connect, and depart with actionable tools to cultivate a more enjoyable, energized, and sustainable workplace. This webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA's Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCOP) and Florida College Personnel Association (FCPA).

Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members

$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members

$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii) 

ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies:

Webinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Leadership; Organizational and Human Resource. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners, visit our website.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify barriers to their staff members’ work-life balance
  • State usable strategies for creating community care and supporting their staff members' work-life balance
  • State usable strategies for role modeling work-life balance

Presenters:

Donovan Nichols, Ph.D. Student in Higher Education, University of Toledo
 
Donovan Nichols Donovan Nichols is a passionate educator, seasoned student affairs professional, dedicated doctoral student, creative photographer, dynamic speaker, and strategic consultant on a mission to develop leaders, inspire positive change, innovate work cultures, and help people live more balanced lives. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Higher Education at The University of Toledo, Donovan brings over 15 years of progressive experience in student activities—from graduate assistant to assistant dean—at three research universities across the U.S.: University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), University of Georgia, and UToledo. As a self-proclaimed recovering workaholic, Donovan blends personal lessons learned with extensive research to offer actionable strategies for cultivating healthier, more balanced work cultures in student affairs. With insight from both student affairs and academic affairs, Donovan brings a unique, holistic perspective to his work. Donovan has inspired more than 6,400 attendees through 80+ presentations in 17 states, including national conferences like ACPA, NASPA, and NACA. When he's not researching or presenting, you’ll find Donovan enjoying life with his wife Alycia, sons Sawyer and Knox, and dog Duce—or behind the lens of his Canon camera, solving a Rubik’s Cube, binging true crime shows, or enjoying a festive beverage with friends.

Work–Life Balance: Supervisor Strategies to Cultivate Thriving Multigenerational Teams-Presented by SLCOP & FCPA

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  • Wednesday Nov 19 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM