We empower student affairs practitioners working in higher ed to serve the changing academic, emotional, and social needs of today's diverse student population.
We are pleased to announce two of our featured speakers for the 2018 NASPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia: Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court and Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF!
#NASPA18
Thank you to all of the attendees, volunteers, committee members and staff who have made
#NASPA19
an unforgettable experience.
Safes travels home. We can't wait to see you in Austin for
#NASPA2020
!
Congratulations Amelia Parnell! Dr. Parnell has been named our next president, beginning her term July 1. Read more about the unique perspective she'll bring to the role and her vision for the organization here:
Today is the 2018 First-Generation College Celebration, launched by
@COEtalk
and the Center in 2017! Don't forget to use the hashtag
#CelebrateFirstGen
when you share how your institution and others around the nation are celebrating
#firstgen
students, faculty and staff.
“HBCU’s are historically Black, not exclusively Black. They are among the most diverse institutions in the nation.” Dr. Michael Lomax dispelling myths at
#NASPA18
We join with the higher ed community in sharing our sorrow upon learning of the passing of Peter Magolda and we send our sympathy to his family, especially his wife Marcia, at this challenging time. His contributions to our field as a mentor and researcher were among the best.
Join U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor for a conversation that will both inspire and offer insight into the wisdom for which she has come to be known.
Doors open at 9:30 am in
@PAConvention
Hall D. The session will begin at 10:00 am.
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We are aware that the City of Austin has indicated events >2,500 will be cancelled b/c of COVID-19 unless mitigation reqs are met. We are working with them to determine the status of
#NASPA2020
and
#TPE2020
and will post another update when we know more.
We are assessing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on an hourly basis, including the
#SXSW
development. Please be patient as we address this rapidly evolving situation—an update will be provided ASAP, no later than Wednesday.
#NASPA2020
COVID-19 Resources:
We’ve noticed a few conversations around representation of pro levels of presenters at
#NASPA18
and thought we would share some stats: >1% undergrad students, 23% new pros or grad students, 35% mid-level, 11% senior-level, 15% faculty, 15% AVPs or VPSAs, and >1% retirees.
The place-based
#NASPA2020
,
#TPE2020
, and NASPA Connected Conference have been canceled. Please review the full message for complete details, and thank you for your patience as we navigated an unprecedented and complex situation.
Thank you for raising this concern. We did not intend to impose additional barriers for SA parents to attend
#NASPA22
and have removed this from our registration process. All who have purchased a child registration have been refunded.
When parents take their kids to conferences we are trying to still show up for our careers while parenting. The financial & literal cost of bringing them isn’t easy. I think of the systemic barrier this creates for student-parents.
#NASPA22
#StudentParents
#Momademia
Good news
#NASPA18
! As so many of our friends had to leave early, we will be streaming our closing session on Facebook. Join Larry Roper and the 2018 and 2019 conference committees on Facebook live at 10 a.m. ET.
#SnowstormQuinn
NASPA will be pausing many of our business activities for the rest of the week to create space to process yesterday's assault on our democracy and brazen display of white supremacy and systemic racism.
“The Elmo Antidote
Sonia Sotomayor’s message of empathy, listening, and compromise is what we need.”
Read about Justice Sotomayor’s inspiring conversation at
#NASPA18
by
@Dahlialithwick
Thank you Justice Sotomayor for an amazing conversation with
@akgonzal327
. Your words of wisdom about being a first-gen Latina student, chronic illness, the Supreme Court, meaningful relationships,
@Yankees
and
@sesamestreet
have filled our minds and our hearts.
#NASPA18
We are thrilled to announce two of our
#NASPA2020
Keynote Speakers: Karamo Brown, Queer Eye host and activist, and Mary González, State Representative, Texas HD 75, will lend their insights to our conversations in Austin this March.
Congratulations to
@NASPApres
for 25 amazing years at NASPA! Before becoming president, Kevin served as associate executive director, COO, and CFO for NASPA.
Thank you for all of your contributions to the Association and our profession!
NASPA will be taking a pause today both to support our Black colleagues and the Black community, and to protest the racialized violence and excessive force on the part of law enforcement and those shielded by so-called “stand your ground” laws.
On August 15, 2020, the student affairs profession lost a significantly influential researcher on early student development theory, Arthur W. Chickering. Read about his incredible work and help us celebrate his life:
We are privileged that so many incredible professionals were able join us for
#NASPA23
! Whether virtual or in Boston, we hope you had an uplifting and enriching experience. We cannot wait to see you in Seattle!
NASPA and the NASPA Foundation are proud to recognize Angela E. Batista as a 2020 Pillar of the Profession for her contributions to the Association, the field of student affairs, and higher education.
With over 7,500 attendees coming to Philadelphia for
#NASPA18
, it can seem overwhelming to try and find community within the cacophony of the conference. Take a look at some of the constituent group guides to help you find your community at the conference.
NASPA and
@NASPAgives
are proud to recognize Pauline M. Dobrowski as a 2020 Pillar of the Profession for her contributions to the Association, the field of student affairs, and higher education.
Presenting the 2021-22 Board Chair-elect Candidates: Danita M. Brown Young and Jason B. Pina. Join us on 1/5 at 4PM ET as
@naspapres
moderates a discussion with both candidates to share their thoughts on pressing issues facing the
#StudentAffairs
field:
Welcome to
#NASPA21
! Please join us as we introduce today's Keynote Speaker
@Karamo
, The Emmy nominated host and Culture Expert on the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye at 1pm ET.
We remain actively engaged with the City of Austin Public Health Department to determine whether they will cancel
#NASPA2020
and
#TPE20
. We offer our sincere apologies for the unavoidable and unintended impact of this delay on our attendees.
NASPA applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to denounce the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Read full statement.
#NASPA18
Opening Session is off to a great start! Thank you Denise “Bright Dove” Ashton-Dunkley for your knowledge and blessing as a part of our
@NaspaIPKC
led recognition of the indigenous people whose land our conference is meeting on.
How Dorm Rooms Can Affect Grades
A new study found that slick, apartment-style housing might be aesthetically pleasing but could lower students' grade point averages.
@NASPA_JSARP
Congratulations to the
@NASPAgives
Pillars of the Profession Class of 2020! A special congratulations to our John L. Blackburn Distinguished Pillars, Michael Jackson and the late Patricia E. Telles-Irvin.
Meet the class of 2020:
Join us tomorrow at 12pm ET as the student affairs community will gather in unison to discuss how to bring racial justice to American college campuses.
#SARacialJustice
We have one more half-day of
#naspa18
to go! If you are scheduled to present on Wed & are no longer able to, please contact us ASAP. Please stay up-to-date on the weather and make the safe decision for yourself.
We are excited to introduce the Advising Success Network.
@advising360
, supported by
@gatesfoundation
, is a partnership among
#highered
organizations and leaders who believe advising is the bright star in a constellation of student support services.
Please join us in congratulating Matthew Jeffries, the 2020 recipient of the Doris Michiko Ching Award for Excellence as a Student Affairs Professional!
Join the watch party on April 30 as
#NASPAcelebrates
this year's NASPA and
@NASPAgives
Award winners:
Tomorrow
@FirstgenCenter
will host a national convening on first-generation student success. 100 higher education leaders will gather in Arlington, VA to discuss challenges and develop strategies. A FREE live stream will be available:
#FirstgenForward
Congratulations to the 2018 winner of the Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA,
Frank Lamas, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, California State University, Fresno
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Presenting at the NASPA Annual Conference is an unparalleled opportunity to present your scholarship to a network of over 7,000 student affairs professionals.
Learn more and submit by September 3:
NASPA is proud to offer
#NASPAhighlights
to connect with keynote speakers, featured educational sessions, the NASPA Annual Business Meeting and other community meetings to enable our Association to reflect and move forward, even in uncertain times.