First-Time Attendee Conference Overview

2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014

Nathan Victoria, NASPA February 11, 2014

First-Time Attendee Conference Overview


Overview of Call •Expectations/Introductions •Professional Org & NASPA Overview

•Leadership, Scholarship, Advocacy, & Professional Development •Getting Educated: Educational Sessions •Getting Resourced: Exhibits and Sponsors •Getting Networked: Receptions •Getting Engaged: Volunteering •Getting N2Ned: Webinar Schedule & Questions


Overview of Call •Dense and Quick

•Recording and Powerpoint Access •Run the range of experiences, but will focus for first-time conference attendees •One person’s perspective •In the beginning…


Why join a professional org?


Overview of NASPA NASPA = National Association of Student

Personnel Administrators Also known as… NASPA: Student Affairs

Administrators in Higher Education Founded in January 1919, as the National

Association of Deans & Advisers of Men (NADAM)

www.naspa.org/about/history

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Membership 13,000 Members at…

1,400+ Campuses representing… 29 Countries, including…

Australia, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, &

United Arab Emirates Categories of Membership:

Institution vs. Individual Undergraduate, Graduate (Master/Doctoral), Faculty,

Professional, Voting Delegate, Emeritus, Non-profit, For-profit


NASPA Strategic Plan Advancing Leadership

Shaping Change

Mission To be the principal source for leadership, scholarship, professional

development, and advocacy for student affairs.

Vision NASPA is the leading voice for the student affairs profession

worldwide.

www.naspa.org/about/

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Leadership (Regions)

NASPA has 7 Regions

Each region has a Regional Director (RD), elected by members within

the region. It also has its own Regional Advisory Board, with members appointed by the RD.

The RD represents the region on the NASPA Board of Directors.

www.naspa.org/constituent-

groups/regions

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Leadership (Knowledge Communities)

NASPA has 27 Knowledge Communities (KCs) that provide an opportunity for NASPA members to access information and resources in a specific subject matter that pertains to the student affairs profession and come together through common interests in ways that support the NASPA mission, vision, and goals.

www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/kcs

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Leadership (KCs cont.)

• Administrators in Graduate &

Professional Student Services • Adult Learners and Students

with Children • African American • Alcohol & Other Drug • Asian Pacific Islanders • Assessment, Evaluation, &

Research • Campus Safety • Disability • Fraternity & Sorority

• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues

• Indigenous Peoples • International Education • Latino/a • Men and Masculinities • Multiracial • New Professionals &

Graduate Students • Parent and Family

Relations • Socioeconomic & Class

Issues in Higher Education

• Spirituality & Religion in Higher Education

• Student Affairs Development & External Relations

• Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs

• Student-Athlete • Student Leadership

Programs • Sustainability • Technology • Veterans • Wellness & Health

Promotion • Women in Student

Affairs


Leadership (Division & Groups) NASPA is organized to provide leadership and innovation on a range of critical issues

affecting student affairs and higher education. To address these critical issues, NASPA has created a series of divisions and groups around a particular focus, professional level, or institutional type.

Focus Area – Center for Women – Enough is Enough – Public Policy – Professional Standards

Professional Level – James E. Scott Academy – AVP Steering Committee – Faculty – Graduate Associate Program – NUFP

www.naspa.org/constituent-groups

Institutional Type – Small Colleges and Universities – Community College – International Advisory Board

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NASPA Foci


Scholarship NASPA publications range in content from scholarly research to timely articles on the most pressing issues in student affairs. The association publishes books, journals, magazines, newsletters and other interactive learning tools.

Journals: • Journal of Student Affairs

Research and Practice • NASPA Journal about Women in

Higher Education • Journal of College and Character Magazine: • Leadership Exchange

www.naspa.org/publications

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Advocacy NASPA's Research and Policy Institute (RPI) intentionally links research, policy, and effective student affairs practice in support of student success and the strategic priorities of the Association.

Research Practice Briefs: – Institutionalize Civic Engagement – Success of Men of Color – Developing Surveys for Assessment

Policy Analysis and Advocacy

Support of Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

www.naspa.org/rpi

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Professional Development Events at NASPA include a variety of conferences, workshops, and online learning, providing participants with access to the leading experts in higher education, student affairs, and other relevant fields.

www.naspa.org/events

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2014 NASPA Annual Conference

Education Resources Networking Engagement


Education • Featured Speakers • Pre-Conference Workshops • Educational Sessions

– General Interest – KC Sponsored – Members’ Choice – Innovation Labs

• Constituent Group Program Guides • Guidebook and Website

conference2014.naspa.org/program

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Professional Development Competencies

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Resources (exhibits)

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Networking • Opening Reception (Sunday) • Exhibit Hall Breaks (Monday/Tuesday) • Business Meetings (Monday/Tuesday) • Regional Receptions (Monday) • NASPA Communities Fair (Monday) • University Receptions (Monday/Tuesday) • Be Your Own Rockstar (Tuesday)

conference2014.naspa.org/engage

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Engagement

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N2N overview and schedule • New 2 NASPA Initiative • Webinar schedule (all 4:00pm eastern, except where noted)

– February 20 (all 1:00pm eastern, except where noted)

• Building Relationship

– February 26 • Networking

– March 6 • Tips and Tricks

http://conference2014.naspa.org/ engage/first-time-attendees

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N2N overview and schedule • Conference Initiatives

• Ribbon Program (All Conference) • Engagement Area (All Conference) • Conference Orientation (Sunday) • No Host Dinners (Sunday) • Communities Fair Orientation/Social (Monday) • Wrap-Up Session (Tuesday)

http://conference2014.naspa.org/ engage/first-time-attendees




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