first-time attendee conference overview
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2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Nathan Victoria, NASPA February 11, 2014
First-Time Attendee Conference Overview
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
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
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
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…
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Why join a professional org?
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
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
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
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
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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
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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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Education Resources Networking Engagement
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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
www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/ Professional_Competencies.pdf
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Resources (exhibits)
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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
conference2014.naspa.org/engage/get-involved
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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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