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

Presenters: Joan Maze and Steven C. Sweat March 6, 2014

First-Time Attendee Webinar:

Tips & Tricks to Better YOUR Conference Experience

Today’s Presenters • Joan Maze

– Director of African-American Student Development, Towson University Center for Student Diversity

• Steven C. Sweat, M.Ed. – Residence Life Coordinator, Towson University

Department of Housing and Residence Life

• Nathan Victoria – Director of Student Initiatives and Social Media,

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

Overview of Call

• Preparing for the Conference

• N2N Events and Other Conference Highlights

• Tips and Tricks for Optimum Success

• Questions, Comments, and Concerns


Baltimore!


Harbor East Fells Point

Mount Vernon

Little Italy

Inner Harbor!


Maryland Science Museum

Power Plant Live!

Baltimore Aquarium

Active Nightlife

Conference Site


Conference Site


Aerial View of Convention Center Connection to Hilton

Conference Wellness


Preparing for the Conference

• First-Time Conference Attendee Webpage

• NASPA Mobile App (Apple/Android)

• N2N Orientation and Activities


First-Time Attendee Webpage http://conference2014.naspa.org/engage/first-time-attendees


NASPA App • Yes, there’s an app for that!

– Conference Schedule (Updated Live!) – Create your own schedule! – Photo Gallery/Social Media – To Do List – Interactive Maps – Much more!!!

• Apple App • Android App • Alternative: NASPA Conference Programming


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/naspa-mobile-app/id699020015?mt=8�

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guidebook.apps.NASPA.android�

http://conference2014.naspa.org/program�

NASPA SnAppShots: Home


NASPA SnAppShots: Social Media


NASPA SnAppShots: Schedules


NASPA SnAppShots: Maps


NASPA SnAppShots: Session Org


NASPA SnAppShots: Baltimore


NASPA SnAppShots: Your Schedule


NASPA SnAppShots: To-Do List


First-Time Attendee Ribbons • First-time attendees of the NASPA Annual Conference,

whether they are senior level professionals or graduate students that are new to the student affairs profession, are wearing ribbons reading, “First-Time Attendee.”

• Current and past NASPA leaders and conference veterans will be available to share information about their experiences with NASPA and the conference. They will be identified with a “Ask Me about NASPA” ribbon.


First-Time Attendee Lounge • Convention Center – Camden Lobby

This space is exclusive to first-time attendees, so that you can:

• Relax • Network • Find and get to know new colleagues • Find people to dine with • And more…


First-Time Attendee Events • Conference Attendee Orientation: Hilton, Key

Ballroom 6 [N1] - 3/16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Sunday No-Host Dinner in Baltimore: Meet at Engagement Area - 3/16, 7:00 p.m.

• Communities Fair Orientation/Social: Hilton, Key Ballroom 5 - 3/17, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• Wrap-up Session: Hilton, Holiday Ballroom 4 - 3/18, 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.


Orientation


Dinner on the Town


Communities Fair


Wrap-Up & Reflection


Tips and Tricks • Attire: Pack comfy shoes and dress in layers • Take advantage of the N2N & NASPA resources • Use the app • Create your own network • Business Cards • Practice your 30-second Intro • Balance your time and attention • Get involved • Make a follow up to-do list and do it


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Special Thanks…



Joan Maze [email protected] @JMazeing2011

Nathan Victoria [email protected]

@NathanVictoria

Steven C. Sweat, M.Ed. [email protected]

@StevenCSweat

Questions?

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