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2024 NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs
In-Person Faculty-led Institutes Supporting the Profession AVP or "Number Two" Mid-Level Senior Level
The NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs is an intensive four-day program designed for professionals considering a move to the vice president for student affairs position or for those simply seeking to learn more about the role. It is an application-based program; individuals in mid-level managerial positions or higher are encouraged to apply.
About the Institute Model
This exclusive professional development program is an institute. Unlike conferences where participants choose to participate (or not) in concurrent sessions, during this institute, all attendees will participate in the same cohort experience and are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the program including meals. It is a very intensive experience, and the program will run into the evening each day.
A Note for AVPs/"Number Twos" Considering Applying for This Institute
If you are an AVP (or the equivalent) who is in the first two years of your first AVP (or equivalent) role, NASPA recommends you to attend the 2024 NASPA Institute for New AVPs instead of this institute. This program is offered every other year, and your application for the 2024 institute will be encouraged.
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About the Institute
The NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice President for Student Affairs Officers provides an engaging and supportive environment for you to learn and reflect on your personal goals and aspirations. It is an application-based program offered every other year and allows time for in-depth discussions and small, faculty-led coaching sessions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with experienced VPSA faculty members as well as participate in content sessions on topics such as transitioning from being a divisional actor to an institutional leader; effectively navigating institutional politics; leading change with a justice, equity, diversity and inclusion lens; bringing your full self to the role; assessing institutional fit during your VPSA search; demonstrating readiness for the VPSA role; managing up, down, and across; and more.
You should apply if:
- You hold a master’s degree and/or a terminal degree.
- You hold a mid-level manager position or higher in student affairs.
- Your responsibilities include staff supervision, budget management, and designing and implementing programs.
Through presentations, small group discussion, and one-on-one meetings with faculty, participants will:
- Explore a variety of career paths, objectives, and strategies among a diverse group of participants and VPSA coaches;
- Gain relevant insights and knowledge into different institutional types and demands when applying for and assuming a VPSA position;
- Develop skills related to practical issues such application materials preparation, working with a search firm, managing resources, supervising at the executive level, and navigating institutional politics; and
- Learn how to build and maintain relationships as the VPSA with cabinet-level peers, the president, and governing board members.
Institute Faculty
Accomplished vice presidents for student affairs from a variety of institutional types will serve as the Institute's faculty.
Invited Speakers
Information on the invited speakers for the 2024 NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs will be coming soon!
Institute Schedule
This exclusive professional development program is an institute. Unlike conferences where participants choose to participate (or not) in concurrent sessions, during this institute all attendees will participate in the same cohort experience and are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the program including meals. It is a very intensive experience, and the program will run into the evening each day. Please plan your travel so that you are able to participate in the entire institute.
The institute faculty team is hard at work designing an outstanding program for the selected cohort. Please check back soon for more details about the full institute schedule.
Institute Schedule
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Institute Check-in
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Institute Welcome and Introductions
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Opening Session
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Session
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Break
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Introduction of Coaching Teams
Details
Each day during the Institute, participants will gather with the same small group facilitated by one of the Institute faculty members.
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Break
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Institute Reception
7:15 PM
Institute Outing: Dinner (no-host) with Institute Participants
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Introduction to Day 2
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Session
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Session
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Transition time
3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
Coaching Teams
4:55 PM - 5:20 PM
Break
Details
Content Session: [topic: the cabinet as one's first team]
5:20 PM - 7:00 PM
Individual Consultations with the Institute Faculty | Personal Reflection Period
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Available | Individual Consultations | Personal Reflection Period
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Transition time
9:10 AM - 9:25 AM
Introduction to Day 3
9:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Session
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Available
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Individual Consultations | Personal Reflection Period
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM
Session
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Coaching Teams
5:20 PM - 6:00 PM
Individual Consultations | Personal Reflection Period
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Available
8:40 PM - 8:50 PM
Introduction to Day 4
8:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Session
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Break
11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
Coaching Teams
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Institute Wrap-up
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Applications for the 2024 NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs will open up soon.
Registration
A Note for AVPs/"Number Twos" Considering Applying for This Institute
If you are an AVP (or the equivalent) who is in the first two years of your first AVP (or equivalent) role, NASPA recommends you to attend the 2024 NASPA Institute for New AVPs instead of this institute. This program is offered every other year, and your application for the 2026 institute will be encouraged.
Registration as a member is based on individual membership status at the time of the event. If your current membership will expire prior to the event, you will have the option to renew at the time of registration to receive the member rate.
If you are not a current member and are employed by a college or university that is an institutional member, you can join as a professional affiliate member for $75. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for $242. Both membership types provide access to the individual member rate for the event. Please visit the membership section of the NASPA website to learn more about membership types and benefits. We hope you’ll consider joining today!
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a NASPA Foundation Membership Scholarship or NASPA Foundation Professional Development Access Scholarship, which can be used for this event.
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
REGISTRATION FEES
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| $845 | $945 | $1045 |
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| $1045 | $1,145 | $1,245 |
Accepted applicants will receive information regarding how to register for the institute.
Sponsors
If you would like to sponsor the NASPA Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents for Student Affairs, please contact Fred Comparato at 614-204-5994 or at [email protected]
