December 11, 2023
Early Registration Deadline
January 3, 2024
Regular Registration Deadline
January 2, 2024
Hotel Room Block Deadline
January 15, 2024
Last Day to Register
January 25, 2024
Institute Opens
2024 NASPA Institute for New AVPs
In-Person Faculty-led Institutes Supporting the Profession Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division AVP or "Number Two" Senior Level
January 25 - January 27, 2024 Atlanta, Georgia
The NASPA Institute for New AVPs is a foundational three-day learning and networking experience designed to support and develop AVPs in their unique and challenging roles on campus. The Institute is appropriate for AVPs and other senior-level "number twos" who report to the highest-ranking student affairs officer and who have been serving in their first AVP/"number two" position for not longer than two years.
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About
As a new assistant or associate vice president (or other "number two") who reports to the vice president for student affairs (or other highest-ranking student affairs officer) on your campus, you have a very unique and equally challenging position. The NASPA Institute for New AVPs is designed to support your successful transition into the AVP role and will help you to navigate the complex individual and institutional challenges that are inherent in the “number two” position. With the leadership of a faculty team comprised of accomplished AVPs and VPSAs, the Institute’s curriculum focuses on:
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Competencies required for success in the AVP role
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Leveraging intersecting personal identities for effective leadership
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Leading from "the middle" and with a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion lens
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Managing the role under hyper-ambiguous conditions
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Navigating complex and often high stakes institutional politics
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Supervising and leading diverse, intergenerational teams
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.
All Institute participants must report to the highest-ranking student affairs officer on campus and have substantial responsibility for divisional functions. Join us in Atlanta, Georgia in January to improve your effectiveness in your challenging role and to expand your AVP peer network!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Institute participants are strongly encouraged to also attend the 2024 NASPA AVP Symposium, which will take place in the same location immediately following the Institute. A registration fee discount of 25% will be offered to institute participants who attend the Symposium. Upon completion of your institute registration, you will receive an email confirmation that contains a discount code for you to apply to your registration for the Symposium.
Institute Faculty
Accomplished AVPs and vice presidents for student affairs from a variety of institutional types will serve as the Institute's faculty.
Invited Speakers
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 and offsite activities. It is a very intensive experience, and the program will run into the evening on Thursday, January 25. Please plan your travel so that you are able to participate in the entire institute. The institute schedule presented here is subject to changes.
Institute Schedule
January 25
January 26
January 27
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Institute Check-in
Details
Swing by the Embassy Hall Foyer to check in for the Institute and collect your name badge.
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Institute Welcome and Introductions
1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Transitions and Transformations: Lessons Learned in the AVP Role
Details
New assistant/associate vice presidents experience a variety of transitions as they adjust to their new role. Support and learning networks with peer AVPs can help to make the transition smoother. During this session, the institute faculty will share their experiences and effective practices that will aid participants in their growth and development.
2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
Details
Enjoy a light snack and take advantage of this break to connect with one or more other members of the cohort.
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Exploring Self for Leadership Success
Details
AVPs will delve into a transformative workshop centered on self-exploration for effective leadership. Prior to the workshop, participants will engage in a self-assessment process, drawing from the AVP competencies. This initial assessment serves as a launching point for discussions on their unique talents and potential areas of development. Participants will reflect on the successes that led to their current roles and consider how their strengths align with the demands of their positions. Through a combination of introspective exercises, small group discussions, and guided insights, participants will gain valuable understanding of their strengths, potential blind spots, and avenues for growth, all with the aim of enhancing their leadership prowess.
4:55 PM - 5:45 AM
Faculty-led Reflection Teams
Details
Throughout the Institute, you will gather with the same small group facilitated by one of the Institute faculty members. Please click into your profile in the "Attendees" section of the institute app to view your group assignment. Group locations:
Taléa Drummer-Ferrell: Embassy Hall A
Demond Hargrove: Embassy Hall B
Danielle Miller-Schuster: Embassy Hall CD
Kristina Bethea Odejimi: Embassy Hall E
Joy Pedersen: Embassy Hall F
Todd Smith-Bergollo: Embassy Hall H
Domanic Vanthom: Piedmont (Atlanta Conference Center - LL3)
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Break
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Institute Mixer
Details
Dozens of new colleagues, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a friendly bartender…what could be better at the end of the day? (A cash bar will be available.)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
No-host Dinner with Institute Participants
Details
It’s been a long day, and you’re tired. You’re thinking, “I do not want to have dinner with people I barely know.” Yes, you do! Don’t miss this opportunity to continue to build your network and to continue the big conversations that began earlier. Connect with your group during the institute mixer by 7:15 p.m. sharp to stroll to a nearby restaurant for your 7:30 p.m. reservation. (Dinner will be at your own expense.)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast and Optional Topic-specific Discussions
Details
Fuel up for the day two with a hot breakfast with fellow institute participants. Consider joining one of the pre-determined table discussions.
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM
Introduction of Day 2
9:20 AM - 10:25 AM
Leading and Supervising with Intention
Details
Leadership and supervision of staff are important functions of the AVP role. In a dynamic environment, professionals need to provide and support a unifying vision to maintain high-quality supervision with a broad range of skill building and attention. We will examine effective supervision practices and review national data on current challenges. We will discuss ways to maximize your organizational presence, gain buy-in in decision making, and understand the importance of leading with intention.
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Strategy and Strategic Planning: The AVPs Role in Assessment and the Move Toward Data Intelligence
Details
We know our work is more relevant than ever, yet student affairs leaders are increasingly being asked to demonstrate the effectiveness of our services, programs, and learning opportunities for students. AVPs play a critical role in framing opportunities to gather information and measure progress within campus and unit-based strategic plans. In this session, we will help participants to differentiate strategy and strategic planning and the important role of assessment and data intelligence in driving the division’s mission forward.
12:00 PM - 1:10 PM
Institute Luncheon
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Fireside Chat with NASPA President Kevin Kruger
Details
NASPA President Kevin Kruger will join us to provide us a reflection of student affairs and our path forward through the challenges and triumphs that are ahead of us. Come prepared with questions for this accomplished leader of the profession.
2:35 PM - 3:45 PM
VPSA-facilitated Concurrent Colleague Conversations
Details
During this period, participants will have the chance to select among several topics that they wish to engage with their cohort peers. A seasoned VPSA will facilitate the discussion.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking Refreshment Break
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Faculty-led Reflection Teams
Details
Throughout the Institute, you will gather with the same small group facilitated by one of the Institute faculty members. Please click into your profile in the "Attendees" section of the institute app to view your group assignment. Group locations:
Taléa Drummer-Ferrell: Embassy Hall A
Demond Hargrove: Embassy Hall B
Danielle Miller-Schuster: Embassy Hall CD
Kristina Bethea Odejimi: Embassy Hall E
Joy Pedersen: Embassy Hall F
Todd Smith-Bergollo: Embassy Hall H
Domanic Vanthom: Piedmont (Atlanta Conference Center - LL3)
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast
Details
Fuel up for the final day with a hot breakfast with fellow institute participants.
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM
Introduction of Final Day
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Managing the Murky Middle
Details
AVPs will acquire essential skills and insights to thrive in this pivotal role within the institutional ecosystem. Through a combination of organizational theory exploration, case studies, and group discussions, AVPs will learn strategies to support the VPSA, subordinates, and colleagues; align personal values with professional responsibilities; and collaborate across the institution. This workshop will help AVPs gain an understanding of organizational dynamics, a toolkit to navigate various challenges, and a refined leadership style while navigating the middle.
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Campus Politics: Relationship Building as the “Number Two”
Details
During this session, participants will explore different political models that exist in institutions of higher education so that they can identify the model that most closely aligns with their institutional context. Presenters will share their own experiences related to navigating institutional politics and allow participants to consider ways in which they can strengthen their abilities to successfully maneuver within their work setting, culminating in the creation of a personal action plan.
11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
Faculty-led Reflection Teams
Details
Throughout the Institute, you will gather with the same small group facilitated by one of the Institute faculty members. Please click into your profile in the "Attendees" section of the institute app to view your group assignment. Group locations:
Taléa Drummer-Ferrell: Embassy Hall A
Demond Hargrove: Embassy Hall B
Danielle Miller-Schuster: Embassy Hall CD
Kristina Bethea Odejimi: Embassy Hall E
Joy Pedersen: Embassy Hall F
Todd Smith-Bergollo: Embassy Hall H
Domanic Vanthom: Piedmont (Atlanta Conference Center - LL3)
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Institute Wrap-up
Details
Our time together began with a focus on self and high expectations for the Institute content and networking opportunities. Following structured sessions, informal discussions, time for reflection, networking with colleagues, and meals in community, the 2024 NASPA Institute for New AVPs is coming to an end. This session is designed to conclude our time together with some faculty and participant reflections. We look forward to hearing from you.
12:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Post-institute Offering - Supporting and Leveraging Your Sorority and Fraternity Community: An Intensive for AVPs
Details
Creating a healthy and thriving sorority and fraternity community increasingly requires the strategic investment of multiple key campus partners, and student affairs leaders are most uniquely positioned to provide strategic support to this very complex and distinct functional area. The presenters will appropriately frame and contextualize what strong sorority and fraternity professional work should look like, discuss how to engage from their unique organizational level, and share ways to leverage support from fraternity and sorority life students and alumni to advance institutional goals.
(Registration for this offering, while required, is complimentary for participants due to support from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Foundation.)
Post-institute Offering
Supporting and Leveraging Your Sorority and Fraternity Community: An Intensive for AVPs
Creating a healthy and thriving sorority and fraternity community increasingly requires the strategic investment of multiple key campus partners, and student affairs leaders are most uniquely positioned to provide strategic support to this very complex and distinct functional area. The presenters will appropriately frame and contextualize what strong sorority and fraternity professional work should look like, discuss how to engage from their unique organizational level, and share ways to leverage support from fraternity and sorority life students and alumni to advance institutional goals.
(Registration for this offering, while required, is complimentary for participants due to support from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Foundation.)
Venue
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Hyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street, Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303 |
Single/double: $229 |
NASPA arranged special room rates for conference attendees at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Reserving a room within our block by using the hotel's dedicated meeting website or toll-free telephone number not only benefits you; it also helps to support the conference. When you book within our conference block, you help NASPA keep meeting costs as low as possible and enable us to provide some of the important features meeting attendees have come to enjoy.
Travel
HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATL)
Hyatt Regency Atlanta is easily accessible to the World’s Busiest Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson is about a 20-minute ride by car (depending on traffic and time of day), and rental cars, taxis and shared ride services are easily available from the airport.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Atlanta’s MARTA transit system runs to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Fares are $2.50 each way. From the airport, Hyatt Regency Atlanta guests can board any Northbound trains and Exit at the Peachtree Center Station. The Peachtree Center Station is connected to our hotel through the Peachtree Center Mall.
Transportation Centers:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – 11 miles
Peachtree Station (Amtrak) – 3 miles
Public Transit Centers: Peachtree Center MARTA Transit Station – 0.4 miles
Parking
VALET PARKING
Valet parking is available in a protected, underground garage for $55 per night.
This includes 24 hour access to your vehicle with in/out privileges. Vehicles are picked up in the Motor Lobby, located on level LL3 of the Atrium Tower.
Parking at the hotel may be limited due to high demand.
SELF PARKING
Though there is no official hotel self-parking, Hyatt guests may elect to self-park at designated off-property locations and enjoy discounted rates with no in/out privileges. As events in the city warrant, parking costs at non-Hyatt facilities are subject to change without notice.
We do not recommend parking in any open, unsecured lots.
Click HERE to find additional parking options near the hotel.
Weather
The average temperatures in Atlanta, Georgia are around 53° F during the day and 33° F in the evening. As the conference gets closer, please visit the Weather Channel for more information.
Please note, the hotel and meeting areas may be cooler temperatures. A sweater or jacket is recommended.
Global Health & Safety
With ongoing public health emergencies, NASPA is prepared to manage our place-based events with the health, safety, and well-being of our attendees, staff, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers in mind. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, NASPA staff, service providers, and others are expected to abide by our code of conduct and all policies in effect for any event sponsored by the Association.
We will continue to monitor and update safety precautions for all of our conferences regularly and coordinate with trusted national resources, state and local public health agencies, and the hotels/venues hosting our events.
In all cases, we will continue to assess the risks in the area local to the event and the current status in the United States. In keeping with the Association's duty of care and the responsibility as host, NASPA has implemented safety requirements for many of our place-based convenings.
We reserve the right to modify these policies and procedures at any time given the rapidly changing nature of any current and ongoing public health emergencies.
For complete and most up-to-date policies and procedures related to health and safety during our place-based events, please refer to this page: https://www.naspa.org/events/global-health-and-safety
Registration
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 $80. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for $250. 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!
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Institute participants are strongly encouraged to also attend the 2024 NASPA AVP Symposium, which will take place in the same location immediately following the institute. A registration fee discount of 25% will be offered to institute participants who attend the symposium. Upon completion of your institute registration, you will receive an email confirmation that contains a discount code for you to apply to your registration for the symposium. Please visit the 2024 NASPA AVP Symposium website to learn more.
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Early Bird Registration Through 12/11/2023 |
Regular Registration 12/12/2023 to 1/3/2024 |
Late Registration 1/4/2024 to 1/15/2024 |
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$795 |
$895 |
$995 |
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Non-Member |
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Early Bird Registration Through 12/11/2023 |
Regular Registration 12/12/2023 to 1/3/2024 |
Late Registration 1/4/2024 to 1/15/2024 |
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$995 |
$1095 |
$1195 |
Registration Policies
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation/refund deadline less a $50.00 administrative fee is December 7, 2024. This program may be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, fees will be refunded; however, NASPA will not be responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies. NASPA is not responsible for weather or travel related problems and will not reimburse registration fees for these issues. Please click here to submit a refund request.
Please allow 7-10 business days for processing. To inquire about the status of a refund after 10 business days, please send an email to [email protected] .
Payment Policy:
Changes in payment method or credit card after the initial payment is processed are NOT permitted, no exceptions. Please be sure that you are using the appropriate credit card for this transaction.
Click here to view NASPA’s complete Payment Policies and Procedures.
The registration rate displayed is based on your current individual membership status.
Substitutions: Substitutions are allowed by individuals within the same institution/company. Substitutions should have the same member classification so that the payment is an even exchange transfer of payment. Please email your request for the substitute attendee to [email protected].
Questions
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Sponsors
For additional information about sponsorship opportunities at the 2024 NASPA Institute for New AVPs, please connect with Fred Comparato at 614-204-5994 or by clicking below.
