February 3, 2025
Early Registration Launches
June 4, 2025
Regular Registration Closes
June 4, 2025
2025 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education
In-Person Conferences Student Success Career and Workforce Development Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
June 27 - June 30, 2025 Denver, CO
The NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education is a convergence of three conferences in one registration! The conferences offer outstanding professional development opportunities that will shape your learning experience.
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Attend the SSHE Conference to Explore Key Areas of Student Success in Higher Education:
This conference offers a platform for professionals who are committed to advancing equity, fostering student success, and using data-driven strategies to enhance the higher education experience for all students. Whether your focus is on assessment, dismantling barriers, or first-generation success, you'll find resources, insights, and a community of like-minded professionals at the SSHE Conference.
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics (APDA)
Is This the Right Conference for Me to Attend?
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics (APDA)Track:
- You are a higher education professional responsible for institutional planning, assessment, or data analysis.
- You work in roles related to institutional effectiveness, accreditation, or program evaluation.
- You want to explore the intersection of data and equity in improving student success and organizational performance.
- You are looking to enhance your institution’s capacity to measure, understand, and address student needs through analytics and planning.
Focus Areas
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Understand how data-informed decisions can shape student success outcomes, institutional planning, and resource allocation.
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Discuss the latest trends in data analytics and how they support student learning, retention, and completion.
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Learn strategies for building robust assessment frameworks that drive institutional improvement and effectiveness.
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Consider innovative tools and methodologies for measuring student success and equity outcomes across diverse student populations.
Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success (DSBC)
Is This the Right Conference for Me to Attend?
Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success (DSBC)Track:
- You are passionate about equity and inclusion in higher education and want to be part of dismantling systemic barriers to student success.
- You work with underrepresented or marginalized student populations and are seeking strategies to support their success.
- You are interested in learning how to create institutional change to foster a more inclusive campus environment.
- You are involved in advocacy, diversity, or student affairs roles and want to develop programs that promote social justice and student equity.
Focus Areas
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Engage in discussions on how to identify and address structural inequities that impact marginalized student populations.
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Explore asset-based strategies that create inclusive environments for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
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Learn how to develop and implement initiatives that reduce systemic barriers, such as financial hardship, lack of access to resources, and campus climate issues.
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Analyze case studies that highlight successful efforts to dismantle systemic barriers in higher education.
First-generation Student Success (FGSS)
Is This the Right Conference for Me to Attend?
First-generation Student Success (FGSS)Track:
- You support first-generation students and want to learn best practices for enhancing their academic and personal success.
- You are involved in student success programming, student affairs, or academic advising and are seeking ways to strengthen your institution’s first-generation initiatives.
- You are interested in research and data on the experiences of first-generation students and how to improve institutional policies and practices.
Focus Areas
- You want to connect with peers and experts dedicated to advancing first-generation student success across higher education.
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Discuss the lived experiences and intersectional identities of first-generation college students and the unique challenges they face.
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Identify strategies to support first-generation students through culturally responsive programs, services, and skill-building initiatives.
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Explore approaches for creating an engaged and supportive campus environment that celebrates the first-generation identity.
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Engage with current research and literature to enhance institutional first-generation initiatives, focusing on data and evaluation to improve student outcomes.
Senior Leaders
Is This the Right Conference for Me to Attend?
Senior Leader Track:
- You are a President, Dean, Vice President, or Assistant/Associate Vice President in higher education.
- Your role involves strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and advocating for student success initiatives.
- You are interested in high-level discussions on policy development, equity, and institutional strategies for supporting student success at all levels.
- You want to collaborate with other senior leaders to share insights and strengthen institutional support for first-generation and marginalized students.
Senior leaders will have the opportunity to:
- Engage with peers through high-level discussions.
- Participate in targeted sessions to support institutional priorities for first-generation students and equity-focused initiatives.
- Experience a blend of formal programming and informal networking to facilitate knowledge-sharing and connection-building among leadership.
Senior leaders will enjoy the practical benefits of a private lounge and a dedicated room for breakfast and lunch programming on Sunday, June 30, and Monday, July 01, 2025. These facilities are designed to enhance your comfort and convenience during the event. In addition, an invitation-only evening networking reception will take place on Sunday, June 29, offering a more intimate setting for building connections and discussing key challenges and solutions within higher education leadership.
Register for SSHE 2025!
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!
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.
The Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education converge three events into one. Please select the conference which is most applicable to you, though you are welcome to attend sessions and presentations across any of the conferences.
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| Early Registration 02/03/2025 to 04/18/2025 |
Regular Registration 04/19/2025 to 06/04/2025 |
Late Registration 06/05/2025 to 06/27/2025 |
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Non Member |
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| $795 | $845 | $925 |
NASPA Student Member |
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HALF-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION |
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| Early Registration 02/03/2025 to 04/18/2025 |
Regular Registration 04/19/2025 to 06/04/2025 |
Late Registration 06/05/2025 to 06/27/2025 |
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Non Member |
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FULL-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION |
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Regular Registration |
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Registration Policies & Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility
Registration Policies
Refunds will be given for cancellations less a $50.00 processing fee. Cancellation/refund deadline less a $50.00 administrative fee is Friday, April 25, 2025. In addition, a processing fee of $50.00 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined. Please allow 30 business days for processing. To inquire about the status of a refund after 10 business days, please send an email to [email protected].
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. Additional charges may apply if the membership status is not the same. Please email your request for the substitute attendee to [email protected].
Please note, individual NASPA memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Additional registration questions? Please contact the NASPA office at 202-265-7500 or via e-mail to [email protected]. For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
Justification for Attendance
Looking for make the case to use your professional development funding toward attending the NASPA Conferences on Student Success?
The justification letter templates below will provide you with a starting point to outline the benefits of attending NASPA Conferences on Student Success, including the benefits for you, your colleagues, students and campus. We are confident this will help you get one step closer to joining us in Boston.
Not sure if you are a member? email [email protected] to find out.
Opening Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tia Brown McNair
Dr. McNair is a nationally recognized leader on equity, inclusive excellence, high-impact practices, campus climate, and student success. She is currently a Partner at Sova, a company that facilitates transformative change through actionable strategies and practical implementation support. In her previous role at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) as the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Student Success and the Executive Director of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers, she directed numerous national projects, including developing partnerships with more than 70 institutions to establish TRHT Campus Centers and the creation of a TRHT-focused Campus Climate Toolkit. She directed AAC&U’s Summer Institutes on High-Impact Practices and Student Success, and Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation Campus Centers. She is the co-author of the books From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education (January 2020) and Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success (July 2016 and July 2022 2ndEdition). McNair is the editor of Strengthening Campus Communities Through the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Framework published by Routledge in June 2024. McNair is a co-author on the publication Assessing Underserved Students’ Engagement in High-Impact Practices.
NASPA, the association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, named McNair the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award. In May 2023, McNair received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Franklin Pierce University for her national work to dismantle a false belief in a hierarchy of human value and for her efforts to advance racial equity to support the success of all students. In March 2020, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education named McNair one of thirty-five outstanding women who have tackled some of higher education’s toughest challenges, exhibited extraordinary leadership skills, and made a positive difference in their communities.
She currently serves on several boards and advisory groups, including The Washington Center, Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s (HHMI) Center for the Advancement of Science and Leadership, the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS)’ Advisory Board at Howard University, and as a consulting editor for Change Magazine.
Prior to joining SOVA, McNair served as the Assistant Director of the National College Access Network (NCAN) in Washington, DC. McNair’s previous experience also includes serving as a Social Scientist/Assistant Program Director in the Directorate for Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Director of University Relations at the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia; the Statewide Coordinator for the Educational Talent Search Project at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; and the Interim Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment Services at West Virginia State University. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at several institutions where she taught first-year English courses. McNair earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and English at James Madison University and holds an M.A. in English from Radford University and a doctorate in higher education administration from George Washington University.
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The convergence of three unique events creates a space for attendees to share ideas, strategies, and evidence-based research.
Closing Keynote Speakers
Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-conference workshops at the 2025 Student Success in Higher Education Conference provide an opportunity for in-depth, interactive learning with experts in the field. Designed to explore critical topics in student success, these workshops offer practical strategies, research-based insights, and collaborative discussions to support your professional growth.
Join us for full-day workshops on Friday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and half-day workshops on Saturday, June 28, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Each session is designed to provide participants with actionable takeaways and a deeper understanding of key issues shaping student success in higher education.
Check out our diverse workshop offerings below and start planning your SSHE experience today!
Pre-Conference Workshops
Friday, June 27 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-Conference Institute (Full Day)
Friday, June 27 • 09.00 AM – 4.00 PM
Pre-conference institutes are full-day programs held prior to the conference. These events are usually coordinated directly with the applicable conference committee or a related NASPA constituent group and typically last 7 hours. Pre-conference institutes require participants to pre-register for a fee.
Full Day Pre-Conference Options:
Assessment 101
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics Track
In this workshop, individuals will learn the foundational knowledge and skills needed to successfully execute assessment strategies in every role! Gain a deeper understanding of the assessment cycle, types of assessment, outcome development, choosing and implementing methods, and sharing and using results. Participants will have the opportunity to practice and leave with resources they can use on their campuses. This program is designed for practitioners who do not have assessment as a primary job responsibility.
Strengthening Institutional Analyses to Support Strategic Financial Decision-Making and Student Success
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics Track
Higher education professionals are increasingly called upon to engage in interdepartmental efforts that align institutional performance with strategic priorities. This interactive workshop equips participants with tools and strategies that bridge the gap between data analytics, strategic planning, and resource allocation to improve student success and institutional sustainability. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with NACUBO resources to support data-informed decisions and scale sustainable, mission-aligned practices.
Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics Track
TBD
Pre-Conference Workshop (Half Day)
Saturday, June 28 • 09.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Pre-conference workshop will be offered the day before the conference. Pre-conference workshops are designed as highly specialized opportunities to discuss a specific topic or program and typically last 3 hours. Pre-conference workshops require participants to pre-register for a fee.
Half Day Pre-Conference Options:
The Great Pivot: Working through Internal and External Barriers in Higher Education
Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success Track
This session explores the often-overlooked challenges faced by professionals supporting student success amid anti-DEI legislation. These restrictions hinder efforts to develop and sustain impactful programs for historically marginalized populations. The session will offer strategies to reduce barriers, foster inclusivity, and equip participants with innovative approaches to persevere in challenging environments. So, how can we continue to reduce barriers and foster belonging when traditional methods and targeted initiatives are constrained?
Listen Up!: Designing and Implementing Student Focus Groups for Campus Change
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics Track
In this workshop, presenters introduce focus groups as a tool for incorporating student perspectives in campus transformation efforts. Participants will learn hands-on techniques to design and implement focus groups that address systemic barriers on their campuses. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a complete focus group plan and interview protocol draft ready for implementation.
Building and Sustaining First-gen Initiatives
First-generation Student Success Track
With the growing representation of first-generation students, the higher education community must play an active role in advancing the success of first-generation students. This workshop will bring together faculty and staff from across various colleges and universities to share innovative approaches and success stories, addressing the unique challenges of supporting first-generation students. The presenters will detail ways to develop sustainable programs, foster inclusive campus environments, and leverage resources to enhance student success.
Is It Worth It? An Assessment and ROI Model to Measure Success in First-Generation Student Programming
First-generation Student Success Track
As one of 14 inaugural FirstGen Forward Network Champions campuses, University of Louisville has moved the needle toward first-generation student success in a time of competing priorities. To evaluate program efficacy and garner stakeholder buy-in, we developed an assessment protocol including a Return-on-Investment model. Presenters will introduce our model and discuss our strategies for engaging stakeholders. Participants will discuss assessment and stakeholder engagement at their institutions and develop a plan of action.
Work Across Factions: Leadership Skills for Dismantling Barriers to Student Success
Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success Track
One of the biggest challenges to making progress on systemic issues is effectively mobilizing the right people to work together on the issue. Factions of people with different perspectives, competing values, and conflicting loyalties can stifle progress. In this workshop, participants will gain deeper insight into the barriers getting in the way of progress on their student success challenges, identify the people they need to mobilize, and develop strategies for working more skillfully across difference to enhance student success.
Implementing a Divisional Learning and Behavioral Outcome Assessment in the University of Michigan’s Division of Student Life
Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics Track
The critical work of assessing co-curricular student learning can be challenging for student affairs divisions with limited resources, capacity, or knowledge. The presenters will guide you through our year-long collaborative process of developing divisional and unit outcomes as part of a new divisional assessment framework. We will discuss defining outcomes, creating methods and analysis plans, and using findings to improve the student experience and demonstrate impact. Join us to gain practical strategies and insights for your own institution.
Certified Peer Educator (CPE) Train-the-Trainer
First-generation Student Success Track
Do you work with student leaders who host programs for their peers on campus? Join us to become certified as a trainer in NASPA’s own student leadership training: Certified Peer Educators (CPE). This session will prepare you to certify your students on campus with our curriculum, enabling them to become CPEs. Through modules that include everything from personal and group development, programming strategies, and bystander skills, the curriculum empowers students to create change on campus and in their communities through the lens of well-being.
Location & Lodging
All conference activities will take place at the Hyatt Regency Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Address: 650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 436-1234
Hotel Information Update
We are thrilled by the overwhelming excitement for the 2025 Student Success in Higher Education (SSHE) Conference and cannot wait to welcome you to Denver this June. Due to high demand, our conference hotel is currently oversold on the shoulder dates of Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27. While we are actively working with the hotel to increase room availability on these dates, we strongly encourage attendees to book their accommodations for the main conference dates, Saturday, June 28 through Monday, June 30, where rooms are still available at the discounted conference rate.
Please note that we cannot guarantee room availability on Thursday and Friday, nor can we ensure the conference rate if rooms become available for those dates.
We are grateful for your enthusiasm and look forward to an inspiring and engaging experience in Denver.
Housing Pirates
Beware of housing pirates! Every year, NASPA receives reports of emails being sent to participants, exhibitors, and NASPA members offering lower hotel rates. The Hyatt Regency is the conference venue for the NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education, and attendees should only communicate with the hotel they have secured a reservation through.
SSHE Additional Information
Parking
The Hyatt Regency at Denver Convention Center offers both valet and self-parking at the hotel. Overnight valet costs $64 and overnight self-parking costs $54.
For mor information visit the hotel's website here.
Weather
The average temperatures in Denver, CO are between 55 degrees F and 85 degrees F in June. As the conference gets closer, please visit the Weather Channel for more information.
Please note, the hotel and meeting area temperatures vary. Layering with a sweater or jacket is recommended.
Travel
The nearest airport to Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is Broomfield (BJC) Airport which is 13.7 miles away. Other nearby airports include Denver (DEN) (18.6 miles), Colorado Springs (COS) (67.6 miles), Eagle (EGE) (102.7 miles) and Aspen (ASE) (106.8 miles).
The hotel has acccessible transportation availible with advance notice.
Discover Denver
We’re excited to share that Visit Denver has graciously created a dedicated microsite for SSHE attendees. Explore local attractions, dining, and more at www.denver.org/naspasshe. If you’re planning offsite gatherings or evening receptions, you can also connect directly with our Visit Denver Destination Services Manager, Liz, for personalized support.
Sponsorship
The 2025 NASPA Conference on Student Success in Higher Education is your opportunity to take a cross-functional approach to student success when it has never been more important.
The application for 2025 is now live! Click here to explore exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, and click the button below to submit your application.
Questions? Connect with Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development, at 614-204-5994 or [email protected] with any inquiries regarding exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Schedule
The schedule has been designed to provide participants with interactive and engaging learning expierences. These will include: programming, opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated. Registration to one conference grants access to content over all three conferences. Please note: the schedule is subject to change based on presenter availability.
2025 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education Schedule At a Glance
All times are in Mountain Time and are subject to change
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration and Help Desk
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration and Help Desk
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference services; Scholarly Writing, Lactation, Low-Sensory
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Full Day Pre-conference Workshops
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Registration and Help Desk
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference services; Scholarly Writing, Lactation, Low-Sensory
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Senior Leader Lounge & Track Room
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Half-day Pre-conference Workshops
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Kickoff/Lunch On Your Own
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Senior Leader Track - Half Day Pre-Conference Workshop
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
First-Time Attendees & Open Time
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions 1: General Sessions
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Concurrent Session 2: General Sessions & Roundtable Discussions
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Conference Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Opening Keynote
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Opening Reception/ Exhibit Hall
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Senior Leader Reception
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration & Help Desk Open
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference services; Scholarly Writing, Lactation, Low-Sensory
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Conference Exhibit Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Senior Leader Lounge & Sessions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Sponsors
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
APDA Featured Speaker Session
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Concurrent Session 3: Learning Labs
9:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Concurrent Session 4: Extended Learning Sessions & Emerging Research Symposium
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
DSBC Featured Speaker Session
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
FGSS Featured Speaker Session
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Conference Break (Lunch On Your Own)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Concurrent Session 5: Emerging Research Symposium & Scholarly Papers
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Concurrent Session 6: General Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Break
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 7: General Sessions
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM
Concurrent Session 8: General Sessions
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner On Your Own
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Networking Receptions/ Meetings
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration & Help Desk Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Senior Leader Lounge & Sessions
8:10 AM - 9:00 AM
Concurrent Session 9: General Sessions
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session 10: General Sessions
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Session 11: General Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Closing Keynote: Senior Leaders Panel
Testimonial & Welcome
SSHE25 - Conference Themes and Learning Outcomes
Theme 1: Innovation-Driven Student Success
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Participants will identify and apply innovative technologies, such as AI and predictive analytics, to improve student outcomes and institutional efficiency.
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Attendees will develop strategies for implementing real-time assessment tools that enable immediate feedback and adaptive interventions for students.
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Learners will evaluate case studies showcasing data-driven initiatives that enhance institutional decision-making and improve student success at scale.
Theme 2: Equity-Centered Assessment
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Participants will analyze disaggregated data to identify systemic inequities and develop targeted, equity-centered interventions.
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Attendees will integrate qualitative and quantitative insights to create comprehensive approaches to equity in assessment and planning.
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Learners will design frameworks utilizing holistic metrics to promote a sense of belonging and well-being among diverse student populations.
Theme 3: Strategic Data for Institutional Impact
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Participants will align assessment efforts with institutional strategic goals to foster cohesive, impactful initiatives that support student and institutional success.
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Attendees will explore methods to strengthen collaboration between Institutional Research and Student Affairs, ensuring integrated data strategies across the institution.
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Learners will apply longitudinal data analysis to design sustainable, evidence-based practices that drive continuous institutional improvement.
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Participants will be able to articulate how equity and inclusion intersect with the experiences of underrepresented and marginalized students.
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Participants will identify institutional barriers that disproportionately impact these student populations.
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Participants will learn to apply evidence-based strategies to design programs and initiatives that address systemic inequities and promote success for marginalized students, including first-generation populations.
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Participants will develop frameworks for creating inclusive programs that integrate social justice principles and equitable access.
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Participants will gain practical tools to lead institutional change initiatives, advocate for equitable policies, and engage stakeholders in collaborative efforts to dismantle systemic barriers.
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Participants will acquire techniques for assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of equity-focused programs and making data-informed decisions.
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Participants will learn about the lived experiences of first-generation students and their overlapping identities from institutional and national perspectives.
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Participants will gain insights into the impacts of systemic inequities on first-generation students and develop strategies for addressing these barriers across their institution.
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Participants will learn to create culturally responsive programs, services, and initiatives that align with the unique needs of first-generation students and confront barriers thwarting success.
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Participants will implement strategies to foster a celebratory first-generation culture through engagement, recognition, and inclusive programming.
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Participants will use current research and evaluation tools to enhance institutional first-generation initiatives, focusing on data-informed approaches to improve student outcomes.
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Participants will uncover opportunities to expand post-completion supports, fostering gainful employment for first-generation graduates and professionals through tailored initiatives and partnerships.
Continuing Education
Please note: Detailed information on the potential educational credits for the 2025 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education will be shared in Spring 2025.
The total number of hours that will be available for this conference will depend upon the eligibility of individual sessions as well as the overall conference schedule. In the past, continuing education credits have been available during every breakout session block for the entirety of the conference. The full schedule and continuing education qualifications will be available in Spring 2025. For more information about each continuing education credit and offerings, please read through the descriptions below. Credit may be requested by completing the appropriate paperwork for the type of continuing education needed (NBCC). Forms will be made available only on-site.
If you have questions about Continuing Education, please contact NASPA Staff at [email protected]
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