Supporting the Student Affairs Profession

As the professional home of student affairs with over a decade of service to the profession, support of the people dedicated to our complex and challenging work has always been the core mission of NASPA. We are a network of mentors, opportunities, and resources to support you through every stage of your career development journey. 

Latest Publications

The Business of Student Affairs Cover
August 30, 2021

The Business of Student Affairs: Fundamental Skills for Student Affairs Professionals

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February 14, 2020

Disruptive Transformation: Leading Creative and Innovative Teams in Higher Education

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Beginning Your Journey
January 1, 2019

Beginning Your Journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs (Fourth Edition)

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Latest Blogs

James E. Scott Academy
March 28, 2023

A Four-Decade Glance Back

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March 2, 2023

AVP Spotlight: Dr. Melanie Miller

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James E. Scott Academy
February 22, 2023

Executive Transitions: Lessons Learned

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Latest Events

March 1 - March 3, 2021
15th Annual MENASA NASPA Conference (Virtual)
November 19, 2020
P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.S. Live Briefing Series-Creating the Student Affairs Brand: Promoting Institutional Collaboration and Engagement
September 15 - September 16, 2020
NASPA Virtual Product Showcase
August 25, 2020
COVID-19 In-Person or Virtual Requests for Accommodations: What You Need to Know
September 17, 2020
P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.S. LB: When Expectations Collide..
August 20, 2020
First-gen Pros 2.0: Navigating the First-gen Identity of Mid-Senior Level Professionals
August 18, 2020
The Intersections Between Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Creative Leadership in Times of Disruptive Transformation
August 13, 2020
Academic Integrity in an Online World: Maintaining Rigor While Showing Compassion
August 20, 2020
Assessing Social Media Threats for Conduct & BITs
June 15 - June 17, 2020
2020 Region V Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAO) Retreat
October 21 - October 22, 2020
Leading with Character in Times of Crisis
June 16, 2020
Navigating Uncertain Times: Global Perspectives on Staff Support in Student Affairs
May 27, 2020
Ramifications of the COVID Pandemic
May 12, 2020
Effective Leadership During Upheaval
October 6 - October 8, 2022
NASPA Escaleras Institute
October 31 - September 1, 2019
Lead365 National Conference
October 25, 2019
2019 Region II Careers in Student Affairs Conference
October 28 - October 30, 2019
European Conference - Student Affairs and Services
January 25 - January 28, 2023
NASPA Alice Manicur Symposium
June 25 - June 28, 2022
Small Colleges and Universities Institute
January 20 - January 22, 2022
NASPA Institute for New AVPs
June 19 - June 24, 2020
NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute (DLI): University at Albany
June 11 - June 13, 2020
The Summit – NASPA VPSA Summer Convening
March 19 - March 20, 2022
NASPA International Symposium
March 11 - March 12, 2017
NASPA International Symposium
July 11 - August 5, 2022
The Business of Student Affairs
December 3, 2020
P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.S. Live Briefing Series-Rubrics: The Unsung Heroes of the Assessment World
January 9, 2023
Board Chair Candidates Conversation
December 6, 2022
How Do I Hold Space When I’m Feeling It All, Too?
November 4, 2021
Re-Connecting and Re-Building: Advice and Recommendations for AVPs by AVPs
September 29, 2020
Student Affairs Partnering with Campus Police
January 19, 2021
2020 Was a Hot Mess: Lessons Learned and Strategies for a Tidier 2021

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Awards & Initiatives

April 17, 2023
Excellence Award: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union, and related
December 31, 2020
NASPA NOW Professional Recognition
October 1, 2020
Excellence Award: Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, First-year, Other-year, Orientation, and related
September 9, 2020
Zenobia Hikes Memorial Award
November 22, 2019
Jim Rhatigan Fellowship Scholarship
November 17, 2019
Ruth Strang Research Award
November 17, 2019
Ruth Strang Research Award
October 31, 2019
Doris Michiko Ching Award for Excellence as a Student Affairs Professional*
October 31, 2019
The President's Award
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Contracted Services, Housing, Residence Life, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: First-generation Student Success and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate, Professional, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Commuter, Off-Campus, Military-Connected, Non-traditional, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Athletics, Recreation, Counseling, Health, Wellness, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Service-Learning and related
October 3, 2019
Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year
October 1, 2019
NASPA Innovation Grants Program
January 1, 2019
Excellence Award: Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics, and related
January 1, 2019
Excellence Award: Alumni, Community Relations, Family Programs, Fundraising, and related
October 3, 2016
Best Practices in International Education Award
AVP/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award
Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award
George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research
Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award
Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean*
Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member
Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA
Excellence Award: Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related