2019 - 2026 Strategic Goals
Vision
Fulfilling the promise of higher education.
Mission
As the leading voice of student affairs, NASPA drives innovation and evidence-based, student-centered practice throughout higher education, nationally and globally.
Leaning into the Next 100 Years
The NASPA Board of Directors engaged our membership in a collaborative process to develop a strategic plan to guide our work and shape our trajectory across the next five years. Together, we can leverage NASPA’s influence to transform the evolving landscape, inspiring superior fulfillment of the promise of higher education for all students.
Advocacy for Student Success
Advocacy for Student Success
Advocate to support student learning and success.
NASPA will...
- Center student learning, development,and success as core outcomes of higher education.
- Develop independent, critical thinkers who understand their responsibility to foster community, civic, and democratic engagement.
- Collaborate with local, state, national, and global partners to champion and support legislation, policies, and practices that advance student learning and success.
Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Invest in and advocate for equitable and inclusive practices that promote socially just communities
NASPA will...
- Strengthen capacity in all professional roles to recognize, challenge, and dismantle systemic barriers to improve post-secondary access and achievement.
- Open pathways throughout the Association and the student affairs profession for equity-seeking,historically minoritized, and marginalized communities.
- Collaborate on the development of evidence-based, innovative, inclusive, and socially just higher education policy and practices.
Research and Scholarship
Research and Scholarship
Generate research and scholarship that advance evidence-based, emergent, and equitable practices.
NASPA will...
- Create and foster interdisciplinary strategic partnerships to advance a data-informed research and practice agenda.
- Invest in and promote a scholar-practitioner identity and mindset within the student affairs profession.
- Develop innovative models to support the creation and recognition of exemplary research and scholarship.
Professional Development and Engagement
Professional Development and Engagement
Provide exceptional education and volunteer engagement that prepare members to lead on current and future issues in higher education.
NASPA will...
- Develop, implement, and evaluate accessible professional development and networking opportunities that address current and emerging issues for all career levels.
- Foster and promote volunteer engagement that enhances effective professional practice and pathways to leadership.
- Extend the value of NASPA membership to a wider network of higher education professionals and partners.
Guiding Principles
Integrity
Committed to high moral principles exhibiting authentic, honest, just, and ethical behavior.Inclusion
Seeking ways to ensure access, voice, acknowledgement, opportunity, and participation at all levels.Innovation
Continuously seeking improvement through new and creative approaches.Inquiry
Supporting research and scholarship to add to the knowledge base of the profession and ensure that data informs practice.