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Conference Chair Welcome
Dear Region I Colleagues,
On behalf of the Regional Advisory Board and Conference Committee, I am excited to announce that our 2024 NASPA Regional Conference will be held in Burlington, Vermont from November 17-19, 2024 at the
The last time we were in Burlington was 2016! We are looking forward to returning to Vermont and continuing to provide all of you the opportunity to experience a conference rooted in history and tradition. The Conference Committee will work on advancing their work of offering a connection-focused, inclusive, and impactful experience for attendees. We welcome your feedback as we begin planning your conference. Please share your insights by April 30, 2024.
We are also excited to announce that the Call for Programs, Registration, and Regional Awards processes will go live on Friday, June 28th, 2024. Make sure to add this date to your calendars. You will continue to receive communication from myself and the conference committee throughout the year leading to our time together in Burlington.
As we finalize logistics and solidify plans for the conference, we will be updating this conference website. Make sure to check the website often for the latest updates.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
I look forward to seeing you all in Burlington, one of my favorite places in New England!
Warm regards,
Alyssa Cashman
2024 Conference Chair
Senior Associate Director of Residence Life, Endicott College
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.
Venue
Region I has arranged special room rates for institute attendees at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont. Rooms in the block may sell out prior to the cut-off date ( October 25, 2024), so please make your reservation as soon as possible.
Reserving a room within the Region I block by using the hotel's dedicated meeting website or toll-free telephone number not only benefits you, it also helps to support the Institute. When you book within our block, you help NASPA Region I keep meeting costs as low as possible and enable us to provide some of the important features meeting attendees have come to enjoy, such as networking receptions, coffee breaks, and off-site transportation.
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Double Tree by Hilton 870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403 |
$145/night |
Registration
Registration is now live, with discounted early bird registration taking place today through 10/18! Registration costs include attendance at educational sessions, the opening and keynote, confernece closing session, entertainment, and several meals throughout the conference. This year’s conference registration has a capacity and registration will close once the maximum attendee number is reached – please don’t delay in registering!
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Membership Type |
Early Bird Rate 6/28 - 10/18 |
Regular Rate 10/19 - 11/1 |
Late/On-Site Rate 11/2 - 11/8 |
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General Registration - NASPA Member |
$350 |
$400 |
$450 |
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General Registration - Non-Member |
$600 |
$650 |
$700 |
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Student - NASPA Member |
$150 |
$175 |
$200 |
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Student - NASPA Non-Member |
$200 |
$215 |
$250 |
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Emeritus Affiliate - NASPA Member |
$150 |
$175 |
$200 |
Register for the conference here
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.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Registration Coordinator, MaryKate Kelley at mary_kate.kelley@tufts.edu.
Schedule
Schedule
Saturday 11/16/2024
Sunday 11/17/2024
10:00am-5:00pm Conference registration open
5:30pm-6:30pm Opening Reception
Monday 11/18/2024
9:00am-4:30pm Corporate Sponsors and Doctoral Showcase
1:15pm-2:15pm Educational Sessions
2:30-3:30 Educational Sessions
3:45-4:45pm State Meetings
9:00-11:00pm Entertainment - Paint & Sip
Tuesday 11/19/2024
10:00-10:50am Educational sessions
11:00am-12:00pm Educational sessions
12:00-2:00pm Lunch on your own
2:15-3:15pm Educational sessions
3:30-4:30pm Educational sessions
6:00-8:00pm Region I Awards Ceremony & Banquet
Corporate Sponsors & Doctoral Showcase
Thank you to our generous partners for sponsoring the 2023 Region I NASPA Conference.
| Sponsor | Sponsorship Level |
| Forbes Marketing Group | Gold |
| Fun Enterprises | Gold |
| Party People Inc. | Silver |
| Ready Education | Silver |
| Maxient LLC | Bronze |
| WellSort | Bronze |
| Automatic Laundry Services | Bronze |
| Regis College | Doctoral Showcase |
| Sacred Heart University | Doctoral Showcase |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Doctoral Showcase |
Corporate Sponsors
Silent Auction
Conference Committee
| Conference Chair | Alyssa Cashman, Endicott College |
| Chief of Staff & Registration Chair | Mark Kate Kelley, Tufts University |
| Past Chair | Matt Heiser, Endicott College |
| Corporate Sponsors Co-Coordinator | Kaitlin Bevins, Western New England University |
| Corporate Sponsors Co-Coordinator | AJ Andreucci, MCPHS University |
| Programs Co-Chair | Kyle Arthenayake, Colby College |
| Programs Co-Chair | Alex Cross, Nichols College |
| Programs Coordinator | Gabe Reed, Southern Maine Community College |
| SALT Coordinator | Blake Sherman, UMass Dartmouth |
| SSAO Coordinator | Rich DeCapua, Tufts University |
| Featured Speakers Co-Coordinator | Charles Todd, College of the Holy Cross |
| Featured Speakers Co-Coordinator | Kat Howell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Events Chair | Reaunna Bartell, Southern Connecticut State University |
| Entertainment & Community Co-Coordinator | Ryan DePesa, Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Entertainment & Community Co-Coordinator | Victoria Weisenhorn, Endicott College |
| Silent Auction Co-Coordinator | Zach Raso, Rhode Island School of Design |
| Silent Auction Co-Coordinator | Julianna King, Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Awards Co-Coordinator | Beth Moriarty, Emerson College |
| Awards Co-Coordinator | David Zamojski, Boston University |
| Operations Chair | Alyssa Lanphear, Wesleyan University |
| On-Site Logistics Coordinator | Loretta Stephens-Smith, Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Volunteer & Graduate Intern Coordinator | Jess Raffaele, Rhode Island College |
| Social Media & Promotions Coordinator | Kelsey Baron, Berklee College of Music |
| MyNaspa App & Assessment Coordinator | Irene Stefanakos, MCPHS University |
| Graduate Intern | Emmanuel Duodo, University of Maine |
| Graduate Intern | Christian Milian-Santiago, University of Massachusetts |
| Graduate Intern | Lily Chi, Boston College |
Call for Programs
The Call for Programs has concluded -- we are excited to annouce programming offerings in the upcoming weeks via the conference app.
For questions, please contact Alex Cross (crossalexander11@gmail.com) or Kyle Arthenayake (karthena@colby.edu)
Award Nominations
There are a variety of state and regional awards available, each designed to honor different aspects of leadership, service, and innovation in student affairs. Detailed descriptions of each award can be found on the NASPA website.
The NASPA Region I award nominations will close on September 27, 2024.
Nominate a colleague or program!
For questions about NASPA Region I Award Nominations, please contact: Beth Moriarty (bmoriarty61@gmail.com) and David Zamojski (zamojski@bu.edu)