2025 NASPA Region IV-West Conference
Regional Annual Conferences Region IV-W
October 5 - October 7, 2025 St. Louis, MO
The NASPA Region IV-W Conference will be held at The Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center located on the Washington University in St. Louis campus from October 5-7, 2025. We hope to see you there!
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About
Gateway to Passion, Values, & Connections in Student Affairs
Join us on the WashU campus in St. Louis for a conference designed with intention and heart. Gateway to Passion, Values, & Connections in Student Affairs isn’t just a title; it’s the core of what we’re building together. Each session is organized around one of the conference’s central themes, creating a clear throughline that connects the day’s conversations and builds momentum.
Every session will explore the values that shape our work, the passion that fuels it, and the connections that keep us going. Expect real talk, practical takeaways, and space to reflect, collaborate, and recharge.
Come ready to think, share, and grow alongside others committed to making a meaningful impact in student affairs.
Sponsors
Registration
| Rates |
Members |
All-Non Members |
Member UG/ |
|
| Advanced | Before July 15 | $325 | $600 | $225 |
| Early | Before August 1 | $350 | $600 | $225 |
| Regular | Before September 1 | $400 | $600 | $225 |
| Late | On or after September 1 | $475 | $600 | $300 |
| One Day Rate at the Conference | $250 | $300 | $300 |
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Your registration rate depends on your NASPA membership status at the time of the event. If your membership will expire before the event, you can renew it during registration to keep the member rate. For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration polices, please visit this page.
Not a member? Visit the NASPA membership website to learn about membership options and benefits.
If you're facing financial hardship, you may be eligible for a NASPA Foundation Membership Scholarship to help with costs.
Call for Programs
Are you passionate about student affairs' transformative power? Do you want to explore the intersection of purpose, values, and professional practice? We invite you to submit program proposals that align with our theme of "Discovering Your Why" in student affairs.
Areas of Focus:
We are particularly interested in programs that address the following areas:
- Identifying Your Values
- Interactive sessions that help participants assess and articulate their core values and explore how these values align with their work.
- Purpose-Driven Practice
- Presentations that highlight the impact of purpose on student outcomes and professional fulfillment.
- Building Connections
- Networking opportunities, mentorship programs, or community-building activities that foster relationships among student affairs professionals.
- Integrating Purpose and Connection
- Collaborative projects or experiential learning opportunities that encourage participants to apply their values and purpose to real-world challenges in student affairs.
Proposal Submission Guidelines:
- Format: Please submit a detailed proposal that includes the title, a brief description of learning outcomes, and the intended audience.
- Deadline: All submissions must be received by June 25, 2025 Submission Portal
Want to support in another meaningful way?
If you're someone who loves learning from others and has an eye for great content, we’d love to have you as a Program Proposal Reviewer! It’s a great way to contribute to the profession, stay inspired, and help shape a dynamic and engaging conference experience.
We look forward to reviewing your innovative ideas and insights as we work together to explore the profound impact of purpose and connection in student affairs. Let’s inspire each other to find our "why" and enhance our collective practice!
Awards
The 2025 Region IV-West Award Nominations Portal is NOW OPEN!
Shine a light on the people and programs transforming student affairs across Region IV-West — click here to submit a nomination.
Call for Nominations Deadline: August 15th, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CT)
View NASPA IV-West Award Descriptions
Conference Hotel
The Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center
Throop Drive & Snow Way Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
Located on-site at Washington University in St. Louis, The Knight Center is a premier five-story, 135,000 sq. ft executive training and conference facility designed to inspire collaboration and creative thinking. Recently renovated, the hotel now features upgraded Deluxe King and Double Full rooms with modern amenities, including walk-in showers, streaming-enabled TVs, plush linens, and USB charging stations. With meeting spaces that accommodate up to 300 guests, professional on-site catering, and a 24-hour fitness center, The Knight Center offers our conference attendees everything they need for a seamless and sophisticated stay during the conference.
Deadline to reserve your room - September 22, 2025.
Book Your Room
Explore St. Louis
Nestled alongside the Mississippi River, St. Louis is a vibrant Midwestern city known for its iconic Gateway Arch, rich cultural heritage, and diverse neighborhoods. The city offers a blend of historic charm and modern attractions, making it a dynamic place to live and learn.
At the heart of St. Louis lies Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), a prestigious private research university established in 1853. The university's Danforth Campus, renowned for its Collegiate Gothic architecture and lush green spaces, provides a picturesque setting for academic pursuits. The Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center, located on the Washington University campus, is fully integrated into university life—just steps away from classrooms, research centers, and campus landmarks. As the site of our conference, it offers a dynamic setting that reflects the university's spirit of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we work on the unceded ancestral and contemporary homelands of the Osage Nation, Otoe-Missouria, Illinois Confederacy, Quapaw, Ho-Chunk, Miami and many other tribal nations. Read Land Acknowledgement for the Brown School
2025 Conference Committee
Jennifer Alanis, WashU - Washington University at St. Louis
Chair
Melissa Stutz, Laramie County Community College
Co-Chair, Logistics, Wyoming
Hope Mabrey, WashU - Washington University at St. Louis
Assistant to the Chair
Brett Polen, Fort Lewis College
Treasurer & Finance Coordinator
Victoria Ruiz, WashU - Washington University at St. Louis
Communications & Social Media - MO - Chair
Sylvia Jauregui, University of Missouri
Communications & Social Media - MO - Co-Chair
Stan Sweeney, WashU - Washington University at St. Louis
Local Liason - MO - Chair
Jacob Chacko, WashU - Washington University at St. Louis
Local Liason - MO - Co-Chair
Tanya Montgomery, WashU - Washington University at St. Louis
Programs - Co-Chair
Jerri Arnold-Cook, Henderson State University
Programs - MO - Co-Chair
Amanda Williams, South Dakota State University
Registration - South Dakota
Brenda Peters, Mid-Plains Community College
Registration - Nebraska - Chair
Drake Summers, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Volunteers/Special Projects - Chair
Dallas Doane, University of Kansas
Institute Chair: Graduate Students - CO - Chair
Patty Witkowsky, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Institute Chair: Graduate Students - CO
Victoria Obregon, Colorado State University - Pueblo
Institute Chair: Undergraduate Students - CO - Chair
Bonnie Fruland, Colorado State University - Pueblo
Institute Chair: Undergraduate Students - CO
Lori Lander, University of Arkansas
Regional Director
Cassie Gearhardt, University of North Dakota
Regional Director - Elect
Demi Spencer, University of Arkansas
Assistant to the Regional Director
Savala DeVoge, Adams State University
Professional Development Coordinator