June 16, 2025
Registration Opens
December 7, 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline
January 9, 2026
Regular Registration Deadline
January 22, 2026
Institute Opens!
January 26, 2026
Last Day to Register
2026 NASPA Institute for New AVPs
Supporting the Profession AVP or "Number Two"
January 22 - January 24, 2026 Denver, CO
The NASPA Institute for New AVPs is a foundational three-day learning and networking experience designed to support and develop AVPs in their unique and challenging roles on campus. The Institute is appropriate for AVPs and other senior-level 'number twos' who report to the highest-ranking student affairs officer and who have been serving in their first AVP/'number two' position for no longer than two years.
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As a new assistant or associate vice president (or other 'number two') who reports to the vice president for student affairs (or other highest-ranking student affairs officer) on your campus, you have a unique and equally challenging position. The NASPA Institute for New AVPs is designed to support your successful transition into the AVP role and will help you navigate the complex individual and institutional challenges that are inherent in the 'number two' position. With the leadership of a faculty team comprised of accomplished AVPs and VPSAs, the Institute’s curriculum focuses on:
- Competencies required for success in the AVP role
- Leveraging intersecting personal identities for effective leadership
- Leading from 'the middle' and with a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion lens
- Managing the role under hyper-ambiguous conditions
- Navigating complex and often high-stakes institutional politics
- Supervising and leading diverse, intergenerational teams
About the Institute Model:
This exclusive professional development program is an institute. Unlike conferences where participants choose to attend (or not) concurrent sessions, during this institute, all attendees will participate in the same cohort experience and are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the program, including meals. It is a very intensive experience, and the program will run into the evening each day.
All Institute participants must report to the highest-ranking student affairs officer on campus and have substantial responsibility for divisional functions. Join us in Columbus, Ohio, in January to improve your effectiveness in your challenging role and to expand your AVP peer network!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Institute participants are strongly encouraged to also attend the 2026 NASPA AVP Symposium, which will take place in the same location immediately following the Institute. A registration fee discount of 25% will be offered to institute participants who attend the Symposium. Upon completion of your institute registration, you will receive an email confirmation that contains a discount code for you to apply to your registration for the Symposium.
Institute Schedule
This exclusive professional development program is an institute. Unlike conferences where participants choose from among concurrent sessions, during this institute all attendees will participate in the same cohort experience and are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the program, including meals and offsite activities. Please plan your travel so that you are able to participate in the entire institute. The institute schedule presented here is subject to changes.
January 22, 2026
January 23, 2026
January 24, 2026
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Institute Welcome and Introductions |
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Session 2 |
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Faculty-led Reflection Teams |
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Institute Mixer |
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Small Group Dinners (participants pay on your own) |
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Breakfast (included with registration) |
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Day 2 Introduction |
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Session 4 |
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Institute Lunch (included with registration) |
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VPSA Panel |
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Fireside Chat |
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Networking Refreshment Break |
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Faculty-led Reflection Teams |
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Breakfast (included with registration) |
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Day 3 Introduction |
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Institute Wrap-up |
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Featured Presenters
Institute Faculty
Accomplished AVPs and vice presidents for student affairs from a variety of institutional types will serve as the Institute's faculty.
Registration
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 an additional cost. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for a standard cost. 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.
Registration Discount
- Institute participants are strongly encouraged to also attend the 2026 NASPA AVP Symposium, which will take place in the same location immediately following the institute. A registration fee discount of 25% will be offered to institute participants who attend the symposium. Upon completion of your institute registration, you will receive an email confirmation that contains a discount code for you to apply to your registration for the symposium. Learn more about the 2026 NASPA AVP Symposium.
Additional Information
Registration Policies
Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing by DATE, less a $50.00 processing fee. In addition, a processing fee of $50.00 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined.
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
Questions?
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NASPA Events Event Registration Support Email: events@naspa.org Phone: (202) 265-7500 |
NASPA Staff Lead Sharon Gonzales Email: sgonzales@naspa.org |
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Sponsors
If you would like to sponsor the 2026 NASPA Institute for New AVPs, please contact Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development, at 614-204-5994 or click the button below to send an email.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
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