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September 17, 2024

Regular Registration Closes

September 18, 2024

ECSAS Late Registration Opens

November 20, 2024

2024 European Conference Begins

6th European Conference for Student Affairs and Services

Regional Annual Conferences Supporting the Profession Community Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division Global Division International Education Professional Level AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs

The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services provides a platform for student services professionals, academics, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovative programs, practices, models and trends in student affairs.

Universities of the Future: Empowering Student Affairs Professionals and Fostering Student Flourishing

CALL FOR PROPOSALS Deadline - Deadline 17 September 2024

 

Presented By

NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education logo (vertical)

About the Conference

NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and EucA – European university college Association invite you to the sixth annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS) to be held in St. Julian, Malta on Wednesday 20 November - Friday 22 November 2024.

The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services’ goal is to provide education, training, resources, and support to professionals working in student affairs roles. SAS plays a vital role in shaping the experiences and outcomes of students' holistic well-being, personal growth, and thriving in various aspects of life. Fostering student flourishing involves creating environments and offering support systems that enable students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and personally. 

ECSAS Conference Planning Committee

The 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS) Conference Planning Committee (CPC) is responsible for supporting the creation and execution of the conference experience by leveraging their expertise and lens. NASPA and EucA are grateful to the thoughtful and intentional volunteers listed below.

Chris Campbell, Tufts University

Pantelis Chantzaras, Perrotis College

Gian Luca Giovannucci, EucA

Darryl B. Holloman, Spelman College

Ryan Hopkins, Virginia Tech

Ashley Jost, Saint Louis University Madrid

Angela Lavecchia, CIEE Milan

Mirela Mazalu, EucA

Li'Yonna McCallum, University of Rhode Island

Pilar del Maria Murguia, John Cabot University

Niamh Nestor, University College Dublin

David O' Shaughnessy, American University of Malta

Janelle Rahyns, NASPA

Ebonie RayfordFranklin University Switzerland

Madeline Reich, Constructor University

Maura ZerellaTemple University, Rome Campus

Registration

Registration for the European Conference for Student Affairs and Services is CLOSED

If you are not a current NASPA member, please create a free NASPA profile to complete your registration. EucA members will need to create a free NASPA profile to register. 

Registration as a member is based on individual membership status at the time of the event. If your current NASPA or EucA 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 NASPA or EucA 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 or an international affiliate member for $80. 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 will consider joining today!

For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration
Now to 06/30/2024
 Regular Registration
07/01/2024 to 09/17/2024
Late Registration
09/18/2024 to 11/01/2024
NASPA or EucA Member
500 euros 550 euros 600 euros
Non Member
600 euros 650 euros 700 euros

 

 
 

Registration Policies & Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility

Registration Policies

Registration Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation/refund deadline less a $50.00 administrative fee is September 17, 2024. This program may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, fees will be refunded; however, NASPA will not be responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies. NASPA is not responsible for weather or travel related problems and will not reimburse registration fees for these issues. Please click here to submit a refund request. Refunds will not be processed after September 17, 2024 for any reason.

Please note refunds could take up to 30 days for processing. To inquire about the status of a refund after 15 business days, please send an email to refund@naspa.org.

Click here to view NASPA’s complete Payment and Registration Policies.

The registration rate displayed is based on your current individual membership status.

Substitutions: Substitutions are allowed by individuals within the same institution/company with the same member type. Non-members must have a NASPA profile and NASPA ID# on file before submitting a request. Click here to create a NASPA profile. To submit a substitution request, send an email to refund@naspa.org. Be sure to include the substitution's full name and email address within the request.

Registration Issues/Questions: NASPA Main Office - (202) 265-7500 ext. 3 - registration@naspa.org

Group Registration

To receive one invoice for multiple registrations, you must complete all fields in this group registration formPlease note that we can only offer a single invoice for groups between six and ten registrants from a single institution or organization. Groups of five or fewer must register separately and will receive individual invoices. Groups of eleven or more will need to submit multiple copies of the form linked above. For example: If an institution aims to register 17 staff members; 1-10 will be submitted through the form and 11-17 will be submitted through the same form separately.

People who have already registered outside of the group cannot be added to the group registration and will have to pay for their registrations separately. No refunds will be given to individuals who completed their registrations separately and now desire to be added to a group invoice.

Please forward any questions about group registration to the Janelle Rahyns at jrahyns@naspa.org

Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility

Event Safety During Ongoing Public Health Emergencies

With ongoing public health emergencies, NASPA is prepared to manage our place-based events with the health, safety, and well-being of our attendees, staff, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers in mind. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, NASPA staff, service providers, and others are expected to abide by our code of conduct and all polices in effect for any event sponsored by the Association.

We will continue to monitor and update safety precautions for all of our conferences regularly and coordinate with trusted national resources, state and local public health agencies, and the hotels/venues hosting our events.

In all cases, we will continue to assess the risks in the area local to the event and the current status in the United States. In keeping with the Association's duty of care and the responsibility as host, NASPA has implemented safety requirements for many of our place-based convenings.

We reserve the right to modify these policies and procedures at any time given the rapidly changing nature of any current and ongoing public health emergencies.

For more information, please visit the Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility page.

2024 European Conference Venue and Hotel

The ECSAS Conference Committee has selected the Malta Marriott Resort and Spa as our conference hotel and conference location for our event this year. It is HIGHLY encouraged that you register for the conference and reserve your hotel accommodations as soon as possible to take full advantage of the lower registration rate and discounted hotel accommodations. Space is limited and we are not providing a conference shuttle for the event so we HIGHLY recommend you book your hotel accommodations onsite at the Malta Marriott Resort and Spa. 

Hotel and Venue 
Room Rate / Night

39 Main Street, Balluta Bay

St. Julian's, Malta STJ 1017

Single -  170EUR / Night

Double - 195EUR / Night

Housing Pirates

Beware of housing pirates! Every year, NASPA receives reports of emails sent to participants, exhibitors, and NASPA members offering lower hotel rates. The Malta Marriott Resort & Spa is the ONLY conference venue for the European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS), and attendees should only book their reservation through the conference link. 

Book Your Room Today!

Additional Information

Weather

The average temperatures in St. Julian's are around 69 degrees F during the day and 52 degrees F in the evening. As the conference gets closer, please visit the Weather Channel for more information.

Please note, the hotel and meeting areas may be cooler temperatures. A sweater or jacket is recommended.

Travel
The Malta Marriott Resort & Spa is approximiatley 12.0 KM from Malta International Airport (MLA).
Visit Airport Website for more information about travel options to and from MLA.
 
 

Visit Malta 

The Visit Malta wesbite includes special features such as a downloadable walking map of the area, ideas for things to do in Malta, come early/stay late Trip Ideas & Itineraries, coupons and other information.

Sponsors

Interested in exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at the 5th Annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services? Click here to review the available opportunites!

To apply, please click below to send an email to Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development.

Call for Proposals - Closed

Closed

The 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services planning committee invites program proposals from higher education professionals who are part of the essential systems addressing college student experiences. The conference planning committees encourage program proposals regarding proven practices with content that will engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses. Interested individuals should submit a proposal form electronically. The proposal should be a detailed outline of their proposed session and a set of learning outcomes for attendees that connect to the conference tracks.

All presenters must register to attend the 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services in-person. 

There will not be any virtual presentation opportunities.

 

Submission Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated by several program reviewers using the following five standards

Significant and creative contributions to the student affairs profession.

Engaging program format that involves the audience and stimulates discussion.

Conceptually strong foundation, well-written, with clearly stated outcomes and appropriately documented research and/or experience.

Qualified presenters with expertise in the subject matter.

Thematically relevant program content incorporating the conference focus area(s) into the program.

Conference Tracks

Assessment and Credentials
  •       Diversity in assessment and certification practices and the impact for Student Affairs and Services Professionals
  •       Using assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness
  •       Examples of metrics and methods for measuring student learning
  •       Promising practices to report and implement assessment findings effectively
  •       Case studies or concrete examples to illustrate various assessment approaches, or the use of quant and qual techniques 

 

 

Curricular Innovation
  • Innovation for change

  • Fostering active citizenship on campus

  • Service learning and peer-assisted learning

  • Learning in a virtual world

  • Digital skills, including the use of AI

  • Sustainability (e.g. UN Sustainable Development Goals; Inner Development Goals, etc.)

  • Learning locally, living globally: Preparing students for life in a global, connected world

Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Crisis management approaches

  • Innovation, creativity and partnership to support student mental health

  • Upstream approaches to well-being (e.g. community engagement; positive mental health initiatives, etc.)

  • Mental Health and Resilience

  • Supporting the supporters - well-being strategies for Student Affairs and Services Professionals

Student Engagement and International Experiences
  • Working with Gen Z students

  • The first-year experience

  • Working with students from diverse backgrounds

  • Supporting international students (e.g. orientation, teambuilding, support, peer mentoring, etc.) 

  • Inclusive practices for the student experience 

  • Study abroad or international programs and education

  • Cultural skills and intercultural communication

  • Student engagement in educational programs on campus and/or residential halls

Additional Information

Successful Proposals

Program reviewers rely on a well-written description to enhance their understanding of the content and goals of the presentation. The conference planning committees encourage program proposals with proven practices and content that will engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses.

Successful proposals should include: 

  • Lengthy description about session content that you will present.
  • Relationship of the program to the conference themes outlined below in 'Conference Themes & Learning Outcomes'
  • Identification of the program format (e.g., lecture, panel, roundtable) including methods for participant involvement (e.g., discussion, effective practice sharing, case study analysis).
  • Discussions of replicability: to what extent can the information presented in this program be replicated at other institutions?
  • Evidence of the conceptual foundation for proposal content including ways the program content is grounded in research, relevant experience, a cogent model, or appropriate theory.
    • Program proposals should establish a clear connection to the research, framework, model, or theory included in their discussions.
    • A list of references to relevant research, models, or theory must be listed in the "References" section. 

Tips:

  • Draft and save your work in a word processing program to ensure you keep a copy for your records. When you are ready, copy and paste the your description and outline into the text box below. 
  • There are no word limits on this section. Please provide enough details so that program reviewers can understand the breadth, depth, and scope of your program. This description will not be printed in the program book, website, or otherwise.
  • Ensure correct spelling and grammar.
Program Submission Writing Tips
For additional tips, please visit NASPA’s Program Submission Guidelines: 
https://www.naspa.org/events/program-submission-guidelines.  

Schedule at a Glance

The schedule will be designed to provide attendees with interactive and engaging programming, and opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated.

 

2024 ECSAS Schedule
Wednesday
20 November
Thursday
21 November
Friday
22 November
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Conference Registration

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

ECSAS Welcome Session

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ECSAS Keynote Address

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Coffee/Tea Break

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM

Concurrent Session I

12:40 PM - 1:30 PM

Concurrent Session II

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Concurrent Session III

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Coffee Break and Group Photo

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Concurrent Session IV

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dinner on Your Own

7:30 AM - 8:50 AM

Conference Registration

9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Day Two - Opening Session

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

ECSAS Keynote Address

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Coffee/Tea Break

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions V

12:40 PM - 1:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions VI

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM - 3:20 AM

Concurrent Sessions VIi

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Coffee Break

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Concurrent Sessions VIII

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Conference Closing Session

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

American University of Malta Campus Tour

Engagement Opportunities

Why Host the European Conference in 2025?

Knowledge Sharing                                                         Career Development                                             Networking and Collaboration

To host the ECSAS25 is to attract a unique and incredible mix of thinkers, leaders, experts, and emerging talent with an existing predisposition to develop their skills, stimulate higher education progress and contribute to important global conversations in Europe. The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services is an important venue for brainstorming, networking and making vital connections that can lead to new initiatives, collaborations, resources and skills development. Hosting ECSAS25 can be an effective way to build campus brand awareness and promote your university to a wider audience. You can attract attention from education industry leaders, social media outlets, and potential students, and help raise your profile and position your campus as a thought leader in higher education.

Keynote Speakers

Association Presidents

Guiding Principles and Code of Ethics

To read more about NASPA's Guiding Principles and Code of Ethics, please visit here 

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