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October 1, 2025

Registration and Program Proposals Open

January 9, 2026

Program Proposals Due

January 9, 2026

Award Nominations Due

January 30, 2026

Online Registration Closes

NASPA Georgia Drive-In Conference

Regional Drive-in/Small Conference Region III Professional Level AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs

The NASPA-GA Drive-In is a state conference, being hosted by Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, GA, February 6-7, 2025,, that brings together Student Affairs professionals from across the state of Georgia. Together, we will learn from one another, discuss the critical issues impacting our field, and network with new and established colleagues. Open to everyone, from chief student affairs officers to new professionals and graduate students, the NASPA-GA Drive-In will have intentional time to meet with others in your functional areas as well as learn from those who are on the cutting edge of innovative student affairs practices.

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For the Love of the Work: Reigniting Passion in Higher Education

This year's NASPA-GA Drive-In them, "For the Love of the Work: Reigniting Passion in Higher Education is designed for student affairs professionals who are ready to reconnect with their purpose, recharge their energy, and reimagine their impact. Through a day of dynamic keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and meaningful networking, attendees will explore strategies for sustaining passion, fostering resilience, and cultivating joy in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, this conference offers space to reflect, learn, and engage with colleagues who share a love for the transformational work of student affairs.

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

 

2026 Drive-In Registration Rates

For 2026, in addition to our day long drive-in, we are offering two pre-cons - one focused on emerging professionsal (those with less than 5 years of experience only) and one focused on XXX.  The rate for the pre-conference is listed separately from the drive-in rates. The pre-conferences will take place on Thursday, Feb 12 and the drive-in will take place on Friday, Feb 13.

 

Registrant Type Regular Rate (online through Jan 30) On-Site Rate
General Registration - NASPA Member $85 $110
General Registration - Non-Member $105 $135
NASPA Student Member  $60 $80
Student Non-Member  $75

$95

Pre-Conference $30 $30

 

Non-member Registration: Anyone can register to attend NASPA events, members and non-members. In order to register, you will need to create a profile but will not be required to have a membership. After the profile has been created, you can register and receive the non-member rate for the event. 

Member 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 $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.

Call for Programs

Program Proposals will open on October 1, 2026.

The NASPA-Georgia Conference Committee invites you to join us February 12-13, 2026 to reflect on our collective and individual goals, passions, and purposes of NASPA and student affairs. We invite engaging, reflective, and interactive proposals that speak to the theme of reigniting purpose, energy, and commitment in higher education. 

We encourage presenters to focus on the four pillars of NASPA - Inquiry, Inclusion, Integrity, and Innovation. However, we have also listed below several key topic areas that can contribute to our theme.  We also want to note that if you have a program proposal that may not fit clearly in one of the topic areas below, you are highly encouraged to still submit your program proposal.

🔥 Passion & Purpose

  • Rediscovering your “why” in student affairs
  • Reconnecting with the values that drive your work
  • Finding joy and meaning in day-to-day responsibilities

💬 Connection & Community

  • Building or rebuilding team morale
  • Creating a culture of care within departments and divisions
  • Meaningful mentorship and professional relationships

🧠 Mindset & Wellbeing

  • Navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, and boundary-setting
  • Mindfulness, mental health, and sustainable practices for professionals
  • Strategies for managing emotional labor in student-centered roles

🎯 Innovation & Impact

  • Reimagining student engagement post-COVID or during institutional change
  • Aligning passion with strategic goals and student success outcomes
  • Leading with inspiration: energizing others through innovative leadership

🌱 Growth & Renewal

  • Professional development that rekindles passion
  • Career reflection, redirection, or reinvention
  • Creativity and personal expression as tools for renewal

🎙️ Storytelling & Reflection

  • Sharing impactful student stories that affirm the value of the work
  • Facilitated reflection: lessons learned that shaped your professional journey
  • Why we stay: sustaining a long-term commitment to higher education

Proposals will be evaluated based on content; relevance to conference theme, current issues, and the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners; evidence of clearly stated outcomes and objectives; contribution to the knowledge and practice of student affairs; and adherence to program submission guidelines.

Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026

For questions regarding the proposal process, please contact us at naspageorgia@gmail.com. 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

While, we have not finalized pre-conference options nor the full-day schedule yet, below is a sample schedule - we will update once finalized.

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - PRE-CONFERENCE

Time

Event

12 pm - 1 pm Lunch and Welcome
1 pm - 2 pm Session 1
2 pm - 3 pm Session 2
3 pm - 4 pm Session 3
4 pm - 5 pm Resume Review
5 pm - until Dinner on Your Own / Explore the Area

 

FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - DRIVE-IN

Time

Event

8 am - 8:45 am Check-In
9 am - 9:25 am Conference Welcome and Opening
9:30 am - 10:10 am Keynote
10:20 am - 11:10 am Breakout Session 1
11:20 am - 12:10 pm Breakout Session 2
12:10 pm - 1:40 pm Lunch
1:50 pm - 2:40 pm Panel
2:50 pm - 3:40 pm Breakout Session 3
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm Closing
 
 

Places to Stay

Coming soon...

NASPA GA Awards

NEW THIS YEAR: Nominate a colleague for one of our inaugural awards. Recognize student affairs professionals who are doing great work across the state of Georgia.  Descriptions of each award and the nomination form are available on the NASPA GA website.

Nominations are due by Friday, January 9, 2026. Nominators and winners will be notified prior to the end of the conference registration period.  Awards will be presented at the 2026 Drive-In Conference, February 12-13, 2026 at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, GA.

COVID Guidelines

While the University System of Georgia does not have a mask nor vaccination mandate at their campuses, we are following protocols for NASPA-sponsored events.

Click here for NASPA's Global Health and Safety Guidelines

 We hope you’ll be comfortable learning and networking alongside your peers knowing that these precautions are being taken at the conference. If you have questions about our COVID-19 protocols, please reach out to us at naspageorgia@gmail.com.