2025 NASPA Region II Annual Conference
Division/Group Events Health, Safety, and Well-being Student Success Civic Engagement Financial Wellness Career and Workforce Development Policy and Advocacy Supporting the Profession Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Region II AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
June 2 - June 4, 2025 Pittsburgh, PA
Join NASPA Region II in Pittsburgh in 2025! Be a part of a signature professional development experience as we share innovative ideas, explore emerging topics in student affairs, and develop professional connections at the annual NASPA Region II Conference. This experience will give student affairs professionals the opportunity to strengthen skills, acquire knowledge, and develop meaningful connections with peers and colleagues.
Many thanks to our host institution, The University of Pittsburgh – School of Education & Division of Student Affairs for generously providing space on your campus for this year's 2025 Annual Regional Conference!
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Registration NOW OPEN!
Registration is NOW OPEN; register before April 4, 2025 to secure the early bird rate!
Registration
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Pre-Conference |
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Graduate Student New Professional |
$40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Mid-Managers | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| SSAO/VPSA | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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!
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.
Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing by May 29, 2025, 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.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at registration@naspa.org.
Conference Hotels
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100 Lytton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
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3341 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
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Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor:
Unlock Exclusive Opportunities at the NASPA Region II Annual Conference!
Join Region II higher education leaders and innovators in Pittsburgh, PA this summer. By sponsoring this conference, your company will gain exposure to representatives from over 100 Colleges and Universities across the region.
Our Sponsors are offered an unique opportunity to align your brand with the important work being done to support students' growth, wellness, and academic achievement. With tailored packages for maximum exposure, your organization can connect directly with those shaping the policies, programs, and technologies that impact student life.
Why Sponsor?
- Gain visibility among top student affairs professionals and educators
- Showcase your products and services to decision-makers in higher education
- Network with influencers and key players in student success initiatives
- Highlight your commitment to supporting student development and campus communities
Make a meaningful impact while connecting with the professionals who influence the next generation of leaders. Become a sponsor today and support the future of student affairs!
Click to link below to find out more about our package offerings!
We are looking forward to connecting with you.
2025 Conference Sponsorship Packet
Pre-Conferences
More information and detailed schedule forthcoming.
Featured Speakers
Schedule
Please be sure to download and engage with the NASPA App for the most up-to-date schedule.
June 2
June 3
June 4
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pre-Conference Check In
For Pre-Conference registrants only. All Conference registration willl open at 11:00 am.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pre-Conference: New Professionals and Graduate Students (lunch included)
Must be registered for Pre-Conference to attend. Pre-Conference for NPGS is $40. Full conference registration is not required. Login and register today.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pre-Conference: Mid-Managers (lunch included)
Details
Must be registered for Pre-Conference to attend. Pre-Conference for Mid-Managers is $40. Full conference registration is not required. Login and register today.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pre-Conference: VPSA & AVP Institute (lunch included)
Details
Must be registered for Pre-Conference to attend. Pre-Conference for VPSA/SSAO is $75. Full conference registration is not required. Login and register today.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Nearby Campus Visits
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Volunteer Central Open
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Conference Registration & Information Desk Open
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NASPA II Networking Sessions
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
First Time Attendee Meetup
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome & Opening Keynote
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Late Night Socials
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast on Your Own
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference Registration & Information Desk Open
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Volunteer Central Open
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ed Session Block 1
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Ed Session Block 2
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ed Session Block 3
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Conference Lunches
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Keynote
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Ed Session Block 4
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ed Session Block 5
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Evening Social
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Late Night Socials
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast on Your Own
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sponsor Engagement Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Volunteer Central Open
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ed Session Block 6
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Ed Session Block 7
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Closing Session & Panel Discussion
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Call for Educational Programs
Presenting at the conference is a great opportunity to engage with your peers, share best practices, and highlight the good work that's taking place at institutions across our region. The success of the regional conference is based on your engagement and participation, so we encourage student affairs professionals at all levels—whether you are a graduate student and emerging practitioner or a seasoned, senior-level professional—to submit a proposal. Your contributions are invaluable to the conference and to the student affairs profession.
The deadline to submit a proposal for consideration has been EXTENDED until February 21, 2025.
Program submissions are being accepted for the following program formats:
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General Interest Session (60 minutes): Traditional program sessions designed to be lectures or interactive conversations between presenters and participants to share best practices, research, skills, and competencies.
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Panel/Roundtable (60 minutes): Structured, moderated conversations that bring together multiple practitioners and a moderator to explore a particular topic, share perspectives, and engage in discourse. This format is intended to be more of a dialogue among the panelists and with the participants.
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Extended Learning Session (120 minutes): Extended sessions in any format that are intended to serve as a deeper dive into important topics.
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Student Affairs Talks (20 Minutes): Dynamic, 20-minute sessions designed to deliver focused insights and practical takeaways in an engaging, fast-paced format. Presenters will have the opportunity to share their innovative ideas, strategies, research in progress, and practices related to student affairs in a brief, impactful session. This format is recommended for folks who have started research projects and would like to present their work in the early phases
Proposals ought to demonstrate a connection to the NASPA Region II mission statement: The mission of the NASPA Region II Conference is to connect members of the Region II student affairs community by creating a conference experience that integrates integrity, innovation, inclusion, and inquiry. We strive to help participants create networks to share the rewards and challenges of educating college students.
Region II Conference Registration Scholarships
Are you seeking additional funding to attend the Regional Conference? NASPA Region II has your back!
We’re pleased to announce that Region II is sponsoring scholarships for our upcoming conference registration fee geared towards graduate students and new to mid-level professionals. This opportunity is only available to Region II Members; individuals will be responsible for meals, transportation, lodging, and other experiences in Pittsburgh.
Deadline to apply: Friday, February 21, 2025 (click to save to your calendar with a 24-hour reminder)
Program Reviewers
Interested in helping to contribute to a dynamic educational programming schedule? Volunteer to be a program proposal reviewer. We anticipate volunteers to be assigned between 7 to 10 proposals for review, with approximately 10 days to complete their assignment. Questions? Contact region2.naspa@gmail.com for more information.
Venue
Many thanks to our host institution:
The University of Pittsburgh – School of Education & Division of Student Affairs
Website: https://www.pitt.edu/
Conference Committee
We are grateful for the volunteer service of the 2025 Conference Committee members. Their names, committee assignments, and institutions will soon listed below:
Name |
Committee Position |
Insitution |
| Patrick Bussiere | 2025 Co-Chair | La Roche University |
| Sattik Sarkar | 2025 Co-Chair | Kean University |
| Sam Harvey | Chief of Staff | Pratt Institute |
| Ryan McCormick | Assessment | Pratt Institute |
| Mike Burgo | Conference Networking - Career Fair | New York University - Tandon |
| Greg Dyer | Conference Networking - First Time Attendees | Rutgers University |
| Andre Turner | Conference Networking - Knowledge Communities | Rowan College at Burlington County |
| Taylor Maultz | Corporate Sponsorships | Hofstra University |
| Mya' Lesley-Drakeford | Corporate Sponsorships | The George Washington University |
| Jared Martino | Digital Engagement | Vaughn College |
| Anna Pietrzak | Digital Engagement | Chestnut Hill College |
| Meggan Lloyd | Educational Programming | University of Pittsburgh |
| Tara Mellor | Educational Programming | Montclair State University |
| Shawn Kenney | Featured Speakers | Saint Peter's University |
| Amber Rice | Featured Speakers | SUNY Brockport |
| Colleen Eagan | Local Arrangements | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Ryan Romero | Local Arrangements | New York University |
| Nejessa "NJ" Brown | Marketing & Promotions | Millersville University |
| Marco Aurelien | Marketing & Promotions | New York University |
| Justin Dandoy | On-Site Logistics - Crowd Management | University of Pittsburgh |
| Sutton Stacey-Hardman | On-Site Logistics - Food | University of Pittsburgh |
| William Westley | On-Site Logistics - Room Reservations | University of Pittsburgh |
| Chris Carter | Pre-Conference | American University |
| Meryl Stromberg | Pre-Conference | Binghamton University |
| Omobonike "Bonike" Odegbami | Registration | Hamilton College |
| Saicha Crawford | Volunteer Coordinator | Drexel University |
| Amelia Jones | Volunteer Coordinator | New York University |
| Michelle Van-Ess Grant | VPSA/AVP Initiatives Chair | Cornell University |
| Whitney Hedgepeth | 2026 Co-Chair & Registration | Teachers College, Columbia University |
| Michael Thompkins | 2026 Co-Chair | Chestnut Hill College |