Supporting the Student Affairs Profession

As the professional home of student affairs with over a decade of service to the profession, support of the people dedicated to our complex and challenging work has always been the core mission of NASPA. We are a network of mentors, opportunities, and resources to support you through every stage of your career development journey. 

Latest Publications

Handbook of Student Affairs 5th Edition - Cover
January 25, 2023

The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration (5th Edition)

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Supervised Practice Book Cover
October 7, 2021

Supervised Practice: Connecting Professional Competency Areas to Professional Development in Student Affairs

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The Business of Student Affairs Cover
August 30, 2021

The Business of Student Affairs: Fundamental Skills for Student Affairs Professionals

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Latest Blogs

August 15, 2024

2025 NASPA International Symposium

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August 1, 2024

Call for Applications: Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice Editorial Board (2025-2028 Term)

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Journal For Women and Gender
August 1, 2024

Call for Applications: Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education New Professional and Graduate Student Review Board (2025-2028 Term)

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Latest Events

June 5 - June 7, 2023
2023 NASPA Region II Annual Conference
November 17 - November 19, 2022
2022 European Conference for Student Affairs
January 25 - January 27, 2024
2024 NASPA Institute for New AVPs
January 28 - January 30, 2023
2023 NASPA AVP Symposium
January 26 - January 28, 2023
2023 NASPA Institute for New AVPs
January 27 - January 29, 2024
2024 NASPA AVP Symposium
April 19, 2022
Campus Mental Health Across Canada
October 9 - October 12, 2022
2022 NASPA Institute for New Vice Presidents for Student Affairs
December 13, 2021
Center for Women Fireside Chat: The Great Resignation
June 23 - June 28, 2023
NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute
February 14 - February 16, 2022
2022 MENASA Area Conference
September 30, 2021
A Study Abroad Perspective: Student and Faculty in International Education
November 4 - November 6, 2021
2021 European Conference for Student Affairs
January 22 - January 24, 2022
NASPA AVP Symposium
The Global Division presents "NASPA Global Hour"
September 21, 2021
Global Division presents "The Global Hour"
October 10 - October 13, 2021
NASPA Institute for New Vice Presidents for Student Affairs
February 3, 2021
Exploring the World of Research Opportunities for Community College Practitioners
March 1 - March 3, 2021
2021 MENASA Area Conference
November 19, 2020
P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.S. Live Briefing Series-Creating the Student Affairs Brand: Promoting Institutional Collaboration and Engagement
September 15 - September 16, 2020
NASPA Virtual Product Showcase
August 25, 2020
COVID-19 In-Person or Virtual Requests for Accommodations: What You Need to Know
September 17, 2020
P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.S. LB: When Expectations Collide..
August 18, 2020
The Intersections Between Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Creative Leadership in Times of Disruptive Transformation
August 13, 2020
Academic Integrity in an Online World: Maintaining Rigor While Showing Compassion
August 20, 2020
Assessing Social Media Threats for Conduct & BITs
June 15 - June 17, 2020
2020 Region V Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAO) Retreat
October 21 - October 22, 2020
Leading with Character in Times of Crisis
June 16, 2020
Navigating Uncertain Times: Global Perspectives on Staff Support in Student Affairs
May 27, 2020
Ramifications of the COVID Pandemic
May 12, 2020
Effective Leadership During Upheaval
October 15 - October 17, 2024
NASPA Escaleras Institute

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Awards & Initiatives

January 1, 2024
MENASA Area Merit Awards
April 17, 2023
Excellence Award: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union, and related
December 31, 2020
NASPA NOW Professional Recognition
October 1, 2020
Excellence Award: Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, First-year, Other-year, Orientation, and related
September 9, 2020
Zenobia Hikes Memorial Award
November 22, 2019
Jim Rhatigan Fellowship Scholarship
November 17, 2019
Ruth Strang Research Award
November 17, 2019
Ruth Strang Research Award
October 31, 2019
Doris Michiko Ching Award for Excellence as a Student Affairs Professional*
October 31, 2019
The President's Award
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Contracted Services, Housing, Residence Life, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate, Professional, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Commuter, Off-Campus, Military-Connected, Non-traditional, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Athletics, Recreation, Counseling, Health, Wellness, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Service-Learning and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and related
October 22, 2019
Excellence Award: First-generation Student Success and related
October 3, 2019
Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year
October 1, 2019
NASPA Innovation Grants Program
January 1, 2019
Excellence Award: Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics, and related
January 1, 2019
Excellence Award: Alumni, Community Relations, Family Programs, Fundraising, and related
October 3, 2016
Best Practices in International Education Award
AVP/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award
Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award
George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research
Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award
Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean*
Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member
Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA
Excellence Award: Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related