NASPA Arizona

Region VI

Our Vision

To cultivate an inclusive home for Arizona’s higher education professionals that advocates for opportunity, belonging, and continuous development.

Our Mission

As a Region VI State Chapter of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), AzNASPA is committed to providing professional development, academic advancement, and community for higher education professionals through the dissemination of resources, innovation, and advocacy within Arizona.

Executive Committee

About - NASPA Arizona

Our Guiding Principles

AzNASPA is guided by three principles in fulfillment of its Vision and Mission.

Access

We commit to quality, affordable, statewide programming by continuously evaluating and aligning with intentional, equitable practices.

Inclusion

We recognize all identities and life/lived experiences by promoting shared acknowledgement, perspective-taking, participation, and connection.

Learning & Empowerment

We encourage discovery, advocacy, and development by coordinating learning opportunities grounded in community experiences, best practices, thought, research, and theory.

 



Our Strategic Priorities

The Strategic Plan begins Spring 2023 and ends Spring 2026. To organize AzNASPA’s decisions within this timeframe, three priorities have been identified.

Connection

Cultivate a sense of community and belonging among members.

Professional Development

Create opportunities for members to continuously learn and lead.

Advocacy

Amplify the experiences and needs of members, as well as the identities they hold and communities they serve.

2025 Arizona NASPA Drive-In Conference

Friday, September 26, 2025

Join us for an exciting one-day professional development Drive-In Conference, hosted by the AZ NASPA Region VI Arizona Executive Board Committee. This event is an opportunity for student affairs professionals and graduate students to come together for a day of learning, discussion, and inspiration. This year's theme is "We’re All in This Together: Navigating Student Affairs Across a Career".

We will be exploring the following topics:
  • Preventing burnout among student affairs professionals and trauma-informed care practices
  • Promoting Cultural Competence among staff and students
  • Leadership development for student affairs professionals
  • Innovative approaches to student engagement
Date:  Friday, September 26, 2025
Location:  Paradise Valley Community College, Building Q, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
 
Lunch will be provided.  If you have dietary restrictions, please indicate it when you register for the Drive-In conference.

 

Conference Registration

Cost Information

Registration Type
Regular
(Before September 12 )
Late/On-Site
(Sep 12-Sep 19)
General Registration - NASPA Member
$50
$75
General Registration - Non-Member
$90
$125
NASPA Student Member
$30
$40
Student Non-Member
$40
$50

 

Registration Costs

Regular Registration Date:  August 12 , 2025 through September 12, 2025
Regular Registration Costs:
$50- Members, $90 for Nonmembers, $ 30 for Student Members, $ 40 for Student NonMembers
 
Late Registration Date:
September 13 through September 19, 2025
Late Registration Costs:
$75 - Members, $ 125 for Non Members, $ 40 for Student Member, $ 50 for student non member

 

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!

If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a NASPA Foundation Membership Scholarship, which can be used for membership dues.

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

Speakers and Panelists

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Margot Saltonstall, Vice-President of Student Affairs, Northern Arizona University
Dr. Margot Saltonstall

Schedule

Conference Schedule: 

  • 9:15 Registration Opens 
  • 10:00 Conference Commences- Welcome from the Board
  • 10:15 Keynote Address 
  • 11:00 Panel 
  • 12:15 Networking Lunch 
  • 1:00 Breakout rooms (there will be 2 total)
    • Top Topic 1 - Preventing Burnout among SA Professionals / Trauma Informed Practices 
    • Top Topic 3 - Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement
  • 1:45 Breakout rooms (there will be 2 total)
    • Top Topic 2 - Promoting Cultural Competence among Student Affairs staff 
    • Top Topic 4 - Leadership Development for Student Affairs Professionals
  • 2:30 Networking Session (Level | Functional Area)
    • Grad/Entry Level
    • Mid/Senior Level
  • 3:00 Closing Session
  • 3:30 Conference Concludes

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