Region VI
Region VI
Grounded in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, scholarship, and leadership, our mission is to provide innovative professional development opportunities that connect, engage, and inspire current and aspiring student affairs educators to serve, respond to, and advocate for students in Arizona, California and Hawai'i.
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About
The guiding light centered above the I, radiating out represents our leadership within the region and the organization as a whole. The six flags converge around the guiding light, representing the way we come together as a community and lift each other, but also promote self-reflection. The outer edges of the flags represent the motion of our members – taking action, connecting around the globe, collaborating across geographical locations. The flags combined resemble a figure with its arms spread wide, welcoming any and all to Region VI.
Values: Respect • Teamwork • Integrity
Territory
Region VI encompasses Aotearoa (New Zealand), Arizona, Australia, California, China, Guahan (Guam), Hawai'i, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The History of NASPA Region VI
Meet Our Regional Director
Eboni Ford Turnbow, Ph.D.
Regional Director, Region VI
Vice President for Student Affairs,
California State University, Channel Islands
Dr. Eboni Ford Turnbow is known to many as a mentor, sister, colleague, and friend. Dr. Ford Turnbow, also known as Dr. FT, currently serving as the Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University Channel Islands, is a distinguished scholar and leader in higher education. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Wayne State University (WSU), specializing in the intersection of gender and work in higher education. Complementing her doctoral studies, she holds an M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Leadership from Grand Valley State University and a B.S. in Secondary Education and Health from WSU.
Within the realm of student affairs, Dr. Ford Turnbow has held notable roles and responsibilities. She most recently served as the Co-Chair of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Womxn in Student Affairs (WISA) Knowledge Community and as the Co-Chair for the Region VI Undergrad Fellows Institute at the 2023 Western Regional Conference. Prior to these roles within NASPA, she participated in NASPA’s fourth cohort of the SERVE Academy, served as Research and Scholarship Co-Chair for WISA, and served as the Region VI 2022 Sponsorship Co-Chair.
As a published author, Dr. FT’s work delves into critical issues facing marginalized communities in academia, as demonstrated in her co-authored book chapter, "When Intersections Collide: Young Black Women Combat Sexism, Racism, and Ageism in Higher Education" (2019). Recognized for her impactful research, Dr. Ford Turnbow was honored with the Ruth Strange Award from the Center for Women Board in 2022 for her study on Gender and Work in Student Affairs. Her commitment to mentorship and advocacy extends beyond academia, as evidenced by her recognition as the National Greek Advisor of the Year by Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, in 2018.
Dr. FT's dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering community within higher education is evident through her extensive involvement in conferences and professional organizations. Previously, she contributed her expertise to the Education Advisory Group national board for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) and served as Past President of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Michigan. She has also presented at conferences hosted by various professional associations, including the Association of Fraternal Leadership Values (AFLV), Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS), and the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP).
She remains engaged in her community as a proud financial and active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
State Chapters - Region VI
Region VI State Chapters
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Events
One of the best resources available to you is the wide range of professional development opportunities. This list contains both our “Hosted Events,” workshops and webinars that we plan and manage, and some “Related Events,” hosted by the NASPA Central Office or other NASPA Constituent Groups. To see a full listing of NASPA events, please see the Events page.
If you are interested in planning an event for the Region, you must fill out this form. The completed form will be sent to your Regional Director and Regional Treasurer for approval. Once approved, they will connect with the NASPA Central Office and a staff member will reach out to you for training and event set-up.
2024 Events
Region VI Awards
Thank you for your interest in nominating a colleague/program for an award. The nomination form is now closed. Please consider nominating next year.
Each year NASPA recognizes outstanding members by honoring professionals and students through our regional awards. Regional award winners are forwarded for consideration at the national awards level, as applicable.
Questions? Contact Lexer Chou, Nominations and Awards Chair, at achou@hawaii.edu.
Research Grant Awards
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NASPA Region VI is accepting applications for research grant awards. Region VI is providing up to $1,500 awards for new research being conducted by current Region VI members. This funding is to be used for research expenses incurred during the award period.
The deadline to submit research award nominations has passed.
NASPA Region VI is accepting applications for research grant awards. Region VI is providing up to $1,500 awards for new research being conducted by current Region VI members. This funding is to be used for research expenses incurred during the award period.
Region VI is interested in funding research conducted by an individual or group in student affairs that furthers our understanding of the student affairs profession, student development and student learning, and are consistent with the NASPA’s Strategic Goals on Research and Scholarship:
Generate research and scholarship that advance evidence-based, emergent, and equitable practices. NASPA will: create and foster interdisciplinary strategic partnerships to advance a data-informed research and practice agenda; invest in and promote a scholar-practitioner identity and mindset within the student affairs profession; develop innovative models to support the creation and recognition of exemplary research and scholarship.
Proposals may include research that supports doctoral dissertations, master’s theses, and research for publications.
The grant application deadline has passed.
Grant recipients will be announced prior to the 2024 NASPA Western Regional Conference in San Diego, CA. Recipients of the 2024 Research Grant will also be invited to present their research and findings at the 2025 NASPA Western Regional Conference*. (*Travel associated with the WRC will not be covered by this Research Grant.)
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
(1) Overall proposal - clarity, originality and creativity, understanding of student development and learning outcomes, writing style, and the degree to which proposal is based on research literature and theory; (2) Research design - short description of research project, response to current trends and issues in student affairs, application of theory to practice; (3) Proposed budget - outline and description of anticipated research expenses. Research award applicants must be current NASPA Region VI members. See application for details.
Award recipients will provide an executive summary of research and findings to the Region VI Advisory Board at the end of the award period.
To apply for a NASPA Region VI Research Award, please complete and submit the online application.
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Dr. Rick Trevino at rick.trevino@usc.edu
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
(1) Overall proposal - clarity, originality and creativity, understanding of student development and learning outcomes, writing style, and the degree to which proposal is based on research literature and theory; (2) Research design - short description of research project, response to current trends and issues in student affairs, application of theory to practice; (3) Proposed budget - outline and description of anticipated research expenses. Research award applicants must be current NASPA Region VI members. See application for details.
Award recipients will provide an executive summary of research and findings to the Region VI Advisory Board at the end of the award period.
Advisory Board
The Region VI Advisory Board oversees the various operations of the Region as well as representing the state organizations within Region VI and coordinating with the Knowledge Communities.
Get Involved
NASPA Regions are run and supported entirely by the continued hard work and contributions of our volunteers. Region VI offers numerous volunteer positions and opportunities for our members to become involved. Whether it’s taking on a leadership role or helping out at a drive-in, there’s something for everyone.
Are you interested in becoming more involved in NASPA?
- Visit Volunteer Central to see all positions posting locally, regionally and nationally
KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES
Welcome to the Region VI Knowledge Communities (KCs), your gateway to the profession and connection to the association. As the slogan suggests, the KCs are the entry point to NASPA for graduate students or professionals wanting to get involved and take on a leadership role. KC Representatives are also included in the region's KC advisory board to give a collective voice of the association.
There are currently 44 KCs ranging in topics and specific issues currently facing our field. These active communities help to identify and share emerging knowledge and best practices. Each KC can have up to two regional representatives and as many sub-committee representatives as necessary.
Within the Region VI KCs there are a number of ways to get involved:
- Become a Regional Representative for one of our many Knowledge Communities.
- Serve on a committee or be an active member of a KC.
- Click one or more of the KCs on your NASPA profile page and receive emails about upcoming events, or provide input into the programming or information provided by your KC representatives.
- Attend ancillary meetings, have a KC sponsor a presentation, or write an article to our many NASPA publications.
We look forward to working with you!
Pillars
Distinguished Pillars of the Profession
2024 - Martha Enciso, Christine Quemuel
2023 - Josie Ahlquist, Lea M. Jarnagin
2022 - Willie L. Banks Jr., Joel Perez
2021 - Evette Castillo Clark, Kevin Colaner, Janet Dickerson, Debra Geller, Tonantzin Oseguera
2020 - Jan Minoru Javinar
2019 - Joy L. Hoffman, Kathryn Mueller
2018 - Kandy Mink Salas, Sherry Mallory
2017 - John Hoffman, Brian Haynes, Harry Le Grande, Judy Sakaki, Frank Lamas, Ellen J. Neufeldt
2016 - Lori M. Ideta, Berenecea Johnson Eanes, Kenneth Kelly, Anna M. Ortiz, Wm. Gregory Sawyer
2015 - Melissa Vito, Anna K. Gonzalez
2014 - *
2013 - Peg Blake, Jill Halvaks, Sharyn Slavin Miller
2012 - Marilee Bresciani
2011 - Charlotte Burgess, Penny Rue
2010 - Howard S. Wang
2009 - Susan Hunter Hancock, Robert Naples, Lisa Waits, Thomas C. Shandley
2008 - Renee Barnett Terry, Ronni Sanlo
2007 - James R. Kitchen, Gary Kleeman, Dwight L. Rideout
2006 - Anthony R. Ross, Ronald R. Kopita
2005 - *
2004 - Henry Gee, Michael Jackson, Alvin Tagomori
2003 - Sandra Matsui, Saunie Taylor, Keith Miser, Hazel Scott, Penny Wills
2002 - Amefil Agbayani, Hal Gin, Elizabeth Griego, Alan Yang
2001 - Anne E. Golseth
2000 - Doris M. Ching, Dudley B. Woodard, James Lyons
1999 - Judy Chambers, Jesse Marks, James R. Appleton