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The 2009 NASPA Conference will feature an exciting series of special events and activities.
Conference Connections For new members to NASPA or for first-time attendees to the NASPA annual conference as a new, mid, or senior level professional, faculty, graduate or undergraduate student… this is a must-attend orientation! Participants will hear from some of the NASPA leadership, as well as receive an overview on becoming involved in NASPA and making the most of your conference time. Although you may have attended other professional conferences, it is helpful to learn the nuances of NASPA. For more information about Conference Connections, please contact Jill Halvaks, (949) 824-7759, jhalvaks@uci.edu
Are you interested in having a student affairs professional mentor? Will you be attending the national conference in Seattle? If so, then we invite you to sign up as a mentee in this year's annual NASPA conference mentoring program called "Meal with a Mentor." The purpose of the "Meal with a Mentor" program gives participants an opportunity to get to know others in the field, seek support and guidance, learn about the NASPA organization, or simply share ideas. Click here for a list of available mentors and their background information. (pdf file) It's as easy as 1-2-3.
That's all there is to it! We hope you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to share your experience and aspirations with other professionals in the field! If you have questions, please contact Gigi Secuban at gsecuban@uark.edu or Evette Castillo Clark at castillo@tulane.edu.
Grad Prep Fair Representatives from over 40 schools will be available to discuss their programs in higher education with you. Take advantage of this opportunity to consider an investment in your future in one convenient location! If you are interested in showcasing your institution's program, contact Rameen Talesh, rtalesh@uci.edu, 949-824-5182.
NASPA Annual Talent Show and Dance Party NASPA's Best! Do you have a talent that you would like to share with your NASPA colleagues? If so, you will have your chance during NASPA's annual Talent Show and Dance Party, "NASPA's Best!" Here are the guidelines for all talent applications:
Thanks for sharing your talent with NASPA! The Talent Show Committee will provide a confirmation that you have been accepted as a performer on or before February 27, 2009. Prizes will be awarded to the top three performances as determined by the panel of judges and the audience. For more information about the talent show, please contact:
Natasha N. Croom
Doctoral Student Seminar
Everyone involved in doctoral study experiences many transitions as they proceed through their degree program. Transitions may be related to work, family, identity, role, and other aspects of one's life, and may be viewed differently as one moves through the phases of doctoral study. Doctoral students (part-time and full-time) and faculty will engage in dialogue, activities, and strategy generation that will assist participants in meeting their doctoral student goals. The seminar is structured with enough flexibility to assure that individual interests and needs are addressed including offering time to network with faculty and doctoral student peers. Special discussion topics related to students of color and women in doctoral programs will be facilitated. Networking opportunities, mentoring, and support groups will be organized for interested participants. Pre-registration for the seminar is required, as space is limited to 25-30 participants. Interested doctoral students should complete the registration form and return it to Natasha Croom no later than February 17, 2009. The doctoral seminar is free. Since space is limited; receipt of your seminar registration form reserves your space. Early registrations are strongly encouraged.
Graduate and New Professional Case Study Competition NASPA invites Master's and doctoral students in graduate preparation programs, and for new professionals, to test their knowledge and skills in the annual case study competition. As part of the competition, teams will be given a thought-provoking case study relevant to the field of student affairs, and teams will present their solution(s) to a panel of practicing professionals, faculty, sponsoring association members, and past winners as judges. The competition will be held throughout the day, Monday, March 9th. Click here for case study information and competition guidelines. A competition feedback session by the case study committee and announcement of results will follow the competition at 4:00pm. Participants must sign up prior to the application deadline as two-person teams or individually. Participants who sign up individually will be matched with another participant at the orientation meeting to form teams. Applications received by 5:00 PM EST Friday, February 6, 2009, will be considered "on-time"; applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis based on date and time of submission. Click here for the case study registration form. Inquiries about the case study completions can be made to Dr. Logan Hazen via 2009naspacases@warner.rochester.edu
Disability History Exhibit The DisAbility Concerns Knowledge Community, with support of Region V, is proud to showcase a disability history exhibit that chonicles 3500 years of seldom-told history. From antiquity to the present, the exhibit brings viewers through an illustrated timeline that shows society's attitudes and how they affect the lives of people with disabilities.
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