The NASPA Foundation's mission is to advance the student affairs profession by connecting the present with the future, celebrating achievement, supporting research and best practices, and honoring history.
Welcome to the home of the NASPA Foundation! Providing funds for ongoing research and important programs in the field of student affairs, the NASPA Foundation exists to help advance the profession through financial support of scholarship and innovation.
Founded in 1973-1975 during the NASPA presidency of John Blackburn, the Foundation furthers the research that contributes to increased understanding of the complexities of collegiate culture and furthers professional development of student affairs administrators. With financial support of the advancement of knowledge concerning students, higher education institutions, and issues facing the student affairs profession, the Foundation takes a leadership role in maintaining a focus on the advancement of the profession.
Through contributions of NASPA members and friends, the Foundation has established an investments program and restricted endowments that provide support for NASPA awards, professional development programs, regional activities, and research projects. Annual events like the Silent Auction help to engage members in this support each year.