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17th Annual International SymposiuM

"Igniting Leadership to Influence Global Change" 

Phoenix, Arizona

The 2012 NASPA International Symposium

For the past 17 years, the NASPA International Symposium has been organized prior to NASPA annual conference as a key venue for professional collaboration and exchange in the field of student affairs between international and American colleagues. A dynamic program features prominent speakers, panels of distinguished professionals from around the word, interactive roundtables, and an excellent opportunity to develop global networks and friendships. As we gather to discuss how we can best prepare our students for meaningful and fruitful lives, Symposium participants are invited to consider global perspectives in our field. This program is offered in collaboration with the International Association of Student Affairs and Services.
 

Previous Symposia

The 2010 NASPA 15th International Symposium on Student Services & Student Affairs

March 6-7, 2010, in Chicago, USA

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the NASPA International Symposium serves as a key venue for professional collaboration and exchange in the field of student affairs between international and American colleagues. It offers an excellent program featuring prominent speakers, panels of distinguished professionals from around the word, interactive roundtables, and an excellent opportunity to develop global networks and friendships. More information...

2009 NASPA 14th Annual International Symposium
March 8-9, 2009; Seattle, Washington

2008 NASPA 13th Annual International Symposium
March 8-9, 2008; Boston, MA

2007 NASPA 12th Annual International Symposium
March 31-April 1, 2007; Orlando, FL

  • 2007 schedule
  • Slide Show

Welcome to the NASPA International Education Knowledge Community!

Take a look to the left for links to our current leadership roster, resources, and other information.

The 2011 IEKC Fall Newsletter is now available!

Upcoming Opportunities

  • 2012 NASPA Internatio​nal Symposium in Phoenix, AZ - March 2012
    IEKC Goals & Objectives
    (re-established May 2011)
    • To stimulate increased awareness of the global perspective in higher education.
      • Objective: Contribute to NetResults highlighting the international dimension of student affairs practice and best practices in student development around the world.
      • Objective: Encourage IEKC members to submit an article for the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice.
      • Objective: Improve the Best Practices identification and award process by expanding the promotion of the program, increasing the number of nominations, and enhancing the presentation of the awards and programs at the International Symposium and through other venues.
      • Objective: Promote IEKC, its goals and activities at the regional level through existing and new venues (annual meetings, newsletters, etc.)
    • To provide a structure and opportunity for members to communicate regarding and addressing global issues related to student affairs.
      • Objective: Create a quarterly IEKC Newsletter as a channel for consistent communication with IEKC members.
      • Objective: Improve the format and content of the IEKC website to assure the most effective presentation of the information.
    • To encourage professional connections with colleagues in other countries.
      • Objective: Explore the ways of supporting and collaborating with the International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS), ACPA’s Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development, and the main professional student affairs associations globally.
      • Objective: Identify the key professional development programs held by global professional student affairs associations and develop a Global Events Calendar for the IEKC website.
      • Objective: Promote the Travel Grant Program for International colleagues and explore the ways of supporting US members interested in professional exchanges.
      • Objective: Work within regions to connect with international countries/institutions listed as a part of NASPA.
      • Objective: Seek to support international exchange opportunities in proactive and intentional ways.