Ah, springtime! In student affairs, there is nothing like the start of spring for producing a fresh, new garden of growth, anticipation, and expectations—and NASPA is no exception.  Full Story

"Oh the spark was clear in you when first you came to me—but you covered your light as if you were afraid of what would happen if anybody saw it. You were like a flame blown by the wind until it is almost extinguished. All I had to do was put the glass around you.  And now, how you shine!"  Full Story

After many discussions focused on the future of the student affairs profession, the leadership of our association would like to announce the creation of a joint task force between ACPA and NASPA. Full Story

Of the 10,934 students who responded to questions about credit card usage in NASPA's 2007 Profile of the American College Student survey, 65% reported not having any credit card debt.

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The recent NASPA publication Assessment Reconsidered is the main theme for this year's International Assessment & Retention Conference to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona June 11–15, 2008.  Full Story

Have you seen a spike in recent issues on campus where it was necessary to consult your institution's General Counsel?  Full Story

On April 7, 2008, the student affairs community lost an exemplary professional when Cathy Acevedo, Associate Dean of Students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, passed away unexpectedly at her home due to natural causes.  Full Story

Arizona NASPA is proud to host the 2008 summer conference at the Prescott Resort in Prescott, Arizona, July 25–27. Full Story

The 2008 NASPA IV-East Conference Committee seeks your participation to expand the dialogue around ways in which we all can plant the seeds for the future of student affairs. Full Story

The NASPA Region III Summer Symposium will be held June 1–4 at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. Full Story

Advances and increases in online technologies present exciting challenges for student affairs administrators and professionals.  Full Story

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are pleased to announce the availability of funds to support emergency preparedness planning for higher education institutions. Full Story

Michael Parrish and Tyler Blair. Full Story

NASPA and Stetson University College of Law are pleased to announce that Jesus Villahermosa, Jr., founder of Crisis Reality Training, will present a full-day professional development workshop during the NASPA/Stetson Student Affairs Law & Policy Conference on December 7, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Full Story

Currently there are 1,195 community colleges in the U.S. that enroll about 46% of undergraduates and 41% of first-time freshmen (American Association of Community Colleges). Full Story