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Program Highlights

Pillar of the Profession – Class of 2009 Announced

The NASPA Foundation is pleased to announce the Pillar of the Profession - Class of 2009. Pillars were nominated by their colleagues and friends for their service to the student affairs profession.  Full Story

An Investment that Keeps Giving

"This experience definitely reassured all of the reasons why I am proud to be a staff member at the University of Arkansas and to be a member of NASPA. It took an entire community of committed individuals to implement this program. From various departments within and outside of our Division of Student Affairs, to working with colleagues across the nation, everyone was committed from the onset to intentionally make this a memorable success." 

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Leadership Corner

Investing In Your Future
by Diana Doyle, NASPA President

Like many of you, I enjoy frequenting a favorite local coffee shop — whether it's for a quick stop on my way to work or for a leisurely weekend morning spent chatting with friends.

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Rethink and Redesign
by Gwen Dungy, NASPA Executive Director & Shannon Ellis, Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Nevada, Reno

I attended NASPA's annual New SSAO Institute in October where Shannon Ellis, vice president for student affairs at the University of Nevada, Reno, served as a faculty member. She is a perennial favorite for this Institute, and we're so grateful that she is willing to come back with her wisdom every year.

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Profile of Today's College Student

Please indicate your agreement level with each of the following statements: - I believe if you work hard enough, you can achieve the "American dream.

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Board Update

November Board Update

Board Reports from the December Board Meeting will be available mid-November. Please check back for updates! Full Story

 

NASPA News

NASPA Remembers Zenobia Lawrence Hikes
From Virginia Tech News – Vice President for Student Affairs Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, whose strength and leadership helped unite the Virginia Tech community – most notably in the hours and days following the tragic events of April 16, 2007, has died from complications following cardiac surgery.  Full Story

Mental Health Conference – Legal Speaker and Student Advocate Speaker Announced
NASPA is holding two conferences at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, January 22–24, 2009 in Boston, Mass. The first day of the NASPA Mental Health Conference and the Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Intervention event will overlap and then split for the last two days. Full Story

Bring the Small Colleges and Universities Institute to You
The Small Colleges and Universities Division, a group who ensures that NASPA's programmatic and policy directions appropriately respond to small institutions' needs and environments, welcomes applications from prospective host institutions for the 2010 Small Colleges and Universities Institute. Full Story