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The July 2006 issue of the Forum, NASPA's online newsletter, is now available. This issue features the 2006 Spring/Summer Almanac, a comprehensive listing of all articles published in NASPA’s periodicals. Also in this issue:

• Read NASPA's message to the Secretary of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education, and share your thoughts in NASPA's blog;
• Check out highlights from the International Assessment & Retention Conference;
• Find out how MacMurray College is making student affairs history;
• And learn about the other latest NASPA news, programs, and events!

New SSAO Institute – Registration Now Open

The New SSAO Institute is a professional development opportunity for newly-appointed senior student affairs officers (SSAOs) to receive training and development critical to their new roles. Participants will discuss a variety of topics that they may face while transitioning to their new positions and gain skills and tools with which to address these issues. The institute also provides valuable opportunities for networking with colleagues. The institute will be held in Washington, D.C., October 8–10. For more information or to register now, click here or e-mail Tess Shier at tshier@naspa.org

Leadership Educators Institute – Early-Bird Registration

ACPA, NASPA and NCLP announce the Leadership Educators Institute, December 7–9, 2006 at Arizona State University! The Leadership Educators Institute will provide a professional development experience where new and mid-level student affairs administrators will discuss current leadership topics through interactive presentations and small group environments. Take advantage of early-bird registration rates! More Info

NASPA National Awards Nominations

NASPA National Awards honor prominent higher education and student affairs leaders for their contributions to the profession. Any NASPA member may nominate an individual for a NASPA National Award. Please complete the online nomination process for each nominee. Nominations are due November 1, 2006. Nominate someone today!

It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training free guide

Young people planning for and enrolled in higher education face simultaneous complex planning challenges. It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training, from Casey Family Programs, gives busy professionals the recommendations, strategies, and resources they need to improve their work with young people for college success. It is a valuable resource for educators, counselors, and child welfare professionals who work with youth of transition age. To download a free PDF of the guide, go to www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/IMLPostsecondaryEd.htm and click the link in the upper-right corner of the page. To request free hard copies, please e-mail PostsecondaryEdGuide@casey.org.

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