NASPA | Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education

Tim Millerick
Vice President for Student Affairs, Austin College

“The organization’s evolution has had a good parallel to my professional development. Their national conference, professional development seminars, and regional work have been quite helpful. In particular NASPA’s willingness to find ways to best serve small college and universities like mine has been wonderful.”

Raven Whitely
Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, NC State University

If I had to describe NASPA in a 30 second elevator speech I would say that: NASPA is an association that provides you with professional development, social engagement, and networking opportunities. Not only do these opportunities benefit you professionally but as an individual. NASPA truly embodies a diverse group of student affairs members. With 13,000 members nationally and internationally from different backgrounds and 2,100 institutions, NASPA has something for everyone; From the different knowledge communities, the range of members from undergraduate students to senior level professionals and regional and national opportunities.

Kevin Bailey
Vice President for Student Affairs, The University of West Florida

NASPA provides an environment to have stimulating and robust conversations about today's and tomorrow's higher education issues. I look forward to the national conference and other professional development opportunities to expand my knowledge base so that I may effect change on my campus. #NASPARocks

Thomas Miller
Vice President of Student Affairs, University of South Florida

I first joined NASPA in 1972 and attended the national conference that year in Denver. In the 43 years since then, NASPA has helped me grow and develop as a professional, and the network of colleagues has made it become my most important and beneficial affiliation. As Jon Dalton said during his inaugural address as President in 1995, NASPA is my neighborhood!

Jesus Hernandez
, Texas A & M University

NASPA is an avenue for creative and inquisitive minds to gather to share ideas. It is a collective that welcomes and values individuals from all walks of life. NASPA champions the higher education experience, advocates for forward movement, and continually shapes the future of student affairs.

Audrey Jaeger
Professor & Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, North Carolina State University

Teaching and mentoring the next generation of student affairs educators is incredibly exciting. NASPA provides invaluable resources and networking for faculty at all stages of their careers.

Join colleagues from all professional levels

Whether you’re an undergraduate contemplating a career in student affairs or the chief student affairs officer on your campus, NASPA is here to provide you with opportunities to gain skills, knowledge and tools to advance your career.

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Institutions: Over 2,100 and Growing

With a NASPA institutional membership, your campus gains access to the largest network of student affairs professionals in the country. Plus, your staff receive exclusive discounts on individual memberships, events and publications.

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NASPA hosts over 60 events each year

With large-scale conferences, faculty-lead institutes, webinars and local drive-ins, NASPA aims to provide our members with ongoing professional development opportunities. We cover current issues in higher education, important research from leading experts and topical training, with offerings for all professional levels and student affairs disciplines.

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Members benefits

Registration discounts
Event Presentation Archive access
Presentation opportunities

Featured Event:
2017 NASPA Annual Conference

Gain access to information and higher education analysis critical to your success

NASPA's Research and Policy Institute (RPI) is the source for timely and original research and policy analysis. As a voice for student affairs in critical conversations, the RPI provides a valuable insight into issues impacting student affairs professionals and the students they serve. Visit the RPI →

Visit the newly launched VPSA Census website to gain access to a wide range of critical student affairs data!

Latest Publications:

5 Things Student Affairs Professionals Can Do to Support Diverse Students in STEM

5 Things Student Affairs Professionals Should Know About Disability Law

Collaborate with student affairs professionals from 30 different countries

NASPA offers opportunities across a global network that both support the implementation of student support services world-wide and help US-based institutions serve international students.

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