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October 1 marked the start of Careers in Student Affairs Month (CSAM). Celebrate the critical work of SA pros, participate in free online professional development opportunities, and be a part of our #CSAM18 photo challenge.
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While a majority of colleges now identify first-generation status, we still need more direct support for this critical student population. This analysis explores how higher education identifies and serves first-generation students.
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Nominate your SA hero to be recognized at #NASPA19. The NASPA Annual Awards continue our tradition of honoring prominent higher education and student affairs leaders for their contributions to the profession. Most nominations are due by November 1—don’t delay.
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The Century Club is a unique level created to honor NASPA's 100th anniversary. Join today and make a commitment to $100. Donors will be recognized with a special gift at the NASPA Annual Conference. Join today with a commitment of $100 to support NASPA's future success.
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There is no time left to reinvent the wheel. The Culture of Respect CORE Constructs Toolkit is a suite of six guides already organized to support your institution's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence. 
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Join us at the 2019 NASPA Annual Conference in sunny LA! Housing opens Oct 1—get a head start on your accommodations by having your registration in place.
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The Women’s Leadership Institute provides an experience that caters to women’s needs within the higher education profession. Join us in Newport Beach, CA, December 2-5, for #WLI18 and explore the challenges and rewards of what it takes to be a leader in higher ed.
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The Leadership Educators Institute provides a unique opportunity for all professional levels within our field to engage in critical dialogue to support leadership development, and we hope you’ll join us December 9-11, 2018 in Orlando, Florida.
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The editors of NASPA's journals have created a special anniversary collection represent a wide spectrum of research and reflect the evolution of higher education and student affairs. We hope you enjoy this collection of influential works that have had a lasting impact on the field.
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NASPA Spotlight

An excerpt from JSARP

Free speech tensions: responding to Bias on college and University Campuses
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In many bias incidents in higher education, the role of First Amendment protections— particularly free speech—constitutes a flashpoint of disagreement among various constituencies.

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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.”

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Kevin Bailey
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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 →

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Predictive Analysis of Student Data

Final Report: Partnership to Elevate Policy and Practice, Campus Sexual Violence and Guns on Campus

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