New Professionals are faced with quite the challenge. At no other point in your career will you go through enormous transitions and face such a steep learning curve, while having limited financial resources and time. From specifically tailored educational sessions such as the New Professionals Institute to networking opportunities such as the New Professional and Graduate Student Knowledge Community, NASPA is a community where you can thrive.
The Placement Exchange (TPE), "the place to be for student affairs job placement" is a partnership between NASPA and ACUHO-I as well as among professional associations NACA, ASCA, NODA, AFA, and HigherEdJobs. As it enters its 9th year, see why TPE is the place to search for a position in 2016.
Education is at the core of what we do, so why not see one of the NASPA publications below to keep up to date on current scholarship about the field.
Crisis, Compassion, and Resiliency in Student Affairs focuses on the personal lived experiences of student affairs professionals who frequently encounter crisis situations and disasters on college and university campuses. The…
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Elevate Your Fundraising Skills In the last two decades, growing numbers of colleges and universities have started to focus specifically on fundraising for student affairs, raising money for everything from…
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Reconsiderando el Aprendizaje promueve el uso integrado de todos los recursos de la educación superior en la formación y preparación de un alumno integral. También funciona como una introducción a…
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Nearly half of students enrolled in colleges and universities today are adult learners, who often must balance their education with other family or work-related priorities. However, institutional policies and practices…
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Recent protests and political events signal the need for higher education institutions to take a closer look at the importance and significance of student activism on college students’ experiences. Out-of-classroom…
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As colleges and universities work to prevent and respond to sexual violence on campus, limited data are available that speak to what these efforts look like on a national level.…
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This survey is designed to assess your institution's efforts to prevent and respond to campus sexual violence. It covers practices and policies mandated by federal law as well as those…
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Sexual violence on college and university campuses in the United States occurs at a rate that is both alarming and unacceptable. Stemming the tide of this violence requires a sustained…
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The CORE Blueprint is a strategic roadmap to addressing sexual violence on college and university campuses. It offers six pillars that engage all stakeholders in implementing the leading practices to…
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Featuring the NASPA diamond and colors, these knit socks are a stylish way to sport your student affairs spirit! One size
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The Culture of Respect CORE Constructs Toolkit is a suite of six guides organized around the pillars of the CORE Blueprint to supplement its implementation. The guides include downloadable resources, tools,…
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The Latinx/a/o population is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, yet higher education attainment for this community is among the lowest. Latinx/a/os in Higher Education: Exploring…
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BACCHUS’s most requested pamphlet, this updated version of “Tips on Sipping,” explores for college students the concept of responsible decision-making, the effects of alcohol, social event planning and caring for…
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This pamphlet offers an in-depth look at the issues women face in terms of alcohol use. There are many differences in the effects, the usage, and some of the behaviors…
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This pamphlet is a program in itself! In a very nonthreatening way, students are asked to take a look at the potential risks they are facing by filling out the…
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The CPE student workbook is full of information and interactive exercises for each of the modules in the CPE Program. The activities are designed to reinforce learning and provide ample…
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This brief discusses five strategies to support the success of Latinx/a/o students in community colleges. It is designed for student affairs educators--including staff, faculty, and administrators--to guide their approach for…
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Careers in Student Affairs provides a comprehensive look at being a higher education administrator. Integrating perspectives from both research and practical application, this reader-friendly book addresses contemporary issues in the…
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Using the CAS Professional Standards is a practical text designed to highlight multiple ways to apply the standards and guidelines published by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in…
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Engagement and Employability examines the central role student affairs plays in helping students gain and articulate career skills through cocurricular experiences. It focuses on the top skills employers seek when…
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Internationalization of higher education is one of the most important trends for the next decade and beyond, and the implications for student affairs and services are enormous. Supporting Students Globally in…
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This joint publication by the NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education’s Research and Policy Institute and the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) Project at Indiana University adds to the scholarship…
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The growing numbers of international students in the United States enriches our culture, enhances student life, and promotes international academic exchange. Student affairs professionals can take steps to build on…
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Disparities in the success of students across many science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields linger along demographic lines. This points to a critical challenge that student affairs professionals can address by…
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This issue brief offers a resource for student affairs leaders to not only comply with legal and regulatory mandates related to recent changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),…
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Gun violence – whether rampage shootings, homicides or suicides – is a potential reality all campuses have to face. This book provides leaders in higher education – and particularly those…
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Colleges and universities in the United States are facing an epidemic of gender-based violence and widespread allegations that they are responding inadequately to the problem. This 5 Things Brief seeks…
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While the responsibility of this task is shared among faculty, administrators, policymakers, and community leaders, the brief argues that student affairs leadership is crucial to institutionalizing civic learning and democratic…
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Despite increased attention, conversations concerning college men of color are often focused on fixing the student without accounting for institutional practices and policies that undermine his success. Written specifically for…
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Higher education is in an age of accountability, with accrediting agencies, government leaders, taxpayers, parents, and students demanding to see outcomes for expended resources. The costs of higher education have…
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This Legal Links issue on responding to campus protests offers student affairs professionals a resource for addressing campus protests while honoring First Amendment principles of free speech, promoting inclusion, and maintaining campus…
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More than a third of all undergraduate students are 25 or older, and their presence on college and university campuses is growing. However, institutions of higher learning are struggling to…
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Arthur W. Chickering is one of the leading researchers in student development theory and its implications for higher education. In 1969 he published Education and Identity, which posited seven vectors…
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This Legal Links issue on student-to-student sexual harassment presents an accessible description of the legal obligations and considerations to assist colleges and universities in establishing policies, procedures, and training modules.…
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NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education is a blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal that aims to deepen understanding of issues facing women faculty, students, and administrators. The journal publishes articles…
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The mission of Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JSARP) is to publish the most rigorous, relevant, and well-respected research that makes a difference in student affairs practice. The…
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Give the gift of NASPA to fellow members and nonmembers. Gift cards may be purchased in various amounts, giving the recipient the freedom to apply their gift toward membership, publications,…
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Students from underrepresented groups—including students of color; students with disabilities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students; and first-generation students—bring their wisdom, experience, and varied cultural perspectives to college and university…
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Today's college students are an extremely diverse group of people. Many subpopulations can be identified within this larger group. This book looks at who college students are, how they have…
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Today's college students are an extremely diverse group of people. Many subpopulations can be identified within this larger group. This book looks at who college students are, how they have…
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How can student affairs divisions and other organizations transform to become more learning-centered? The learning college concept has been the most popular reform model for postsecondary education since Terry O'Banion…
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While college campuses are becoming increasingly diverse, many students still find it difficult to step outside of what is familiar and interact with students of different races, religions, classes, abilities…
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During the late 1960s and early 1970s, a powerful new force, student activism, appeared on the campuses of America's colleges and universities. Student Freedom In American Higher Education brought together…
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Current educational, political, and economic conditions are prompting increased calls for educators to redesign campus environments that develop the whole student with a focus on student learning outcomes. In a…
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This Chicken Soup for the Soul-type book is a collection of short stories sure to motivate and educate student affairs professionals. The book contains the personal accounts of 43 individuals…
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Historically, colleges and universities have been the battleground for many important civil rights concerns. Reflecting Back, Looking Forward contains 18 first-person narrative accounts taken from author's interviews with student affairs…
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This updated set of Professional Competency Areas is intended to define the broad professional knowledge, skills, and, in some cases, attitudes expected of student affairs professionals regardless of their area…
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Partnering with the Parents of Today's College Students offers student affairs professionals, as well as all faculty and college and university administrators, a complete and integrated approach to working with…
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White graduation stole with the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) logo embroidered on the left side.
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Rediscover the rewards of a career in student affairs with this collection of uplifting stories, conversations, and poems. More Stories of Inspiration captures the joys and challenges of working on…
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Helping skills are an essential component of today’s student affairs practice. On a day-to-day basis, it is student affairs professionals who often work directly with students in need of mental…
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Learning Reconsidered argues for the integration of all of higher education's resources in the education and preparation of the whole student. The publication re-examines widely accepted ideas about conventional teaching…
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More than 10,000 copies of Learning Reconsidered: A Campus-Wide Focus on the Student Experience are in circulation on college and university campuses worldwide. The publication has been used as an…
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Learning Reconsidered argues for the integration of all of higher education's resources in the education and preparation of the whole student. The publication re-examines widely accepted ideas about conventional teaching…
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Student affairs professionals are increasingly being asked to provide evidence that students are learning and growing through their experiences on campus. Stakeholders such as accrediting agencies, legislators, families, employers, faculty,…
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Over the past 15 years learning communities have become widespread in higher education. The term learning community refers to a variety of ways of intentionally redesigning the curriculum by clustering…
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While campus health topics such as substance use, risky sexual behaviors, depression, and violence have captured the attention of student affairs professionals, there is another health issue that has received…
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With increased national attention on issues such as campus safety and security, institutional accountability, and economic challenges, student affairs professionals must make decisions based on the most current legal rulings…
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Are your violence prevention and mental health efforts on campus coordinated? Are all your campus professionals aware of the system for reporting information about students who may be in distress…
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Shannon Ellis is a former NASPA president and is currently the vice president for student services at the University of Nevada-Reno. Based upon Ellis' personal journal, this book chronicles her…
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Decisions Matter is an innovative guide designed to help novice student affairs professionals develop effective decision-making skills. Written by seasoned student affairs educators and practitioners, this book contains a systematic…
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Diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion are values espoused by most colleges and universities; yet many educators, including those in student affairs, expect students to "magically" interact with peers from different cultural…
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Crisis management has become an expertise that is critical to every college or university. While developing plans and protocols is an important part of effective crisis response work, the most…
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The Net Generation, whose members were born in and after 1982, is the largest generation in U.S. history, surpassing 80 million in number. They arrive on college and university campuses…
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College student mental health concerns are becoming more common, more challenging, and a much larger focus on college and university campuses. Faculty and staff spend countless hours each year addressing…
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The transition from graduate school to a full-time position in student affairs can be filled with both opportunities and challenges. In order to be successful, new professionals must understand the…
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Beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act is a primer and quick reference guide for higher education professionals who work with students with disabilities, both apparent and hidden. Written for administrators,…
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By the year 2050, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population in the United States is expected to more than double, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Recent reports…
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Assessing Student Learning and Development is a must read for professionals at any level of their career. The authors not only document the importance of assessing student learning, but also…
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Making meaning of how, what, when, and where students learn is a vital, exciting, and inspiring component of higher education. Increasing external demands for accountability and internal commitments to improvement…
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This book provides a comprehensive guide to an institutional response to the Americans with Disabilities Act. It gives practical advice for responding to students and professionals with disabilities, and examines…
BuyProfessional development events are a great time to increase your knowledge and develop your network of colleagues. Check out below to see what’s currently being offered.
One of the many benefits of a NASPA membership is networking with your colleagues and peers. The programs below not only support the profession at large, but also you in your development as a future professional.
CSAM is a celebration of the student affairs profession and a way to encourage the next generation of SA pros.
Awarded to support research on the retention and success of Adult Learners and/or Students with Children or other related topics.
NASPA's NOW Professional Recognition recognizes the exceptional contributions from new professionals and graduate students within NASPA.
Award for an outstanding program that creatively addresses the needs of undergraduate adult learners.
This award is presented to five new professionals from across the NASPA IV-West region that have been employed in a full-time position with a Division of Student Affairs for less than three (3) years.
The recipient of the award will be the Region IV-West nominee for the New Professional Award awarded by NASPA at the national level.
Nominations are due: October 1, 2018
Nominations are due: October 1, 2018
Recognizing and combatting sexual violence is paramount to our work as higher education professionals, now during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and all year round.
Hearings in Congress related to reauthorization of the Higher Education Act continue this week along with a hearing by the House Ed & Labor Committee with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. In this week's update you'll find NASPA publications, state and federal legislative updates, regulatory advisories, and links to sign-on letter templates and resources so you can get involved today!
WISA is dedicated to highlighting the voices and stories of the womxn of NASPA. Consider writing for us!
Whether or not firearms are allowed on college campuses, students, staff, and faculty across the country are increasingly likely to be asked to consider or plan for gun-related violence. Gun-related violence in the United States is not, despite some claims, at the highest it has ever been, but it has been increasing over the last decade. Data from the Pew Research Center shows that 42% of Americans live in a household with a gun and that, whether someone personally owns a gun or not, US residents have broad exposure to them. At the state level, where most decisions about guns on campus are made, the gun lobby is noted for its tenacity, returning year after year to remove restrictions on when and where individuals may carry concealed weapons. Whether due to this concerted effort by the pro-gun lobby to systematically weaken state gun laws or not, a 2018 analysis conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds there is a positive correlation between more permissive gun regulation and violent crime. Therefore, whether you support concealed carry on college campuses or not, changes in our broader gun laws will continue to impact students and student affairs professionals. This post by NASPA director of policy research and advocacy, Teri Lyn Hinds, describes key considerations for student affairs professionals and provides an overview of federal and state action related to guns that may impact college campuses.