2019 NASPA Community Colleges Division Annual Conference Guide
Supporting the Profession
January 17, 2019
The Community Colleges Division Board is excited for the upcoming 2019 NASPA Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA! To celebrate, we’ve curated a list of some featured sessions relevant to community college professionals for your perusal.
We encourage you to read the updated competencies document as you prepare for your journey to Los Angeles, and to find unique ways to integrate it with your conference experience before, during, and after your stay.
Highlighted Events & Meetings
The Community Colleges Division invites you to attend any of the below open meetings and reception to network with fellow community college colleagues and share with us your thoughts and feedback on how we can better serve you! All meetings below are open to all attendees.
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| Monday, March 11, 2019 | |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
| Community Colleges Town Hall | JW Marriott LA Live, Platinum G |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | |
| Community Colleges Division Latinx/a/o Task Force Meeting | JW Marriott LA Live, Studio II |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Community Colleges Networking Reception | JW Marriott LA Live, Plaza III |
Community Colleges Division Sponsored Programs
Each year, program presenters can submit their content for sponsorship from the Community Colleges Division. The below programs reflect those programs who've received this sponsorship and the Division strongly encourages you consider attend.
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Venue/Room
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Monday, March 11, 2019
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11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
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Challenges and Opportunities for Latinx Students and Professionals in Community College
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LA Convention Center, 502 B
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1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
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Examining the Lived Experiences of Foster Youth and Administrators in the Urban Community College Environment
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LA Convention Center, 303 AB
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
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When 2 + 2 is Not Enough: Strategies for Creating and Sustaining Multi-campus Transfer Partnerships Focused on Student Success
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LA Convention Center, 409 A
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2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
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| Navigating the Community College Experience: Issues, Trends, and Best Practices | LA Convention Center, 409 A |
Additional Programs & Events for Community College Professionals
Below is a list of additional workshops of interest for community college professionals. Please note, this list is not exhaustive, and attendees should still review the NASPA Mobile App and/or printed conference book for full program details.
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Venue/Room
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Monday, March 11, 2019
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10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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ADVANCE-ing Students from Community College to the Four-Year Degree: A Partnership for Student Success
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JW Marriott LA Live, Diamond 7
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1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
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Measuring Up: How Community Colleges Track and Analyze Progress Toward Completion
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LA Convention Center, 501 A
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2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
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Demystifying the Periphery: A Conversational Look at Community Cultural Wealth for Undocumented Students and Practitioners in Community Colleges
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LA Convention Center, 512
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2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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Community College VPSA Roundtable
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JW Marriott LA Live, Diamond 6
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
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What Makes Students Stay: Exploring Involvement Factors on Student Persistence at the Community College
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JW Marriott LA Live, Diamond 7
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Examining Markers of Success for Men of Color in Community Colleges: Examples of Minority Male Initiative Database Analyses
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JW Marriott LA Live, Diamond 6
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10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Igniting Social Change on Community College Campuses: Building Best Practices for Institutional Efforts to Advance Equity
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LA Convention Center, 409 A
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Room locations may change before the conference. Check your physical and digital guides upon arrival, or consult the NASPA website.
Community Colleges Award Winners
The Community Colleges Division is committed to recognizing and celebrating great work being done on community college campuses and by community college professionals and is excited to announce the recipients of our awards, Community Colleges Professional Award and the Community College Research and Scholarship Award. Thank you to all those who submitted nominations and to our dedicated team of reviewers who helped select the winners.
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2019 Community Colleges Professional Award Recipient
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2019 Community Colleges Research & Scholarship Award Recipient
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Follow Us!
Be sure to keep up with us before, during, and after the conference through the following channels:
@NASPA_CCD on Twitter
NASPA CCD Blog
Don’t forget to visit the 2019 NASPA Annual Conference website for more information. We look forward to welcoming you to Los Angeles, CA!