Global Division
Career and Workforce Development Supporting the Profession Global Division International Education
The primary purpose of the Global Division is to represent the global interests of NASPA members. The NASPA Global Division represents student affairs educators, practitioners, and professionals around the world.
The Division advances global student affairs issues, advocating for intercultural competency and global awareness throughout the association and in the field of student affairs around the world. The Division advocates for global education, and preparing and implementing programs that support student development and professional development worldwide. Collectively, the Division recommends globally oriented strategies to carry out charges from the NASPA Board of Directors.
Message from the Director
Welcome to the NASPA Global Division. We are pleased to provide a space where colleagues from around the world can connect, explore, and engage in conversations that advance global higher education and student affairs practice. The Division seeks to create opportunities for professionals to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from one another across diverse institutional and cultural contexts.
Our goal is to foster meaningful dialogue around the evolving challenges and opportunities facing higher education globally. Through collaborative initiatives, professional resources, and shared learning opportunities, the Global Division supports practitioners who are working to strengthen student affairs and student success in institutions across regions. By bringing together multiple perspectives and voices, we aim to deepen our collective understanding of global issues and enhance the work we do on our campuses every day.
The Global Division also provides an opportunity to build and strengthen a vibrant international community within NASPA. Through initiatives such as Global Hour, Global Perspectives, collaborative scholarship, and engagement with the International Symposium and partner entities, we seek to create spaces where professionals can engage in thoughtful exchange and contribute to the advancement of our profession.
Together, we continue to shape a Division that encourages global leaders to develop strong global voices, share their experiences and insights, and work collaboratively toward a shared vision for the future of student affairs and higher education. By fostering dialogue, partnership, and mutual learning, the Global Division contributes to a more connected and globally engaged NASPA community.
— Pilar Murguia
Director, NASPA Global Division
About the Global Division
As a designated NASPA Division, the Global Division guides NASPA’s engagement and support for student affairs professionals around the world through collaboration, research, innovation, and professional development.
The Division fosters collaboration and increases communication across the Association, with similarly aligned organizations, external constituents, and global partners. More specifically, the Division keeps diverse global higher education issues, and professional development in the foreground of the Association, using the NASPA Strategic Plan as a guideline.
NASPA Global Division The Roles of the Global Division
Advise
Advising the NASPA Board of Directors on setting (charting) strategic direction. The Division will advise the NASPA Board of Directors on charting the strategic direction for international initiatives in NASPA. The Division will coordinate efforts among all global programs and services of the Association, and foster collaboration and increase communication across the organization, with sister associations, external constituents, and global partners.
Create
Creating partnerships and strategic alliances. The Division will be proactive in creating partnerships with other associations and organizations worldwide to build strategic alliances and increase efforts to collaborate on global issues in higher education.
Cultivate
Cultivating and implementing opportunities for engagement, student support, membership, and professional development of Student Affairs and Student Services professionals around the world. The Division will create and implement programs and processes that engage and support NASPA members globally. The Division will lead research and innovation in global initiatives, creating and deploying resources for NASPA members, areas, and regions.
Develop
Developing community and fostering a collaborative spirit among NASPA’s diverse regions. The Division will routinely engage in discourse on global issues, serve as a resource for global student affairs issues, and work collaboratively to best support and give voice to NASPA colleagues worldwide.
NASPA Global Initiatives
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Global Conference Opportunities
Research and Practice
NASPA Global Division Research & Practice Inaugrual Publication
Theme - Creating Global Community
Mission/ Purpose:
The first ever NASPA Global Division Research & Practice digital Publication features articles from around the world that help advance our collective knowledge and expertise in global student affairs and services. The content of the publication supports scholars and practitioners around the world in providing meaningful and impactful programs and services to students.
Recognition
Member Resources
NASPA International Areas and Knowledge Community
ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies Rubrics
Selected NASPA Publications
Global Division Advisory Board
Past Global Division Directors
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