Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Division

Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Division raises the visibility of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in the Association and the student affairs profession. The Division's work aligns closely with NASPA's commitment to equity and justice.

The Division provides practical strategies and assists with professional development opportunities that encourage NASPA members’ commitment to and advancement of those principles. The Division includes representatives from NASPA constituent groups and regions. Together, these representatives work closely with NASPA staff to provide timely, comprehensive expertise to members on social justice and equity issues occurring at the national, state and local levels.

Applications are open for the new JEDI Division Leadership Council, with a term of November 1, 2023 - March 30, 2025. Apply here by October 6, 2023. 

Message from the Division Chair

Welcome to the NASPA Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Division web page! College and university campuses across the country are grappling with upheavals in local, state, and national politics. In this environment, our commitment to equity and inclusion is more critical than ever at NASPA, on our campuses, and around the world. We invite all NASPA members to work with the Division to evaluate and support the organization’s commitment to equity and inclusion of those with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
As the JEDI Division Director, I serve on the NASPA Board of Directors and work closely with NASPA Vice President for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Monica Nixon. If you would like to inform us of equity and inclusion efforts that you or others are advancing as NASPA members, please contact Dr. Nixon at [email protected].

Salvador Mena

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Rutgers University
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Division Director

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Division Leadership Roster

The JEDI Division Leadership Council includes the JEDI Division Director, NASPA's Vice President for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and seven or eight volunteer leaders who serve in the following capacities: 

  • Annual and Regional Conferences Town Hall Coordinator: Working with the JEDI Division Director, this position will coordinate the JEDI Division Townhall at the Annual Conference and work with regional coordinators on regional conference gatherings. They will work within the Leadership Council to identify the focus of the town hall, with the Director to seek Board support for focus/topics, and with the NASPA Office/Annual Conference planning team on logistics.
  • Communications Coordinator: Working with the JEDI Division Director, this position will collaborate with the JEDI Division Leadership Council and NASPA Vice President of JEDI and Senior Director of Publications to develop and execute communication strategies to help advance NASPA’s JEDI commitment to the membership.  
  • NASPA Partnerships Coordinator: Working with the JEDI Division Director, this position will coordinate communications and strategic alliances between the JEDI Division and other NASPA constituent groups, particularly other NASPA Divisions and Knowledge Communities, to help advance NASPA’s JEDI commitment to the membership.    
  • Scholarship and Research Coordinator: Working with the JEDI Division Director and in collaboration with the Vice President of JEDI and others, including NASPA Divisions and Knowledge Communities, this position assists with developing and promoting a scholarly and research agenda to help advance NASPA's commitment to JEDI.
  • Professional Development and Learning Coordinator: Working with the JEDI Division Director and in collaboration with the Vice Presidents of JEDI and Professional Development for NASPA, and association with other NASPA Divisions and Knowledge Communities, provide professional development and learning opportunities related to advancing NASPA’s commitment to JEDI through program development, delivery, and sponsorship.
  • Member At-Large: Working with the JEDI Division Director and NASPA Vice President for JEDI, the Division’s Member-At-Large will fulfill ad hoc special projects and initiatives related to advancing JEDI Division goals and NASPA’s commitment to JEDI.