2026 Knowledge Communities Publication
March 5, 2026
On a biannual basis, the NASPA Knowledge Communities (KCs) come together to create an online publication featuring research and perspectives related to the focus of each of the KCs. NASPA is proud to present the 2026 Knowledge Communities Online Publication, a collaborative effort among the KC chairs, the article authors, and the KC Online Publication Committee:
Dru Alvez, Ed.D.
Assistant Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Academic Affairs
School of Visual Arts
Eileen Connell Berger, M.S. Ed.
Assistant Director of the Office of Student Affairs and Access and Disability Services Administrator, retired
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Martha Enciso, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty in the School of Education
University of Redlands
Rachel DuVall, M.S., CVA
Associate Director, Volunteer Management and Engagement
NASPA
Jodi Jabs, Ed.D.
Assistant Director of Campus Life
University of St. Thomas
Valerie Shepard, Ph.D., CSAEd
Senior Content and Assessment Analyst, Recreation
UCLA
J. Audra Williams, M.A.
Graduate Research Assistant / PhD Student
Arizona State University