2011 NASPA Annual Conference s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania s March 12–16, 2011
Navigating NASPA: An “Insider’s Guide” to the AssociationMonday, March 13, 2011 ♦ 8:30am – 9:45 am
Judy Albin Lea JarnaginGrace Bagunu Chris LewisEvette Clark Sherry MalloryJoey DeSanto Barb Snyder
PanelistsJudy Albin
Pennsylvania State [email protected]
Lea JarnaginCalifornia State University, Fullerton
Grace BagunuUniversity of California, San Diego
Christopher LewisThomas M. Cooley Law School
Evette ClarkTulane University
Sherry MalloryWestern Washington University
Joey DeSantoNASPA
Barb SnyderUniversity of Utah
History of NASPA
NASPA = National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Also known as… NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Founded in January 1919, as the National Association of Deans & Advisers of Men
(NADAM)
For more information about NASPA’s history…
http://www.naspa.org/about/history.cfm
NASPA Mission & Vision
MissionTo provide professional development and advocacy for student affairs educators and administrators who share the responsibility for a campus-wide focus on the student experience.
VisionNASPA, as the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy and practice, affirms the commitment of student affairs to educating the whole student and integrating student life and learning.
12,000+ Members at…
1,400+ Two- & 4-Year Campuses representing…
29 Countries, including…Australia, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, & United Arab
Emirates
Categories of Membership Include: Undergraduate, Graduate, Faculty, Professional, Associate, Emeritus,
Non-Profit
Members
Regions
http://www.naspa.org/regions/default.cfm
NASPA has 7 regions, based on national accreditation regions
Each region has a Regional Vice President (RVP), elected by members within the region
Each region has its own Regional Advisory Board, with members appointed by the RVP
The RVP represents the region on the NASPA Board of Directors
http://www.naspa.org/kc/default.cfm
KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES“Gateway to the Profession, Connection to the
Association”NASPA Knowledge Communities provide an opportunity for members to access information and resources in a specific subject matter... [and to] create and share knowledge through the delivery of educational research, programs, and products; the use of technology; and by face-to-face meetings, workshops, and/or conferences.
Knowledge Communities
Knowledge Communities
NASPA currently has 25 knowledge communities (also known as KCs)
Each KC has a National Chair, who is elected by KC members for a 2-yr term
Each region has a KC Coordinator and KC Representatives, appointed by the RVP
The National Director of Knowledge Communities is appointed by the NASPA President to represents KCs on the NASPA Board of Directorshttp://www.naspa.org/kc/default.cfm
NASPA FoundationThrough the contributions of NASPA members and friends, the NASPA Foundation has established an investments program and restricted endowments that provide support for awards, professional development programs, regional activities, and research projects. The Foundation provides funds for ongoing research and important programs in the field of student affairs.Research Grants & Proposals
Pillars of the ProfessionNASPA Foundation Silent Auction
Leadership
NASPA STAFF
NASPA Board of Directors
RVPs & Regional Boards
Knowledge Communities Professional Development
Membership
Publications
Advisory BoardsPublic Policy & Advocacy
NASPA VOLUNTEER LEADERS*
NASPA Foundation Board
Journal Editorial Boards* Please Note: This is Not a Comprehensive
List
Meet Colleagues with Similar Interests
Network / Make Connections
Expand Your Experience & Expertise
Opportunity to “Give Back” to the Profession
Sources: Evans & Ranero (2009), Reesor, Bagunu, & Hazley (2009)
WHY GET INVOLVED?
Getting Involved
Getting Involved
Be a Conference Volunteer
Serve as a Conference
Program ReviewerNominate a
Colleague for a NASPA Award
Mentor a NASPA Undergraduate
Fellow
Apply to be a NASPA Graduate
Intern
Write an Article for a NASPA Publication
Present at a NASPA Conference
Help with a Knowledge Community
Initiative Help with the NASPA Silent
Auction
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT
Serve on an Editorial Board
Coordinate a Drive-In Workshop
Be a Listener for the Panel of
Listeners
NEXT STEPSUPDATE YOUR PROFILEGo to the NASPA website
Enter Your NASPA Username & Password to login
Click on “Membership Profile & Preferences”
Click on “Update Profile” (an e-mail will open)
Indicate which KCs you would like to join and hit send
Getting Involved
NEXT STEPSREGISTER TO VOLUNTEERGo to the NASPA website
Login to the “Members Only” Section Using Your NASPA Username & Password
Scroll Down and Click on “Volunteer Database”
Update / Save Your Volunteer Interests
View Volunteer Opportunities
Getting Involved
NEXT STEPS
Attend Your Regional Business MeetingMonday, March 14, 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Attend a Knowledge Community Business MeetingVaries – See Schedule for Details
Attend the NASPA Community FairMonday, March 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm
Getting Involved
NEXT STEPS
Talk To...Your Regional Vice President
Your Regional Knowledge Community Coordinator
Follow Up by E-Mail After the Conference
Update Your Volunteer Profile Online
Getting Involved
National KC & Volunteer Leaders
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIESEvette [email protected]
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER COORDINATORJudy [email protected]
Questions??
Resources
NASPA Onlinehttp://www.naspa.org/
NASPA Educational Programs & Initiativeshttp://www.naspa.org/programs/default.cfm
NASPA Knowledge Communitieshttp://www.naspa.org/kc/default.cfm
WEBSITES
WEBSITESNASPA Publications
http://www.naspa.org/pubs/default.cfm
NASPA Public Policy Divisionhttp://www.naspa.org/divctr/pp/default.cfm
NASPA Summer Graduate Internship Programhttp://www.naspa.org/career/intern/default.cfm
Resources
WEBSITES
NASPA Regionshttp://www.naspa.org/regions/default.cfm
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Programhttp://www.naspa.org/programs/nufp/default.cfm
The Placement Exchangehttp://www.theplacementexchange.org/
Resources
Evans, Nancy J. & Ranero, Jessica J. (2009). Professional Associations in Student Affairs. In G. S. McClellan & J. Stringer (eds), The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration (3rd ed). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Reesor, Lori M., Bagunu, Grace, & Hazley, Melissa. (2009). Making Professional Connections. In M. J. Amey & L. M. Reesor (eds), Beginning Your Journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs (3rd ed). Washington, DC: NASPA.
BOOKS/ARTICLES
Resources