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  • Left but not Lost: Strategies for Re-engaging Stopped-out Students
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/14/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Are you looking to enhance your institution's approach to re-enrolling and re-engaging stopped-out students? Join this webinar to discover effective strategies that emphasize outreach communication, stakeholder engagement, and institutional support.

    Mel Lafferty

    Finish What You Started Re-engagement Coordinator

    Colorado State University

    Mel Lafferty is the Re-engagement Coordinator for the Finish What You Started Grant at Colorado State University. Her professional experience spans various roles, including academic advising and coaching, tutoring, disability services, and community engagement. She serves on the Center for Mindfulness leadership team and the Symposium for Inclusive Excellence committee. Her research interests include mindfulness, self-care, and the workplace experiences of student affairs professionals.

    A first-generation college graduate, Mel earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership at the University of Northern Colorado, focusing her dissertation on the experiences of mid-level student affairs staff through a photo-narrative approach.

    Higher education student affairs administrators have a renewed opportunity to re-enroll the growing population of stopped-out students. This webinar includes strategies for re-engaging these students, including marketing and communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, campus partnerships, completion grants, and student support. Strategies for leveraging institutional support to close equity gaps in degree completion will also be discussed. 

    Learning Outcomes: 

    Please provide three to four learning outcomes for the webinar. 

    Participants will have the opportunity to:

    • Understand the intersecting identities and unique needs of stopped-out students;
    • Recognize the need for enrolling and retaining stopped-out students; and
    • Learn strategies for re-enrolling and re-engaging stopped-out students

  • Title IX Certificate Program: Investigators (Winter 2024; January 22- February 9, 2024)
    Contains 20 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/09/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    This track is designed for Title IX investigators, or those individuals at an institution who have been deputized by the Title IX Coordinator to conduct sexual misconduct investigations. This track covers interview techniques, constructing a report, and evidentiary standards used in Title IX cases. This track is best suited for individuals with responsibility for conducting Title IX investigations, separate from the Title IX Coordinator and the Title IX Decision-Maker.

  • Talent Management and Leadership Bundle
    Contains 7 Product(s)

    Based on the Student Affairs Educator Certification Domains Talent Management and Leadership, this ten-product bundle gives you high-quality professional development with the convenience of on-demand. The bundle, holding over a $750 value for members, is available to you at one low cost for 365 days.

    Based on the Student Affairs Educator Certification Domains Talent Management and Leadership, this ten-product bundle gives you high-quality professional development with the convenience of on-demand. The bundle, holding over a $750 value for members, is available to you at one low cost for 365 days. Click on the title for on-demand webinars included and overview. 

    Price: 

    Member: $349

    Non-member: $599

  • Filling the Gap: Foundations of the Supervisory Relationship
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/08/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    The presenters will deliver evidence-based supervision theories which will fill a gap in understanding the fundamentals of creating an effective supervisory relationship.

    Dr. Katherine Bender

    Associate Professor of Counselor Education and the Student Affairs Program Director

    Bridgewater State University

    Katherine Bender, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education and the Student Affairs Program Director at Bridgewater State University. Since 2004, Kate has held many positions in a variety of higher education settings. Her professional areas of interest include suicide prevention, mental health in higher education, graduate student wellness, self-care in the helping professions. Dr. Bender has also  presented on the topic of supervision at national, local, and regional conferences and coauthored a book chapter in the textbook Identity in Supervision: Understanding Who Works for You and Who You Work for in Higher Education. 

    Dr. Amanda Barudin-Carreiro

    Director of Fieldwork for Counselor Education and Part-Time Faculty

    Bridgewater State University

    Amanda Barudin-Carreiro PhD., LMHC, holds a doctorate in exercise and health sciences and is a MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is the administrator of fieldwork and Part Time Faculty member in the Department of Counselor Education at Bridgewater State University. Her past research includes informed consent, exercise and ADHD, the importance of assessment, and best practices for supervision and fieldwork. Dr. Barudin-Carreiro has also  presented on the topic of supervision at national, local, and regional conferences and coauthored a book chapter in the textbook Identity in Supervision: Understanding Who Works for You and Who You Work for in Higher Education


    The presenters will deliver evidence-based supervision theories which will fill a gap in understanding the fundamentals of creating an effective supervisory relationship. 

  • Title IX Certificate Program: Title IX Coordinators (Winter 2024; January 22-February 16, 2024)
    Contains 39 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 01/31/2024 at 5:30 PM (EST)

    This track is designed for Title IX Coordinators, and is the most comprehensive of the Title IX Certificate Program. It covers the requirements under the May 2020 regulations for hearing proceedings, an overview of informal resolution options; and the development of policies, procedures, and practices that are compliant with the regulations. This track is appropriate for the senior Title IX officer at an institution, or any other senior level administrators who provides oversight for the Title IX function at an institution.

  • International Student Success and Support (January 29-March 1, 2024)
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/31/2024 at 1:15 PM (EST)

    This course will give a broad overview of how student affairs professionals can best support international students and their unique needs. Topics will include partnerships across campus, such as with the international student services office, disability support office, health and wellness, academic affairs, and departments under student affairs. Participants will learn about student affairs research and see pragmatic examples of how they can implement best practices on their campuses.

    Cory Owen

    Acting Dean of Students

    Yale-NUS College

    Dr. Cory Owen has been working in higher education for almost twenty years, where she started her career in international education.  She has worked at numerous institutions across the US and is incredibly passionate about advocating for the mental health needs of international students.  She is currently serving as the Acting Dean of Students at Yale-NUS College, located in Singapore, with an international student population of 40%.

    This course will give a broad overview of how student affairs professionals can best support international students and their unique needs.  Topics will include partnerships across campus, such as with the international student services office, disability support office, health and wellness, academic affairs, and departments under student affairs.  Participants will learn about student affairs research and see pragmatic examples of how they can implement best practices on their campuses.

    This course highlights the timely landscape of international students' well-being, needs, interests, and ways to contribute to the campus community. The faculty members with extensive experience will bring topic experts to share best practices in supporting international students in social and academic areas so that they may thrive, be engaged, and be integrated. As a result, all campus community members would benefit from having international students. 

    Learning Outcomes
    • Participants will learn how to tailor student affairs best practices to support international students on their campuses.
    • Participants will gain valuable insights into practical tools and resources to enhance the support provided to international students. 
    • Participants will brainstorm ways to build connections across different departments to provide a holistic approach toward supporting international students.
    • Participants will gain an understanding of frameworks and theories behind the practices of supporting international students academically and socially. 

    Faculty: 

    Cory Owen, Ed.D.

    Acting Dean of Students; Yale-NUS College

    Ken Guan, Ed.D.
    Director of Student Engagement | Global Recruitment, Admissions, Marketing, and Retention (GRAMAR)

    Topic areas:

    History of International student support

    Administration and Leadership

    Academic Success

    International Student Engagement (peer mentors, advisory board, campus activities, etc.)

    Mental Health and Counseling

    Disabilities

    Global Practices of International Student Engagement

  • Assessment and Evaluation Bundle
    Contains 5 Product(s)

    Based on the Assessment and Evaluation Student Affairs Educator Certification domain, this package includes ten webinars that encompass the appraisal of the quality and effectiveness of higher education work with an understanding and appreciation for different contexts, cultures, and backgrounds. Specifically, the practice of assessment and evaluation is grounded in outcomes, using various methods and tools, and utilizing the data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in program, delivery, or actions. Click on the Package title to view all the ten webinars included. PRICE Members: $349 Non-members $499

    Based on the Assessment and Evaluation Student Affairs Educator Certification domain, this package includes ten webinars that encompass the appraisal of the quality and effectiveness of higher education work with an understanding and appreciation for different contexts, cultures, and backgrounds. Specifically, the practice of assessment and evaluation is grounded in outcomes, using various methods and tools, and utilizing the data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in program, delivery, or actions.

    Click on the Package title to view all the ten webinars included. 

    PRICE

    Members:  $349

    Non-members $599

  • Creating an Assessment Calendar
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/30/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Assess, assess, assess! There are many competing priorities and projects that require teams to articulate what needs to be assessed, how they are assessing and why they are assessing. An assessment calendar captures these different factors to ensure your team is on track and focused on aligning assessment projects to the departmental and divisional needs. Learn the key ingredients to construct a successful assessment calendar and practice creating an assessment calendar in this session!

    Janae’ Collier

    Associate Director

    University of Michigan


    Dr. J' currently serves as the Associate Director of the Michigan Research & Discovery Scholars program at the University of Michigan. Dr. J's earned her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati in Health Education, specializing in counseling and wellness in higher education and is a  and is a Certified Dave Ramsey Financial Master Coach. Dr. J' lead at Syracuse University as the Coordinator of Academic Initiatives & Assessment from 2019-2021. Beyond her contribution to higher education, Dr. J' manages her financial coaching business where she coaches individuals on defining and creating their financial peace & health in their personal life.  Dr .J's life mantra is "Accept Help. Give Hope. Welcome Happiness" .

    Assess, assess, assess! There are many competing priorities and projects that require teams to articulate what needs to be assessed, how they are assessing and why they are assessing. An assessment calendar captures these different factors to ensure your team is on track and focused on aligning assessment projects to the departmental and divisional needs. Learn the key ingredients to construct a successful assessment calendar and practice creating an assessment calendar in this session!

  • Student Affairs at Small Colleges and Universities (January 21 - February 24, 2024)
    Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/24/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    The purpose of the short course is to illuminate the experiences of administrators at institutions with fewer than 5,000 students and explore critical opportunities and challenges facing small colleges and universities. Participants (e.g., institutional leaders, mid- and entry-level administrators, and HESA faculty) will be able to relate to, expand on, and innovatively address challenges and engage opportunities on their campuses. Live sessions will feature guided panel discussions, case studies, and group work. The assigned text for the course is, Small and Mighty: Student affairs at small colleges and universities (NASPA, 2023); additional readings will be provided. Short course runs from January 21, 2024, through February 21, 2024

    Christa J. Porter, Ph.D.

    Associate Dean, Graduate College & Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration

    Kent State University

    Christa J. Porter, Ph.D. (she/her) is an associate dean for the Graduate College and associate professor of higher education administration at Kent State University. As a leader, theorist, and critical qualitative researcher, her praxis is grounded in Black feminist and intersectional onto-epistemologies. Broadly, she examines trajectories of development, socialization, and praxis in higher education and student affairs. She has been nationally recognized for her scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and service. In addition to her work appearing in various peer-reviewed journals, she co-edited four texts: Applying Black feminist epistemology, research, and Praxis: Narratives in and through the Academy (2023, Routledge); The State of Black Women in Higher Education: A Critical perspective 20 years later (2023, New Directions for Student Services); Small & Mighty: Student Affairs at Small Colleges and Universities (NASPA, 2023); and Cases Studies for Student Development Theory: Advancing Social Justice and Inclusion in Higher Education (2020, Routledge). 

    Carolyn H. Livingston, Ph.D.

    Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

    Carleton College

    Carolyn H. Livingston, Ph.D.  (she/her) is the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Carleton College. 

    As a seasoned scholar-practitioner, In 2022, Dr. Livingston was named a Pillar of the Profession. Livingston also serves as the Institutional Liaison for the Posse Foundation and has more than twenty years of experience in higher education. She first worked at the University of Virginia and, prior to Carleton, at Emory University as senior associate vice president for campus life and Title IX coordinator for students. 

    Dr. Livingston has served as the co-chair of the NASPA M. Ben Hogan Small Colleges and Universities Institute. Her research interests, publications, and teaching have addressed assessment and evaluation, first-generation and low-income students, staffing practices in higher education, accreditation, and strategic planning. Livingston completed her BS in applied mathematics from North Carolina State University and both an MA in counselor education and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Virginia.

    Short Course runs from January 21, 2024, until February 21, 2024

    The purpose of the short course is to illuminate the experiences of administrators at institutions with fewer than 5,000 students and explore critical opportunities and challenges facing small colleges and universities. Participants (e.g., institutional leaders, mid- and entry-level administrators, and HESA faculty) will be able to relate to, expand on, and innovatively address challenges and engage opportunities on their campuses.  Live sessions will feature guided panel discussions, case studies, and group work. The assigned text for the course is, Small and Mighty: Student affairs at small colleges and universities (NASPA, 2023); additional readings will be provided. 

    Learning Outcomes: 

    As a result of enrolling in this short course, participants will: 

    • Identify challenges and opportunities at small colleges and universities;
    • Engage in an interactive learning community with other entry-, mid-, and senior-level administrators at small colleges and universities; 
    • Discuss challenges and opportunities with senior-level administrators who will serve as panelists and speakers during live sessions.

    The course consists of five live sessions, one per week. This is an opportunity for participants to connect with the faculty and engage in valuable dialogue around small colleges and universities. The session may not always be recorded based on content and interaction during the session. It's critical for registrants taking the course to attend the live session to make the most out of the experience during the course. 

    Live sessions are scheduled for: 

    January 24, 2024 @ 1 pm EST

    January 31, 2024 @ 1 pm EST

    February 7, 2024 @ 1 pm EST

    February 14, 2024 @ 1 pm EST

    February 21, 2024 @ 1 pm EST

    This course is packed with content that will guide student affairs practitioners through the strategic and innovative work that professionals at small colleges and universities embrace. The course is designed through five modules, one per week. Modules and topics include: 

    Week One: January 21-27, 2024                       Course Introduction, Syllabus Review, and Expectations

    Week Two: January 28-February 3, 2024         Crucial Collaborations & Crisis Leadership

    Week Three: February 4-10, 2024                    Strategic Innovations

    Week Four: February 11-17, 2024                    Fiscal Sustainability 

    Week Five: February 18-24, 2024                    Leveraging the Small College 

  • Empowering Academic Success: A Comprehensive Approach
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/12/2023 at 4:00 AM (EST)

    MENASA Multaqas are one-hour member engagement sessions that create a space for student affairs professionals in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia area to engage and connect, and to build a culture of support, collaboration, innovation, research, and professional development.https://learning.naspa.org/admin/products/164013/edit#integration

    MENASA Multaqas are one-hour member engagement sessions that create a space for student affairs professionals in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia area to engage and connect, and to build a culture of support, collaboration, innovation, research, and professional development.

    Embark on a transformative journey with our webinar, "Empowering Academic Success: A Comprehensive Approach." Dive deep into the heart of the Academic Success Program as we unravel an intricate tapestry of proactive academic interventions, collaborative support strategies, and the art of customizing programs for unparalleled outcomes. Seize the chance to not just attend but actively participate in shaping a positive academic landscape. Elevate your role as a student affair professional and be a catalyst for student achievement. 

    Nour Jaber

    Director of the Academic Advising Center

    American University of Kuwait

    Nour Jaber has served as an academic retention advisor from October 2014 until March 2022 when she was promoted to Director of the Academic Advising Center. She has a bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from the American University of Kuwait.

    Georges Chedid (Moderator)

    Director of the Counseling Center

    American University of Kuwait

    Dr. Georges Chedid holds a PhD in neuropsychology and cognitive science from the University of Montreal. He is the Director of the Counseling Center at the American University of Kuwait. Dr. Chedid has a wealth of experience leading teams of counselors and art therapists, and training professional therapists. He showed an impact on the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of students with disabilities and mental health disorders by providing an array of high-quality services at AUK. He plays a key role in Student Affairs by contributing effectively to the organization of events and workshops at the Art Room. Dr. Chedid is a mindful leader who encourages inclusion and diversity and continually strives to enhance the quality of life for students with disabilities and mental health issues. He effectively manages and supervises the counseling center staff, clinical operations, art and music therapy rooms, budgets, and daily operations.