Designed for mid-level and senior student affairs professionals, this curated package blends actionable crisis response strategies with foundational and advanced assessment skills to help you support your campus through high-pressure moments while building a culture of continuous improvement.

Package includes access to 8 recorded sessions for 365 days, ideal for on-demand learning and team training.

Webinars Included: Are You Ready for a Crisis? Crisis Communications Planning for Mid- to Senior-Level Student Affairs Professionals, Creating and Training Crisis Teams, A Campus Mobile Crisis Team: The Right Resources at the Right Time, Creating an Assessment Calendar, Foundational Steps to Building Assessment and Capacity in Student Affairs,Using Research Participant Pools to Support Student Affairs Assessment, When the Data Hits the Fan: Handling Unexpected Assessment Results, and Campus Climate Assessment 101: Best Practices for Surveying Your Community

Webinar Package Pricing

• Members: Now $149 $249 ($600 value)
• Non-Member: Now $299 $349 ($800 value)

In the current socio-political climate, there is a concerning clash between government hostility towards “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) work and the increasing use of Title VI to address racial climate concerns similar to Title IX with sexual misconduct. How can schools continue the work around belonging and inclusion and stay on the right side of the ever-evolving legal and administrative lines? Campus climate assessment–quantitative surveys and qualitative assessment methods like focus groups and interviews–are an institution’s most valuable method to understand its community as well as meet compliance concerns raised by Title VI. 

Campus climate refers to the prevailing atmosphere and social environment on a college or university campus. In this webinar, participants will reflect on 25 years of campus climate assessment and research, looking at how it was and continues to be influenced by scholarship, social contexts, and legislation. People will examine what was learned, where campuses are at now, and how campus climate assessments can play a role developing actions that support students, staff, and faculty in achieving academic, personal, and professional success. In understanding its population and its needs, institutions can reframe the DEI discussion by using this well-researched paradigm of increasing engagement, belonging, and retention. This assessment is only as effective as how the data is used, so this webinar will ensure that participants understand how to create action on the insights from assessment to make meaningful change for its community in terms of students, faculty, and staff well-being and persistence. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding of the longstanding research around campus climate assessment, what it measures, and the different means of climate assessment
• Articulate the different factors that make up the atmosphere and social environment in an educational community and what can and should be included in a meaningful assessment of campus climate
• Identify a roadmap of how to take assessment and then target its insights towards creating meaningful action for specific communities and the larger campus.

The current higher education landscape demands an integrated and collaborative approach to support student success and engagement. Unfortunately, student affairs professionals often face challenges due to working in isolated departments. By breaking down these barriers, professionals can create a unified and student-centric campus environment. The presenters will address organizational silos and offer strategies for student affairs professionals to foster cross-functional collaborations.

The presenters will explore practical strategies to build relationships across campus and foster collaboration among different departments. Using these strategies, student affairs professionals can enhance student support services and programs, improving student success and engagement. Throughout the session, we will highlight the importance of effective communication in fostering cross-functional collaborations. Active listening and empathetic dialogue are essential for building relationships and promoting cooperation among diverse campus stakeholders. "Lack of effective communication can perpetuate organizational silos, hindering collaboration and impeding student success" (Johnson & Smith, 2018, p. 42).

We will also emphasize the significance of leveraging existing networks and platforms within the campus community. Engaging in committees, task forces, and online communities can facilitate connections and create opportunities for collaboration across departments. "Utilizing existing networks and platforms fosters connections and cooperation among diverse campus departments, breaking down silos" (Brown & Wilson, 2019, p. 75). The presenters will discuss the importance of effective leadership as a crucial role in driving collaboration and breaking down silos. We will discuss leadership strategies for promoting a shared vision, advocating for cross-functional teamwork, and cultivating a culture of collaboration. "Leadership that promotes a shared vision, and a culture of collaboration can break down silos and foster cross-functional teamwork" (Miller & Davis, 2020, p. 102).

Real-life examples of successful cross-functional collaborations in student affairs will be shared, showcasing innovative programs and partnerships that have positively impacted student success and engagement. These examples will inspire and give attendees practical insights to implement in their institutions. The presenters will provide opportunities for participant involvement, including discussion and effective practice sharing. Participants will have the chance to share their own experiences and ideas, facilitating a collaborative learning environment. This presentation will equip student affairs professionals with practical strategies to break down organizational silos and build cross-functional collaborations. By fostering relationships across campus, professionals can create an integrated, student-centered environment that enhances student success and engagement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Participants will understand the concept of organizational silos and their impact on student affairs professionals and student success.

2. Participants will recognize the benefits of cross-functional collaborations in student affairs for fostering student success and engagement.

3. Participants will recognize the importance of leadership in promoting a shared vision and cultivating a culture of collaboration.

4. Participants will identify and leverage existing networks and platforms within the campus community to foster collaboration and break down silos.

NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

Participants who complete the course will be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits in the Core Student Affairs Educator Certification (CSAEd).

Guidelines for earning CE credit: 1 CE is awarded for attending this live session OR on-demand for ONE category of Continuing Education. You can not receive more than 1 credit hour total.

No partial credit will be rewarded.

To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the Feedback Survey in the online event offering the credit. Once the survey is completed, your Certificate will be available in the event modules for you to download at your convenience.

The NASPA Advisory Services PRACTICES Professional Development Series offers nine 60-minute webinars focused on topics spanning across our signature framework, PRACTICES. The framework focuses on student affairs and services’ policies, resources, alignment and partnerships with academic affairs, compliance, technology, inclusion, community, evidence-based practices, and student success efforts. This webinar series is a flexible, effective way to provide a comprehensive professional development series to your staff.

PRICE

Members:  $349

Non-members $599

This session offers a practical introduction to grant writing for higher education professionals with limited experience. Participants will learn the basics of what grants are, how they work, and the types available, along with tips for assessing readiness, building partnerships, and crafting strong proposals. A brief activity using simple grant prompts will support skill-building and application. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how grants can support and expand health promotion efforts on their campuses.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify how grants can be used to supplement or expand health promotion activities.

2. Describe the grant writing process.

3. Explain how grants could be used at their institution.

Guidelines for earning CSAEd credit: 

1 CSAEd Core CE will be awarded for completing this course. Completion includes attending the session and completing the Feedback Survey. 

No partial credit will be awarded; full completion is required. 

Participants must also complete the feedback survey in the Online Learning Community.

To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the Feedback Survey in the online event offering the certification. Once the survey is completed, your Certificate will be available in the event modules. The Certificate of Completion, which will show the event and credit earnings, is available for download and/or print from the event in your Online Learning Community.

NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

Guidelines for earning CHES/MCHES credit:

NASPA is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES). There are up to 1 total Category 1 continuing education contact hour eligible for CHES and 1 total Category 1 continuing education contact hour eligible for MCHES.

To receive credit, please complete the Feedback Survey in the online event offering the credits. Once the survey is completed, your certificate will be available in the event modules. The Certificate of Completion, which will show the event and credit earnings, is for your records only. All CHES/MCHES credits earned from NASPA events are reported to NCHEC on a quarterly basis, after which those credits will be viewable in your NCHEC continuing education dashboard.

Student engagement is an age-old question that continues to stump higher education professionals. With changes in student trends as noted by Seemiller and Grace (2015) and more minority students attending higher education, finding culturally relevant engagement strategies that leverage the expertise of all higher education constituents is key. This webinar pays homage to the communal cultural roots of many first-generation college students as a means of creating an asset-based environment that validates students’ experiences and embraces new engagement strategies that uplift students’ collegiate experiences.

This webinar will look at the Shared Governance and Faculty Engagement Model to propose collaborative efforts that can increase student engagement to support first-generation students’ year-to-year persistence and retention. Noting research by Nunn, L. M. (2021) and Romero, Gonzalez, Clark, Ibanez & D’Anna, Hernandez (2020) this webinar will provide a look at existing data that shows the importance of implementing frameworks for collaboration. 

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

• analyze the assets of faculty & staff through the lens of the Shared Governance and Faculty Engagement Models;
• gain a deeper understanding of how intentional engagement strategies can create inclusive, empowering environments that honor and uplift the cultural experiences of first-generation students; and
• understand current data and research that promotes the importance of collaboration among faculty and staff for student engagement.

Higher education is plagued by the financial and emotional aftermath of Covid-19, an attack on academic freedom from diversity, guns, and climate science. And, this is in the shadow of a looming enrollment cliff; vast inequity in our communities; and much uncertainty around how our democracy will overcome the stark divisiveness of our current political culture. Panelists will share strategies with theoretical and empirical support to create a culture of care, despite these obstacles. Join us as we instill hope with new ideas and fresh perspective.

Looking for new programming ideas or solutions to common challenges? Connect live with peer education advisors from across the country for an open, interactive discussion. This virtual roundtable is a chance to share programs that worked well, lessons learned from challenges, and creative approaches for the upcoming year. Whether you are a seasoned advisor or new to the role, your experiences and insights are valuable to the conversation. No formal presentations, just real conversations designed to spark collaboration and innovation. Come ready to share, ask questions, and walk away with actionable ideas and renewed energy for your peer education work!

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss successful peer education programs implemented on other campuses
2. Analyze common challenges faced in peer education programming
3. Develop at least two new programming ideas or enhancements to bring back to your campus