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Live webinars allow student affairs and higher education professionals to access professional development from all over the world. Based on NASPA’s competencies, these webinars showcase scholarly research and best practices and provide resources from diverse presenters and content experts. Webinars can not be downloaded but can be viewed in your office or in a conference room with a larger group. 

  • Webinars are 60 minutes in length unless otherwise indicated. 
  • All on-demand recordings will be available in your Online Learning Community 365 days after the live event. 
  • All webinars are recorded and will be available on-demand within 48 hours from the live event. 
  • Closed captioning will be available for all webinars. Additional accommodations can be requested when registering.


Upcoming Virtual Events

  • 2027 Annual Conference Focus Area Virtual Information Session: Leveraging the “Business” of Student Affairs
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04/10/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how Student Affairs leaders can redesign models, lead meaningful change, and leverage data to advance sustainable, student-centered goals. Together, we will examine how to reimagine structures that no longer serve today’s students, apply practical change management strategies to guide teams through transition, and use data intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and resource advocacy. This session is designed for professionals at all levels who are committed to building stronger, more responsive organizations for the future of the profession.

    Learning Outcome One: Assess and redesign Student Affairs models for sustainable, student-centered goals

    [Mid-Level & Senior-Level]

    Key Questions:
    ● Which current models no longer serve today's students or professionals?
    ● How do we redesign structures collaboratively with internal campus constituencies and external partners?
    ● How must we rethink Student Affairs graduate preparation programs?

    Learning Outcome Two: Apply change management principles to lead organizational transformation

    [All Levels]

    Key Questions:
    ● How do we build team capacity for both the emotional and operational sides of change?
    ● How can leaders model steadiness and clarity during transition?
    ● What makes change readiness a teachable leadership skill?
    ● How do we effectively lead through conflict during periods of transformation?

    Learning Outcome Three: Leverage data intelligence and operational insights for strategic decisions

    [All Levels]

    Key Questions:
    ● How can collected data drive operational, staffing, and structural decisions?
    ● What stories does our data tell about impact, gaps, or efficiency opportunities?
    ● How does data strengthen institutional credibility and resource advocacy?

    Secoya Holmes

    AVP of Event Strategy & Engagement NASPA

    NASPA

  • Book Launch and Conversation: In the Middle: Leading as a Mid-Level Professional in Student Affairs
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04/16/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Mid-level professionals in student affairs serve as vital connectors between senior leaders, staff, and students, yet their unique challenges are often overlooked. Join the authors of NASPA's new book In the Middle: Leading as a Mid-Level Professional in Student Affairs, as they discuss strategies for navigating institutional politics, influencing without positional authority, and sustaining professional growth. Participants will reflect on their own experiences, gain practical leadership tools, and reframe the power of leading from the middle.

    Mid-level professionals in student affairs serve as vital connectors between senior leaders, staff, and students, yet their unique challenges are often overlooked. Join the authors of NASPA's new book In the Middle: Leading as a Mid-Level Professional in Student Affairs, as they discuss strategies for navigating institutional politics, influencing without positional authority, and sustaining professional growth. Participants will reflect on their own experiences, gain practical leadership tools, and reframe the power of leading from the middle.

    Learning Outcomes
    • Identify common challenges and opportunities faced by mid-level professionals in student affairs 
    • Reflect on their own professional experiences to recognize strengths, growth areas, and leadership potential 
    • Explore approaches for influencing change without positional authority 
    • Recognize the value of mid-level professionals in shaping organizational culture and advancing student success

    Gigi Secuban, Ed.D.

    Vice President of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

    Montgomery College

    Dr. Gigi Secuban serves as the vice president for inclusive excellence and belonging at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland. She brings more than 25 years of higher education experience, including inaugural vice president roles for inclusive excellence at Texas State University and Ohio University. Previously, Secuban held leadership positions at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, where she oversaw the renovation of the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, and at the University of Arkansas, where she served as senior associate director for the freshman engineering program, director of the multicultural center, director of student affairs and diversity services in the College of Education and Health Professions, as well as an assistant director of undergraduate admissions. Her work centers on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB); promoting student success; and fostering campus environments where all individuals are valued, supported, and heard. She has led initiatives focused on cultural and resource centers, inclusive excellence planning, DEIB fundraising and branding, and campus climate assessment. Secuban earned her Doctor of Education in higher education administration, Master of Science in health science, and Bachelor of Arts in psychology—all from the University of Arkansas. A proud 32-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she is a charter member of the Phi Alpha Omega Chapter in Northwest Arkansas.

    C. Spencer Platt, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor, College of Education

    University of South Carolina

    Dr. C. Spencer Platt is an associate professor of higher education administration at the University of South Carolina. He directs the Community College Leadership Alliance and previously led the university’s Center for Innovation in Higher Education. With more than 20 years of experience in student affairs, community engagement, diversity and equity, and academic affairs, Platt’s research focuses on access and excellence in education, particularly the experiences of underrepresented students, faculty, and staff at predominantly White institutions. He has secured over one million dollars in extramural funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His publications include articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals and three books: Multiculturalism in Higher Education: Increasing Access and Improving Equity in the 21st Century (Information Age, 2020); Comprehensive Multicultural Education in the 21st Century: Increasing Access in the Age of Retrenchment (Information Age, 2019); and From Boyhood to Manhood: Deconstructing Black Masculinity Through a Lifespan Continuum (Peter Lang, 2015). Platt regularly presents at national and international conferences, including AERA, ASHE, the International Conference on Doctoral Education, and the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education. He earned a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, an MS from the University of Dayton, and a BA from the University of South Carolina.

    Darryl Holloman, Ph.D.

    Vice President for Student Affairs

    Spelman College

    Darryl B. Holloman, PhD, serves as vice president for student affairs at Spelman College. He previously held leadership roles as associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Georgia State University and as assistant vice president for student life at Columbus State University. With more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Holloman’s career spans a broad portfolio encompassing student affairs administration, institutional governance, and faculty engagement. He has held faculty appointments at Rutgers University–Newark, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Columbus State University, and Georgia State University. Holloman is a published scholar with numerous articles and book chapters to his credit. His research explores how educational environments are shaped by cultural identity and difference. A frequent conference contributor, he has presented more than 80 research papers at national and international meetings, including those of NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Divisions F and J, the Association of College Unions International, NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising, ACPA–College Student Educators International, and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

    There are no CE credits offered for this event. 

  • 2027 Annual Conference Focus Area Virtual Information Session: The Human–Digital Continuum: Leading with Intention in a Tech-Driven World
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04/24/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Join us for an interactive open webinar exploring the CLC 2027 Conference Focus Area, focusing on digital transformation. This session will give some insight into how the focus area came to fruition and how this area is critical in advancing the profession. Hosted by the 2027 CLC.

    Learning Outcome One: Implement digital tools that enhance human connection while centering equity

    [All Levels] 

    Key Questions:

    • How can digital tools enhance connection without reinforcing inequity? 
    • How do we ensure AI aligns with institutional values and equity goals? 
    • How has AI freed staff for high-touch, relationship-focused work? 

    Learning Outcome Two: Design data-informed systems and partnerships that promote transparency and inclusion

    [Mid-Level & Senior-Level] 

    Key Questions:

    • How can assessment, budgeting, and resource allocation become more transparent? 
    • What partnerships ensure all populations benefit from digital transformation? 
    • How do we identify and close technology/digital literacy gaps? 

    Learning Outcome Three: Develop competencies for ethical, tech-fluent, human-centered leadership

    [New Professional & Mid-Level] 

    Key Questions:

    • What competencies define ethical, tech-fluent leadership? 
    • How can digital storytelling advocate for marginalized experiences? 
    • How do we stay ahead of technology trends to prepare students for future work? 

    Learning Outcome Four: Cultivate practices aligning people, purpose, and technology in hybrid environments

    [All Levels] 

    Key Questions:

    • How do teams thrive in hybrid environments while maintaining equity? 
    • How can AI/analytics illuminate (not obscure) disparities? 
    • How can digital practices support connection instead of overload? 

    Secoya Holmes

    AVP of Event Strategy & Engagement NASPA

    NASPA

    There are no credits offered for this event. 

  • 2026 Civic Discourse on Campus Virtual Summit

    As colleges and universities work to support student learning and engagement amid an evolving landscape around free speech, academic freedom, and political expression, the need for thoughtful, principled approaches to civic discourse has never been greater. ​The 2026 Civic Discourse on Campus Virtual Summit brings together higher education leaders, student affairs professionals, and dialogue practitioners to explore the evolving landscape and share evidence-informed strategies for cultivating healthy campus climates.

    As colleges and universities work to support student learning and engagement amid an evolving landscape around free speech, academic freedom, and political expression, the need for thoughtful, principled approaches to civic discourse has never been greater.  The 2026 Civic Discourse on Campus Virtual Summit brings together higher education leaders, student affairs professionals, and dialogue practitioners to explore the evolving landscape and share evidence-informed strategies for cultivating healthy campus climates.

  • 2027 Annual Conference Focus Area Virtual Information Session: Adapting with Purpose and Agency in the New Era of Student Affairs
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05/08/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Join us for a timely and strategic webinar exploring how Student Affairs leaders can navigate governance and compliance challenges while preserving mission integrity. Together, we will examine ethical decision-making in complex policy environments, design high-impact partnerships that elevate Student Affairs as institutional leaders, and develop responsive strategies that meet the evolving needs of today’s students. Participants will also explore how to align Student Affairs initiatives with broader institutional goals—without losing the core values and expertise that define the profession. Learning Outcomes for the Focus Area:

    Learning Outcome One: Navigate governance and compliance while preserving mission integrity

    [Mid-Level & Senior-Level]

    Key Questions:

    • How do we maintain program integrity amid conflicting federal, state, and institutional policies?
    • What ethical frameworks guide decisions when compliance and mission collide?
    • How do we advocate when policies threaten student access or belonging?

    Learning Outcome Two: Design strategic partnerships better positioning student affairs as institutional leaders

    [All Levels]

    Key Questions:

    • Where are high-impact collaboration opportunities with academic affairs, institutional research, enrollment, advancement?
    • How do we translate SA outcomes into language resonating with institutional priorities?
    • What barriers prevent collaboration, and how do we dismantle them?

    Learning Outcome Three: Develop responsive strategies meeting evolving needs of emergent student populations

    [All Levels]

    Key Questions:

    • How do institutions identify and respond to shifting demographics?
    • What evidence-based approaches serve First-gen+, post-traditional, undocumented, limited income?
    • How do we scale innovations without losing culturally responsive support? 

    Learning Outcome Four: Align SA strategies with institutional goals while maintaining SA expertise

    [Senior-Level]

    Key Questions:

    • How do we demonstrate SA's contribution to institutional strategic plans?
    • What does it mean to align without assimilating — strategic partners without losing identity?
    • How do we communicate value to boards, legislatures, donors, and campus partners? 

    Secoya Holmes

    AVP of Event Strategy & Engagement NASPA

    NASPA

  • 2026 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Virtual Summit (SVPR)

    The 2026 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Summit will provide campus and organizational leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to drive meaningful, campus-wide change in sexual violence prevention and response. Featuring expert-led sessions and evidence-based practices, the summit will equip participants to advance holistic approaches that center prevention, elevate survivor support, strengthen equitable services for respondents, and embed equity, safety, and well-being into the fabric of campus life.

    Description

    The 2026 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Summit will provide campus and organizational leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to drive meaningful, campus-wide change in sexual violence prevention and response. Featuring expert-led sessions and evidence-based practices, the summit will equip participants to advance holistic approaches that center prevention, elevate survivor support, strengthen equitable services for respondents, and embed equity, safety, and well-being into the fabric of campus life.

    Registration Rates

    Early Registration
    01/01/2026 to 04/06/2026

    • NASPA Member: $199
    • Non-Member: $299
    • Student Member: $79

    Regular Registration
    04/07/2026 to 05/19/2026

    • NASPA Member: $299
    • Non-Member: $399
    • Student Member: $149

    Post-Event On-Demand Registration
    05/20/2026 to 05/19/2027 

    • NASPA Member: $349
    • Non-Member: $449
    • Student Member: $179

    Coming Soon