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Live Webinars and Member Briefings

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

  • Product Image: 2026 Civic Discourse on Campus Virtual Summit

    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.

  • Product Image: 2027 Annual Conference Focus Area Virtual Information Session: Adapting with Purpose and Agency in the New Era of Student Affairs

    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? 
    Creston Lynch

    Creston Lynch

    Assistant Vice President for University Life

    George Mason University

    Creston Lynch, Ph.D. serves as Assistant Vice President for University Life at George Mason University, Virginia's largest and most diverse public university, where he leads division-wide initiatives, oversees student retention and success programs, and supports implementation of the university's strategic plan. He has held senior leadership roles at Southern Methodist University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Western Kentucky University, and Clemson University, building coalitions, strengthening campus climate, and advancing the student experience across institutional contexts. He has been active in NASPA for more than a decade, presenting at the Annual Conference and AVP Symposium and engaging with regional and national planning efforts. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Texas.

    Garrett Naiman

    Garrett Naiman

    Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Development and Engagement and Dean of Students

    UC Santa Cruz

    Garrett Naiman leads campuswide strategy and operations that advance student success, engagement, and well-being at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, grounded in the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. He has been an active NASPA contributor and most recently served on the 2025 Extended Learning Sessions conference subcommittee. He holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara, the University of Vermont, and the University of San Francisco.

    Quincy Spencer

    Quincy Spencer

    Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement

    University of Arkansas

    Quincy D. Spencer provides strategic leadership for student engagement, belonging, and success at the University of Arkansas, overseeing a portfolio that includes transition programs, college access, student media, leadership and involvement, family programs, community engagement, and multicultural initiatives. His scholarship focuses on family engagement, first-generation student success, and second-year retention, and he draws on experience across large public universities, mid-sized institutions, and medical colleges. A past president of NODA, he is active in NASPA and AHEPPP and works as an independent higher education consultant. He holds a doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas.

  • Bridging the Gap: Guiding Principles for Quality, Tech-Enabled Career Coaching
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05/12/2026 at 2:30 PM (EDT)

    In an increasingly crowded marketplace of "student success" tools, how do we distinguish between flashy tech and high-impact human support? Currently, too few learners have access to the quality coaching necessary to navigate the complex journey from education to a meaningful career. This session is grounded in new research from Strada Education Foundation and developed in collaboration with Bellwether and NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

    Victoria Dunn

    Victoria Dunn

    Director of Innovation and Impact

    Strada Education Foundation

    As the Director of Innovation and Impact on the Quality Coaching team, Victoria Dunn manages work addressing scalable solutions for quality education-to-career coaching, especially technology-enabled or publicly available solutions. She also supports overall grant making and management across the team's portfolio including post-secondary education, transition coaching, and state-level supports. Victoria joined Strada in 2024. Previously, she led work in several national college access and success organizations, such as the Posse Foundation, Bottom Line, and KIPP Foundation. 

    Elise Newkirk-Kotfila

    Elise Newkirk-Kotfila

    Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Partnerships

    NASPA

    Elise Newkirk-Kotfila serves as the assistant vice president for strategy and partnerships at NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Her work focuses on student success research and partnerships, and she leads the Advising Success Network, a dynamic network of national organizations partnering to engage institutions in holistic advising redesign to advance success for all students, including Black, Latinx/a/o, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander students and poverty-affected students. The network provides technical assistance and resources to guide colleges and universities through advising redesign initiatives and has supported over 267 institutions in 30 states. Prior to her work at NASPA, Elise served as the director of applied learning for the State University of New York (SUNY), where she led SUNY’s 64 campuses through an applied learning initiative which culminated in providing at least one high-quality experiential learning opportunity to 460,000 students. Elise has served on national advisory councils and boards, including on the executive board for the Society for Experiential Education. Elise holds a master’s degree from the University at Albany where she studied Women’s Studies and Public Policy with a research concentration on community-university partnerships and a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies from The College of Saint Rose.

    In an increasingly crowded marketplace of "student success" tools, how do we distinguish between flashy tech and high-impact human support? Currently, too few learners have access to the quality coaching necessary to navigate the complex journey from education to a meaningful career. This session is grounded in new research from Strada Education Foundation and developed in collaboration with Bellwether and NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. We will move beyond theory to tackle the "Tech Solution Problem," identifying barriers to access and the challenges of a saturated ed-tech field. Participants will explore real-world "Bright Spots" in the landscape, focusing on scaled adoption, user-centered design, and rigorous evaluation. Attendees will leave not just with a report, but with a practical "note-catcher" and a template for cataloging their own campus platforms to ensure they meet a quality standard of coaching.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Articulate the research-backed Guiding Principles for Quality Coaching that support learners throughout the education-to-career pipeline. 

    • Evaluate use cases of current coaching technology solutions based on a spectrum of types of support. 

    • Implement a structured template for auditing campus-based coaching platforms to ensure alignment with a framework for quality.

    There is no credit available for this event. 

  • 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