
Spring 2025 Certification Exam Prep Course
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05/13/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
- Registration Closed
Introduction
Prepare to become a Certified Student Affairs Educator with the NASPA Certification Exam Prep Course! This five-week exam prep program for the Certified Student Affairs Educator Core Exam includes four live, moderated study sessions plus a library of on-demand and self-paced exam prep resources. Through this enhanced exam prep program, you will have the opportunity to connect with other prospective certificants, learn from colleagues who have taken and passed the exam, and brush up on your student affairs knowledge and skills through a series of self-paced study modules.
The Certification Exam Prep Course is available at a member rate of $75 for members of ACUHO-I, ACUI, AFA, ASCA, NACA, NASPA, and NIRSA, and a general non-member rate of $175. Participants will need to create a free NASPA account and complete a short registration in order to access the course, which is hosted in the NASPA Online Learning Community.
About
The course combines a variety of synchronous and asynchronous learning and study opportunities designed to prepare prospective Certified Student Affairs Educators for all aspects of the exam. Live sessions in weeks 2-5 include a kickoff session, two learning labs, and a wrap-up session. In between these live sessions, there are eight self-paced study modules based on the Student Affairs Educator Certification Domains, which form the basis of the exam. Each module includes an on-demand recording and accompanying slide deck, a list of additional resources, and an ungraded quiz of example questions to test your knowledge. All self-paced elements of the course are optional and can be done at any time and in any order, allowing you to choose whatever is most helpful for your own individual exam preparation. We recommend completing the self-study elements each week in order to keep your exam prep on schedule.
Course Syllabus
Week 1: April 28-May 2
Self-paced Pre-work Module: Get Ready to Get Certified!
This optional pre-work module includes on-demand recordings of general information sessions about Student Affairs Educator Certification and the test-taking experience, and a self assessment to help you plan your exam prep efforts.
Week 2: May 5-9
Live Session: Certification Exam Prep Course Kickoff | Tuesday, May 6, 1:00-2:00pm Eastern
Self-paced Study Module: Foundations of the Profession Domain
Self-paced Study Module: Student Learning, Development, and Success Domain
Week 3: May 12-16
Live Session: Learning Lab | Tuesday, May 13, 1:00-2:00pm Eastern
Self-paced Study Module: Assessment and Evaluation Domain
Self-paced Study Module: Social Justice and Inclusion Domain
Week 4: May 19-23
Live Session: Learning Lab | Tuesday, May 20, 1:00-2:00pm Eastern
Self-paced Study Module: Leadership Domain
Self-paced Study Module: Talent Management Domain
Week 5: May 26-30
Live Session: Certification Exam Prep Course Wrap-up | Tuesday, May 27, 1:00-2:00pm Eastern
Self-paced Study Module: Crisis and Risk Management Domain
Self-paced Study Module: Financial and Facility Management Domain
Spring Exam Cycle
Getting your exam date on the calendar is a great way to stay motivated. Apply to take the exam as part of your exam prep efforts!
Applications open: April 1 - May 16
Exam period: May 19 - June 30
Course Details
Access to self-paced elements will open on April 28, 2025. The first live session will be held on May 6 at 1:00pm Eastern Time. All live session times are listed in Eastern Time. Live sessions will be discussion-based and will not be recorded.
Following the conclusion of the live sessions, the self-paced elements of the course will remain available to you for one year. For the duration of the year, you may also choose to roll your registration forward into the next course (winter, spring, summer, fall) to participate in additional live sessions.
Questions? For technical assistance, please reach out to us at virtuallearning@naspa.org. For content-based questions, please email tgillmor@naspa.org.

Dr. Helen Mulhern Halasz, CSAEd
Director, Student Affairs Research and Strategic Initiatives
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Helen Mulhern Halasz (she/her) serves as Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Division of Student Affairs at UNC Greensboro. She also had roles in student affairs assessment at East Carolina University (NC) and the University of South Carolina Columbia. Her focus is on fostering a culture of evidence and building assessment confidence and capacity among department assessment leaders related to professional competency areas.
Helen previously served in academic and student support roles at large universities and small colleges in academic advising, dean of students, fraternity/sorority life, residence life, student conduct, study abroad, and as acting VP of student affairs. She was recognized with university and national research awards for her dissertation research on advising students in academic transition leaving selective academic programs. Helen is an alum of Davidson College and earned a master’s degree and PhD at the University of South Carolina. She earned Student Affairs Educator Certification in January 2024.

Harmony Osei
Director, The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program
New York University
Harmony D. Osei is the Director of The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program at New York University where she cultivates a culture of inclusivity and belonging and enhances high-impact initiatives grounded in the frameworks of Dr. King. She has worked in higher education for 15 years and presented on hair discrimination, leadership strategies, Caribbean culture, racial trauma and grassroots organizing. In 2023 she co-authored a book chapter titled “Exploring the Relationship between Mindset, Mental Health, and Academic Performance Among College Students." Harmony earned a B.S. in Human Development from SUNY Plattsburgh and an M.A. in Higher Education from NYU. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Education and Certificate in Africana Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. Harmony was in the first cohort of professionals to earn the Student Affairs Educator Certification and is an active NASPA member.

bill harcleroad, MSEd, CSAEd, CSAEd-CA, CSAEd-CU
Director of Campus Activities & Leadership
SUNY Oneonta
bill harcleroad is a lifelong activities professional who began his career at the University of Rochester, his alma mater, and now works at SUNY Oneonta where he has worked for more than 18 years as Director of Campus Activities and Leadership. He has both a bachelor’s in psychology and a Master’s in Curriculum Development from Rochester. He is a lifelong learner who has recently earned a badge in Inclusive and Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida as well as has completed multiple Lumen Fellowships including, most recently, Belonging and Inclusive Teaching. He is an avid listener of podcasts, which serve as great education and inspirational tools for him. Lastly, he is most proud of raising an amazing human being who has recently transferred to SUNY Oneonta.

Dr. Priscilla Arungwa, CSAEd
Director of Student Services
Utah State University Blanding
Priscilla Arungwa, or "Pri" for short, is a proud wife, mother, and daughter. She and her husband, Sam, (professor) have been happily married for over a decade and were sealed in the Bountiful, UT temple. They are blessed with five amazing children: Hannah, Sammy, Max, Michael, and Ruth! A first-generation college student, Pri achieved her Ph.D. at the impressive age of 28. She's also the daughter of an immigrant who became a U.S. citizen and dedicated himself to his community, helping build homes and businesses. Pri's mother, a strong figure, retired after serving with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Pri is a driven leader. She serves as the Director of Student Services on the executive team at USU Blanding. Her motto is "live each day to the fullest," and she leads by example through servant leadership. Her passion lies in empowering others. She thrives on helping team members "strengthen their wings" and providing them with the space and freedom to be creative. Beyond her professional life, Pri is also the proud owner of a local micro-bakery, Best Dough Bread, LLC. When she's not busy, Pri enjoys long walks, online shopping, and cozy movie nights with her family.

Benjamin Williams, CSAEd
Associate Dean of Students
Trinity University
Ben Williams (He/Him) CSAed is the Associate Dean of Students at Trinity University. In his role he co-chairs the Student Success Team, oversees the student engagement areas on campus, advises Student Government Association, and is the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Prior to this role, he served in student affairs roles at Miami University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Colorado Boulder. In addition to his professional role, he also serves in a leadership role with the NASPA Foundation and the Mid-level Administrator Committee. He is currently completing his doctoral dissertation study focused on campus ecology and a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ collegians.

Brooke Lecky Supple, Ph.D. (Moderator)
Consultant
NASPA & Founder of BELS Consulting
Brooke Lecky Supple, Ph.D. is a higher education consultant with extensive experience in Student Affairs and higher education leadership with significant roles and experience in program development, major event creation and execution, student leadership development, communication efforts, search processes and functions, development and fundraising, alumni engagement, volunteer engagement, and organizational leadership.
Prior to launching her own consulting business in 2022, Brooke served as the Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Maryland for over 25 years. In this capacity, she assisted the Vice President with planning, staffing and policy issues and served on the senior leadership team for the Division of Student Affairs. Brooke obtained her B.A. from the University of Virginia, her M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University and her Ph.D. in Education Policy and Administration from the University of Maryland.