NASPA Online Learning Community

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 Outcomes for the Focus Area:

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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

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