Core Certification Exam Prep: Get Ready to Get Certified!
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In coordination and cooperation with six other higher education professional associations, NASPA is a founding member of the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. The Consortium and association leadership worked with over a hundred subject matter experts to create a core certification exam for student affairs practitioners and six specialty exams for additional certification.
This exciting new credentialing program provides a formal means for educators to demonstrate their knowledge of student affairs and services in eight domain areas, informs continuous learning and intentional professional development, and supports advancement. Attendees of this session will learn the purpose of certification, eligibility for the core exam, how the exam is administered and assessed, continuing education and re-certification processes, how to talk to your supervisor about supporting your certification, and insights from certificants who have taken and passed the core exam.
This Zoom session will include an overview presentation and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions of certificants.
Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate the purpose of the Student Affairs Educator Certification
- Identify the basics of the exam process, how it is administered, and how to prepare
- Prepare for the exam experience from those who have taken and passed the exam
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.
Brooke Lecky Supple, Ph.D.
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.