Expert panelists will share insights from temporary roles in a variety of student affairs positions in the U.S. and overseas, highlighting how interim positions offer flexibility, diverse experiences, and work-life balance. Learn how interim leaders address pressing needs; manage leadership transitions; and contribute to higher education's landscape. Discover the benefits for both professionals and institutions and explore how these positions enhance career satisfaction, institutional stability, and sustainable student affairs practice.

 Learning Outcomes 

1. Identify major trends driving the increased use of interim leadership roles in higher education, such as the length of hiring processes and the need for immediate expertise. 

2. Describe two specific ways interim leaders have addressed critical needs and contributed to organizational stability during transitional periods, using case studies or examples provided. 

3. Articulate ways interim roles offer flexibility, diverse professional experiences, and opportunities for skill development.

Continuing Education Credits

This session counts for 1.0 CSAEd-CORE credit 

NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

Guidelines for earning CE credit: 

No partial credit will be rewarded. 

Participants must also complete the feedback survey in the Online Learning Community.

1 Credit is available for attending the live session or viewing the on-demand recording. 

To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the feedback survey that offers the certification in each session. Once you have attended all the live sessions or watched the on-demand sessions for which you would like to request credit, visit the Continuing Education (CE) website to fill out the Student Affairs Education Certification Request Form for all the sessions. All certificants must fill out one for the live session and a separate one for the on-demand sessions. Visit the Continued Education (CE) website to learn more regarding deadlines and receive your certificate of completion for the Virtual Conference.