Policy and Practice in Student Affairs
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- Non-member - $549
- Member - $349
June 23-July 25, 2025
Sponsored by the Public Policy Division, this short course will provide valuable insights into the intersection of public policy and higher education related to the work of Student Affairs Practitioners. The 5-week cohort model course will provide valuable insights, reflections, best practices, and conversations around timely public policy topics impacting colleges and universities.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand vocabulary and concepts related to higher education public policy and how these concepts appear in their campus context.
- Articulate how federal and state public policy impacts the work of student affairs professionals as a whole.
- Share comprehensive federal and state policy with other campus partners and stakeholders.
Course Prices
Member: $349
Non-member: $549
Live Session
The five 60-minute live sessions will be held every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. ET.
They are scheduled for the following dates:
June 24, 2025
July 8, 2025
July 15, 2025
This course is synchronous and asynchronous, with one weekly live session. Depending on the content and speakers of each live session, the session may be recorded for viewing at a later date. Attendance and participation in the live session offer an opportunity to engage in activities and knowledge sharing that will add to the learning experience; participation in the live sessions are highly encouraged.
Course Commitment and Expectations
The course will require 3-6 hours per week, with assignments, engagement, and live sessions. All participants are expected to contribute to discussions and be present during live sessions. The course requires participants to have access to a computer, Wi-Fi, and a webcam. All live sessions will be via Zoom, which will provide presentation slides and closed captioning. There will be no live sessions or coursework during the week of July 30- July 4, 2025.
This program is sponsored by the Public Policy Division (PPD).
James Tyger, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President, Student Life | Director of Public Policy Division
University of Florida
With over 10 years of experience in student affairs, Dr. Tyger is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive campus communities that empower students to thrive. Currently serving as the Assistant Vice President for Student Life at the University of Florida, James oversees the Student Engagement Team, which includes the offices for Campus Engagement, Community and belonging, Sorority and fraternity Life, and Student Legal Services.
Dr. Tyger is a proud double Gator, having earned both a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and a J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He also holds a Master of Education from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Virginia Tech.
In addition to his role at the University of Florida, Dr. Tyger is the Director-elect for the Public Policy Division of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and serves on the Virginia Tech Student Affairs Advisory Council.
Scott Sheehan, Ph.D.
Director, Advising and Career Communities
University of Rochester
Dr. Scott Sheehan currently serves as the director of Advising and Career Communities at the Greene Center for Career Education and Connection at the University of Rochester. He is a proud alumnus of SUNY Plattsburgh, where he received a BA in History and Political Science and an MS in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Scott received his Ed.D. from the University of Rochester in Higher Education Administration. His professional interests include student well-being, the intersection of public policy and student success, and career and workforce development.
Scott is passionate about higher education public policy and educating others about the implications of federal and state policy development and implementation. He is the current Director of the Public Policy Division (PPD) at NASPA and is the youngest member of the NASPA Board of Directors in the history of the organization. Through the PPD Scott has helped create and facilitate educational opportunities for NASPA members. These educational opportunities include panel discussions among leading thought experts in campus free speech and expression, consideration of race in the admissions process, and Title IX regulations. During the 2024 NASPA Annual Conference, Scott led the team that created the first Public Policy Division Case Study Competition.
Week 1: The current landscape of Public Policy
- Explore NASPA public policy resources and then have a panel of experts across the public policy landscape.
Week 2: Public Policy 101
- Identify fundamental vocabulary and concepts related to public policy and the passage of legislation.
Week 3: Free Speech and Dialogue on College Campuses
- Understand and articulate policies related to free speech and campus dialogue.
Week 4: Navigating Public Policy Shifts - A Case Study Approach
- Define practices and strategies for engaging students, staff, and their own campuses in comprehensive dialogue around federal and state policy shifts.
Week 5: State & Federal Updates: Policy and Implications
- Participants will learn about policies related to state and federal legislation and executive orders,including but not limited to bans on DEI, Title VI, Title IX, mental health, and ???
Continuing Education Credits
Participants who complete the course will be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit in the Core Student Affairs Educator Certification (CSAEd™).
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:
5 CSAEd credit is awarded for completing this course. You can receive no more than 5 credit hours in total.
No partial credit will be rewarded.
Completing the course requires attendance at all live sessions. Depending on the content and format (breakout rooms/discussion), not all live sessions will be recorded. However, all live sessions are required for completion and to receive your certificate.
To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the Feedback Survey in the online event offering the certification. You will not be able to access the Feedback Survey until you have completed the course.
Once the survey is completed, your Certificate will be available in the event modules. The Certificate of Completion, which will show the event and credit earnings, is available for download and/or print from the event in your Online Learning Community.
NASPA's Public Policy Division was established to support the association's strategic goals and objectives and provide leadership in higher education through policy development and advocacy for students on important national issues. Major responsibilities include formulating a policy agenda for the association, developing responses to policy proposals, and helping to provide members with information concerning relevant legal, legislative, and other public policy topics. Members can get involved by marking "Public Policy Division" in their engagement preferences in their NASPA profile, and learn more through the website: https://www.naspa.org/division...
