NASPA Online Learning Community

NASPA Short Courses


NASPA offers the following online short courses. Short courses are collaborative, content-driven, facilitated courses that allow student affairs professionals to engage worldwide while building credentials and value within your organization. These courses are asynchronous and synchronous, with live sessions allowing discussion, knowledge sharing, and networking. Depending on the subject area, short courses range from four to six weeks. 

Learn more about the upcoming short courses, topics covered, and instructors for each of our online courses, and register using the links below. For additional questions, please review the Frequently Asked Questions. 


Upcoming Short Courses

  • Contains 32 Component(s)

    Foundations is an online course that prepares current and future student affairs professionals with the tools they need to be influential allies in campus sexual violence prevention and response. The six-module course is taught by NASPA staff with expertise in social work, student affairs, public health, peer education, assessment, and violence prevention. This course is a great follow-up to the introductory Title IX/Clery Act training provided by your institution.

    We all have a role to play in addressing sexual violence on campus. We built Foundations to help student affairs professionals understand their role and contribute to their institution's strategy for addressing sexual violence. The six-module course is taught by NASPA staff with expertise in social work, student affairs, public health, peer education, assessment, and violence prevention. Thanks for joining us - we're so glad you're here!

    The course is self-paced, takes about 4 hours, and all modules must be completed in order. Within each session, you'll find the session slides and learning objectives, presenter bios, and recorded presentations. After the final session, you be asked to take a learning assessment. Once you've passed the assessment, you'll receive a certificate of completion.

    Jason Davis

    Former Assistant Director, Peer Education Initiatives and Training Programs

    NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

    Experience in peer education

    Jill Dunlap, Ph.D.

    Assistant Vice President of Research, Policy, and Civic Engagement

    NASPA

    Dr. Jill Dunlap serves as the assistant vice president for policy at NASPA- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.  Prior to joining NASPA, Jill worked closely with college student survivors of sexual violence for more than 14 years at three different campuses. In 2014, Jill served as a non-federal negotiator representing four years of public institutions on the VAWA negotiated rulemaking committee. Jill received her Ph.D. in political science and public administration from Northern Illinois University, where her dissertation work focused on the experiences of students impacted by sexual violence on campus.

    Sarice Greenstein

    Former Assistant Director, Culture of Respect

    Experience in HIV prevention, program evaluation

    Nancy Gonzalez Reyes (Moderator)

    EOP STEM Counselor and Academic Success Coach

    UC Santa Cruz

    Nancy Gonzalez Reyes is an EOP STEM Counselor and Academic Success Coach at UC Santa Cruz, where she supports students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in navigating their academic journeys. With seven years of experience in both K–12 and higher education, Nancy is passionate about equity, access, and student empowerment. As a first-generation college graduate and daughter of immigrant parents, she is deeply committed to breaking down systemic barriers and fostering inclusive educational environments.

    Nancy earned her B.A. in History and Education from UC Santa Cruz and recently completed her M.Ed. in Higher Education with a focus on Student Engagement at Pennsylvania State University. She strives to be a trusted resource and advocate for students, offering guidance and creating supportive spaces where they can thrive.

    Allison Tombros Korman

    Senior Director, Culture of Respect

    NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

    Allison Tombros Korman, MHS is the senior director of Culture of Respect. In her role, Allison works to ensure that all higher education institutions have the resources they need to end campus sexual violence and the opportunity to learn from evidence-based research and the best practices of their colleagues. Allison brings to Culture of Respect more than fifteen years’ experience in health policy, programming, and education with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights. She has provided management, support, and technical assistance to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and served as the Associate Director of Education for the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) in Washington, DC.

    Rachael Novick

    Coordinator, Peer Education Initiatives and Training Programs

    NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

    Experience in sexual health promotion, peer education, and higher education.

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    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.

    October 13-November 14, 2025

    Prepare to become a Certified Student Affairs Educator with the NASPA Certification Exam Prep Course! This five-week exam prep program for the Student Affairs Educator Certification 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 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 occur in weeks 2-5. 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 highly recommend completing the self-study elements each week in order to keep your exam prep on schedule.

    Cost

    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.

    Live Sessions

    The four live sessions will be held every Wednesday. Please note live session durations vary with details listed below. Each session will feature Certified Student Affairs Educators, provide a high-level overview of certification exam domain topics, and create space for discussion. Course registrants are asked to come to live sessions having first reviewed that week's recording and materials, and prepared to engage in discussion. These sessions are live and will not be recorded.

    Live sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

    • October 22, 2025, 1:00-2:15 pm (ET)
    • October 29, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
    • November 5, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
    • November 12, 2025, 1:00-2:15 pm (ET)
    Fall 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: October 1-December 15, 2025 
    • Exam period: January 5-31, 2026
    Questions? For technical assistance, please reach out to us at virtuallearning@naspa.org
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    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.


    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. 

    Harmony Osei, CSAEd

    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.

    Joseph DeSanto, M.Ed.

    Executive Director

    Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification

    Joey (he/him/his) serves as the inaugural executive director of the Consortium and leads its efforts to promote and advance the field through Student Affairs Educator Certification. This new certification program recognizes student affairs educators who demonstrate competency in established domains, commit to ongoing learning and professional development, and comply with the code of ethics.

    Joey has also held numerous professional roles with NASPA including founding director of NASPA Advisory Services, assistant vice president for organization development, directing professional development programs, and managing volunteer engagement efforts. Over the course of his 20-year career, he has led or participated in approximately 50 external reviews of student affairs divisions, programs, and services at public and private colleges and universities of various sizes in the United States and Canada.

    He holds an M.Ed. in College Student Personnel and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park.

    Week 1: October 13-17, 2025

    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: October 20-24, 2025

    Live Session: Certification Exam Prep Course Kickoff | October 22, 2025 , 1:00-2:15 pm Eastern

    Self-paced Study Module: Foundations of the Profession Domain

    Self-paced Study Module: Student Learning, Development, and Success Domain

    Week 3: October 27-31, 2025

    Live Session: Learning Lab | October 29, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern

    Self-paced Study Module: Assessment and Evaluation Domain

    Self-paced Study Module: Social Justice and Inclusion Domain

    Week 4: November 3-7, 2025

    Live Session: Learning Lab | November 5, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern

    Self-paced Study Module: Leadership Domain

    Self-paced Study Module: Talent Management Domain

    Week 5: November 10-14, 2025

    Live Session: Certification Exam Prep Course Wrap-up | November 12, 1:00-2:15 pm Eastern

    Self-paced Study Module: Crisis and Risk Management Domain

    Self-paced Study Module: Financial and Facility Management Domain

    Fall 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: October 1-December 15, 2025
    • Exam period: January 3-31, 2026