Getting Involved with NASPA

at a Deeper Level

Presented by:

Dr. Joy Smith, AVPSA and Dean of Students, Clemson UniversityAnd (hopefully) NASPA/SACSA Friends

NASPA Involvement: Current Level?

Considering membership in NASPA?Pay the dues but not sure why?Attended a NASPA workshop or conference?Involved myself in a specific aspect of the

association?Engaged in a leadership role in the

association?

WHYGET INVOLVED?

NASPA Involvement: WHY?Learning never endsBeing with people who get what we do and whyRecharging our professional batteriesTrying out new ideas, programs and theoriesNetworking nationally and internationallyShaping the agenda for Student AffairsMaking a personally fulfilling professional

contribution to the fieldYour WHY’s?

HOW TO

GET INVOLVED?

NASPA Involvement: HOW?Consider your time, talents and abilitiesOffer your time, talents and abilities directlyNetwork with in the many members and

leaders of NASPA Tell someone you are interested in

involvement

TELL WHO??

NASPA Board of DirectorsNASPA

Board Chair Elect

NASPA Board Chair

NASPA Past Board

Chair

NASPA President NASPA VPs and Staff

Region 1 RD

Region 5 RD

Region 2 RD

Region 3 RD

Region 4E RD

Region 4W RD

Region 6 RD

Public Policy

Conference Chair

Professional

Standards

Research

Division

Small College

sKnowledge Communiti

es

Community Colleges

Members At Large

(2)

Foundation

President*

Elected By

NASPA Members

Paid NASPA Staff Positions,

Report to National BoardElected

By NASPA

Members

Appointed by NASPA President

NASPA Region III BoardNASPA

Region III Director Elect

NASPA Region III Director

NASPA Past Region III

Director

Region III OfficersSecretaryTreasurerHistorian

Professional ProgramsCorporate Sponsor

LiaisonNewsletter Editor

Information TechnologyLiaison to SACSAConference ChairsInstitute Directors“State” Directors

Elected By NASPA Region III Members

Region III Officers

Appointed by RD

NASPA Region III BoardNASPA

Region III Director Elect

NASPA Region III Director

NASPA Past Region III

Director

Region III Representatives

Community Coll. Div. Enough Is Enough

KC CoordinatorMembership Services

Nominations and Awards

Professional StandardsPublic Policy Division

Research DivisionSmall Coll. & Univ.

Div.Undergrad. Fellows

Volunteer Coordinator

Elected By NASPA Region III Members

Regional Representatives Appointed

by RD

NASPA Region III BoardNASPA Region III

State, Country, Federation and Republic DirectorsAlabamaFloridaGeorgia

KentuckyLouisiana

MississippiNorth CarolinaSouth Carolina

TennesseeTexas

VirginiaMexicoQatar

United Arab Emirates

NASPA Region III Board

NASPA Region III Knowledge Community Representatives

Administrators in Grad. & Prof. Student ServicesAdult Learners and Students with Children

African American ConcernsAlcohol and Other Drug

Asian Pacific Islander ConcernsAssessment, Evaluation and Research

Campus SafetyDisability

Fraternity and SororityGay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues

Health in Higher Education

NASPA Region III Knowledge Community

Coordinator

NASPA Region III Knowledge Community Representatives (cont’d.)

Indigenous PeoplesInternational Education

Latino/aMen and Masculinities

Multi-RacialNew Professional and Graduate Students

Parent and Family RelationsSpirituality and Religion in Higher Education

Student Affairs Partnering with Academic AffairsStudent Leadership Programs

Student Affairs Development and External RelationsSustainabilityTechnology

VeteransWomen in Student Affairs

NASPA Region III Board

WHAT MIGHT YOU DO??

Short-Term InvolvementsJoin a Knowledge Community (KC)Post and monitor postings on KC websitesResearch and write on specific KC themesWrite a brief article for Net ResultsAttend or volunteer at a drive-in workshopAttend a Metro MeetingVolunteer at a state/regional/national conferenceServe as a conference program reviewerPresent at a workshop, drive-in or conferenceBe a listener for the Panel of Listeners (women)

Deeper InvolvementsVolunteer to assume a leadership role in your stateVolunteer to manage the website for your stateHost a drive-in workshop or Metro MeetingResearch and write for NASPA publicationsChair a state or regional conference committeeHost and mentor a NASPA Undergraduate FellowNominate yourself for The Placement ExchangeNominate yourself for KC regional representativeNominate yourself for “State Director”Nominate yourself for other Region III board positionsNominate yourself for national leadership roles

State Involvement Email State Director

Knowledge Community Involvement Join the KC online and Sign Up for the KC Listserv,

www.naspa.org/kc/ Email Region III KC Coordinator Lee Ward,

wardwl@jmu.edu Region III Board Involvement

Email Region III RD Jeanine Ward-Roof, jwardroof@admin.fsu.edu

General NASPA and Region III Involvement Register online through Volunteer Central,

www.naspa.org/about/volunteer Email Region III Volunteer Coordinator Peggy Crowe,

peggy.crowe@wku.edu

NASPA Volunteering

THOUGHTS AND

QUESTIONS?

Graduate Students?Graduate Program Directory

Provides method to search for grad programs by a variety of criteria , i.e. location, size, setting, degrees, programs, etc.

Summer Graduate Internship ProgramSpring/Summer 2013 – provide support and work

collaboratively with all of the NASPA staff and departments in Washington, D.C.

Study Abroad Program DirectoryProvides links to different study abroad opportunities

provided by institutions across the nationThe Placement Exchange

Partners with ACUHO-I, NACA, NODA, ASCA, AFA to help candidates connect with institutions to find that perfect job

Knowledge Communities“Gateways to the profession and connection to the

association”

Provide an opportunity for NASPA members to access information and resources in a specific subject matter that pertains to the student affairs profession

Mission: Gather and generate information in a specific interest area; discuss the information; look for examples of practicing the information; and critique, evaluate, and make some judgment about the worthiness of findings before disseminating findings as knowledge.

Divisions and GroupsNASPA is organized to provide leadership and innovation on a range of critical issues affecting student affairs and higher education. To address these critical issues, NASPA has created a series of national Centers, Divisions, and Academies that provide programs, services, and resources to promote excellence in higher education.