| October 16, 2024 4:00 PM EST Register | Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce Today: A Future of the Profession Conversation Join us for an engaging discussion on evolving student affairs professions. Discover innovative strategies for recruiting, retaining, and advancing a diverse workforce. Our panel will explore attracting diverse talent, upskilling practitioners, and creating clear advancement pathways. |
| October 17, 2024 9:00 AM EST Register | Student Affairs: Accidental Career or Dream Job? Global Stories Celebrate Careers in Student Affairs Month with us as we highlight the career stories of several colleagues from around the world. Speakers will share about their path to the profession, impactful professional development programs, and discuss recruiting and onboarding for new professionals entering the field. |
| October 18, 2024 7:00 PM EST Register | Let’s Talk Grad Life – Master the Balancing Act – Stress & Time Management Informal presentation designed to help ODU graduate students manage the demands of academic life while providing tools to improve well-being and success. |
| October 21, 2024 12:00 PM EST Register | Advancing Your Career in Student Affairs: Navigating Certification for Community College Professionals Attend this session for comprehensive guidance on obtaining certification as a student affairs educator. Presenters will explore the significance of certification, its impact on career development, and the practical steps involved in the certification process. Gain insight into the benefits of certification, including formal recognition of professional capabilities, career advancement opportunities, and access to a broader network. |
| October 22, 2024 3:00 PM EST Register | Navigating the Challenges of Being a New Professional in Student Affairs Join the Mid-Level Administration & New Professional and Graduate Student Steering Committees to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for navigating the challenges faced in navigating the field as a new professional and graduate student. |
| October 23, 2024 12:00 PM EST Register | Honoring History and Impact: HBCC/PBCC in Education This webinar, presented by Double Diamond sponsor, Lumina Foundation, is dedicated to exploring the profound legacy and current initiatives of Historically Black and Predominantly Black Community Colleges (HBCC/PBCCs). Delve into their rich historical context, tracing their foundational role in advancing educational opportunities and equity within their communities. Discover how these institutions continue to innovate and evolve, offering critical support and resources tailored to the needs of diverse student populations. Hear from Equivolve, the evaluation partners involved in Lumina Foundation’s HBCC/PBCC initiative, as they discuss the impactful programs, partnerships, and initiatives that are shaping the educational landscape today. New learnings from HBCCs/PBCCs offer lessons for how all postsecondary institutions can work to create campuses that are student-ready. HBCCs/PBCCs offer rich contexts for consideration because of their commitment to accessibility and the diversity of the lived experiences of student bodies who do not fit the stereotypical (and outdated) profile of traditional college students. Whether you’re a student, educator, or researcher, this webinar offers valuable insights and inspiration about the important role of HBCC/PBCCs in the postsecondary ecosystem. |
| October 23, 2024 1:00 PM EST Register | A panel on the “Hidden Curriculum” of Grad School and Academia sponsored by AEFP’s First Gen Scholars Community Group. Panel speakers will be Jerome Graham (Michigan State University), Cara Jackson (ABT Global), and Nick Hillman (University of Wisconsin). |
| October 24, 2024 3:00 PM EST Register | Tap In and Turn Me Up: Learn more about Careers in Student Affairs This is an engaging, informative session designed exclusively for undergraduate students interested in the lively profession of student affairs. This program provides an introduction to jobs in higher ed. and explores the different opportunities available in student affairs—student leadership development and residential life, diversity and inclusion efforts, academic advising, and more. |
| October 24, 2024 4:00 PM EST Register | The Placement Exchange Virtual Fall Career Fair and Placement Whether you are looking to kickstart your career in Student Affairs or advance to your next opportunity for growth and impact, you’ll have the chance to meet with hiring managers, network with industry professionals, discover roles that align with your career goals, and apply to interview for open positions. Registration for job-seekers is free. |
| October 24, 2024 4:00 PM EST Register | NPGS CSAM Social 2024 The NASPA CSAM social is an informal event space for participants to connect with other New Professionals and Graduate Students members and explore connections that bring together the field of student affairs. |
| October 29, 2024 3:00-4:30 EST Register | Affirmative Action and Black Student Success – The Pursuit of a “Critical Mass” at Historically White Universities In June 2023, the Supreme Court effectively ended race-conscious admissions practices with their decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. President & Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard) and SFFA v. University of North Carolina (UNC), Nos. 20-1199 & 21-707. The court’s 6–3 ruling held that Harvard and UNC admissions programs, which account for race at various stages in the process, violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In light of this decision, the institutional policies, practices, and discourses surrounding affirmative action have changed drastically. The effects of this ruling are already apparent. Some colleges and universities have seen a substantial decrease in enrollment among Black students (see also Inside Higher Education). And, now, Students for Fair Admissions, whose lawsuits against Harvard and UNC led the Supreme Court to strike down race-conscious admissions, has placed Duke University “on notice” as they believe Duke may be “circumventing the Supreme Court’s decision.” Yale and Princeton received similar correspondence. These scenarios beg the questions, (1) what are the legal ramifications of this Supreme Court decision, (2) what consideration should be given to lawsuits that may follow, and (3) how should institutions prepare to continue to lead for DEI in higher education in the face of resistance? This webinar and book talk will address some of these inquiries. Dr. David J. Luke’s Affirmative Action and Black Student Success is a concrete and comprehensive exploration into diversity programs and initiatives on college campuses and their impact on Black student success and outcomes. As stated by Dr. Alford Young Jr. while offering a review of Luke’s book, “the book offers much to contemplate about whether and how diversity policy can make a difference in higher education institutions. Luke’s case analyses encourage deep reflection about whether diversity initiatives that are exclusively based on recognizing and celebrating difference truly result in durable changes in the demographic makeup of student and faculty bodies.” In this book talk, Drs. David Luke and Alford Young engage in a praxis centered discussion that will address affirmative action, diversity initiatives designed to support Black students (and, when relevant, Black faculty), and various interconnected topics.  Featured Author David J. Luke Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Michigan-Flint  Moderator Alford Young, Jr. Professor of Sociology, Afroamerican and African Studies, and Faculty Director of the Anti-Racism Collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the University of Michigan |
| October 30, 2024 4:00 PM EST Register | 2024 State of Student Affairs: A Conversation with NASPA President and Board Chair Join NASPA President Dr. Amelia Parnell and NASPA Board Chair Dr. Anna Gonzalez for a discussion on the current state of the student affairs field as well as the future of the field from the perspective of association leadership. |
| November 1, 2024 7:00 PM EST Register | Let’s Talk Grad Life – Master the Balancing Act – Handling Relationships and Conflict Informal presentation designed to help ODU graduate students manage the demands of academic life while providing tools to improve well-being and success. |
| November 8, 2024 11:00 AM EST Register | (Re)Imagining Sustainable Careers in Higher Education Amidst the growing demands in higher education, it is more important than ever to promote strategies for practitioners to develop sustainable careers. This session will review job crafting and community care as tools for supporting individuals in the field and help participants create action plans for their current roles. Facilitated by Dr. Genia Bettencourt, Assistant Professor of Higher and Adult Education at the University of Memphis. |
| November 22, 2024 7:00 PM EST Register | Let’s Talk Grad Life – Master the Balancing Act – Living Your Best Life on a Budget Informal presentation designed to help ODU graduate students manage the demands of academic life while providing tools to improve well-being and success. |
| December 6, 2024 11:00 AM EST Register | Positioning Yourself in the HESA Job Market: Career Advice Across Functional Areas What does it take to get hired in higher education and student affairs (HESA)? To advance to the next level? In this session, hear from seasoned professionals about what they look for in candidates, how to standout in your job materials, and how to position yourself for long-term career success. Panelists include: Dr. Eric Bailey, Interim Senior Associate Vice Provost of Student Academic Success, University of Memphis Dr. Marlon Gibson, Director of Community Engagement, Kappa Alpha Order Marcela Torres-Cerventes, Associate Director of The Carolina Latinx Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Helen Wang, Senior Associate Dean of Residential and Community Life, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |