NASPA
2024 NASPA Annual Conference

2024 International Symposium

The NASPA International Symposium is a two-day pre-conference event March 9 - March 10, 2024 that will explore global issues in student affairs and services and higher education. The event format will include keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.

     
Register Here for the International Symposium

NASPA INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

The NASPA International Symposium facilitates the advancement of global discussion and worldwide understanding of student affairs and services. A key International Symposium goal is to invite and explore new perspectives, and to create new connections to bridge international boundaries. In doing so, the International Symposium expands NASPA’s objective of providing professional learning opportunities to support preparedness for the realities of an increasingly globalized society. The International Symposium benefits those working in an international student service setting, as well as practitioners interested in further developing their global competency skills.

The planning committee has developed a two-day schedule meant to engage and inspire action. You'll start Saturday setting the stage for the rest of the weekend, engage with our keynote speaker, and connect with colleagues through networking opportunities. On Sunday, you will engage with experts who will be sure to motivate and inspire you through small group dialogues, breakout sessions and panel discussions. Topped off with plenty of networking opportunities, the NASPA International Symposium will provide you with motivational ideas, actionable steps, and opportunities to connect and learn from your peers.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

The planning committee has developed learning outcomes for the symposium:  

  • Develop increased awareness and knowledge of regional trends and international perspectives on student affairs and services
  • Network with and learn from new contacts and colleagues from multiple regions of the world
  • Strengthen knowledge and skills related to international education and professional growth founded in research and best practices
  • Reflect on the history and evolution of the international symposium and its advancement of global issues in student affairs and services
  • Consider future opportunities to expand, enhance and further advance global discussion and worldwide understanding of student affairs and services

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS/TRACKS

  • International Student Services

    A range of topics in this track may include international student orientation, transition, and retention programs; cultural adjustment related to students studying in another culture; ways to increase opportunities for engagement among both international and US-based students; programs that increase fluency and confidence in spoken and conversational languages. Sessions in this track could include best practices, informative information regarding successful programs that could be implemented on other campuses, challenges with international student transition and support, the use of technology and innovation, and other ways to showcase effective work with a specifically international student population

  • Mobility Programs

    A diverse range of topics are applicable and include study abroad, minority representation in study abroad, student exchange, internships, service-learning, faculty led programs, athletics, and other global opportunities. Sessions in this track might examine best practices, challenges/obstacles, emerging trends, specific programs, and others related to international student mobility within higher education.

  • Global Perspectives, Issues, Culture, and Justice

    A range of topics might include intercultural engagement programming, orientation immersion program, social/cultural practices and establishing norms, policy development, course content, political climate, racial justice issues in a global context, or other practices. Sessions in this track could include best practices, challenges/obstacles, emerging practices/trends, specific programs, programming models, academic models, or other related matters from a global perspective.

  • Professional Growth and Networking

    A range of topics might include programming, orientation, networking, professional training, certification programs, leveraging technology to improve practice, or other opportunities. Sessions in this track could include current practices, challenges/obstacles, emerging practices/trends, specific programs, and models or other related matters on professional development.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Join us for the NASPA International Symposium and 2024 NASPA Annual Conference. The International Symposium is a two-day pre-conference event March 9- March 10, 2024 that will explore global issues in student affairs and services and higher education. The event format will include keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.

Please Note: You can register for the 2024 NASPA International Symposium as a stand-alone event. You do not have to also register for the 2024 NASPA Annual Conference.

Presenters will be expected to cover registration and other related fees associated with attending the Symposium. All presenters will be expected to provide an electronic copy of their presentation prior to the event which will be posted on the Symposium website for participants to view afterwards.

Proposal Submission Deadline: October 22, 2023
Notification of Proposal Submission Status: November 15, 2023

All Presenters must register for the International Symposium 

TYPES OF PROGRAM PROPOSALS

  • Case Study

    This opportunity gives you the chance to apply and showcase your classroom, internship, experiential and leadership experiences all in one opportunity! Competitors can form teams of two – three people. Each team will analyze, evaluate, and provide solutions to a thought provoking case relevant to the field of international student and academic affairs.

  • Concurrent Session

    An interactive lecture or workshop that explores ideas and knowledge derived from professional practice and/or research.

  • Flash (Lightening) Talks

    Three, 15 minute presentations, followed by a 15 minute wrap-up with the moderator: Each presenter will provide an exciting and inspiring look at an important “hot topic” to spark thinking about how we can transform our profession and consider global perspectives in our field.

  • Panel Discussion

    A topical debate or discussion amongst several experts in the field that incorporates audience participation. Approximately 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of a question and answer period.

Submit Your Program Proposal Here

REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2024 NASPA International Symposium is now open.  In order to attend the 2024 NASPA International Symposium, you must register for the event in advance. There are two options for registering: International Symposium with Annual Conference registration or registration for the International Symposium alone.  When you navigate to the registration page, scroll until you see a section for Extended Pre-Conference Workshops wherein you will find the International Symposium.  

The conference will be held in the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building (900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98101) and the Hyatt Regency Seattle (808 Howell Street, Seattle, WA, 98101). Sleeping rooms will be available in surrounding hotels within walking distance of the Summit Building and the Hyatt.  

Register Here!

Meet our CHAIR

Russell Martin currently works in student life at Franklin University Switzerland, a small US/Swiss accredited institution in the Italian-speaking region in Switzerland. Before Franklin, Russell worked with Northeastern's NUin program in Greece and in various student life roles at the University of Arizona and Ithaca College. 


Schedule

All Day

  • 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    Day One of the International Symposium

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All Day

  • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Day Two of the International Symposium

    Coming Soon