2024 Undergraduate Student Conference
CA 02The NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference provides a first-hand learning opportunity for undergraduate students to gain knowledge and understanding of student affairs work, awareness of professional associations, engages participants in networking opportunities, and provides resources to assist in defining their career trajectory in student affairs.
The 2024 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference will be held March 10, 2024 in person in Seattle, Washington on the campus of Seattle University.
March 10, 2024, 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
About
Beginning as the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program Pre-Conference, the NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference has served undergraduate students with an interest in joining the student affairs field and bolstered the work these students are currently doing on their campuses.
Through educational sessions, small group discussions, and other development opportunities, undergraduate students will come away with a wealth of knowledge intended to better their own experiences and the experiences of their peers.
Registration
Registration for the 2024 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference is required in order to attend the pre-conference institute. There are two options for registering: Undergraduate Student Conference with Annual Conference Registration or registration for the Undergraduate Student Conference alone.
The Undergraduate Student Conference is open to current undergraduate students.
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NASPA Student Member Early/Regular/Late |
Non-Member Early/Regular/Late |
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2024 Undergraduate Student Conference Workshop |
$95/$110/$130 | $125/$145/$160 |
| 2024 Undergraduate Student Conference Workshop without Annual Conference Registration |
$185/$200/$220 | $215/$235/$250 |
Conference Themes & Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the Undergraduate Student Conference, participants will be able to:
- Develop meaningful relationships with undergraduate peers, student affairs professionals, and faculty to build their network of connections.
- Learn a variety of pathways to begin and progress through a career in higher education and student affairs.
- Reflect on one’s personal and professional identities and develop a preliminary understanding of the positionality one holds and the role that higher education plays in building equitable and socially just spaces.
Schedule
Morning
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Breakfast
- 11:00 am to 12:10 pm
Welcome and Keynote
Panelists:
Dr. Alvin A. Sturdivant - Vice Provost of Student and Campus Life Seattle University
Dr. Cynthia B. Dillard - Dean, College of Education, Seattle University
- 12:20 pm to 12:50 pm
Small Group Session 1
All Day
- 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Educational Session 1
Afternoon
- 1:50 pm to 3:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Lunch will include Senior Leader Networking & Graduate Student Poster Session
- 3:10 pm to 3:55 pm
Educational Session 2
- 4:05 pm to 4:35 pm
Small Group Session 2
- 4:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Conference Closing
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Graduate Program Fair
Planning Committee Roster
Lauren Wilson
2024 Undergraduate Student Conference Chair
2024 Undergraduate Student Conference Chair
Hendrix College - Assistant Director of Academic Success
Jillian Strong
Chair- Elect
University of Redlands - Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Success
Brandon Jones
Past Chair
University of Texas at Austin - Director of Student Engagement, Partnerships, and Programming
Heather Stevens
Assessment & Evaluation
University of Miami - Associate Director, Divisional Initiatives & Student Advocacy
Miracle McKinon
Assessment & Evaluation
University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Community Director
Jeanea Dunbar
Educational Sessions
University of Maryland, College Park - Retention Coordinator, Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering
Meera Patel
Educational Sessions
Vanderbilt University - Graduate Area Coordinator
Marwa Al Khamees
Engagement & Special Projects
Reed College - Assistant Director of Career and Fellowship Advising
Rouel Velasco
Engagement & Special Projects
University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu - Director of Student Life
Taylor Jones
Engagement & Special Projects
University of Florida - Program Coordinator of Family Engagement
Kayon Johnson
Marketing, Recruitment, & Registration
University of Richmond - Coordinator for Training & Development
Aaron Tucker
Marketing, Recruitment, & Registration
Michigan State University - Academic Advising Director
Paige Gardner, PhD
Strategic Initiatives
Seattle University - Assistant Professor & Co-Program Director, Student Development Administration
Sohan Daniel
Strategic Initiatives
The Ohio State University - Assistant Hall Director