SA Series: SA Speaks and SA Stories

Your story is unique, and now is the time to tell it! As part of the NASPA conference experience, the Conference Leadership Committee invites you to speak up and out about topics you are passionate about or stories that move you and inspire others. 

Speak up and out with SA Speaks & SA Stories

As student affairs professionals, we often have solutions to our field’s problems, but we wonder if anyone will listen to us. We all have personal stories to share that could positively impact and uplift others. 

The SA Series creates a dynamic opportunity for participants to engage with colleagues in thinking about innovative ways to address issues facing their campuses and students, and the challenges we face as student affairs professionals.

Both SA Speaks and SA Stories provide presenters with the opportunity to bring inspiring and energetic narratives to the stage. SA Speaks are conversational, research-based talks similar to a TED Talk, while SA Stories are narratives grounded in passion and personal interest.

Crafting an SA Series Proposal

The program submission for SA Speaks or SA Stories includes the following:

• A strong outline that clearly communicates your story or topic
• Information about your speaking experience and your interest in presenting in the SA Series format
• A short video about your topic that showcases your public speaking abilities 

We invite you to reflect on the conference focus areas and the call for programs submission guidelines before beginning your submission. Remember: the ideal proposal highlights your passion for the topic and your ability to deliver an impactful message.