June 11-13, 2026 | Providence, Rhode Island
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2026 Mid-Level Administrators Conference
The 2026 NASPA Mid-level Administrators Conference (MLAC) is a dynamic professional development event designed to provide mid-level student affairs professionals with the opportunity to engage and learn with colleagues and senior student affairs administrators. During this 2.5-day conference, participants will gain insights about promising practices to further develop professional competencies, networking and supervisory skills, strategies to improve professional practice, and networks to advance your career.
MLAC is designed for student affairs professionals who serve in roles between (but not including) entry-level positions and AVP (and the equivalent) roles. Additionally, professionals who have been serving in entry-level roles for at least 5 years are welcome to attend.
Important Deadlines
Call for Programs
March 27th, 2026
Call for Reviewers
March 13th, 2026
Early Bird Registration
May 1st, 2026
Regular Registration
May 18th, 2026
Hotel Booking
May 20th, 2026
Late Registration
June 12th, 2026
Learning Outcomes
Strategic Leadership
Build and strengthen strategies for leadership by learning to lead through change, navigate institutional politics, manage resources, and supervise teams effectively.
360° Management
Develop the skills to manage from the middle: balancing the needs of your staff and supervisors while building strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Influence & Growth
Maximize your current role by gaining a clear understanding of power and influence, using these tools to manage resources and advance your professional career.
Peer Connection
Build a reliable, go-to network of mid-level colleagues to share insights, solve common challenges, and support your long-term success.
MLAC Planning Committee
Lee Williams
Executive Director for Student Success, Retention and TRIO-EOC
Texarkana College
Meeghan Milette
Associate Director Professional Development, University Life
George Mason University
Robert Bryant
Assistant Director, Student Activities, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus
Griselda Flores
Director of Essential Needs & Connections, University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Ashley Wolfe
Associate Director of Residential Life
Fashion Institute of Technology
Nkenge Bergan
Associate VP for Student Development Services
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Jessica Raffaele
Director for Student Engagement & Leadership Development, Rhode Island College
Katrina Fults
Associate Director of Operations and Student Success, Kennesaw State University
Vanessa Gonzalez-Figuereo
Director of Student Success and EOF, Rutgers University
Denise Tambasco
Director for Student Engagement and Leadership Development
California State University-Monterey Bay
Julie Kephart
Assistant Director, University of Central Florida
Stacia Solomon
Director for Mary Lou Williams Center, Duke University
Jodi Jabbs
Assistant Director of Campus Life, University of St Thomas
Sponsors
If you would like to sponsor the 2026 NASPA Mid-level Administrators Conference, please contact Senior Director of Corporate Development Fred Comparato at 614-204-5994 or at fcomparato@naspa.org.
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