December 09-11, 2026 | Amelia Island, FL
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2026 NASPA VPSA Winter Convening - The Summit
In December 2026, NASPA will convene VPSAs at Amelia Island for three days of learning and networking in a setting carefully designed to facilitate peer-to-peer exploration of the most pressing current and emerging challenges facing student affairs leaders and other campus executives, their institutions, and higher education more broadly. The Convening will also provide the rare opportunity for reflection and rejuvenation in a community of peers.
Important Dates
Early Bird Registration
April 30, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Regular Registration
October 31, 2026 - November 06, 2026
Hotel Booking
April 30, 2026 - November 06, 2026
Late Registration
November 07, 2026 - December 12, 2026
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Learning Outcomes
Innovate Student Success Models
Attendees will gain critical insights into emerging research and practice that redefine traditional student success metrics. Participants will evaluate and adapt student-centered models that integrate high-impact practices, data-informed decision-making, and holistic support systems to enhance academic and co-curricular outcomes.
Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration
Through interactive sessions and case-based learning, participants will develop the competencies needed to lead and participate in cross-campus partnerships. The focus will be on leveraging collaborative governance, interdepartmental alignment, and stakeholder engagement to scale institutional transformation.
Navigate Institutional
Change and Strategy
Participants will analyze real-world change management scenarios and identify strategies for navigating organizational complexity. By the end of the conference, attendees will be prepared to lead adaptive change efforts aligned with institutional mission, strategic planning processes, and evolving student needs.
Elevate the Practice of Inclusive Communication
Attendees will refine their ability to communicate across lines of difference with cultural competence and clarity. Emphasis will be placed on storytelling, inclusive language, restorative dialogue, and framing messages that resonate with diverse campus communities and external stakeholders.
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