A full-day institute for AVPs and other "number twos" leading at the center of student affairs.
Saturday, March 6, 2027 • National Harbor, MD
WHEN
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Full-day Specialty Institute
FOR
AVP Professionals
Across every division
PRICE
$255
Breakfast, lunch, & coffee included
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
AVP
INSTITUTE
The Assistant/Associate Vice President (AVP) Institute is an innovative pre-conference experience designed to support and develop AVPs and other "number twos" in their unique campus leadership roles. The Institute will provide high-level content through a variety of participant engagement-oriented sessions and intentional networking so that a participant's connections with other AVPs/#2s grows beyond the Institute.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Learn
Gain knowledge of the AVP/#2 Competencies.
02
Adapt
Learn about adaptive staffing models and supervision strategies to cultivate high-performing teams in changing campus environments.
03
Build
Build and grow a professional network of senior student affairs leaders to exchange best practices, share resources, and navigate shared leadership challenges.
04
Identify
Identify higher education trends and institutional data to strategically align division-level priorities with overarching university goals.
05
Evaluate
Evaluate complex campus crisis and policy scenarios to apply ethical decision-making while maintaining personal and team resilience.
06
Grow
Grow understanding in various stakeholder relationships, expand skill sets in how to build coalitions, and better navigate campus culture and institutional/state politics.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BUILT FOR LEADERS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
This institute is designed for AVP professionals who want to build a more connected, student-centered experience, and who know that work can't happen in one office alone.
REGISTRATION
REGISTER FOR THE INSTITUTE
$255
AVP Institute • March 6, 2027
Institute Registration Includes
- Full-day institute
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Breakfast, lunch & afternoon coffee break
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$50 off NASPA Annual Conference Registration*
*No conference registration required
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are institutes the same as pre-conference workshops?
No. Pre-conference workshops are proposed by NASPA members through the Call for Programs. Institutes are curated by NASPA in partnership with specific constituent groups.
Do I need to register for the full conference to attend an institute?
No. Institute registration does not require a general conference registration. Information on a discount for the main NASPA Annual Conference registration to those attendees also registering for a Specialty Institute will be released October 1.
Can I attend an institute if I am not part of that constituent group?
Each institute is designed for a specific professional community. We encourage you to attend the institute that best reflects your role and institution type.
What if registration is not open yet?
Registration opens later this fall. Sign up for NASPA updates to be notified.
Who do I contact with questions?
Reach out to acprograms@naspa.org.