A full-day institute for professionals who support veterans, service members, and military-connected students.
Saturday, March 6, 2027 • National Harbor, MD
WHEN
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Full-day Specialty Institute
FOR
Military-Connected Professionals
Across every division
PRICE
$255
Breakfast, lunch, & coffee included
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
MILITARY- CONNECTED
INSTITUTE
Resilience Shouldn't Be the Requirement: Reimagining the Military-Connected Student Experience
Veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, and military children are often celebrated for their resilience as they navigate multiple transitions and uncertainty while pursuing their education. Yet there is an underlying expectation that they must continually rely on resilience to overcome institutional barriers which raises an important question: What if resilience were not a requirement for success? This institute will empower participants to reimagine policies, practices, and campus cultures in a way that reduces barriers and creates authentic spaces where military-connected students are valued beyond their ability to endure challenges. Participants will explore through narrative storytelling, panel discussion, and informational break-out sessions how higher education systems often benefit from students' resilience while failing to address the conditions that make such resilience necessary. Together, participants will identify strategies for building more equitable, responsive, and supportive institutions where resilience is recognized as a strength, not a prerequisite for educational opportunity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Recognize
Recognize the ways lived experiences shape military-connected students' interactions with higher education systems and services.
02
Analyze
Analyze narratives of resilience in military-connected students to identify factors that promote and hinder student persistence and success.
03
Apply
Apply insights gained from resilience narratives of military-connected students to develop more inclusive and responsive approaches to student support.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BUILT FOR LEADERS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
This institute is designed for military connected professionals at every level 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
Military-Connected 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.