A full-day institute for new and emerging professionals building their foundation in student affairs.
Sunday, March 7, 2027 • National Harbor, MD
WHEN
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Full-day Specialty Institute
FOR
New and Emerging Professionals
Across every division
PRICE
$255
Breakfast, lunch, & coffee included
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
NEW AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
INSTITUTE
Join us on The Career Roadtrip at the New and Emerging Professionals Institute, a day-long institute designed for graduate students and new professionals. Through a panel discussion and Q&A, presenters will explore policy changes, organizational dynamics, and their impact on student affairs practice. Participants will then engage in an interactive workshop on managing workplace relationships and professional boundaries, followed by coaching, reflection, and career-mapping activities to create a personalized roadmap for future career growth, transition, and success.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Analyze
Analyze how emerging law and policy trends, power, privilege, and organizational dynamics shape their professional experiences and career development.
02
Evaluate
Identify challenges associated with balancing personal and professional responsibilities and evaluate strategies for maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
03
Identify
Identify potential barriers associated with their next career transition and develop strategies to address those challenges.
04
Create
Create a personalized career map outlining short-term and long-term professional goals, developmental priorities, and next steps for career advancement.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BUILT FOR LEADERS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
This institute is designed for new and emerging 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
New and Emerging Professionals Institute • March 7, 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.