A full-day institute for professionals who lead with wide portfolios at small colleges and universities.
Sunday, March 7, 2027 • Before the NASPA Annual Conference
WHEN
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Full-day Specialty Institute
FOR
Small Colleges and Universities Professionals
Across every career level
PRICE
$255
Breakfast, lunch, & coffee included
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
SMALL
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
INSTITUTE
Adapting with Purpose and Agency in the New Era of Student Affairs
NASPA’s Small Colleges and Universities Division, the M. Ben Hogan Small Colleges Institute, is a highly engaging and tailored experience designed for senior student affairs leaders shaping the future of their campuses. Over the course of the Institute, participants will dig into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing small colleges today—while exploring innovative strategies, exchanging ideas, and building meaningful connections with peers who truly understand the unique context of their work.
The Institute schedule features a combination of expert-led sessions focused on the most pressing issues of 2027 and flexible community sessions that allow participants to explore real-time challenges and share insights drawn from their own campus contexts.
This experience is intentionally designed for senior-level student affairs professionals, including vice presidents for student affairs (or equivalent roles) and those who report directly to them with broad, division-level leadership responsibilities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Build
Build a peer network with senior leaders at other small colleges and universities.
02
Learn
Learn from colleagues' experiences strategies for navigating presidential transitions as a senior student affairs officer.
03
Develop
Participants will develop actionable next steps or a "takeaway" to bring back to their campus.
04
Identify
Identify critical issues facing student affairs practitioners at small colleges and analyze how those issues are impacting their institution.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BUILT FOR LEADERS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
This institute is designed for professionals at small colleges and universities 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
Small Colleges and Universities 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 main 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.