The document advertises the NASPA Institute for Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officers, an intensive 4-day professional development program held annually. The program is designed for mid-level managers who are interested in advancing to senior student affairs positions. Participants engage in workshops led by experts on topics like strategic planning and work-life balance. The deadline to apply is October 1st and the next session will be held January 6-9, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Aspiring Senior Student US POSTAGE
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Affairs Officers 1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, DC
Suite 418 Permit No. 2627
January 6–9, 2011 Washington, DC 20009
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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www.naspa.org/programs/aspire 111K Street, N.E., 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 1, 2010
Prepare to be a highly successful
senior administrator in student affairs.
Are you currently in a mid- The NASPA Institute for
level managerial position? Aspiring Senior Student Affairs
Contemplating a move to Officers is an
a senior student affairs officer intensive self-reflection
position in the program that runs daily
near future? from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Please share this card with someone you think would benefit
from this institute and/or nominate a colleague at
www.naspa.org/programs/aspire/aspiringssao_nom.cfm.
NASPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, NASPA provides continuing education units from NBCC for
national origin, religion, sex, age, gender identity, gender their professional development programs.
expression, affectional or sexual orientation, or disability in
any of its policies, programs, and services.
NASPA Institute
for
Aspiring Senior
Student Officers
January 6–9, 2011
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.naspa.org/programs/aspire
Application Deadline: October 1, 2010

2. NASPA Institute for
Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officers
January 6–9, 2011
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Florida www.naspa.org/programs/aspire
The Institute for Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officers SSAOs in the field, discover new perspectives, apply
(SSAOs) is designed for individuals in mid-level knowledge, and connect with future leaders in the field.
managerial positions who are contemplating a move This combination allows participants to process new
to an SSAO position in the near future. Participants join information and gain insight from one another.
other experienced student affairs professionals from
Participants should have a master’s degree. In the past,
two-year and four-year public and private colleges and
many participants have been working on or recently
universities to engage in workshops led by innovative
completed a doctorate. The institute is geared toward
and knowledgeable faculty members with diverse
mid-level managers who report directly to a senior
backgrounds. The institute sessions focus on topics
student affairs or academic officer. Participants usually
such as strategic thinking, leading change, planning for
have oversight of one or more functional areas with
career advancement and continual development, and
responsibilities related to selection and supervision of
work-life balance.
staff, budgeting and planning, and/or program design
The institute provides an engaging and supportive and implementation.
environment for learning and reflecting on personal
and professional aspirations. The institute utilizes
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
thematic large-group sessions with time for discussion
October 1, 2010
as well as small-group time. Participants will learn from
Hotel Information Application Information
The conference host hotel is the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Enrollment in the Institute is limited. Interested applicants
A block of rooms is held for conference attendees at $185 per night (not must submit an application, resume and letter of
including 11% taxes.) To make reservations, contact the Renaissance Fort recommendation by October 1, 2010. Applications can
Lauderdale Hotel and request the NASPA group. Reservations must be be downloaded from www.naspa.org/programs/aspire.
made by December 15, 2010. Please contact the hotel early, as NASPA Applicants will be notified of decisions by October 18,
conference blocks tend to sell out. 2010. Accepted applicants will be asked to register for this
event online.
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel
1617 S.E. 17th St. Please fax application, resume, and letter of recommendation
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 to Danielle Howard at 202-204-8466. If you have questions
Phone: 954-626-1711 regarding registration, please call 202-265-7500 or e-mail
Fax: 954-626-1717 office@naspa.org.
Faculty
Houston Dougharty, PhD Toni Castro, PhD Patricia Telles-Irvin, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Student Services, Vice President for Student Affairs,
Grinnell College and Director of Highline Community College University of Florida
2011 Institute for Aspiring Senior
Gwen Dungy, PhD Sarah Westfall, PhD
Student Affairs Officers
Executive Director, NASPA Vice President for Student Development
Ainsley Carry, PhD and Dean of Students,
Kathleen MacKay, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs, Kalamazoo College
Vice President for Student Services,
Auburn University
Metropolitan State College
Registration Information
If selected for the institute, registration deadlines and costs are below:
Early-bird Regular
Registration by November 5, 2010 Registration by November 22, 2010
NASPA Member: $695 $795
Non-member: $905 $1,005
Please visit www.naspa.org/programs/aspire for information on cancellation and refund policies.