As we wrap up the year, I wanted to highlight some unique engagement opportunities just for graduate students. Make sure to check these out, as you have the opportunity to win and/or apply for registrations and money for the 2015 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans!
If you are no longer a graduate student, please contact membership@naspa.org so we can update your member profile. Also log into www.naspa.org/members/update to make sure your information is current. Finally, if you have any questions or concerns about any of these opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact me at the information below.
For first-time attendees to a NASPA Annual Conference, five graduate students (masters and doctoral level) will receive a waived Annual Conference registration and a $200 stipend.
In order to qualify, an application must be submitted by January 20. Note you also have to participate in the 15 Days of NASPA campaign (more below). More information, including application requirements, can be found here. If you are not eligible to apply for the #NASPAshares stipend but would like to get involved, feel free to sign up as a reviewer of the submissions in Volunteer Central.
15 Days of NASPA
In addition to the scholarships, NASPA is also giving everyone (NASPA members and non-members of all levels) the opportunity to win free NASPA stuff, including NASPA schwag bags, bookstore certificates, and complimentary registrations to #NASPA15. All you have to do is participate in 15 Days of NASPA!
Fifteen winners will be randomly drawn and win the prizes in the following breakdown:
· 5 NASPA schwag bags (includes NASPA hoodie, tumbler, and more)
· 4 NASPA Bookstore gift certificates
· 3 #NASPA15 Pre-conference workshop registrations
· 2 NASPA member-rate Annual Conference registrations or NASPA Virtual Ticket OnDemand Package
· 1 grand prize that includes all of the above
More information can be found at this announcement blog post.
A unique opportunity for graduate students attending #NASPA15, the NASPA New Professionals & Graduate Student Symposium is an opportunity for these two groups to learn, share, network, and develop both personally and professionally. This opportunity allows graduate students and new professionals to draw on their first years of experience to improve their overall effectiveness, to learn from others, as well as to develop personal awareness. Individuals attending will be tracked by professional level, as well as participate in large group exercises.
The Doctoral Seminar was created to provide graduate students who are currently enrolled in a higher education doctoral program support and information to help them successfully navigate the process. Faculty and doctoral students will facilitate activities, conversations, and structured time to reflect about how to be successful in the doctoral experience. This free seminar will include time for networking with faculty and doctoral student peers.
Participants will…
· Reflect on the doctoral journey…beginning, sustaining, planning, completing
· Broaden their faculty and student support networks
· Consider the dissertation process and what it involves
· Create a goal(s) and find an accountability partner to help meet them
For more information or to apply, please visit the Doctoral Seminar webpage. Priority deadline is January 16, 2015
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