Professional Associations in Student Affairs

Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA)

Benefits for Members

How Would I Benefit from each Organization?

• Access to trainings related to different topics in student conduct
• Providing guidelines and standards for members to use
• Providing research and other resources
• Opportunities for networking and collaboration

(Resources)

Generalized learning opportunities to better support students

Connect with other student affairs professionals

Resources I can use to learn more about the field and current affairs in higher ed

I would be able to access resources and strengthen my abilities knowledge as a conduct officer

Access extensive research regarding conduct and best practices

The opportunity to connect and discuss different viewpoints with other professionals.

Opportunities to learn how to better work with students with disabilities

Connect with other professionals working directly with students with disabilities or receiving academic accommodations

Share my own experience and training regarding working with students with disabilities.

Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA)

Focus of the Association

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

• Provide support and guidelines for the ethical practice of student conduct.
• Core Values:
• Advocacy
• Community
• Diversity/Inclusion
• Education
• Integrity
• Leadership

Joining AHEAD

(About ASCA)

There are several different categories of membership, each with a different yearly cost:

References

• Pre-Professional Membership - $95
• Student Membership - $40.00
• Partner Memberships - $393-$695
• International Low Income Professional Membership- $25

• Full Professional Membership - $265
• Institutional Memberships - $325-$1595
• Transitional Professional Membership - $95.00
• Associate Membership - $195
• Emeritus Membership - $95.00

Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA)

(AHEAD Member Categories)

Joining ASCA

Much like the other associations, there are multiple types of membership levels and interested individuals would need to sign up via their website to apply for membership and pay yearly dues based on what type of memebrship they have

Association of Student Conduct Administration. About ASCA. theasca.org. https:/www.theasca.org/content.asp?contentid=23.

Association of Student Conduct Administration. Member Categories. theasca.org. https://www.theasca.org/member_categories.

Association of Student Conduct Administration. Resources. theasca.org. https://www.theasca.org/resources.

Association on Higher Education And Disability . AHEAD Member Categories. AHEAD. https://www.ahead.org/membership/member-categories.

Association on Higher Education And Disability . Member Benefits. AHEAD. https://www.ahead.org/membership/member-benefits.

Association on Higher Education And Disability . Overview. AHEAD. https://www.ahead.org/about-ahead/about-overview.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. About NASPA. Home. https://www.naspa.org/about.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. NASPA Membership. Home. https://www.naspa.org/about/membership.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Professionals & Faculty. Home. https://www.naspa.org/about/membership/professionals-and-faculty.

• Professional - Individual Membership - $111.00
• Professional - Institutional Membership - $404-$1,313
• Student Membership - $45.00
• Honorary Membership - No Cost
• Retiree Membership $50.00

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

(Member Categories)

Benefits for Members

• Access to professional communities
• Access to AHEAD's legal database containing thousands of legal cases and other documents relating to disability and higher education
• Access to AHEAD events
• Job Search opportunities
• AHEAD's online newsletter

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

(Member Benefits)

Benefits for members

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

• Provides a discount for participation in NASPA sponsored professional development events
• Access to exclusive scholarships and grants for members wishing to go back to school
• Access to several online journals and publications
• Volunteer opportunities to help assist other members
• Opportunities for professional development (trainings, conferences, etc.)
• An opportunity to foster connections with other student affairs professionals

Membership

(NASPA Membership) (Professionals & Faculty)

To join, an interested party would create an account on their website, as well as having to pay regular dues

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

Several different types:

• Institution
• Professionals & Faculty
• Corporate & Non-profit
• Students

(Professionals & Faculty)

Focus of the Association

• Provide resources and support for professionals in student affairs working with students with disabilities
• Not limited to just those that work specifically with students with disabilities
• Fosters community and member networking
• Keeps members engaged with current issues, as well as conducting research to promote evidence based practice

(Overview)

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

Focus of the association:

• Prioritizes "innovation and evidence-based, student-centered practice throughout higher education"
• Promotes:
• Advocacy for Student Success
• Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
• Research and Scholarship
• Professional Development and Engagement.

(About NASPA)

Professional Associations in Student Affairs

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