Volunteer to Help Plan for Next Year's NAASS Conference

• We are already thinking about 2022, and we can't wait to be in-person for the next NAASS annual conference in Philadelphia in September 2022. 
• Want to help plan the conference? Be part of the conference planning committee!
• Fill out this form by December 2 if you're interested in joining - for questions, please contact the 2022 conference co-chairs, Dr. Shelley Dempsey (christina.wan@gatech.edu) and Christina Wan (sdempsey@mailbox.sc.edu). 

Thank you for a Successful NAASS Virtual Summit!  

• The first NAASS Virtual Summit was a tremendous success - with 224 registrations, 12 speakers and five main sessions, NAASS colleagues from across North America were able to connect and network from wherever where they were at. 
• A special thank you to Debra Boucher and Natalie Kokorudz, the Virtual Summit co-chairs, as well as the following Summit planning committee members:   
  • Christine Parker, The University of Chicago
  • Jaime Kelly, University of Pennsylvania 
  • Jewel Cash, Boston University 
  • Sam Leif, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Eva Klein, Penn State University, Abington 
  • Maeve Skidmore, Southern Methodist University 
  • Veronica Crossley, California State University, San Bernadino 
  • Chuck Hurley, University of Notre Dame 
  • Silvana Craig, Rutgers University 
  • Cat Pedersen, Stanford University 
  • Allyson Vaughan, University of Pennsylvania 
  • Alicia Spurlock, Western Kentucky University 
  • Siu Ming Luie, Clark University 
  • Aleschia Velasquez, Barnard College, Columbia University 
  • Maureen Saraco, Temple University 
  • Renee Felts, Old Dominion University 
• Additional recognition for our keynote and session speakers, including:  
  • Jim Shelton, Chief Impact Office at Blue Meridian Partners 
  • Joey Volpe, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising Development at the University of Illinois Chicago
    
  • John Gipson, Purdue University 
  • Erin Salius, Boston University 
  • Meg Lipinoga, University of South Carolina
  • Amanda Therrell, University of South Carolina
  • David Lee, Southern Methodist University 
  • Christina Wan, Georgia Tech
  • Chris Cofer, Syracuse University 
  • Hai Truong, University of California - Irvine 
  • Maureen Saraco, Temple University 
  • Eli Lesser, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 
  • Allyson Morris, Santa Clara University 
  • Lowell K. Davis, University of North Carolina Wilmington 
  • Chris Pevey Harry, University of Wisconsin-Madison

NAASS Summit: One Cool Thing Campaign

• The NAASS One Cool Thing campaign is being highlighted on our social media platforms throughout November and December.
• To view all submissions which were showcased at this year's Virtual Summit, visit the NAASS website.
• Thank you to all of our members who submitted a One Cool Thing, featuring a special initiative or project they rolled out in their summer/special sessions office!

Special Recognition for NAASS Members

• At the Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11 during the Virtual Summit, two outstanding NAASS leaders were awarded with Distinguished Service for their extraordinary work for the Association and contributions to the field of summer session administration. 
• Congratulations to Trish Suske (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Steven Girardot (Georgia Tech), and Shawn Smith (NC State University) on this incredible distinction! 
• Additionally, NAASS President Dr. Lowell K. Davis awarded Steven Girardot and Past-President Troy Hargrove (Saint Louis University) for their contributions to NAASS. 
• To learn more about the Distinguished Service Award, visit naass.org. 

NAASS Fall 2021 Webinar Series Wrap-Up

• After eight webinars, 15 facilitators and an average attendance of 31 members, our fall 2021 webinar series is wrapping up for the semester. 
• A special thank you to the following individuals who led a NAASS webinar this fall: 
  • Chuck Hurley, University of Notre Dame
  • Trish Suske, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 
  • James Streeter, University of Southern Florida 
  • Amanda Therrell, University of South Carolina 
  • Tim Danos, University of Delaware 
  • Vinika Porwal, Illinois Institute of Technology 
  • De Morris Walker, Georgia Tech 
  • Christina Wan, Georgia Tech 
  • Maria Lettiere, Loyola University Chicago 
  • Rachel Nottingham Miller, University of Virginia 
  • Michael Herndon, Virginia Tech 
  • Christine Parker, The University of Chicago 
    
  • Angel Longino, University of North Carolina Wilmington 
  • Hai Truong, University of California Irvine
  • Jay Rathell 
• Have an idea for our spring 2022 webinar series? Email jacob.wierson@slu.edu. 

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