Announcing the MindMax Research Fellowship Proposal

• As announced at the annual conference in St. Louis, NAASS, in partnership with MindMax LLC, is sponsoring research intended to advance Association members’ understanding of the role of summer and intersessional programming in the advancement of student progress and student success in higher education.
• The fellowship has an overall duration of fifteen (15) months including a 3-month startup window. The total value of the fellowship award is a maximum of ten thousand US dollars (US $10,000). 
• The submitted research budget may include individual stipend, as well as equipment, travel, and other related expenses that can be demonstrated as being directly related to work for the proposed research objective.
• Learn more about  the proposal and how to apply by visiting this page. 

Save the Date for the 2024 Annual Conference 

• Thank you to all who were able to attend the 59th Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO! 
• Save the date for next year's conference in San Diego, CA - Nov. 9-13, 2024. 
• The 2024 Annual Conference will be a special one - NAASS will be celebrating it's 60th annual gathering. 
• Details will be announced soon. 

Stay Connected with NAASS through the Membership Portal 

• NAASS offers plenty of ways to stay connected after the annual conference. 
• Once of those ways is through our membership portal. 
• The NAASS membership portal, which is available to renewed members for 2023-2024, gives you the opportunity to  connect with colleagues from across North America, share best practices/ideas related to summer and special sessions, and interact with higher education administrators directly on one easy-to-navigate platform.
• Instructions on how to sign in and interact on the portal have been sent to NAASS members via email - contact us if you have any questions or encounter obstacles when signing in. 

Spring 2024 Webinar Series 

• In a few weeks, the 2024 webinar series will be announced. 
• Monthly webinars are open to all renewed NAASS members for 2023-2024.
• These one-hour Zoom sessions help keep members connected with one another and in tune with best practices in summer/special sessions. 
• Webinar topics will include how to grow enrollment in summer sessions, analyzing winter session, pre-college programming, and more. 
• Contact us to lead a webinar or to learn how you can help plan the series. 

Volunteering with NAASS 

• The strength of NAASS is when members step up to lead various aspects of the Association. 
• Do you like planning events? Assisting with social media and communications? Have a knack for planning webinars? 
• Now's your chance to show off your skills! Volunteer with the North American Association of Summer Sessions in its various committees. 
• Want to learn more? Contact us to get involved. 

Meet the 2023-2024 Administrative Council 

• The Administrative Council is the governing body of NAASS. 
• The Council consists of the officers of the Association: the President, the President-Elect, the Vice President for Membership and Communication, the immediate Past President, and the Treasurer; the Vice President from each of the geographic regions designated; and committee chairs. 
• Meet this year's Council. 

The 2023 NAASS Election Results are In! 

• The vote is in! Congratulations to Christopher Pevey Harry (NAASS President-Elect, University of Wisconsin-Madison), Ashley June Moore (North Central Regional Vice President, Washington University in St. Louis), and Anne Van Arsdall (Western Regional Vice President, Colorado State University), on being elected to leadership positions within the Association. 
• Learn more about Christopher, Ashley, and Anne, as they share their strategic visions for NAASS - they will assume their new leadership positions at the annual conference in November. 
  
• An official announcement will be shared soon with membership. 

Nominate a NAASS Member for an Award - Deadline Friday, September 29 

• NAASS wants to highlight the great things that our members are doing in summer/special sessions, as well as recognize those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Association. 
• Nominations are currently open for the Distinguished Service Award, Honorary Life Membership, and well as for several Creative and Innovative Awards. 
• To nominate a NAASS member for Distinguished Service and/or  Honorary life Membership, fill out this form. 
• To nominate a member for Creative and Innovative Awards, click here. 
• Recipients will be honored at the closing banquet of the annual conference in St. Louis on November 14. Deadline to nominate is Friday, September 29. 

Register for the 2023 Annual Conference -Registration Closes October 15

• It's crunch time for registering for the Annual Conference in St. Louis, Nov. 11-15, 2023! 
• Join colleagues at the historic Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood as summer comes roaring back. 
• Deadline to register is October 15 - reserve your spot for #NAASS23 here. 
• Questions about the conference and registering? Contact us. 

Renew your NAASS Membership - 2022-23 Membership Expired on July 31 

• If you haven't renewed your NAASS membership, membership expired on July 31, 2023. 
• But don't worry! We are still accepting membership renewals. 
• Renew your NAASS membership for 2023-2024 here, and get the membership discount to the 2023 annual conference before conference registration closes on October 15. 
• Having trouble logging in to renew your membership? Need to pay in another way other than a credit card? Contact NAASS and a communications team member will assist you. 

Current NAASS Membership Expires on Monday, July 31

• Haven't renewed your NAASS membership yet? There's still time!
• Renew your membership here and get instant access to numerous membership benefits. 
• Current membership expires on Monday, July 31 - renew before the deadline. 
• Questions about renewing? We're here to help! Contact us if you have any questions. 

NAASS President-Elect and RVP Nominations

• NAASS benefits when members step up for key leadership roles within the Association. 
• Self-nominate or nominate a current NAASS member to the President-Elect position or a Regional Vice President role - nominations are open here until August 2. 
• Co-leading in a NAASS RVP role is a great way to dive the work and further the NAASS mission!
• Have a colleague (or two) in mind to nominate for an RVP position?
• Feel free to nominate additional members - co-led teams are a fantastic model to leading within NAASS!
• Fill out the form here to nominate or self-nominate. 

Two Webinars to RSVP to in the Fall 

• We already have two fall webinars scheduled for August!
• The first webinar will be led by members of the conference programming and planning committee on creating a conference proposal for the conference in St. Louis. This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. 
• The second webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, at 1 p.m. Eastern, will feature a virtual discussion led by Traction Rec on harnessing the power of cloud-based CRM technology for summer sessions. 
• RSVP to both webinars here. 

Conference Proposals Submissions Deadline Extended 

• The deadline to submit conference proposals has been extended to August 31, 2023.
• Individual/group presentations and panels are welcome and encouraged. The conference will have a poster session for those who wish to present in a more informal format. 
• You can submit your proposal here by August 31. 
• PLUS: The NAASS Conference Proposal Committee invites you to let the committee know what you would like to see at the presentation and poster sessions in St. Louis. 
• Fill out the form here to share your insights.  

Annual Conference in St. Louis - Nov. 11-15, 2023

• The conference hotel, the Chase Park Plaza, is located in the Central West End neighborhood (pictured below). 
• St. Louis' Central West End (pictured below) is home to state-of-the-art museums, fine restaurants, and historic neighborhoods that are within walking distance of the Chase. 
• Learn more about the conference location and registration here - Early Bird registration ends on July 29!

Renew your NAASS Membership Today 

• Continue to be an active member of the thriving North American Association of Summer Sessions community. 
• By renewing your NAASS membership at $450, you'll have access to the following: 
  
  • A discounted rate at our Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO, November 11-15
  • A membership portal that connects you to over 450 summer/special session administrators in an instant
  • Monthly webinars 
  • Participation in surveys to gather insight and share best practices on summer/special sessions
  • Add to your institutional membership up to 10 additional colleagues from your school who work in summer/special sessions 
    
• Renew your NAASS membership here. For questions about the renewal process, contact us.  

Registration Now Open for the 59th Annual Conference  

• Summer Comes Roaring Back in St. Louis - Nov. 11-15, 2023!
  
• We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the 59th annual conference where you can network with colleagues, cultivate community, and learn best practices in summer/special session administration.
• Our NAASS conference is dedicated to promoting the advancement of scholarship and research, with the goal of enhancing the critical nature of summer and special sessions for higher education institutions.
  
• Register for the annual conference and learn more here. 
  

Submit Conference Proposals 

• NAASS invites you to be a key part of our 2023 Annual Conference by presenting to your colleagues about your experiences and expertise in summer programming.
• Individual/group presentations and panels are welcome and encouraged. We will also have a poster session for those who wish to present in a more informal format.
• Please submit your proposal here by July 1, 2023. 

Submit the Joint Statistical Report (JSR) Survey 

• The Quality and Research Committee has launched the 2020-2022 Joint Statistical Report (JSR) survey - the deadline has been extended, and NAASS is still accepting survey submissions. 
  
•  A link to the survey has been sent to the NAASS voting member of each member institution. If you need assistance on determining who the voting member is at your institution, contact us.
• A presentation of findings will be made at the NAASS 59th Annual Conference in St. Louis this coming fall. A full report will be published for members to access and use through the NAASS website. Prior JSR reports are available to members - more information about that can be found here.  

Highlighting NAASS Members - University of Virginia 

• It's summer time, and we want to feature you and your summer sessions team on NAASS social! 
• Send naass@naass.org a picture of you and your team with your current membership certificate, and we will highlight that on NAASS social media. 
  
• Pictured below are - Katrina Hunter, Alana Speth, Tonya White, Rachel Nottingham Miller, Vera Abbate, and Sally Barbour from the University of Virginia with their 2022-2023 membership certificate.

Renew Your NAASS Membership  

• Being part of this community of summer/special session administrators has numerous benefits. 
• In addition to learning best practices and networking with colleagues in higher education, being a NAASS member means you have full access to our fall and spring webinar series, the membership discount to the annual conference, insight from summer/special session data, and more. 
• The 2023-2024 NAASS membership renewal process is now open - renew for your institution here today. 

Join Us in St. Louis - 2023 Annual Conference 

• We're headed to the Gateway to the West for our 2023 annual conference, Nov. 11-15. 
• Network, learn the latest trends in summer/special sessions, and explore the great city of St. Louis! More information can be found here. 
• Registration, proposal submissions, and additional conference details will be shared in the coming weeks. 
• Questions about the conference? Want to get involved? Send NAASS a message. 

Take Part in the NAASS Community through the Spring Webinar Series

• NAASS is offering three webinars for members in the month of April. 
• RSVP to upcoming virtual discussions here.
• The next webinar is titled Fostering Good Pre-College Campus Partnerships, Tuesday, April 11 from 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern Time. 
• Have a NAASS webinar idea? Contact us. 

Resources on the NAASS Membership Portal 

• Did you know that as a NAASS member you have access to previous webinar recordings dating back to spring 2021?
• To access, sign into your membership portal here. 
• Click on 'Quick Links' towards the top of the page. 
• Select 'Community Blogs', then 'NAASS Webinars'.
• Contact us if you have questions about the membership portal and webinar recordings. 

Highlighting Current NAASS Members 

• Don't forget to email naass@naass.org a picture of you and your team with your updated 2022-23 membership certificate to be highlighted on NAASS social media!
  
• Pictured below are Tim Danos and Amber Thompson from the University of Delaware with their membership certificate: