Annual Conference Registration is Now Open!

• We are so excited to be back with our NAASS colleagues for the 58th Annual Conference in Philadelphia!
• It's the Summer of L.O.V.E. at this year's conference:
  
  • Lessons from the Pandemic 
  • Opportunity Gap 
    
  • Virtual Learning 
  • Equityand Inclusion 
• To register for the conference and to find out more information, visit the website. 
  

Renew your NAASS Membership Today

• Membership renewals for 2022-2023 are now open! 
  
• By renewing your NAASS membership at$450, you'll have access to: 
  
  • The NAASS member registration rate at the Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Oct. 1 - 5, 2022 
  • 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
• Renew your NAASS membership here. For questions about the renewals process, contact us. 

RSVP to the Next NAASS Webinar 

• We have another virtual discussion slated for April - RSVP to the next webinar here titled 'Transfer Students in Summer/Special Sessions' with Amanda Therrell (University of South Carolina), Allyson Morris (Santa Clara University), and Rachel Nottingham Miller (University of Virginia).
• RSVP to this webinar by filling out this form.

Volunteering for the NAASS Annual Conference

• Planning to attend the Annual Conference? Please consider supporting NAASS by volunteering your time as a program reviewer and/or conference volunteer. 
• When you register, you will have the opportunity to let us know you’re willing to volunteer and indicate your volunteering preference - Program Reviews or Conference Volunteers. 
• Program Reviewers are valuable volunteers who shape the landscape of the conference. Your input as a program reviewer will help select high-quality programs that align with the conference theme.  
• Conference Volunteers help make the conference a success by serving at the registration desk, working as presentation moderators, and other assigned duties to ensure a smooth event. 
• Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve NAASS!

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Save the Date for the 2022 Annual Conference

• Join NAASS members from across North American and beyond for our annual conference in Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 30 - Oct. 4, 2022! 
• Have questions about the conference or want to volunteer to help plan? Contact NAASS. 
  

New Article on Summer Academe 

• A new article is out on Summer Academe!
• Condensed and Uploaded: Comparing Student Learning Outcomes in a Condensed Online Summer Class with Outcomes in a Full-Length Semester Face-to-Face Class (by Jessica Welch, Christopher Roland and Joshua Boyd) can be accessed here.
• Learn more about Summer Academic as a resource for NAASS members.

Spring 2022 Webinars 

• The NAASS spring webinar series starts in one month! 
• Six webinars will be offered this semester and will cover the following topics:  
  • Recapping Winter Session - Lessons Learned and Planning for Next Year
  • Implementing Servant Leadership Into Daily Work
  • Planning for Summer 2022
  • How to Inspire and Motivate Colleagues
  • Visiting and Transfer Students in Summer/Special Sessions
  • Student Support in Summer and Special Sessions: Providing the Tools for Student Success
    
• Have an idea for our spring 2022 webinar series or want to lead a virtual discussion for the NAASS community? Email jacob.wierson@slu.edu. 

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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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The Vote is in for NAASS President-Elect!

• The vote is in - NAASS Voting Members have selected Dr. David Lee of SMU as the next President-Elect of the Association!
• Dr. Lee, current Assistant Vice President for Curricular Operations and Strategy at SMU, has been a dedicated member of NAASS since 2016, serving in roles such as Assistant Vice President (2017-2018) and Regional Vice President (2019-2021) for the Middle/Southern states.
• Click here to view the full announcement, and visit this page for Dr. Lee's candidate bio. 
  

NAASS 2021 Virtual Summit, Nov. 8-12, 2021

• Have you registered for Virtual Summit?
• Claim your discount as a renewed NAASS member for 2021-2022 and add up to 10 participants from your institution for $150.
• You won’t want to miss our keynote, former Deputy Secretary of Education Jim Shelton for his insights on the landscape of higher education, as well as main sessions and breakout discussions that tackle relevant topics in summer/special sessions, higher education, leadership and more.
  
• An overview of the Summit schedule has been posted - click here to learn more and to register. 
  

NAASS Summit: One Cool Thing Campaign

• The NAASS community wants to learn about “One Cool Thing” your team did during the past two summers and special sessions, and feature it during Summit!
• Summit attendees are encouraged to submit a five-minute video highlighting their institution’s accomplishments and special initiatives. Videos will be published on the NAASS website and social media platforms.
• Click here to review & bookmark the submission form. All submissions must be received by October 15, 2021.
  

Working Groups Initiative

• Want to collaborate with other NAASS members on topics related to summer/special sessions, right from where you're at? Then it's time to join a NAASS Working Group!
• Working Groups are an initiative to encourage members to connect with others in roles similar to theirs to share best practices, write articles, publish scholarship and more.
• Working Groups will also be featured on the first day of the NAASS Virtual Summit - learn more.

RSVP to the Next NAASS Webinar

• There's still time to RSVP for the next NAASS webinar, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, September 23 @ 1 p.m. Eastern Time titled Leveraging Campus Partners to Make Summer/Special Session Programs Successful led by Amanda Therrell (University of South Carolina) and James Streeter (University of Southern Florida).
• RSVP here - For members who RSVP, Zoom information will be shared by the end of day today.
  

Access to the NAASS Forum

• With the implementation of our new membership portal, all current members have access to the new NAASS Forum on the site.
• To access, log in to the membership portal here. 
• Click on the 'Quick Links' button on the top of the page towards the right.
• Select 'Forum.'
• Click on 'NAASS Forum - General Discussion.'
• On the next page, click on the button on the right-hand side of the page that says 'Forum Actions.'
• Select 'Subscribe to Instant Updates' (when someone posts on the Forum or replies to your post, you will receive an email notification).
• To create a new post, click on 'New Topic' on the left-hand side of the same page.
• Additionally, to ensure you are receiving all notifications from the membership portal, once signed into the platform, click on the 'My Profile' button at the top of the page, click 'Edit' under 'Personal Information,' select the 'Information & Settings' tab, scroll to the bottom and ensure that the 'Forum Digest,' 'Group Digest,' 'Daily Updates,' and 'Weekly Updates' are all checked. 
• To view a brief video on how to navigate the NAASS membership platform, click here (passcode: fVbL2E#n). 
• If you have questions about the platform, contact us. 

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Updates - NAASS 2021 Virtual Summit 

• NAASS Summit registration is now open! 
• Learn more about registration and our dynamic keynote speaker, former Deputy Secretary of Education Jim Shelton, here.  
• Additionally, fill out this brief survey by 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, July 23to share the topics and questions that you would most like to see addressed at the Virtual Summit, November 8-12, 2021. 
• We encourage everyone who plans to attend the Summit (not just voting members) to fill out the survey, so that we may better understand the needs of all members, so please share this message with your teams.
  

• A summary of the new session format of Summit can be found on this page. Be sure to review this document before responding to the survey.

• For more information about Virtual Summit, click here. 

Renew your NAASS Membership Before the End of July! 

• It's almost July 31, which means if you haven't renewed your NAASS membership, today is the day to do it! 
• You can renew at the $450 member institution rate here. Don't forget- renewed members receive a discount to the 2021 Virtual Summit! 
• Questions about renewing membership? Contact us. To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit our website.
  

Nominations - NAASS President-Elect Form and Upcoming Webinar 

• It's almost time for NAASS to hold it's annual election for President-Elect. 
• Fil out this form to self-nominate or nominate a current NAASS member for this key leadership role by 11:59 p.m. E.T., Friday, August 6, 2021. All nominees will be contacted by a member of the Nominations and Elections committee to discuss their interest in running and reviewing next steps in the election process.
• Additionally, the NAASS Community is invited to learn more about the President-Elect position and other leadership opportunities in a webinar led by members of the Executive Committee and Administrative Council. 
• The webinar is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - RSVP to the discussion here. 

Creating Actionable Change - Call for Interim Committee Chair 

• Creating Actionable Change is needing an Interim Committee Chair for the next several months. 
• The commitment would be to attend a monthly Administrative Council meeting, and to meet with your committee on a regular basis to impact change and to work on strategic planning items as they relate to the organization.
• Interested? Contact NAASS. 
• To learn more about Creating Actionable Change, visit the NAASS committees page.