College of Education & Human Services

College Student Personnel Graduate Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Welcome to the CSP Professional Development Calendar

Our goal for this calendar is to provide a space to share upcoming workshops, webinars, training sessions, and networking events for student affairs and higher education professionals. Most of these will be virtual opportunities but we're happy to include events at Western and the surrounding area. We encourage you to take an active role in shaping your professional development journey — submit your events and explore the calendar for events that may interest you or your colleagues.

 

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Conferences and Conventions

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, professional development and networking are essential. Conferences and conventions — regional, national, and international — provide invaluable opportunities for you to connect, share insights, and explore innovative practices.

This list highlights some of the most notable conferences dedicated to enhancing the student experience, fostering leadership, and addressing the pressing challenges faced by institutions today. Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge, engage with thought leaders, or collaborate with peers, these events are designed to inspire and empower professionals in the field. If we are missing any events you think need to be added, please email us at csp@wiu.edu. Events are not in any particular order. You can refine your search by entering any relevant identifying information to help narrow down the results.

Organization Event Name Focus Membership Type Conference Dates Location
Student Affairs 101 (SA 101) Annual Conference General N/A October 18, 2024 Macomb, IL
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-East Annual Conference General Individual October 26-29, 2024 Cleveland, OH
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Annual Conference General Individual March 15-19, 2025 New Orleans, LA
ACPA-College Student Educators International Annual Convention General Individual February 16-19, 2025 Long Beach, CA
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference Advising Individual October 27-30, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA

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CSP proudly supports ACPA by offering all students in our program the opportunity to receive a complimentary ACPA membership. Please help support this initiative by donating to our foundation. Make sure to choose College Student Personnel Program for your gift designation!

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Professional Organizations

Connect with professionals in the field to build relationships, share experiences, and seek mentorships. Here is a list of a few organizations:

  • ACPA (Educators, Administrators, Practitioners)
  • ACUHO-I (Housing)
  • AFA (Fraternity/Sorority Life)
  • ASCA (Student Conduct)
  • ASHE (Scholars, Researchers, Practitioners)
  • NACA (Campus Activities)
  • NACAC (College Admissions)
  • NACADA (Academic Advising)
  • NACE (Career Services)
  • NASPA (Administrators, Faculty, Staff)
  • NODA (Orientation, Transition, Retention)

These are national or international organizations. Many also have regional or local groups as well.