College of Education & Human Services

Learn About Graduate School and Professional Organizations

 
Graduate School Panel - 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

The Graduate School Panel provides prospective students an opportunity to learn about the graduate school experiences, admissions processes, and the field of student affairs. The panel will consist of representatives from each host school: WIU, NIU, ISU, EIU, and SIUE.

ISU Representatives: Marci Rockey, Ph.D. and Morgan Shurtz (student)

WIU Representatives: Julie Brines, Ph.D. and Najm Perry (student) 

EIU Representatives: Jody Stone, M.S. Ed. (Dean of Students) and Afia Otuo-Srebour (student)

SIUE Representatives: J.T. Snipes, Ph.D. and I'yauna Brown (student)

NIU Representatives: Danae Miesbauer, M.Ed. and Jenny Guzman-Vieyra (student)

Graduate Fair - 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.

The Graduate Fair allows prospective students to explore various student affairs programs in the Midwest. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the programs directly from school representatives or take home information to review. Graduate students and professionals will have the opportunity to connect with various professional organizations, as well. The Graduate Fair provides opportunities for all attendees to get involved in the field of student affairs. 

The following schools will be in attendance:

Western Illinois University 

Illinois State University 

Northern Illinois University 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Eastern Illinois University

Ball State University

University of Illinois Chicago

The following schools sent upated materials: 

Marquette University

Eastern Michigan University

Elon University

Florida State University 

Texas State University

Other schools may also be represented with materials from a previous SA 101 Conference

The following professional organizations sent materials or will be in attendance: 

National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)

National Career Development Association (NCDA)

  • Watch this video about the benefits of joining professional associations as a graduate student. It was prepared specifically for WIU by NCDA for this conference!

Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) 

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

National Organization for Student Success (NOSS)

AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

ASGA (American Student Government Association)

Connect and Network

 

Student Affairs Social - 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Are you already enrolled in a graduate program or are you a practicing professional? 

Please attend our Student Affairs Social rather than the Graduate School Panel. Connect with peers, explore student affairs hot topics, and unwind after a productive day of learning. 

Represent your program at Student Affairs 101

If you are interested in representing your institution's student affairs program at the Graduate School Fair, please use the Graduate School Fair Registration Form.

If you are attending the conference's programs and lunch, please register as an attendee. If you are only attending the fair, this registration is not necessary.

You can either host a table at the fair in person or send materials for us to display on your behalf. Please select your preferred option on the registration form.