Events & Learning
ArSAA is committed to providing valuable, pragmatic, and accessible professional development opportunities designed to better equip student affairs professionals across the state. Through a range of thoughtfully designed offerings, ArSAA supports continuous learning and connection within the field. These opportunities include the ConnectED Series, the Student Centered Podcast, the Springs Virtual Conference, and a partnership with NASPA Region IV-West to host one of its Critical Conversations drive-ins in Arkansas. In addition, ArSAA brings professionals together each year through its in-person fall conference, fostering collaboration, idea-sharing, and growth. Together, these initiatives reflect ArSAA’s dedication to strengthening the skills, knowledge, and impact of student affairs professionals statewide.
 | ConnectED SeriesArSAA ConnectED is a virtual professional development initiative offering monthly webinars designed specifically for student affairs professionals. Each session covers key topics in student affairs and essential professional skills, providing practical strategies, insights, and tools to support growth and effectiveness in the field. ConnectED creates an opportunity for professionals to learn, engage, and connect with peers across the region, fostering a dynamic community of practice while staying up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in student affairs. |
| Student-Centered PodcastLaunched in 2025, Student-Centered is the official podcast of the Arkansas Student Affairs Association. The project is intended to be a space where student affairs practitioners explore supporting the heart of higher education: our students. Each episode, dives into the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the student experience while highlighting the incredible work being done by student affairs professionals across Arkansas. So grab your cup of coffee and let’s learn, connect, and grow together—because when we stay student-centered, our students and communities succeed. |
| Spring Virtual ConferenceEach spring, ArSAA hosts a virtual conference as a free professional development opportunity designed especially for student affairs professionals across Arkansas. This conference is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the state, share best practices, and explore a variety of timely and relevant topics impacting student affairs today. Whether you work in student engagement, academic support, housing, advising, leadership development, or another functional area, you’ll find sessions designed to inform, inspire, and energize your work. |
| Critical Conversations with NASPA IV-WThe Arkansas Student Affairs Association (ArSAA), in partnership with NASPA Region IV-West, is pleased to announce that the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) will host the 2026 NASPA Region IV-West Summer Critical Conversations Drive-In Conference on Student Persistence, Retention, & Strategic Enrollment Management. The conference will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on the UAFS campus. ArSAA members can receive a discount to registration. |
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