2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Presenters: Joan Maze and Steven C. Sweat March 6, 2014
First-Time Attendee Webinar:
Tips & Tricks to Better YOUR Conference Experience
Today’s Presenters • Joan Maze
– Director of African-American Student Development, Towson University Center for Student Diversity
• Steven C. Sweat, M.Ed. – Residence Life Coordinator, Towson University
Department of Housing and Residence Life
• Nathan Victoria – Director of Student Initiatives and Social Media,
NASPA 2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Overview of Call
• Preparing for the Conference
• N2N Events and Other Conference Highlights
• Tips and Tricks for Optimum Success
• Questions, Comments, and Concerns
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Baltimore!
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Harbor East Fells Point
Mount Vernon
Little Italy
Inner Harbor!
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Maryland Science Museum
Power Plant Live!
Baltimore Aquarium
Active Nightlife
Conference Site
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Conference Site
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Aerial View of Convention Center Connection to Hilton
Conference Wellness
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Preparing for the Conference
• First-Time Conference Attendee Webpage
• NASPA Mobile App (Apple/Android)
• N2N Orientation and Activities
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
First-Time Attendee Webpage http://conference2014.naspa.org/engage/first-time-attendees
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA App • Yes, there’s an app for that!
– Conference Schedule (Updated Live!) – Create your own schedule! – Photo Gallery/Social Media – To Do List – Interactive Maps – Much more!!!
• Apple App • Android App • Alternative: NASPA Conference Programming
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Home
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Social Media
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Schedules
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Schedules
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Maps
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Session Org
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Baltimore
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Baltimore
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Your Schedule
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Your Schedule
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: Your Schedule
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: To-Do List
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: To-Do List
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
NASPA SnAppShots: To-Do List
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
First-Time Attendee Ribbons • First-time attendees of the NASPA Annual Conference,
whether they are senior level professionals or graduate students that are new to the student affairs profession, are wearing ribbons reading, “First-Time Attendee.”
• Current and past NASPA leaders and conference veterans will be available to share information about their experiences with NASPA and the conference. They will be identified with a “Ask Me about NASPA” ribbon.
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
First-Time Attendee Lounge • Convention Center – Camden Lobby
This space is exclusive to first-time attendees, so that you can:
• Relax • Network • Find and get to know new colleagues • Find people to dine with • And more…
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
First-Time Attendee Events • Conference Attendee Orientation: Hilton, Key
Ballroom 6 [N1] - 3/16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday No-Host Dinner in Baltimore: Meet at Engagement Area - 3/16, 7:00 p.m.
• Communities Fair Orientation/Social: Hilton, Key Ballroom 5 - 3/17, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Wrap-up Session: Hilton, Holiday Ballroom 4 - 3/18, 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Orientation
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Dinner on the Town
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Communities Fair
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Tips and Tricks • Attire: Pack comfy shoes and dress in layers • Take advantage of the N2N & NASPA resources • Use the app • Create your own network • Business Cards • Practice your 30-second Intro • Balance your time and attention • Get involved • Make a follow up to-do list and do it
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
First-Time Attendee Archived Webinars
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Special Thanks…
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
2014 NASPA Annual Conference * Baltimore, Maryland * March 15-19, 2014
Joan Maze [email protected] @JMazeing2011
Nathan Victoria [email protected]
@NathanVictoria
Steven C. Sweat, M.Ed. [email protected]
@StevenCSweat
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