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REGIONS

North America, Central and Caribbean
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North America, Central America, & the Caribbean

NEWS

CONFERENCES & EVENTS

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  • Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) - Supporting our students: Sustaining ourselves

    • 8-11, June 2025, Halifax, CA

    • Click here for more information

  • NIRSA - Leaders in Collegiate Recreation

    • 23-26, April 2025, Orlando, FL​

    • Click here for more information

  • ACUHO-I Campus Home. LIVE! (formerly ACUHO-I Conference & Expo)

    • June 28-July 1, 2025 in Colombus, Ohio

    • Click here for more information

  • NODA - Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education

    • 11-14 November 2024, Portland, OR

    • Click here for more information

  • NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

    • 15-19 March 2025 New Orleans, LA

    • Click here for more information

  • ACPA - College Student Educators International​​

    • 16-19 February 2024 Convention - Long Beach, CA

    • Click here for more information 

  • ACUI 

    • 16-19 March 2025 New York City, NY

    • Click here for more information 

ACPA - College Students International

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Welcome to the Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development! We are thrilled to announce the planning of the 2025 International Colloquium. To ensure the event resonates with your interests, we invite you to complete a brief survey. Your insights are crucial in shaping a meaningful experience for all attendees. Thank you for your participation! Warm regards, Dr. Pankaj Desai, Chair, CGDSD.

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Europe
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Europe

NEWS

Andrew West, a consultant in the UK, reviews "Towards Professionalisation of Student Affairs across the Globe”. Andrew comments on the relevancy of the publication, "Those working in HE student services in the UK will find much of interest here - including the opportunity to set their work in a broader international context and as part of a global community of professionals.

Read Andrew's commentary here

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Student Affairs Ireland (SAI) held its Summer 2024 Seminar on “Creating, Engaging and Enhancing Community for Student Success”. Themes included: belonging, inclusivity and equity, student engagement, peer support, digitalisation, mental health and wellbeing, and 

linking the UN Sustainable Development Goals in supporting student success. For more information: http://saireland.ie/resources/conferences/sai-summer-seminar-2024-2/

CONFERENCES & EVENTS

 

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Ben Lewis, Regional Director for Europe will Chair a panel of student affairs colleagues on behalf of IASAS and lead a session on mental health strategy development at this year’s European Conference for Student Affairs and Services ECSAS, November 20-22 in Malta. To register, click here

 

​AMOSSHE (UK Student Services  is offering a range of CPD events to choose from. To learn more about recent events visit https://www.amosshe.org.uk/events/

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Join in on the European Student Affairs conference18-21 March 2025  in Antwerp Belgium. To learn more https://www.esac2025.eu/

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Middle East

Middle-East

NEWS

 â€‹Extended deadline for the Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education Call for Proposals for Winter 2025 Special Issue: Internationalization of Higher Education in the Gulf Region: Embracing Culturally Responsive Approaches to Teaching, Learning, and Research in STEM Upcoming IASAS webinars. To learn more click here and contact Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif drbas@uab.edu

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  • MENASA NASPA 19th Annual Conference- Middle East, North Africa, South Asia

    • ​April 27-30 2025 - hosted by New York University- Abu Dhabi 

    • Click here for more information

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

RESOURCES

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MENASA NASPA MULTAQAS Series 

MENASA Multaqa Webinars are 50-minute webinars (typically in English or Arabic) that explore issues facing student affairs and services professionals in the MENASA Area.  Presentation materials should cover 40-45 minutes of content, followed by 5-10 minutes for questions. Multaqas are scheduled on Tuesdays (noon to 1pm GMT+3) to maximize regional participation. 

Women Wednesdays 

MENASA Women Wednesdays are monthly one-hour member engagement sessions (in English or Arabic) highlighting the voices of women in student affairs from around the world. Through this online series of discussions, MENASA members will have the opportunity to gain various perspectives of the student affairs profession through the varying lenses of women in the field. Session presenters will share their story of how they have come to hold their current position in higher education, lessons learned along the way, insights they have gained, and a time for participants to ask questions. 

 

To stay informed on MENASA NASPA events: Follow the  LinkedIn page and Instagram @menasa.naspa

Want to present a MENASA Multaqa? Get in touch via email menasa@naspa.org

South America

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NEWS

FISU America Games : 3rd version in Cali – Colombia.
Details https://www.fisuamerica.com/2024/02/20/cali-se-prepara-para-recibir-los-fisu-america-games-2024/ .
XXXI National University Games – 2024 : to Be Held in the universities of the Colombia’s Coffee Axis.

More details https://ascun.org.co/noticias/red-de-bienestar/encuentro-en-pereira-planificacion-de- los-juegos-universitarios-nacionales/

CONFERENCES & EVENTS

  • Second University Meeting of the Latin American Academic Exchange Program (PILA – LAAEP), 12– 13th august , Catholic University of     Colombia. Details:  https://www.programapila.lat/segundo-encuentro-universitario-2024/ .   

  • CLABES 2024: Addressing University Dropout and Retention: Student Retention: Pedagogical and Support Challenges in the Face of     Interculturality and the Future of Education – Details in http://eventos.una.ac.cr/go/CLABES2024

RESOURCES

  • Repository of University Welfare in Colombia includes 47 different papers on issues related to student affairs, extracurricular activities, and services from universities in Colombia (South America)

    • Click here for more information​

  • 'Beliefs of Extracurricular Activities, Socioemotional Competences, and Play Toward Integral Formation in Higher Education.' This work summarizes the perspectives of 43 professionals in student affairs services from an equal number of universities. The results highlight the unique aspects and differences in the academic-administrative organization of extracurricular activities in arts and sports offered by Colombian universities

    • Click here for more information​

South America

SUCCESS STORY

Cenfotec revolutionizes its certification processes with Digital Credentials

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Cenfotec University, a leader in IT education, has embraced digital credentials to recognize and validate its students' achievements. Partnering with                 the university now offers agile, secure, and verifiable credentials. "As a tech-focused university, we sought a more efficient and secure way to recognize our students’ skills, which could be verified by anyone," shares Viviana Brenes Campos, Director of Academic Registry at Cenfotec.


In April 2020, the university launched its first digital badges, followed by digital certificates in October 2022. These digital badges represent specific skills or achievements, while the digital certificates offer verifiable recognition of academic accomplishments. Both are integral parts of
the digital credential ecosystem.


The response from students and employers has been overwhelmingly positive. "Our students, as well as companies and educational institutions, appreciate the ability to quickly and reliably verify the skills and qualifications listed in CVs," says Brenes. This system not only highlights student capabilities but also supports the university’s growth and international reach.
Cenfotec University, based in San José, Costa Rica, continues to pioneer in IT education since its founding in 1983, offering innovative programs that prepare students for the digital future.


More info at:

Africa
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Africa

NEWS

A big thank you to the University of Pretoria for hosting a successful student leader global summit (SLGS) with leaders and staff from 12 different countries. To learn more about the themes and the event click here. Staff came along with their students which enriched the learning and experience. 

             "...one of my favorite things in being there with my students was seeing how excited they were to walk up to me and immediately give me                feedback and ask questions about what they had learned from day one! I felt like my presence helped my students distill the parts they                      needed to get the most out of this experience."

             -Mohamed Najjar, Resident Officer, The American University in Cairo

CONFERENCES & EVENTS​

RESOURCES

Conference Of Southern African Association of Development and Counseling in Higher Education. Learn more here

Asia
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Asia

NEWS

Singapore

The Asia Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA) celebrated a key milestone
this year with the successful running of the 19 th APSSA International Conference
from 17-20 Nov 2024. This biennial event was hosted at National University of
Singapore and involved strong partnership with the local autonomous universities, in
particular the Singapore Management University and the Nanyang Technological
University.
The conference brought together approximately 360 participants representing 17
countries and 60 institutes of higher learning across the Asia Pacific region. Three
keynote speakers, 13 panelists, and 60 platform speakers expounded on the central

theme Transiting into and Navigating through University towards Student Success. 

IASAS, Vice President, Birgit Schreiber, was a keynote speaker. For a full report please click here:

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Japan

The National Federation of University Co-operative Associations (NFUCA) was honored to host IASAS for a two-day visit on May 27 and 28, 2024. “This two-day visit was aimed at fostering collaboration and sharing insights on enhancing student services.” For more details here's the link to the English article:

https://www.univcoop.or.jp/en/activity/international/event24_02.html

And here's the link to the Japanese article:

https://www.univcoop.or.jp/about/international/report2402a.html

 

South Korea

The Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) welcomed delegations from the Higher Education Student Financing Board (HESFB) of Uganda from 19.Aug.2024-30.Aug.2024 as a part of ODA (Official Development Assistance) program, supported by the Foreign Ministry of Korea.

CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Current Events​

  • PAPSA - Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services

  • PACSA - Philippine Association of Campus Student Activities​

Oceania
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Oceania

NEWS

Australia: Caps, Closures, and a Sector in Flux 

Australia’s international education sector remains unsettled following two years of policy turbulence. The government’s proposed cap of 270,000 new international enrolments was blocked in Parliament, but visa fees have since doubled to AUD 1,600, and stricter assessments have led to a surge in rejections and closures of some private and VET providers. Universities warned that capping city-based enrolments wouldn’t shift students to regional campuses, but to other countries entirely—at a time when global competitors like the US, UK, and Canada are also tightening student migration.

Financial pressure is mounting. The upcoming merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia is one high-profile response, but many institutions are seeking more sustainable funding. In its March 2025 budget response, Universities Australia welcomed short-term cost-of-living relief for students but called for the abolition of the Job-ready Graduates (JRG) Package, which it says distorts fees and underfunds teaching. With enrolments projected to rise by a million annually by 2050, the sector is urging long-term investment in research, infrastructure, and a sustainable international education strategy.

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Anti-Racism/Anti-Semetism Universities Australia Statement

In February 2025, Universities Australia released a sector-wide statement reaffirming that racism has no place on Australian campuses and committing all 39 member institutions to a harmonised response to discrimination. The statement came in response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ final report of its inquiry into antisemitism at Australian universities. As part of this commitment, member universities unanimously endorsed a working definition of antisemitism—closely aligned with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition—to strengthen institutional responses to antisemitism while upholding academic freedom and addressing broader concerns around Islamophobia, First Nations justice, and campus safety. 

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

The Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Conference, commemorating three decades of innovation in student success. Scheduled for 29-31October 2025 at the Pullman Hotel Auckland, the conference will reflect on past achievements and explore future strategies for enhancing student services. The program will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, emphasizing collaboration, technology, and inclusive practices in student affairs, as well as a dedicated Mental Health and Postvention Support Symposium. More details can be found on the ANZSSA 2025 Conference Website.

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RESOURCES

These sources provide comprehensive insights into current initiatives, policy changes, and future directions in the higher education landscape across Oceania:

 

Key Organizations:

 

Student Voices:

NOTE: The above is not an exhaustive list of all events or activities within each region, but only includes the information reported by our members.  For additional details of professional organizations around the world visit the IASAS website page Links to Higher Education and Student Services Organizations

IASAS does not necessarily support or endorse the events and resources listed on this page.  It is provided here for informational purposes.

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