This summer, NACA piloted a new institute model at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, bringing staff together from across campus to discuss the importance of programming and its role in creating a sense of belonging. The pilot showcased a flexible way to deliver NACA programs directly to schools and university systems.
"I'm just..." Two words that can unintentionally minimize the impact of our work. In this blog post, Dr. Alicia Bates challenges Campus Activities professionals to stop downplaying their contributions and start owning the value their role brings to their institutions and the student engagement ecosystem.
With his term as NACA Board Chair beginning May 1, Jason Meier shares a message of gratitude and excitement for the work ahead as we implement the 2026-29 Strategic Plan.
Jackson Kammrath, NACA's School Membership Manager, highlights how you can take advantage of NACA’s One Institution. One Membership. model to help your campus stretch budgets and strengthen cross‑department partnerships.
Recording of the Jan. 28, 2026 webinar The State of Campus Activities where NACA Board Chair Alicia Bates, Ed.D. shares thoughts on the current trends and challenges of Campus Activities.
Associate members play a powerful role in Campus Activities and at NACA Live, they have an opportunity to position themselves as a true partner in student success, retention, and persistence.
Cateatra Mallard shares how MSIs, especially during times of budget cuts, can leverage the Case for Campus Activities & NACA to drive Belonging, Retention, and Student Success.
In this Summer 2025 issue, learn about current trends in campus programming, practical tips for sustainable events, reimagining traditions, supporting student voices, and more!
Nick Gianoulis from the fun dept. translates findings from Making the Case for Campus Activities into actionable steps you can implement on your campus.
Kick off the new academic year by discovering how intentional Campus Activities programming can spark community, belonging, and academic success from day one.
We are excited to share a new, member-only resource that puts your work front and center in the student success conversation, The Case for Campus Activities.
This white paper outlines the connections between Campus Activities, sense of belonging, and student retention and persistence. It can help communicate the purpose and value of Campus Activities.
This guide provides a framework for Campus Activities departments to do a deep dive into the Case for Campus Activities to align department practices with research findings and develop action plans for enhanced belonging outcomes.
This presentation is designed for Campus Activities professionals to help tell the story of how you are creating a college community where everyone belongs.
