Amy French from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and Ilana Stouffer from BGSU-Firelands conducted interesting and timely research focused on how mid-level student-facing student affairs staff have shifted in the ways they communicate to student bodies.
Heidi Gailor and a team of scholars from William Peace University studied a campus-wide student dialogue program and its effects on students’ beliefs regarding polarization on campus.
By asking and reflecting on these considerations questions, you can better prepare your campus community for the upcoming election; foster an environment of engagement, respect, and safety for all students; and feel more confident in navigating this complex landscape effectively.
"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.
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.
Ready to take your higher ed career to the next level? Develop the skills you need through the Mid-Level Professionals (MLP) Course! Read on for takeaways from past MLP participants.
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.
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 resource outlines considerations for five components of belonging - feelings, school spirit, relationships, academic support, and space and place – to assist in increasing belonging on your campus.
Are you considering attending a NACA Institute this summer? Come learn about the NACA institute model and what to expect from the experience. Students and advisors welcome!
If you are thinking about what your next step in your volunteer journey will be, I hope that either this year or in the future, you consider the Board of Directors. Few other experiences have the potential to be as transformative as this volunteer experience can be.