In this blog, Dr. Brown encourages you to recognize the people and programs who make Campus Activities experiences great through the Association's Achievement Awards.
JCAPS focuses on publishing rigorous, relevant, and respected scholarship related to postsecondary education co-curricular campus activities, and translating such scholarship to practice.
Carly Gilson (Ohio State), Luis Morissette (University of Idaho), Sehrish Skikarpurya (University of Maryland), Ghazeleh Raei Dehaghi (Ohio State), and Anna Fedewa (Princeton) conducted important research on peer mentoring programs in student organizations designed to integrate students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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.
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.
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.
Student leaders are often the most powerful messengers when it comes to the impact of campus activities. NACA Live is one place where you can strengthen your voice and bring that impact back to your campus.
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.
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.
Recording of The Neurodiversity Alliance's Nov. 6, 2025 webinar. A neurodiverse panel of student Ambassadors from The Neurodiversity Alliance shared their experiences with building and finding strong, supportive communities on their campuses.
In this energetic and actionable session, NACA member the fun dept. — a Top 10 Engagement Solutions Company by HR Tech — unpacks its 20-year-proven methodology for creating stronger teams and communities through fun.
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.
