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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 jmaze@towson.edu @JMazeing2011

Nathan Victoria nvictoria@naspa.org

@NathanVictoria

Steven C. Sweat, M.Ed. ssweat@towson.edu

@StevenCSweat

Questions?

Comments?

Concerns?