Join the LKC in Five Simple Steps

NASPA Knowledge Communities (KCs) provide an opportunity for NASPA members to access information and resources in a specific subject matter that pertains to the student affairs profession and come together through common interests in ways that support the NASPA mission, vision, and goals. Knowledge Communities create and share knowledge through the delivery of educational research, programs, and products; through the use of technology; and by way of face-to-face meetings, workshops, and/or conferences. Knowledge Communities provide an entry point to the association for graduate students and new professionals, and offer a structured organization for new and continuing members to confirm their commitment to and passion for the profession through their common interests.

Knowledge Communities build credibility through activity, consistency, and the quality of knowledge generated. It is important to note that the concept of Knowledge Communities is more than information and dissemination thereof: Knowledge Communities are about gathering and generating information in a specific interest area; discussing the information; looking for examples of practicing the information; and critiquing, evaluating, and making some judgment about the worthiness of findings before disseminating findings as knowledge.

Participation in Knowledge Communities is open to any NASPA member. Find out about any of the 25 NASPA Knowledge Communities by following the this link: http://www.naspa.org/kc/default.cfm

To join any of the 25 KCs, simply follow these steps.

Step 1: Visit the NASPA website at http://www.naspa.org/.  Enter your Username and Password.

Step 2: Click on “Update Profile”

Step 3: Click on the “Edit Information”

Step 4: Scroll Down to KC Section

Step 5: Highlight all KCs you want to join, such as the Latino/a Knowledge Community. Click “Save”.

List of the 25 NASPA Knowledge Communities
Adult Learners and Students with Children
African American
Alcohol and Other Drug
Asian Pacific Islanders
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Campus Safety
Disability
Fraternity & Sorority
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues
Health in Higher Education
Indigenous Peoples
International Education
Latino/a
Men and Masculinities
MultiRacial
New Professionals & Graduate Students
Parent and Family Relations
Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education
Student Affairs Development and External Relations
Student Affairs Partnering With Academic Affairs
Student Leadership Programs
Sustainability
Technology
Veterans
Women in Student Affairs