CAA Biennial Conference
NACADA – The Global Community for Academic Advising
NACADA aspires to be the premier global association for the development and dissemination of innovative theory, research, and practice of academic advising in higher education.
- Memberships are available for professional staff and affiliated students
- USC is in NACADA Region 9
- Region 9 Conference
- Annual Conference
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession.
- Memberships are available for professional staff and affiliated students
- USC is in NASPA Region VI
- Western Regional Conference
- National Conference
ACPA – College Student Educators International
ACPA is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
- Membership rates vary. Check website for details.
- Annual Convention
NAFSA – Association of International Educators
NAFSA is the leading professional association dedicated to international education.
- Memberships are available for professional staff and affiliated students
- USC is in NAFSA Region XII
- Regional Conference
- Annual Conference
National Resource Center for First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition serves as the trusted expert, internationally recognized leader, and clearinghouse for scholarship, policy, and best practice for all postsecondary student transitions.
The Mentor – An Academic Advising Journal
The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication about academic advising in higher education. The journal is free and published only online.
The Journal of Appreciative Education
The Journal of Appreciative Education is an open-access e-journal committed to promoting educational theories, practices, and collaborations from an appreciative, strength-based perspective. We define Appreciative Education as educational theories, innovative practices, and thoughtful reflections that challenge deficit-based thinking in teaching and learning across all levels of education.