Next Generation
Next Generation Conference Overview
Register Now NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. SEE DETAILS BELOW.
The Next Generation Conference, simply referred to as Next Gen, will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2012 prior to the start of the ACPA 2012 Louisville Convention.
Next Gen is a unique opportunity for approximately 100 undergraduates to learn about careers in student affairs. Participants will meet and learn from current graduate students, graduate preparation program faculty, and seasoned student affairs professionals who work at a variety of colleges and universities. This is a great way to explore the profession and gather information you need to plan your future.
Access the Next Gen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.
Topics Covered
The conference begins at noon Saturday and concludes early Sunday evening, just in time for the Convention's opening session. Sessions and highlights of this year's conference include:
- Welcome, Conference Overview, & Introductions
- Keynote Address
- Attending the Graduate Preparation Program Fair
- Attending an exclusive meeting with the Convention Opening Speaker
- Attending the Annual Convention Opening Session
- Meeting formally and informally with ACPA Leadership
Registration
The cost to attend the Next Generation Conference is $125 if registration is postmarked by March 7, 2012. From March 8, 2012 to March 21, 2012, the rate is $150. On-site, the rate is $175. All registrations are accepted on space availability only.
The ACPA Annual Convention has created special rates for Next Gen participants who also stay and attend the Annual Convention. The registration rate for Next Gen and the convention is $275 if postmarked by March 7, 2012. From March 8, 2012 to March 21, 2012, the rate is $325. On-site, the cost is $375 and accepted only if there is space availability at the Next Generation Conference.
All attendees of Next Gen are required to register for the Next Generation Conference. Registration includes: all conference sessions on March 24 and 25; dinner on March 24; lunch on March 25; and admission to the Opening Session and Reception of the ACPA Annual Convention on Sunday, March 25.
Note: All rates are in U.S. Dollars.
If you would like to register for the Next Generation Conference:
- Read all the information listed on this web page to ensure you are well informed about the Conference commitments.
- Consider applying for a Next Generation Scholarship. Scholarships are available from various ACPA Standing Committees and Commissions to cover the cost of the Next Generation Conference. Scholarship requirements and applications are available here. All applications are due by a firm deadline of Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 5:00pm EST.
DO NOT REGISTER NOW FOR THE CONFERENCE IF YOU APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP - If you do not wish to apply for a scholarship you can proceed to register for the conference online here or fax the registration form to the ACPA International Office.
If you have any questions related to Scholarships please contact Danielle Nied at dnied1@slu.edu.
Hotel Accommodations
The hotels for the ACPA 2012 Louisville Convention are:
- The Galt House
- Marriott Louisville Downtown
- Hyatt Regency Louisville
Find out more information on conference hotel rates here. The Next Generation Planning Committee will provide an open forum for roommate matching on the Next Gen Facebook page for attendees to find roommates for the conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
What People Are Saying
An experience that challenges, inspires, awakens new dreams, and goals within you, is an awesome feeling... I learned how my passion can finally have a purpose, and my personality has a voice. Next Gen is more than a conference, it is a life changing experience, if you are intentional about why you're here and come in with a right attitude, and an open mind. New doors will be opened.
–Keshia Kelly, 2011 Participant
If you are even slightly entertaining the idea of going into student affairs, Next Generation is for you! The staff are enthusiastic and informative; you will come away with an incredible breadth of knowledge. Even if you know this is the field for you, resources are available to help you prepare for the transition.
–Colleen Hughbanks, Trinity University
Next Gen was a pivotal moment in not only my undergraduate career, but also for my professional track. I could not even anticipate the vast and detailed information I would gather in only one weekend! Although I was confident in entering the student affairs field prior to the conference I was much more invested in the next steps to take to be successful. I had no idea how to research graduate school and the programs they offer prior to Next Gen. Post conference I’ve been in correspondence with a variety of professionals about general inquiries of the field and in regards to master’s programs. The professionals who invested their time and efforts into the programming provided me with a “real world” view that encompasses a variety of professionals’ specificities and experiences.
–Caledonia Glen Darling, 2011 Participant
The Next Generation Conference was a great eye-opening opportunity for me to learn more about student affairs. The other student participants made the weekend very easy to get through and showed me how other people like me are interested in the field. The faculty and staff members that led and directed the conference were extremely helpful; the wide array of information they provided me will be useful in my future and has certainly clarified some things about the student affairs profession.
–Michael Noseh, Southern Vermont College
2009 was the first year that GW ever sent students to the Next Gen conference. It was an easy decision because of the location of this year's conference and I know that the students found the experience to be invaluable. We believe that one of our major roles at GW is to help our students find their passion and Next Gen helped over 10 of our students refine their future plans and goals. They were able to meet a range of professionals and an incredible sampling of the incredible undergraduate leaders from across the country. I would highly recommend that every institution put aside the funds to send at least one student to Next Gen every year to benefit the student, the institution, and the field of Higher Education.
–Tim Miller, Executive Director, Student Activities, The George Washington University
Access
For lodging access needs, please inform the hotel when making your reservation. Please communicate all other accessibility needs to Matthew Gilsbach, 2012 Access Chair.
For Additional Information
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John L. Garland, Ph.D., GCDF |
Julie E. Owen, Ph.D. |
