Welcome to the CSPA-NYS Webpage!

Our Mission

The College Student Personnel Association of New York State, Inc., the first chartered state division of the American College Personnel Association, is a comprehensive professional student affairs organization. We are dedicated to fostering the development of our members; a diverse community of educators, students and scholars within higher education.

Our Vision

CSPA is the foremost provider of innovative professional developmental opportunities for facilitators of student learning in higher education.

Benefits of CSPA Membership

• Annual Conference - The annual state-wide conference brings together student affairs practitioners with diverse areas of interest and varying levels of experience to share resources, exchange ideas and renew professional commitments.
• CSPA Journal - The CSPA Journal is being revived.  This professional journal will serve the professional development and publication needs of New York State professionals.  The Journal is scheduled to begin publication sometime in 2009 and is a collaborative venture with the Buffalo State College Student Personnel Administration Program.
• CSPA Research Grant - This grant is available to New York state faculty, graduate students and practitioners to support research activities on issues relevant to student affairs or higher education.
• Professional Development opportunities -Opportunities supported by CSPA include: drive-in workshops, co-sponsorship of professional opportunities offered by other New York State associations, and other one-day professional learning opportunities.
• Reception at ACPA National Conference