Join our faculty, staff, and graduate research assistants as they share their research findings at the NASPA Annual Conference. The conference is held in Kansas City from March 7–11. To read more about the conference, click here.

International Symposium (Pre-Conference) 

Saturday, March 7, 2:30-3:20 PM (CST)

Session Title: Advancing Equity in International Education: Improving global campus climate and challenging homogenous classifications.

Presenters: Anisha Gill-Morris and Yun-Han Weng 

Location:  KCCC 2207, Bartle Hall- Level 2

Abstract: Have you noticed that institutional surveys often use arbitrary - often binary - classifications for international students? Or that their worldview perspectives are not considered thoughtfully? Join us to learn about two research-based tools that address these issues: the Belonging, 

Acceptance, and Cultural Experience (BACE) Index and the Interfaith Spiritual Religious and Secular (INSPIRES) Campus Climate Index. By attending, you will receive guidance on how to implement the indexes to drive data-informed policy change and foster inclusive global campus climates. 

NASPA Spirituality and Religion Knowledge Community Session

Monday, March 9th, 2:40-3:30 pm (CST)

Session Title: Building Spiritual and Interfaith Literacy 

Presenters: NASPA Spirituality and Religion Knowledge Community with Anisha Gill-Morris and Dr. Matthew Mayhew

Location: KCCC 2504 A, Conference Center- Level 2 

Abstract: In this session, the NASPA Spirituality and Religion Knowledge Community explores the seven INSPIRES domain areas. Project Lead Anisha Gill-Morris will share insights on mobilizing stakeholders to foster a more inclusive campus climate for students of all worldviews.

Reception held by the NASPA Knowledge Community and the CoIL team.

March 9th, 2026, from 7:30-8:30 pm 

Location: Marriott Julia Lee A.  

Light refreshments provided.

Connect with the INSPIRES team at Booth 427

Sunday, March 8th- 10-4 pm and 6-8 pm 

Monday, March 9th- 9 am-4 pm 

Tuesday, March 10th- 9 am-3:15 pm 

Location: KCCC Exhibit Hall E, Bartle Hall- Level 3. Booth 427 

Details: If you are new to INSPIRES, meet with the team to begin filling out your survey. If you are a partner school, meet with us to talk about implementing results. Walk-ins welcome or book a time to meet here.