The NASPA Annual Conference is one of the largest professional gatherings for student affairs educators and higher education leaders, bringing together thousands of participants to share research, innovative practices, and strategies that support student success on college campuses. The 2026 conference will take place March 7–11 in Kansas City and offers keynote sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on advancing the work of student affairs in higher education. To read more about the conference here.

CoIL at NASPA 2026

International Symposium (Pre-Con) 

Session Title: Advancing Equity in International Education: Improving global campus climate and challenging homogenous classifications . Saturday March 7 2:30-3:20 PM (CST)

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. 

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NASPA Spirituality and Religion Knowledge Community Session

Session Title: “Building Spiritual and Interfaith Literacy” Monday March 9th, 2026, from 2:40-3:30 pm (CST)

Presenters:

Location: KCCC 2504 A, Conference Center- Level 2 

Abstract:

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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.

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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 of 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.