Professional Development in Student Affairs

Professional organizations provide  invaluable resources, including information concerning professional standards, legal issues, innovative programs, current issues, and upcoming trends.  Membership in a professional organization usually provides staff members access to periodicals, web sites, message boards, and professional resources that assist in providing the best service possible to the students of Francis Marion University. 

Staff members in the Division of Student Affairs hold membership in the following associations, and several have been involved in some organizations through elected leadership positions, conference presentations, or committee work.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

American College Personnel Association (ACPA)

Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA)

South Carolina College Personnel Association (SCCPA)

Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA)

South Carolina Housing Officers Association (SCHOA)

Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA)

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)

Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA)

NAFSA - Association of International Educators (NAFSA)

Center for Academic Integrity (CAI)