NYU Abu Dhabi is proud to host the 19th Annual Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (MENASA NASPA) Conference from April 28–30, 2025. Join university professionals from across the UAE, the MENA region, and East Asia for three days of engaging sessions, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. This bilingual gathering provides a unique platform for staff to share best practices, explore emerging trends in student affairs, and build meaningful connections with colleagues regionally and abroad.

Open exclusively to higher education employees and staff, the conference promises an enriching program tailored to help you develop and refine strategies that support student success on your campus. 

Pre-conference Sessions — April 27, 2025

  • Cultivating Intercultural Curiosity: How Engaging with Difference Enriches Your Campus
  • Enhancing Student Success through Understanding Student Development Theories
  • Measuring Success in Student Affairs: Making Data Work for You

*Note — You must register for the conference to attend the pre-conference. You cannot register for the pre-conference as a standalone event.
 

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