2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education

The NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education (SSHE) is a convergence of three conference tracks in one registration. The conferences offer outstanding professional development opportunities that will shape your learning experience. The SSHE Conference is designed to engage professionals in critical discussions and strategies surrounding Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics (APDA), Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success (DSBC), and First-generation Student Success (FGSS). Each track will address the unique challenges and opportunities within these fields, equipping attendees with actionable insights to enhance institutional effectiveness, promote equity, and foster student achievement. This is a space for collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of best practices across higher education, focusing on the student experience from a data-informed, equity-centered perspective. This conference offers a platform for professionals who are committed to advancing equity, fostering student success, and using data-driven strategies to enhance the higher education experience for all students. Whether your focus is on assessment, dismantling barriers, or first-generation success, you'll find resources, insights, and a community of like-minded professionals at the SSHE Conference.