ABOUT
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Perrotis College and EucA – European university college Association, invite you to the fifth annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services, held in Thessaloniki, Greece on 9-11 November 2023.
The ECSAS conference provides a platform for student affairs professionals, academics, researchers, and practitioners to discuss innovative programs, practices, models and trends in student affairs to advance their mission in supporting student success.
The theme of this year will be "The Future is Now: The Role of Student Affairs Professionals in Skills Development."
CALL FOR PROGRAMS
We are accepting proposal abstracts from higher education practitioners who wish to share their knowledge and experience by presenting a peer-delivered educational session during the conference.
Interested individuals will complete and submit a proposal form electronically that will require them to craft a detailed outline of their session, and a set of learning outcomes for participants that connect to the topics proposed (see below).
Presenters will be expected to pay registration and other related fees associated with attending the conference.
Program submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will notify the results 2-3 days after submission.
Deadlines for submissions:
Priority Deadline: 17 September
Regular Deadline: 8 October
Please note that all accepted programs will allow presenters to register with early bird conference fee.
TOPICS
Please find below the four topics that will guide the conversations during the event.
Theme: The Future is Now: The Role of Student Affairs Professionals in Skills Development.
Student Affairs staff Preparedness and Professional Development
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Working With Limited Resources (Finances, Time, Staff, etc.)
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New Education Challenges
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Crisis Management
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Change Management
Career Readiness and Preparation for the Future
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Digital Work/Life (Technology)
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Hybrid Environments and Learning
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Soft Skills - What Employers Want
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Student Advising and Support
Mental Health and Well-Being
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Mental Health and Resilience
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Upstream approaches to MH - community engagement and focus on positive MH
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Novel approaches in the face of dwindling resources
Cultural Skills and Inclusive Learning
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First-year Students and Students from Diverse Backgrounds (e.g. the First-year Experience);
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International Students (Orientation, Teambuilding…)
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Inclusive Practices for the Student Experience
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Study Abroad Programs and Education, Cultural Skills
DRAFT AGENDA
*The agenda is based on CET
THU
9 NOV
Registrations
Welcome session
Keynote
Coffee break
Concurrent sessions
Concurrent sessions
Lunch
Panel Discussion
Cultural Experience (optional)
Registrations
Keynote
Concurrent sessions
Coffee break
Workshops
Lunch
Concurrent sessions
Coffee break
Concurrent sessions
Networking dinner
FRI
10 nov
SAT
11 nov
Registrations
Panel discussion with students / General Assembly EucA / Workshop NASPA
Keynote
Coffee break
Concurrent sessions
Closing remarks
16:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 -13.00
13:00 - 14:00
Cultural Program
08:30 - 9:30
09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:30
18:00 - 19:30
20:00
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 14:30
15:00 - 16:45
16:45 - 17:00
17:00 - 18:00
KEYNOTES
Kevin Kruger
NASPA President
Dr. Kevin Kruger draws on more than 40 years of experience in Higher Education. Since 2012, he has served as president and CEO for NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Dr. Kruger has published and presented nationally and globally on trends in Higher Education, student success, degree-completion strategies for low-income/first-generation students, and change management and leadership in Higher Education.
More Keynotes to come soon!
REGISTRATIONS
EARLY BIRD (before 1 September)
EucA/NASPA Members
450 EURO
Non - Members
550 EURO
REGULAR REGISTRATIONS (before 29 September)
EucA/NASPA Members
550 EURO
Non - Members
600 EURO
LATE REGISTRATIONS (from 30 September onward)
EucA/NASPA Members
600 EURO
Non - Members
650 EURO
PROMO CODE: GROUP10
A 10% discount is applicable if 4 or more participants register from the same Institution.
The ECSAS 2023 fee provides full participation in the conference including registration and conference material, 20 hours of international training, 2 lunches, 1 networking dinner and the conference certificate.
To register, please follow these steps:
1. Fill in this form with your contact information.
2. Choose your preferred method of payment, via bank transfer or credit card.
- If you choose the bank transfer (no transaction fees for EU countries), we will send you an invoice and you can proceed with the payment.
- If you choose the credit card option, you can pay directly above on the "Pay here" button.
SPEAKERS
Others keynotes and speakers will be confirmed shortly
Cancellation Policy
We will fully refund your conference registration fee ONLY if the organizers cancel the conference or the public authorities impose travel restrictions (deny entry into Spain or quarantine measures before arrival).
Please check the On-site Participation Guidelines to know more: https://www.naspa.org/events/global-health-and-safety.
Invitation Letters for VISA Requests
Based on past practices with EU consulates that issue visas for our conferences, we can send you the invitation letter for your visa request only after you register and complete the payment for our conference. Please be assured that if you do not receive a visa, we will provide a full refund.
Once the registration and payment are complete, please write from your institutional email to Mirela Mazalu (m.mazalu@euca.eu) to start the process.
VENUE & LOGISTICS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Perrotis College, American Farm School Thessaloniki
ACCOMMODATION
Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/greece/hyatt-regency-thessaloniki/thess
Room Type
King/ Twin garden view room (42 sq.m.)
Single use: €159 / Double use: €189
Stay tax 4,00€ per room per night, is not included in the room rate
Below rates are valid for Early Bookings and are valid upon availability for all confirmed reservations until the 30th July 2023.
RATE CONDITIONS
Above rates are per room and per night, inclusive taxes (except the stay tax) and VAT and exclusive commission
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The breakfast is served in Ambrosia restaurant
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In case room service breakfast is consumed, it will be charged extra and according to the a la carte
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menu
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Wi-Fi up to 10mbps is offered complimentary
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Complimentary bottle of mineral water in the room
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Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities in the room
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Availability of extra rooms is upon request and subject to availability
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The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to/from the airport. Please advise with the flight details
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€45, 00 will be applied as a triple occupancy (3rd person, and child above 12 years old) supplement. A maximum of 3 persons per room is allowed. Children under 12 years old sharing one room with their parents are free of charge
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Please note that the majority of our rooms are furnished with one king-size bed. Twin-bedded rooms are on request and subject to availability
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The above levies are subject to change if there is any change to government tax
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The rates above are confidential and are not to be disclosed to any third party without the consent of Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki
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We would be delighted to offer the group rate/s prior to and after the main group dates. However additional reservation requests will be subject to availability upon request
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Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 11:00am
To make your reservation please email the hotel at elisavet.vachanelidou@hyatt.com or call +30 2310 401 414 and quote "Perrotis College" to receive the discounted price or make it online by using the group code (G-B058)
Instructions for online booking here!
Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki
www.avalonhotel.gr
Below rates are valid for Early Bookings and are valid upon availability for all confirmed reservations.
Economy rooms with window (semi-basement) • Special room price for single use : 59,00€ / night • Special room price for double use : 65,00€ / night
Standard rooms with window (ground floor) • Special room price for single use : 66,00€ / night • Special room price for double use : 73,00€ / night
Standard rooms with balcony (top floor) • Special room price for single use : 77,00€ / night • Special room price for double use : 85,00€ / night
Breakfast and overnight tax are included.
Transfer to/from Thessaloniki SKG airport is included in the room cost (upon request).
To make your reservation please email the hotel at sales@avalonhotel.gr and state the following:
• Arrival / departure dates • Full name • Room Type : single or double • Room Category (eg. economy or standard or standard balcony) • Discount Code: "Perrotis College"
Hotel Nikopolis Thessaloniki
www.hotel-nikopolis.com
Below rates are valid for Early Bookings and are valid upon availability for all confirmed reservations until the 30th June 2023.
Room cost for November 8 & 9:
Superior rooms with garden view (32 sqm) 150€/room/night for SINGLE USE160€/room/night for DOUBLE USE
Room cost for November 10:
Superior rooms with garden view (32 sqm) 190€/room/night for SINGLE USE - 200€/room/night for DOUBLE USE
Vat 13% and City tax 0.5 %. Occupancy Tax: 4€/room/night
The above prices are BB and include: • American buffet breakfast • free access to the Aqua Club Spa of the hotel (fully equipped Fitness Centre, sauna, hamam, Jacuzzi, heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor pool 1.750 sqm) • free external parking • free wifi everywhere in the Hotel • free early check-in or late check-out upon availability • guest relations service in hotel
To make your reservation please email the hotel at reservations@hotel-nikopolis.com or call +30 2310 401000 and quote "Perrotis College" to receive the discounted price.
