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Five Year Institute

    Journey with JASPA: New Orleans 2025

    2025 JASPA Five Year Summer Institute

     

    JASPA is looking forward to gathering for its signature in-person 5-Year Institute in 2025 at Loyola University New Orleans! The 5-Year Institute is an opportunity to focus on the joy and justice embedded in our shared community and commitment to Jesuit student affairs and higher education.

     

    Key Dates

    • Call for Program Proposals: Monday, Oct.7th
    • Institue Registration Opens: Friday, Nov 15th
    • Program Proposals Due: Friday, December 20th
    • Early Bird Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 15th
    • Regular Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 15th
    • Institute Dates: June 23rd - June 27th, 2025

     

    Call for Programs

    The 2025 JASPA 5-Year Institute is coming to Loyola New Orleans, and the Institute Planning Committee is excited to solicit 60-minute break-out sessions that present promising practices that connect our work with our shared Ignatian heritage. Below are some reminders and details for anyone interested in submitting a proposal.

    Monday, October 7: Call for program proposals opens! 
    Friday, December 20 at 11:59 PM PST: Deadline to submit a program proposal.
    Late February 2025: Program proposal decision notifications.

     

    Submit a Program

     

    Program Summary

    Please provide a brief description of your presentation that provides the reader with an accurate picture of what the presentation will cover. It will be included in the online schedule, as well as the conference mobile app.

    Program Description

    Please provide a description of the program including: 

    • A summary of the content and activities of the presentation.
    • Why you believe this session would be helpful to share with your colleagues.
    • The specific skills and/or knowledge participants will gain from the session.
    • The program format (e.g. group discussion, presentation).
    • Intended audience (e.g, specific functional area, new professionals, all audiences, etc).
    • Identify how the program connects to our Ignatian heritage and aligns with one of the three themes of our Institute.

    Institute Themes:

    JESUIT: Many paths have led us to our work at Jesuit institutions. How can we find purpose and meaning from our work? What are the promising practices that help guide and support students during their educational journeys at Jesuit institutions? 

    JUSTICE: How do we address issues of inequities and injustices on our campuses? What are the programs and activities that have helped us to provide equitable resources and opportunities for all of our students?   

    JOY: Where do we find joy in our work and how do we share that joy with colleagues?  What are the programs and activities that have assisted students in finding their joy?   How do we accompany students toward a hope filled future?

     

    If you have any questions about program proposals, please reach out to Paul Irish (pirish@holycross.edu), Andrea Hoffman (amhoffman1@loyola.edu), or Matt Lamsma (lamsma@gonzaga.edu).

     

    Stay Connected with Us!

    Be part of the Journey with JASPA before arriving in New Orleans! Connect with fellow attendees, share your excitement, and stay in the loop.

    • Instagram: Follow us on Instagram @jesuitstudentaffairs for the latest updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes moments.
    • JASPA 2025 Website: Coming soon – stay tuned!
    • Questions?: Email us anytime at JASPA2025@gmail.com.

    We are excited to bring this transformative experience to you and look forward to the months ahead. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to journey with us in New Orleans!

     

    The JASPA Executive Board is grateful to our colleagues who will be leading the planning efforts for the 2025 Institute:

    Program Committee Co-Chairs:

    • Juan Carlos Matos, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for Diversity and Inclusion, Fordham University
    • Michael Puma, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Loyola University Maryland
       

    Program Committee Members:

    • Sonya Alexander, Associate Director for Living and Learning & Community Partnerships, Fairfield University
    • Sydney Begoun, Associate Director of Student Life, Loyola University New Orleans
    • Cathleen Doane Cannon, Director of Parent and Family Engagement/Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Student Development, College of the Holy Cross
    • Segundino (Dino) Entac, Assistant Director of Residence Life - Resident Ministry & Leadership, Loyola Marymount University
    • Andrea Hoffman, Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Support Services, Loyola University Maryland
    • Paul Irish, Associate Dean of Students, College of the Holy Cross
    • Matt Lamsma, Dean for Student Development, Gonzaga University
    • Melissa Moore, Assistant Dean for Title IX and Compliance, Le Moyne College
    • Jazmin Ramirez, Assistant Director of Residential Education, Georgetown University
    • Lamonte Stamps, Assistant Dean, Initial-Year and Family Engagement, University of San Francisco
       

     Host Committee Chairs:

    • Chris Rice, Director of Residential Life, Loyola University New Orleans
    • Damali Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director, Loyola University New Orleans

     

    If you have questions, please contact the Five Year Institute Planning committee, JASPA2025@gmail.com