Valdosta State University's Dr. Kurt Keppler electedPresident-elect of the National Association of Student PersonnelAdministrators (NASPA)
March 9, 2004
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Charles Harmon Director of University Relations
Valdosta State University's Dr. Kurt Keppler electedPresident-elect of the National Association of Student PersonnelAdministrators (NASPA)
Valdosta State University's Vice President for Student Affairs,
Dr. Kurt Keppler, has been elected the new President-elect of the
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).
The organization represents more than 1,175 member campuses around
the United States. Keppler will assume his new role later this
month at the close of the 2004 annual national conference in
Denver, Colorado. His new position will allow him to be a member of
NASPA's Board of Directors Executive Committee. Keppler will become
President of NASPA in March of 2005.
?The 8,500 professionals who are members of NASPA have chosen you
as their spokesperson and leader,? said Gwendolyn Jordan Dungy,
NASPA's Executive Director, in a letter to Keppler. ?As National
Conference Chair in 2003, you were a model of excellence as a
national Board member who understands responsibilities as well as
stewardship for the national association.?
"This is a tremendous honor and recognition of Dr. Keppler's
professional accomplishments," said VSU President Dr. Ronald M.
Zaccari. "NASPA will benefit from his years of leadership and its
future will flourish under his guidance." Zaccari added, "Kurt's
national leadership role will open new and viable opportunities for
career advancement and place Valdosta State University in a highly
visible position."
Keppler said it is a privilege to serve NASPA and the profession of
student affairs.
"The association has thousands of dedicated members who are
committed to delivering quality student services and programs.
Serving as president will be both a challenge and an
opportunity."
Volunteers from member institutions who are elected as regional and
national officers provide NASPA's leadership. The Washington DC
based organization helps senior student affairs officers and
administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty, and other
educators enhance student learning and development. NASPA provides
professional development, promotes exemplary practices, and is a
leader in policy development. The organization promotes quality and
high expectations; advocates for students; encourages diversity;
and excels in research and publication.
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