Good morning Student Affairs, Queens College is once again an institutional member of the Long Island Council of Student Personnel Administrators. Anyone who wants to can attend the Virtual 2020 Annual Conference, November 5 & 6, free of charge! Three types of program proposals are still being accepted: 15-minute mini presentations; 30-minute presentations; and 45-minute roundtable discussions. We know we have a lot of subject matter expertise, as well as outstanding, student-centered programs and services at Queens College. Why not share these with our local colleagues? Deadline to submit program proposals is Monday, September 28, so don't delay! About LICSPA LICSPA's long history began in 1955 when the Vice Presidents from Adelphi University, Hofstra University, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy met on occasion at informal "rap sessions." Circa 1970, the group formalized, developed a Constitution<https://www.licspa.org/s/LICSPA-Constitution-7202020.pdf>, and called itself the "Long Island Council of Student Personnel Administrators." Founding members included Adelphi University, Hofstra University, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, C.W. Post Long Island University, Webb Institute, Nassau Community College and Stony Brook University. Other institutions joined through the encouragement of NASPA and by the activities provided by LICSPA. During this period, LICSPA was recognized by NASPA as a sub-regional group and received minutes and other communications from NASPA. In 1980, LICSPA initiated its first annual conference and has since sponsored over 35 annual conferences. In 1986, the conference planning committee included an Annual Creative Program of the year Award designed to offer member institutions an opportunity to showcase proposals on the cutting edge of educational program development. LICSPA presents this award, as well as its New Professional and Graduate Student awards at its annual conference. Please see attached e-mail and for more information feel free to visit https://www.licspa.org/. Best,