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Our Policy and Advocacy focus area serves the need for timely information and analyses related to emerging policy, and offers resources to help you understand evolving higher ed law curated by our research and policy team.<br /><br />Empowered by the work of NASPA’s Public Policy Division, and featuring numerous high-impact professional development opportunities, this focus area aims to educate higher ed pros about the legislative, compliance, and policy issues relevant in today’s higher ed landscape.</p> </div> </section> <main class=""> <aside> <a href="#Communities" data-target="Communities"><span>Communities</span></a> <a href="#NASPALedStatements" data-target="NASPALedStatements"><span>NASPA Led Statements</span></a> <a href="#PublicPolicyAgenda" data-target="PublicPolicyAgenda"><span>2021-2024 Public Policy Agenda</span></a> <a href="#LatestBlogs" data-target="LatestBlogs"><span>Latest Blogs</span></a> <a href="#Publications" data-target="Publications"><span>Publications</span></a> </aside> <section class="standard white"> <div class="row small-up-2 medium-up-2 large-up-2 cmBuildingBlocks blockGrid teasers"> <div class="column dmHTML teaser "> <a href="/focus-areas/policy-and-advocacy/federal-priorities"><div class="image"> </div> <div class="text"> <p>Federal Priorities</p> </div> <div class="action"> <h6 class="green">Read More</h6> </div></a> </div> <div class="column dmHTML teaser "> <a href="/focus-areas/policy-and-advocacy/states"><div class="image"> </div> <div class="text"> <p>What's happening in the states?</p> </div> <div class="action"> <h6 class="green">Read More</h6> </div></a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="standard white"> <div class="row column title"> <h2>What We Stand For</h2> </div> <div class="row column"> <p>At NASPA, we are committed to supporting student affairs practitioners and administrators to be instrumental agents of change, shaping policies that ensure a transformative and equitable educational landscape for all students. Through our collaborative efforts, we strive to influence higher education policies, advocating for practices that enhance student well-being, learning, and development. Join us in our mission to elevate the student experience, advocate for justice and equity, and lead with integrity in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education.</p> </div> </section> <section id="Communities" class="standard lightgrey"> <div class="row column title"> <h2>Communities</h2> </div> <div class="row small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-3 cmBuildingBlocks blockGrid teasers"> <div class="column cmCommunityDivisions teaser "> <a href="/division/public-policy-division"><div class="image"> <img src="/images/dmImage/ImageTeaser/PublicPolicy2.jpg" alt="Public Policy Division" /> </div> <div class="text"> <p>Public Policy Division</p> <div class="labels"> <h5> <span class="label lAqua cmCommunityDivisions"></span> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="action"> <h6 class="green">Read More</h6> </div></a> </div> <div class="column cmCommunityDivisions teaser "> <a href="/division/james-e-scott-academy"><div class="image"> <img src="/images/dmImage/ImageTeaser/JamesEScottAcadmey2.jpg" alt="James E. 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