About Certification

Mission and Purpose 

The Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification was established in 2021 and will sunset July 1, 2026. The organization's mission was to promote and advance student affairs and services in higher education by assessing and recognizing individual educators who demonstrate competency in established domains, commit to ongoing learning and professional development, and comply with the code of ethics. The Consortium was collaboratively established by student affairs professional associations to manage Student Affairs Educator Certification.

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About Student Affairs Educator Certification

Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 9.53.48 AM.pngStudent Affairs Educator Certification was created to validate the knowledge of mid-level professionals and above, inform intentional professional development, offer a formal type of recognition, and support career advancement. Click the image on the left to download an article from Consortium founding member association, NASPA, exploring Certification's purpose, benefits, components, and background. 

Certification's composition includes seven credentials–the core student affairs educator certification and six specialty area certifications. All credentials were developed by subject matter expert practitioners and graduate faculty appointed by the Certification Consortium partner associations to benefit individual educators, institutions, professional associations, and the field.

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Informational Videos

Check out the videos below to learn more about various aspects of the Student Affairs Educator Certification program and its development.