Conference Internships

ASCA Presidential Graduate Internship

The ASCA Presidential Graduate Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the Board of Directors’ meetings, including the opportunity to interact directly with individuals on the Board. The main time commitments include attending the Board of Directors’ meetings during the days prior to the Annual Conference and providing programmatic and administrative support as needed. Additional responsibilities may arise during the conference, such as (but not limited to) staffing tables or assisting board members. This internship is expected to start October 27, 2025.

Main responsibilities include:

  1. Attend ASCA Board of Directors meetings October 2025 - May 2026 as schedule permits.
  2. Attend the ASCA Winter Board meeting prior to the Annual Conference on February 9-10, 2026.
  3. Attend the 2026 Annual Conference from February 9 - February 14, 2025.
  4. Shadow ASCA President throughout the conference and assist as needed.
  5. Assist President-Elect in preparing for the incoming Board of Directors meeting.
  6. Provide logistical and clerical support to ASCA leadership.
  7. Provide logistical assistance at the Annual Business Meeting.
  8. Create a presentation for the Board of Directors on a topic chosen by the President that is relevant to the Association and the field of student conduct.
  9. Develop a written summary of the conference experience, including suggested changes to be made for future conferences, and present the summary to relevant constituents, including the Board of Directors, Central Office staff, and Conference Core Committee. The summary should be received within thirty (30) days of the end of the conference and the presentation scheduled within sixty (60) days post-conference.

ASCA Bracewell Conference Graduate Internship

The ASCA Bracewell Conference Graduate Internship provides the unique opportunity of experiencing the detailed behind-the-scenes coordination of a large-scale conference. This role involves assisting the Core Conference Committee with a variety of aspects of conference logistical planning and implementation. This internship is expected to start October 27, 2025.

Main responsibilities include:

  1. Attend virtual Core Committee conference planning meetings leading up to the conference from October 2025 - January 2026.
  2. Attend the 2026 Annual Conference from February 9 – February 14, 2026.
  3. Shadow the Conference Chair, Assistant Conference Chair, and other members of the Conference planning team and assist as needed.
  4. Assist the Core Conference Committee with on-site logistics as needed or directed.
  5. Assist the Marketing & Communication Chair with all marketing needs.
  6. Brainstorm and implement initiatives to enhance the conference experience for attendees.
  7. Staff the registration table, assist with event set up, and provide logistical support throughout the conference.
  8. Problem-solve as appropriate and represent the conference committee positively.
  9. Actively engage in the conference and communicate feedback and observations to the Conference planning committee.
  10. Develop a written summary of the conference experience, including suggested changes to be made for future conferences and present to relevant constituents, including the Board of Directors, Central Office staff, and Conference Core Committee. The summary should be received within thirty (30) days of the end of the conference and the presentation scheduled within sixty (60) days post-conference.