From the President

NAGAP Friends,

Summer is a time to ponder the past academic year and plan for what’s next. We’ve all faced challenges over the last two years and have a lot to reflect upon. Think back to March 2020. None of us had heard of Zoom fatigue or the Great Resignation. We did roll our eyes at phrases like “new normal” or “unprecedented”. Life during COVID has been a challenging journey, but for me personally, there have been some recent highpoints that have reinvigorated me. NAGAP Summit 2022 was an amazing event. It was wonderful to be “in-person” with so many colleagues in Chicago. There were hugs and tears as we were finally able to gather together. During the closing keynote, Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson helped us explore burnout and consider how we prioritize and achieve personal wellness. GEM professionals have a tendency to put others above ourselves as we strive to serve our students and team members. We must all be mindful of our own balance and remember it is more difficult to serve others when we are suffering. Learn to protect your boundaries. I hope you also take some time this summer to reenergize as you plan for the upcoming academic year. This issue of Perspectives recaps a number of the sessions from Summit 2022. Great information, insights, and experiences were shared by our speakers. If you attended in-person, perhaps a session you missed or an idea to revisit can be found in this issue. If you were unable to attend, perhaps you will find knowledge you can apply to your position and motivation to attend next year. Summit 2023 will be held April 12th -15th in New York City! Don’t forget these additional opportunities for you to learn, grow and network: • NAGAP’s online networking platform - The Exchange. • NAGAP’s professional development institutes. • NAGAP’s webinars and research.

Please feel free to reach out to me with your ideas or educational needs. Your NAGAP Governing Board is excited and ready to serve you. As I look forward to the next two years as your President, I am very enthusiastic about what lies ahead. In appreciation, Kristen