Membership Benefits
Membership BenefitsNational Convention - Each June, N4A hosts its national convention regionally: East Coast, Mid-West, and Far West. Enjoy first-rate workshops, nationally-known featured speakers, and stimulating discussion of current issues in the academic/athletic advising field. Network with your peers and share your expertise and experiences. Specific programming for “New Members” as well as programming for veterans and all those in between will benefit you in your commitment to student-athlete welfare.
Regional Conferences - N4A is divided into five geographical regions. In the fall and spring, Regional Directors host two- to three-day regional meetings providing quality professional development.
Publications - N4A’s newsletter, The N4A News, is published 3-5 times a year. The Academic Athletic Journal, which presents research related to intercollegiate athletics and academics, is published twice annually.
Awards - Awards are designated into two categories: professional and student. Those given or recognized at the National Convention include the following:
The Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award honors student athletes who have overcome great personal, academic, and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
The N4A Distinguished Service Award is presented to a current member whose N4A leadership at the regional or national level goes beyond the normal service required by positions of leadership.
The Lan Hewlett Award is given to a current member, nominated by his/her institution, who exhibits merited stature among and support from student athletes, faculty, coaches, and fellow administrators. Included in the criteria is a high level of competency in administrative skills, innovative response in meeting varied and emerging needs of student athletes, effective development of junior staff, leadership in university affairs, and significant contributions to the field through publications or professional development.
The Professional Promise Award, voted on by each region, is given to a member (fewer than five years in the N4A) who exhibits professional potential in the field of academic/athletic advising as well as dedication and contributions to the N4A.
The NFL Degree Completion Award is given to current NFL players who have returned to institutions of higher education to complete their degrees. One/two awards are presented by the NFL Director of Player Development.
Job Bank - Available on the N4A Web site at nfoura.org, you will find information about position vacancies at members’ institutions. A great resource for those looking for an exciting, new career or those looking to “move on” to other positions within the profession, this site is updated daily and provides the most current information on available positions.
Our Community - As one of over 1000 members, you will enjoy networking opportunities through our listserv, regional meetings, and our National Convention. In addition, you will always have a forum of professionals willing to help you with the myriad of topics that this profession provides.
Membership Options
Type |
Description |
Price |
| Professional | Voting member who holds a position at a two- or four- |
$100.00 |
| Affiliate | Non-voting member who does not hold a position at a Two- or Four-year institution of higher learning. |
$100.00 |
| Student | Non-voting member currently enrolled in a full-time
program of study or employed as a part-time student/graduate assistant. Student status verification form |
$50.00 |
| Alumni | Non-voting members who previously held Professional |
$25.00 |
Membership applications are available here.