How to Become More Involved in NACUA

NACUA is unique in the number of volunteers who play an active role in the organization. This extensive level of participation from members stems from the many volunteer opportunities that are available. Attorney members serve on committees, plan workshops, write and edit publications, share documents through the Legal Reference Service, and participate on NACUANET. The following opportunities are described in more detail below:

Serve on a Committee

Committee work in NACUA is professionally rewarding and enjoyable. As his or her first duty, NACUA's President appoints all committees for the following academic year. Formal notice is sent to the Membership calling for committee volunteers in early Spring, and the incoming NACUA president will announce new Committee members at the Annual Conference. NACUA strongly encourages new members to volunteer. For more information, please contact Deloise Butler at dbutler@nacua.org.

Help Plan or Speak at NACUA's Annual Conference, CLE Workshops or Virtual Seminars

Each year, NACUA offers a full slate of programming, including one Annual Conference, two to three CLE Workshops and five to six Virtual Seminars. From specialized programs on advanced topics to overviews of current issues, NACUA's line-up of sessions and materials require the volunteer efforts of hundreds of member attorney who work with staff to plan events and serve as speakers or moderators. To share your expertise while building new networks of contacts and resources, contact Karl Brevitz, Director of Legal Resources at Kbrevitz@nacua.org.

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Author or Edit a Publication

Expand your publishing credentials by writing or editing a NACUA publication. The Association publishes a variety of special pamphlets, monographs, compendia and other resources of interest to both higher education attorneys and administrators. At any given time, member attorneys are working on more than a dozen new NACUA publications. As a NACUA member, you also have the opportunity publish an article or book review in The Journal of College and University Law. For additional information, contact Karl Brevitz, Director of Legal Resources, at kbrevitz@nacua.org.

Contribute Materials to the Legal Reference Service

NACUA's Legal Reference Service (LRS) provides attorneys with comprehensive, timely information on legal issues affecting colleges and universities. The LRS exists because of information shared by member attorneys over the last several decades, and now boasts thousands of sample documents. The strength of the LRS program stems from strong participation from member attorneys. The continuous addition of new materials from members is critical to providing the most pertinent and timely information possible. For additional information, please contact Karl Brevitz, Director of Legal Resources, at kbrevitz@nacua.org.

Contribute to NACUANET

Available exclusively to member attorneys, NACUANET is an electronic mailing list that serves as a discussion forum and communication service encouraging members to expand their knowledge of higher education legal issues by calling on the expertise and experience of colleagues across the nation. For those who participate, NACUANET fosters personal career growth and professional relationships. When you give your time to respond to colleagues in need, you can be sure the favor will be returned when you post a request for help or advice. To join NACUANET, send your request to techsupport@nacua.org.