The National Council on Student Development, founded by Dick Decosmo at Delaware Valley Community College in 1974, is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges and the only organization solely dedicated to serving the needs of student development professionals in the community college. Our purpose is to provide and promote leadership in student development by enhancing
opportunities for training and leadership of student development professionals. To promote and foster student development in community colleges by focusing on student success for a diverse cross-section of students. To enhance and support social and workforce development in communities and assist in forwarding the overall mission and effectiveness of community colleges. To initiate and be responsive to the American Association of Community Colleges in policy formulation that affects student development. To serve as a central collection and dissemination agency for information on historical, current and future trends in the field of community college student development. THE MISSION:
The National Council on Student Development (NCSD) is to promote knowledge, expertise and professional development opportunities; support decision-making based on empirical and ethical principles; and, demonstrate a commitment to the personal and professional advancement of student development professionals. When you become a member of NCSD,
you will receive:
An opportunity to participate in the Student Leadership Program. An opportunity to host and/or participate in regional workshops and programs. An opportunity to help make Student Development Services in community colleges a highly visible and politically active force at the national level. An opportunity to participate in the AACC National Convention. An opportunity to receive publications (newsletters and monographs) on student development issues and practices in the two-year college. NATIONAL CONFERENCE AWARDS:
Terry O’Banion Shared Journey Exemplary Practice Award
Dissertation of the Year Award
NCSD offers You:
Input on Policy Agenda for AACC
Personal and Professional Development
National Identity
Regional and National Workshops and Conferences
A Bi-Annual Electronic Newsletter
Program Resources and Networks
A Membership Directory
An Annual Monograph on Key Student Development Issues
Membership Discounts
