National Orientation Directors Association

 

About the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA)

The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA), chartered in 1976, brings together professionals, faculty, students, and other constituents interested in the orientation, transition and retention of college students

With more than 1700 members at 850 campuses, the Association offers members access to research, programs, and services to assist them in their efforts working with new students and their family members.

The Association is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of regional representatives and officers. Editors for the various NODA publications, regional coordinators, and other appointed positions work closely with the Board to plan and implement activities and services. International and regional networks address special interests such as adult learners, two-year and small colleges, Canadian colleges, multi-ethnic affairs, GLBTQA issues and parent and family services. At the regional level, a well established structure serves all of the United States and Canada through newsletters, conferences and drive-in workshops. Through its awards, scholarships and internship program, NODA further encourages excellence in orientation, retention and transition programming. Awards are given annually to outstanding professionals and contributors to the field, as well as for excellence in publications. Student leaders are honored in each region. The Norman K. Russell Scholarships provide financial support to graduate students pursuing careers in orientation.

The National Orientation Directors Association Annual Conference (NODAC) provides an excellent opportunity for conference participants from colleges and universities around the country and world to network with Associate Members, visit with exhibitors to become familiar with their products and services, and explore new innovations to take back to their campuses.

NODAC also provides Associate Members the opportunity to build their contact base through exhibiting and/or sponsoring events or items during the conference.

We are excited about several new initiatives for exhibitors and sponsors during NODAC 2009 in Anaheim, California. These initiatives are based on feedback we received from our long time associate members. We appreciate your collaboration in enhancing our partnership.

Exhibit and Sponsorship opportunities are reserved for NODA Associate Members. If you are not yet an Associate Member, follow the directions below to become a member.

All groups planning to exhibit or take advantage of sponsorship opportunities at the Annual Conference must be a current Associate Member at the time of registration and throughout the conference.

What is a NODA Associate Membership?

An Associate Membership provides access to NODA programs, events, services and membership for individuals, organizations, businesses or corporations that provide products and services that benefit NODA members in carrying out their duties and responsibilities at their institutions.

What are the benefits of an Associate Membership?

• Associate Members have the opportunity to purchase exhibit space at the Annual Conference
• Associate Members have access to sponsorship opportunities at the Annual and Regional Conferences
• Associate Members have the opportunity to have a URL link on the NODA website, which will include a description of the service or business and the year they joined NODA as an Associate Member
• Associate Members have the opportunity to propose and possibly present an educational program proposal at the Annual Conference, with either paid registration to the conference or paid exhibit space
• Associate Members have the opportunity to purchase an advertisement in, or sponsor, the Orientation Review or Member Handbook publications
• Associate Members receive one electronic set per year of Membership Labels consisting of over 1700 members
• Associate Members have access to the NODA listserv with 2 listserv advertisements per year showcasing services or products to NODA members

How do you become a NODA Associate Member?

An Associate Membership costs $500 (USD) and covers all of the above benefits. If you are an Associate Member, you must have a current membership before you register for the Annual Conference. To renew or begin your Associate Membership, go to http://www.nodaweb.org/noda-associatecorporate-membership.html.

This online form will take you step by step through the membership registration process. If you have questions regarding the date your membership expires, please contact the NODA Home Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Associate Members can reserve a spot today to exhibit at the Annual Conference to showcase goods and services to over 750 NODA members! To register to exhibit, please go to our registration page and reserve your spot. Exhibit space is limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Please also review the terms and conditions to exhibit at the Annual Conference.

The $1000 Exhibit fee entitles Associate Members to the following:

• One (1) 8'x10' booth space which includes:
  • one 6' draped table
  • 2 chairs
  • booth identification sign
  • waste basket
  • background and side rail pipe and drape
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• One (1) complimentary exhibitor pass for an additional individual staffing your exhibit booth. This pass is only valid for the exhibit area during exhibit hours and during exhibit set-up and breakdown
• Opportunity to purchase additional exhibitor passes
• One (1) electronic list of conference participant mailing and email addresses (provided on site)
• Acknowledgment in conference materials

In addition to exhibiting at the NODA Annual Conference, Associate Members have several other ways to connect with conference participants. Please review the NODAC Sponsorship Opportunity below for different avenues for you to market your goods and services.  Please also review the terms and conditions to advertise or sponsor at the Annual Conference. If you are interested in advertising or sponsoring at the Annual Conference, please use our online registration system to get started.

Event Sponsorship

Recognition of Sponsorship: Signage with Associate Member's logo at event. Also, each contributor will be indicated in the program booklet. (Benefits are negotiable with the increasing amount of financial contribution)

• Opening Banquet ($5,000 minimum)
• Closing Banquet ($3,000 minimum)
• "Taste of NODA" Luncheon Contributor ($2,000 minimum)
• Orientation Professionals Institute ($2,000 minimum)
• Mid-Level Managers Institute ($1,000 minimum)
• E-Mail Stations/Cyber Café Contributor ($1,000 minimum)
• Plenary Session Contributor ($1,000 minimum)

Item Sponsorship

Recognition of Sponsorship: Associate Member's logo on item. Also, each contributor will be indicated in the program booklet. (Benefits are negotiable with the increasing amount of financial contribution)

• Conference Participant Bags (Quantity 950)
• Conference Name Badge Holder (Quantity 950)
• Conference Shirts (Quantity 950)
• Conference Participant Water bottles (Quantity 950)

Additional Advertising Opportunities

• Promotion Insert in conference check-in materials (cost $1000)
• Full Page Ad in Conference Program Booklet (cost $750)
• 1/2 Page Ad in Conference Program Booklet (cost $500)
• 1/4 Page Ad in Conference Program Booklet (cost $250)

• June 15, 2009 – Online Exhibitor/Sponsorship registration opens.
• July 31, 2009 – Deadline to register online for an exhibitor space and/or Sponsorship Opportunity.
• August 14, 2009 – Deadline to submit artwork for program booklet advertisements, banner/sign images and/or an example of the bag insert.
• September 23, 2009 – Priority deadline to register additional conference participants. Space is still available. (A late fee must be included if payment is postmarked after 9/23/09 - $75 must be added if payment is made after September 23; $125 must be added if payment is made after October 23)