Event Day: The simulation competition is a full-day event taking place on a Saturday in late February or early March 2023. It will start around 8:00 AM and go until 6:00 PM. Each site can expect to have approximately 45-55 in-person students, a NASPAA leader, and 3-5 guest judges from various public service fields. All visitors will bring their own laptops but food and drink should be provided by the host site. The event will follow a hybrid format. Most competitors will be participating in person, but there will be an opportunity for some students to attend virtually.
Host Site Benefits: The host site will receive the opportunity to facilitate student learning and participate in a fun and exciting competition, introduce faculty to simulation education, receive external visibility through pre-event and post-event recognition in regional and national press releases, newsletters, and on the NASPAA website and have a key role in inspiring the next generation of public service professionals.
Host Site Responsibility: Each host school plays a key role in ensuring competition success. While the NASPAA team handles most of the planning and coordination, some of the event logistics are determined by the host school. Most of the required time commitments for planning will occur in January and February 2023.
On-Site Leader: The site leader acts as the liaison between the hosting institution and the on-site competition leader from NASPAA. They will be the main point of contact for NASPAA and will oversee site logistics. They will be an event leader and will be involved in event planning.
On-Site Technical Support: This person will be the on-site technical expert during the competition to assist with the classroom Wi-Fi and projector/TV as needed.
Facilities and Catering: The host site provides classrooms and an event room with a projector or TV. The site host organizes a welcome reception on the Friday night before the competition. NOTE: A Certificate of Liquor Liability Insurance must be provided if alcohol is served. During the competition day, the host provides coffee and water, some light breakfast options, lunch, and some late afternoon snacks. Host sites can also have an informal celebration after the competition concludes but this is optional.
This competition has been an educationally fulfilling and exciting experience for all participants in the past and our site hosts are critical to this success. If you are considering applying, please reach out to Alex Minkoff, Manager of Simulation Education Programs, at minkoff@naspaa.org.
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