Last Modified: 5/19/08

NSAA Research Shows SAPs Effectiveness
Released on October 30, 2003 the "Retrospective Analysis of the Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program Outcome Data: Implications for Practice and Research" investigated behavioral health and academic outcomes for students participating in a Student Assistance Program. Major findings include that students referred through a SAP process are referred and connected to the behavioral health care system at a much higher rate of almost 80% compared to other traditional means used throoughout the country. Furthermore, referred students show positive improvements in attendance, a decrease in discipline problems (measured by additional suspension rates) and positive promotion and graduation status after their SAP referral.

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The National Student Assistance Association (NSAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Formerly known as the National Association of Student Assistance Professionals (NASAP), the association was founded in 1987 by professionals who where concerned about the problems of student substance abuse, violence and academic under achievement. In 2003 the membership changed its name to NSAA. Today NSAA represents the interests of thousands of student assistance professionals across the United States.