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Chris Pevey Harry 
Assistant Dean and Director of Badger Precollege
University of Wisconsin – Madison 
 
President
North American Association of Summer Sessions

Welcome from the President​

I am thrilled to welcome you to the North American Association of Summer Sessions (NAASS). Whether you’re a new member, a returning one, or looking to join the association, we are excited to have you with us. This year’s 60th conference, Riding The Waves of Summer, in San Diego, California, brought together members from across North America who are dedicated to ensuring the success of summer sessions, pre-college programs, and special sessions. While together, we fostered conversations on continual improvement of academic quality, student services, and financial success of summer and special programming, allowing us to flourish professionally on our campuses and in our careers.

NAASS, along with our institutional members, strives to identify emerging trends, establish and recommend best practices, facilitate networking and resource sharing, conduct and promote research and scholarship, and provide training and professional development.

During the next year, our Administrative Council will continue to provide the content you have come to expect from us in the form of webinars and The NAASS Beat. Additionally, we will work to deliver the Joint Statistical Research report, one of the most valuable tools for our members.

As we continue Riding The Waves of Summer, remember to follow up with the contacts you made during the conference or thank those you presented with. For those unable to attend the conference, the upcoming webinar series is another chance to make connections and build community that will sustain you through the next year and beyond. If the last few years taught us nothing else, it taught us the value of intentional relationships.

The future of NASS depends on its members, and we are confident that with your involvement, we will continue to grow stronger and more impactful. Together, we strive to create an environment where every member can thrive, contribute, and benefit from our association’s resources, connections, and opportunities.

Consider NAASS, the leadership, and the membership to be part of your team. Let us know how we can serve you, and consider how your expertise might serve others. If you have questions about getting involved or need access to resources, please let us know at naass@naass.org.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference in Atlanta, GA!

Chris has extensive experience in precollege programming, higher education, academic affairs, student services, and summer and short-term programming in the U.S. and abroad. He has been the Assistant Dean and Director of Badger Precollege at the University of Wisconsin – Madison since 2019, overseeing K-12 academic enrichment programming and international precollege for students seeking precollege immersion experiences. Badger Precollege is one of the largest programs on campus, with an enrollment of 2000+ with residential, commuter, and online programming options.

Previously, he served as the Director of Summer Session and Special Programs at Northwestern University, overseeing Summer Session, precollege and visiting student programs. Before joining Northwestern, he lived abroad for 10 years. He was the Senior Academic Affairs Administrator for Boston University’s London Program based in London, the U.K. He worked closely with students studying abroad, managed faculty affairs, and was a residential director. Additionally, he oversaw several summer and short-term international programs. Before that, he worked in Torino, Italy, managing training programs at FIAT Group and supporting students at Università di Torino -SAA – University Study Abroad Consortium.

Chris holds a B.S. degree in Community Education from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and an M.A. in Education Policy and Society from King’s College London. He is pursuing his Educational Doctorate in Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

He is passionate about student access and diversity in education, particularly at the pre-college level and in higher education leadership, and serves on the Equity and Diversity Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies.