ACPA Entity Groups
providing professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities to members
Commissions
involvement by functional area & interests
Commissions represent the job/functional areas or professional specializations in which ACPA members are employed or have an interest or passion.
coalitions & networks
involvement by personal identity
ACPA Coalitions & Networks are unique entities in that they represent and act as advocates for the social and personal identities of the ACPA membership. ACPA has a proud tradition of advocating for and advancing the voices of all of members of our profession and Coalitions & Networks are at the forefront of issues of inclusion and social justice.
communities of practice
involvement by career level
Communities of Practice represent and focus on the unique needs of professionals at various points within their career. Communities of Practice recognize the importance of community, conversation, and collaboration among professionals spanning functional areas and identities, yet sharing positional-related experiences.
chapters & international divisions
involvement by geographic location
ACPA Chapters & International Divisions provide professional development, access to research & scholarship and access to leadership opportunities at
the local level.
Join an ACPA Entity!
You can join Entities and gain access to their workspaces through the Entity Involvement Form within the ACPA Member Portal.
- Once logged in, navigate to the Dashboard’s horizontal menu and select “My Account”
- Select “My Profile” from the dropdown menu
- A new page will appear
- On the “My Profile” tab, select the “Entity Involvement Profile”
- A new page will appear
- Select to join and unselect to leave Entities
- Then scroll to the bottom and select “Save Extended Fields” to confirm changes
Upcoming Entity Events
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02Oct2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Coalitions & Networks Open House
Join us for a Virtual Open House to meet the leaders of all twelve Coalitions & Networks, learn more about their work and areas of focus, and hear about upcoming programs, events, and opportunities to get involved.
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21Oct2026 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CAA Virtual Symposium 2026: Supporting Student Success While Considering Basic Needs
Online
The 2026 CAA Virtual Symposium, hosted by ACPA's Commission for Academic Affairs (CAA), will center around the theme: Supporting Student Success While Considering Basic Needs. Institutions of higher education are navigating increasingly complex student needs shaped by economic pressures, policy shifts, and evolving social contexts. This two-day symposium invites scholar-practitioners, faculty, administrators, and campus partners to share research-informed practices, programs, and policies that center students’ needs and promote student success.