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.
local chapters & international divisions
{ involvement by geographical 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
Webinar – Inclusive By Design: How Universal Design Fosters Belonging
Social Justice and holistic development are vital to our work in higher education, but too often accessibility and belonging are omitted from the conversation. This webinar explores how implementing universal design and access throughout our work in student affairs leads to developing a profound sense of belonging for all individuals in our community. Join this webinar to learn strategies to intentionally design welcoming communities that prioritize accessibility, leading to increased retention, problem-solving, and overall well-being. This webinar is presented by ACPA's Coalition for Disability (CD).
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23
April
2025
Webinar – Mastering the Art of Job Negotiations
mpresented by the comission for graduate students & new professionalsWhether you’re negotiating salary, benefits, or other terms, this session will provide practical tips and actionable insights to help you approach […]
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28
April
2025
Webinar – Neurodiversity in the Workplace
presented by the coalition for disabilityThis roundtable discussion provide participants with the opportunity to share and discover the experiences of working professionals who identify under the neurodivergent umbrella. Conversation will […]
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21
May
2025