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ACPA has a proud tradition of advocating for and advancing the voices of all of members of our profession. ACPA Coalitions & Networks are at the forefront of issues of inclusion and social justice and are unique in that they represent and act as advocates for the social identities of the ACPA community. Coalitions & Networks represent who we are. They provide mentoring opportunities, promote relevant scholarship, produce publications, and sponsor programs and socials during the Annual Convention.
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OUR COalitions

Coalition for DisAbility
Contact the Chair:
Spencer Scruggs // cd@acpa.nche.edu

Coalition on Men & Masculinities
Contact the Chair:
Kyle Ashlee // cmm@acpa.nche.edu

Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
Contact the Chair:
Jasmine Lee // cma@acpa.nche.edu
*Scroll down to learn about the Networks under the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs

Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities
Contact the Chair:
Katie Stygles // csgi@acpa.nche.edu

Coalition for Women’s Identities
Contact the Chair:
Chelsea Lyles // cwi@acpa.nche.edu

native, aboriginal and indigenous coalition
Contact the Chair:
Symphony Oxendine // naic@acpa.nche.edu
our Networks
*within the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs

asian pacific american network
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Demeturie Gogue, Sheraz Iqbal & Eric Carnaje //cma_apan@acpa.nche.edu

Latinx network
Contact the Chair:
Melanie Pagan // cma_ln@acpa.nche.edu

Multiracial Network
Contact the Chair:
Nicole Belisle & Mitchell Foster // cma_mrn@acpa.nche.edu

pan african network
Contact the Chair:
Steven Johnson Jr., Ja’Mahl McDaniel & Krystal Andrews // pan@acpa.nche.edu
*within the Native, Aboriginal and Indigenous Coalition

indigenous student affairs network
Contact the Chair:
Justin Rasmussen // naic_isan@acpa.nche.edu
the latest from ACPA coalitions & networks
CWI Past Award Recipients
Past Recipients: 2020 Awards Outstanding Emerging Professional Award - Carolina Mozee Mid-Level Professional Award - Tamara Cherry-Clarke Research and Scholarship Award - Dr. Claire Robbins Wisdom Award - Dr. Martha Glass Jodie Castanza Outstanding Service Award -...
Announcing Our Brand New Publication
The Coalition for (Dis)Ability is really excited to be launching a brand new publication with ACPA, Creating Inclusivity While Providing Accommodations: A Practical Guide to Champion Individuals with (Dis)abilities on Campus. Edited by Drs. Amy French and Sarah...
Pan African Network Achievement Awards Nominations
The Pan African Network sponsors the Pan African Network Achievement Awards to recognize African American/Black Student Affairs Professionals who have excelled in the areas of citizenship, innovation, leadership, and distinguished service to others. These...
Resources from CMA
Asian Pacific American Educational Resources Asian American Studies Center (UCLA) Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library Center for Pacific Islands Studies (University of Hawaii) East - West Center Higher Education in the United States: An Encyclopedia (order form)...
PAN Foundations Mentoring
The Foundations Mentoring Program (FMP) is a network of new and seasoned Pan African professionals within the higher education profession who participate in our semi-structures mentorship program. Foundations Mentoring is instrumental in connecting out PAN membership...
PAN Newsletters & Podcasts
May 2019 Newsletter May 2019 Podcast - Apple May 2019 Podcast - SoundCloud April 2019 Newsletter April 2019 Podcast - Apple April 2019 Podcast - SoundCloud Feburary 2019 Newsletter February 2019 Podcast - Apple Feburary 2019 Podcast - SoundCloud January 2019...
#PANFam
The Pan African Network (PAN) welcomes you to the #PANFam! By willingly opting into this Network, you are signing up to be a part of a group of engaged scholar practitioners who strive to create community with, advocate for, and highlight the work of Black student...
Meet the 2021-2022 PAN Chair
2021-2022 PAN Chair: Ja'Mahl McDaniel Since my first ACPA convention in 2015 at Tampa, I have looked forward to connecting with many dynamic, unapologetically Black scholars and professionals through the Pan African Network. PAN has and continues to provide m e with a...
Pan African Network Committees
Awards Recognizes individuals working within the student affairs profession who are committed to supporting the needs of students and professionals of Pan African descent. Awards honor those who have excelled in the areas of citizenship, innovation, advocacy,...