ACPA Coalitions & Networks
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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.
Get involved in an ACPA Coalition or Network
- 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
OUR COalitions
Coalition for DisAbility
est. 2000
Contact the Chair:
Erin Mayo // disability@acpa.nche.edu
Coalition for Fat identities
est. 2023
Contact the Co-Chairs:
S. Gibson & Jessica Kilgore // cfi@acpa.nche.edu
Coalition on Men & Masculinities
est. 1983
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Ben Marcy & Darius Robinson // cmm@acpa.nche.edu
Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
est. 1968
Contact the Chair:
Monique Atherley // cma@acpa.nche.edu
*Scroll down to learn about the Networks under the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities
est. 1985
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Cole Eskridge & Zach Parker // csgi@acpa.nche.edu
Coalition for Women’s Identities
est. 1973
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Margaret Babson & Tammy McNish // cwi@acpa.nche.edu
native, aboriginal and indigenous coalition
est. 1987
Contact the Chair:
Kara Strass // naic@acpa.nche.edu
our Networks
*within the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
asian pacific american network
est. 1987
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Xavier-Thomas Mendoza & Samantha Thornton //cma_apan@acpa.nche.edu
Latinx network
est. 1987
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Karla Silva & Stephen Santa-Ramirez // cma_ln@acpa.nche.edu
Multiracial & Transracial adoptee Network
est. 2003
Contact the Chair:
Juna Rika-Arline Johnson // cma_mtan@acpa.nche.edu
pan african network
est. 1987
Contact the Chair:
LaSabra Williams // pan@acpa.nche.edu
*within the Native, Aboriginal and Indigenous Coalition
indigenous student affairs network
est. 2018
Contact the Chair:
Christopher Snodgress // naic_isan@acpa.nche.edu
the latest from ACPA coalitions & networks
The Other Mothers in Higher Education
By: Yulissa Chavez-Tena & Holly Hansen They say it takes a village to raise a child. In communities of color, specifically those with African roots where this phrase originates, it is this collectivistic mindset that frames the role for Other Mothers. Other...
CWI Award Recipients
The Coalition for Women's Identities is pleased to announce our award recipients! This year, we are honored to present these awards to three exemplary women who continue to move higher education and student affairs forward. Read...
Student Affairs Practitioners Must Rest to Resistance
By: Yulissa Chavez Tena “Grind culture has made us all human machines, willing and ready to donate our lives to a capitalist system that thrives by placing profits over people. The Rest is Resistance movement is a connection and a path back to our true nature. We are...
Coalition for Disability Resources
Professional Development Resources Coalition for Disability Resource List Information About Disability From ACPA Publications (Historical Documents) ACPA Developments May 1998: On the Road To Access ACPA Developments October 1998: Enhancing Diversity On Our Campuses:...
Centering Love in Student Affairs
By: Yulissa Chavez-Tena During my summer internship, I had the great privilege of visiting a worker cooperative cafe and bookstore, Red Emma’s. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Red Emma’s opened its doors to 80+ first-generation college students and shared their...
Your Voice, Your Power: Shaping Tomorrow, Today
Sisters and allies! The upcoming election isn't just a date—it's our moment to shine and show the world our strength. A new wave of leaders is emerging from our ranks. Women who've walked in our shoes faced our hurdles and risen above them. They bring fresh...
No Longer My Ministry: The State of Black Women in Academia Webinar Recording
"No Longer My Ministry: The State of Black Women in Academia" Webinar Recording (February 15, 2024) Scholar and feminist bell hooks noted, “Choosing wellness is an act of political resistance.” This webinar explores the current experiences of Black women in academia....
100 Days ’til ACPA – Join CWI in the Celebration
Let the countdown begin! Join the Coalition for Women’s Identities (CWI) in the excitement – we are officially 100 days away from ACPA’s 100-year anniversary celebration at ACPA24 in Chicago. The theme of this year’s Convention is “Reflect. Evolve. Act.” These words,...
CWI NOW ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS
The ACPA Coalition for Women's Identities (CWI) is now accepting nominations (including self-nominations) for CWI Awards. All nominees must adhere to the following criteria in order to be considered for the awards presented by the ACPA Coalition for Women's...