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
Contact the Chair:
Erin Mayo // [email protected]
Coalition for Fat identities
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Jessica Kilgore & S. Gibson // [email protected]
Coalition on Men & Masculinities
Contact the Chair:
Ben Marcy // [email protected]
Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
Contact the Coalition:
CMA // [email protected]
*Scroll down to learn about the Networks under the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities
Contact the Chair:
Cole Eskridge // [email protected]
Coalition for Women’s Identities
Contact the Chair:
Esther Rosbrook // [email protected]
native, aboriginal and indigenous coalition
Contact the Chair:
Kara Strass // [email protected]
our Networks
*within the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs
asian pacific american network
Contact the Chairs:
Will Hsu //[email protected]
Latinx network
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Karla Cruze-Silva & Stephen Santa-Ramirez // [email protected]
Multiracial & Transracial adoptee Network
Contact the Chair:
Nicholas Wright // [email protected]
pan african network
Contact the Chair:
Brandon Johnson // [email protected]
*within the Native, Aboriginal and Indigenous Coalition
indigenous student affairs network
Contact the Chair:
Shaina Philpot // [email protected]
the latest from ACPA coalitions & networks
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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...
Voices from Women Leaders on Success in Higher Education
In this upcoming webinar, Ceceilia Parnther and Barbara Cozza will facilitate a panel discussion to address themes from their recent publication, Voices from Women Leaders on Success in Higher Education. “Drawn from research and the lived experiences of women and...
CWI Current and Past Award Recipients
2022 Awards Outstanding Emerging Professional Award - Jessica Estes Mid-Level Professional Award - Julia Heck Research and Scholarship Award - Dr. Britt M. Williams Wisdom Award - Dr. Tori Svoboda Jodie Castanza Outstanding Service Award - Dr. Genia M. Bettencourt...
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...
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 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,...