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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
- Log into the ACPA Member Portal
- Click on the Chatter tab
- Click on Groups
- Search for the Chapter(s) you wish to join
- click Join Group next to the Chapter!
OUR COalitions

Coalition for DisAbility
Contact the Chair:
Capria Berry // disability@acpa.nche.edu

Coalition on Men & Masculinities
Contact the Chair:
Keenan Colquitt Jr. // 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:
Amanda Mollet // 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:
Kara Strass // naic@acpa.nche.edu
our Networks
*within the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs

asian pacific american network
Contact the Co-Chairs:
Eric Carnaje & Hannah Hyun White //cma_apan@acpa.nche.edu

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

Multiracial Network
Contact the Chair:
Caitlin Lindsay & Paige Thomas // cma_mrn@acpa.nche.edu

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

indigenous student affairs network
Contact the Chair:
Shaina Philpot // naic_isan@acpa.nche.edu
the latest from ACPA coalitions & networks
Meet the 2023-2024 PAN Chairs
2023-2024 PAN Chairs: Nikita Haynie & James Thomas Our enthusiasm as your Chairs for the 2023-2024 100th ACPA Convention year, is a direct reflection of our passion for advocating and creating a safe space for the equity and inclusivity of Blackness across all...
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,...
PAN Newsletters & Podcasts
ACPA 2023 Convention Newsletter 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 -...
Elder in Residence
Preamble The terms Native, Aboriginal, and Indigenous are used interchangeably in this resolution to refer to the Indigenous populations of the world, To grasp issues that are imperative to our understanding of Indigenous people in the world today, it is vital to have...