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. Members can participate in Communities of Practice by attending sponsored webinars, Convention programs, networking events, volunteering for leadership roles, and more. Involvement opportunities are open to any ACPA Member and can be explored below!
Get Involved in an ACPA CHAPTER
- 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 Communities of practice
Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice (GSNPCOP)
Contact the Chairs:
Gabe Marenco-Garcia & Tye Wesley // gsnpcop@acpa.nche.edu
Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP)
Contact the Chairs:
Nikki Laird & Lisa M. Lockman // mlcop@acpa.nche.edu
Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCOP)
Contact the Chair:
Troy Seppelt // slcop@acpa.nche.edu
Latest Updates from Communities of Practice
The Liaison | Vol. 5
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
The Liaison | Vol. 4
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
Scholarship Reviewers Needed for GSNPCOP
We Need Scholarship Reviewers! Reviewers will be needed for both application cycles. The review period for the Convention Registration scholarship is December 15-23, 2021. The review period for the Flat-Rate and Membership scholarship is January 3-14, 2022. You can...
GSNPCOP Scholarship Applications are NOW OPEN!
We hope that this scholarship program removes barriers for graduate students and new professionals so they are able to attend Convention or be a part of ACPA in a way that is more financially feasible. This year, we are excited to be able to provide three different...
The Liaison | Vol. 3
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
Past Webinars through July 2021
Lessons from the field: Reflections on principles and practices to set your team up for success recorded: Friday, July 23, 2021 12pm-1:30 pm eastern Join former colleagues in a dialogue about the work we do, how to be good stewards, cultivating agency and potential,...
Careers in Student Affairs Month (CSAM)
October is Careers in Student Affairs (CSAM) is a month! This month-long initiative is dedicated to highlighting career paths in student affairs, educating and bringing awareness to professional functional areas in the field, and engaging with professional...
The Liaison | Vol. 2
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
The Liaison | Vol. 1
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
2021 GSNPCOP Sponsored Programs
The Personal is Professional: Exploring Emerging Student Affairs Professionals’ Intimacies Monday, March 8th, 2021 2:30PM-3:30PM EST Presenters: Ashley N Robinson - University of Connecticut; Sade Erinfolami - Sade Erinfolami Tania Flores University of Connecticut;...