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 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 Communities of practice
Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice (GSNPCOP)
Contact the Chair:
Tye Wesley // gsnpcop@acpa.nche.edu
Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP)
Contact the Chairs:
Alex Matiash // mlcop@acpa.nche.edu
Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCOP)
Contact the Chairs:
Troy Seppelt // slcop@acpa.nche.edu
Latest Updates from Communities of Practice
Celebrating 35 Years of Graduate Students and New Professionals-ACPA
The Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice, previously both a Steering Committee and a Commission, has long supported the needs of those new to the field of Higher Education and Student Affairs. This year, we are celebrating 35 years of service...
GSNP Scholarships are now LIVE!
ACPA’s Graduate Student and New Professional Community of Practice is once again offering scholarships for ACPA24 and ACPA membership! The Convention Registration Scholarship is offered to graduate students and new professionals planning to attend ACPA24. This...
MLCOP’s Mid-Level Management Institute Scholarship Application is now open!
ACPA's Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP) mission is to encourage, develop, and deliver programs and services focused on the needs of mid-level professionals in student affairs and higher education. MLCOP will be providing a scholarship to an individual to...
Submit to Present in the Growing Knowledge Series!
Recently successfully defended your dissertation? Undecided about working toward an article, but looking for a way to share your dissertation scholarship? Never published your recent dissertation research? The Growing Knowledge Series is for YOU!! This new offering...
Mid-Level Community of Practice’s Monthly Newsletter
Each month, the MLCOP publishes a newsletter which includes articles about best practices in student affairs/services, current trends in higher education, research opportunities, as well as Mid-Level Professional Spotlights. Please see below digest of past...
Season 4: ACPA Senior-Level Support Network
Season 4: ACPA Senior-Level Support Network We are so excited to be back for our fourth season of the SLSN series! The ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCoP) is excited to announce the fourth season of the Senior-Level Support Network. Launched in 2020 in...
Resumé Reviews for Mid-Level Professionals
The Mid-Level Community of Practice is partnering with the Commission for Career Services to provide resumé reviews for Mid-Level Professionals. Mid-Level pros can submit their resumé by December 9, 2022 and a trained resumé reviewer will read and provide feedback to...
Scholarship for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute Announced
The Mid-Level Community of Practice is very excited to announce that Shavon Hutchinson has been selected as the recipient of the MLCOP scholarship for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute. Shavon's extensive experience as a mid-level professional at...
ACPA Graduate Student and New Professional Scholarships Now Live!
ACPA's Graduate Student and New Professional Community of Practice is once again offering scholarships for ACPA23 and ACPA membership! The Convention Registration Scholarship is offered to graduate students and new professionals planning to attend ACPA23. This...
Apply to Serve as an ACPA23 Graduate Intern
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 OCTOBER 2022 ACPA is excited to recruit Graduate Interns to assist with the execution of the ACPA Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Convention Interns assist with numerous administrative responsibilities related to the execution of...