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
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...
The 8th Vector – Volume 16: Our Final Publication
The Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice serves our membership through adaptive strategies and resources. Since its beginnings in 2004, The Eighth Vector created space for graduate students and new professionals to share best practices,...
The Liaison | Vol. 7
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
2022 GSNPCOP Scholarship Winners
The Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice is PROUD to announce our 2022 sCHOLARSHIP Recipients. New Professional Convention Scholarship Erin MayoWorcester Polytechnic InstituteDoctoral Graduate Student Convention Scholarship Lauren...
2022 GSNPCOP Award Winners
The Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice is honored to announce our 2022 Award Recipients.Advancing Equity & Unsung Hero Erin MayoWorcester Polytechnic InstituteOutstanding Masters Student Julia RumseyBinghamton UniversityOutstanding New...
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