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
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
Directorate Elected Positions Application Open
GSNPCOP is now accepting applications for the following Elected Positions: Vice Chair for Operations - 2 years Vice Chair for Professional Development - 2 years Chair-Elect - 3 years Directorate Interest Packet for Elected Positions Applications are now open and are...
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...
Winter 2021 Ambassador Cohort Application
ACPA Ambassadors are now accepting applications for the Winter Cohort, which runs from December 2021 through February 2022! Submit your application by November 15, 2021, for consideration. ACPA Ambassadors Application
The Liaison | Vol. 2
Monthly Newsletter Highlighting ACPA-Sponsored Events
Call for Nominations!
The depth and quality of work by student affairs educators, higher education scholars, and faculty colleagues too often goes unrecognized. Get Involved with GSNPCOP by recognizing and nominating a colleague, supervisor or supervisee, mentor, or other leader for...
Become a GSNPCOP Award Reviewer
We are looking for volunteers to review award nominations for our #ACPA22 convention awards. Once award nominations close on November 1, we will send you an email with more details and instructions. SIGN UP TO BE AN AWARD REVIEWER