Tuesday, 29 April 2025 // 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Many colleges and universities across the country are facing hiring freezes and budget constraints due to ongoing disruptions and uncertainty within the higher education landscape. As institutions continue to navigate the ripple effects of declining enrollment, shifting student needs, and economic pressures, the path forward in 2025 remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that the essential work of higher education must continue—even as campuses are being asked to do more with fewer resources than ever before. Amidst these challenges, collaboration and innovation are not just helpful—they are necessary.

This dynamic conversation will bring together key decision-makers from ACPA, NACAS, and SCUP to discuss the realities of operating under limited capacity, the ways in which our segments of the higher education ecosystem influence one another, and, most importantly, the opportunities we see to succeed through strategic partnerships, shared resources, and a collective commitment to reimagining what’s possible. Join us as we explore what it truly means to move forward—together.

About I-AM

ACPA–College Student Educators International, the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), and the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) have come together to launch the Inter-Association Movement (I-AM). This bold initiative was born from countless hours of dialogue with our members, thoughtful insights from volunteer leaders, survey data, and deep conversations held during our respective conferences. Together, we recognized that the complex, interconnected challenges facing higher education require a new way of working—one that bridges the gaps between functional areas and fosters collaboration across traditional silos.

The I-AM initiative reflects a shared belief that higher education must be transformed—and that associations like ours have a responsibility to model the kind of cross-sector collaboration we hope to see on campuses nationwide.