BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://myacpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T134552Z CREATED:20260108T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134552Z UID:22917-1779980400-1784826000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2026 Phyllis L. Mable Emerging Leaders Institute™ DESCRIPTION:PHYLLIS L. MABLE EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE5 THURSDAYS • 28 May and 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 JUNE • 3:00 – 5:00pm ET EACH DAY \n registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Investing in new student affairs professionals\nApproximately 30% of ACPA members currently identify as entry-level professionals with 1-3 years of experience in student affairs work. ACPA created the Phyllis L. Mable Emerging Leaders Institute to support the development of emerging leaders as they collectively serve thousands of students on a daily basis. This Institute includes several mentoring opportunities and one-on-one interactions with several of today’s leaders in higher education and student affairs as resident faculty and small group facilitators. \nThis institute is named in honor of Ms. Mable\, a highly respected educator and leader in student affairs for the past four decades. She served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Longwood University (Virginia)\, and Executive Director of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. Phyllis Mable served as ACPA President from 1979-80. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n The Emerging Leaders Institute offers new higher education professionals an opportunity to come together\, learn from each other\, and build a network of support while identifying & addressing the complexities facing those at this career level. This Institute offers a highly interactive learning environment which will include presentations\, case studies\, discussions\, and small group activities.  \nSessions dedicated to personal and professional development in the following areas: \n\nUnderstanding campus & organizational culture\nNavigating role as an emerging leader in the campus context\nBeing a supervisee and supervisor and having difficult conversations\nConsidering future career possibilities\nIdentifying areas for continued growth and skill building and giving and receiving effective feedback\nAction planning for future personal and professional growth\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE OVERVIEW\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSession 1 Embracing Your Journey as an Emerging Leader \nSession 2: Understanding Campus Culture & Community: Challenges for Emerging Leaders\nSession 3: Building Coalitions & Cultivating a Network \nSession 4: Strategic Leadership and Sustainable Changemaking for Emerging Leaders \nSession 5: Action Planning for Ongoing Leadership Development\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-MemberInternational Member & Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Bird Rate before 24 April 2026 \n\n$219 USD\n\nAfter 24 April 2026 \n\n$319\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Early Bird Rate before 24 April 2026 \n\n$319 USD\n\nAfter 24 April 2026 \n\n$419\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Must currently reside outside of the Continental United States & Hawaii \nEarly Bird Rate before 24 April 2026 \n\n$109 USD\n\nAfter 24 April 2026 \n\n$149 USD\n\n \n \n \n Registration is Open\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received by 8 May 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. After 8 May 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US $50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In these cases the fees will be fully refunded; however ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs or expenses\, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airline and/or travel agencies. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the Phyllis L. Mable Emerging Leaders Institute\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 24 July 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Phyllis L. Mable Emerging Leaders Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 24 July 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Phyllis L. Mable Emerging Leaders Institute you will not be provided with your Phyllis L. Mable Emerging Leaders Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FACULTY INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n The Emerging Leaders Institute is led by dynamic scholars and practitioners who serve as faculty members. They are dedicated professionals who bring valuable insights\, mentorship\, and expertise to emerging leaders in student affairs and higher education. They facilitate interactive sessions\, guide cohort-based discussions\, and provide real-world strategies to help participants navigate campus culture\, leadership challenges\, and career growth. Through engaging presentations\, case studies\, and small group activities\, the faculty create a supportive and transformative learning environment\, empowering participants to develop essential leadership skills\, build professional networks\, and take meaningful steps in their careers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Kind-Keppelshe/her \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jana Lithgowshe/her \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olajiwon K. McCadneyhe/they \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin Wrighthe/him \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mandy Womackshe/her URL:https://myacpa.org/event/eli26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T150339Z CREATED:20251118T175813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T150339Z UID:22422-1784019600-1784131200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Program Design School DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DESIGN SCHOOL14-15 JULY 2026 • 9am-4pm ET each day\nlearn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 learning methods and leave with a template for writing consistently and engaging material with ease \n*This event has reached registration capacity and is CLOSED* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Erin Fischer from the Leadership and Training Studio for a two-day\, hands-on\, engaging session. Erin has hosted this program for 10 years and has graduated nearly a thousand higher education professionals in her Program Design School. \nErin will share how she wrote hundreds of programs in the past decade and still has more ideas. (As a matter of fact\, she has written eight new courses in three months.) You will learn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 interactive learning methods and understand why you can’t write learning objectives until the end of your course! By the end of the two days\, you will have a template for writing consistently–with ease and without procrastination. We are excited to continue to offer this outstanding professional development opportunity in a live virtual format using Zoom Video Conferencing.  \nThis is a session that maxes out with about 40 participants and you will be in small groups working on your own curriculum while learning the process. This allows for a ton of feedback but requires full engagement from 9am-4pm ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s Time to joinprogram design school if you…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nStruggle writing creative curriculum year after year.\nNeed to write quickly or move past writer’s block.\nNeed a specific plan and clear steps to write consistently.\nNeed new ideas for teaching methods beyond the boring\, unoriginal and overused methods.\nWrite task-related curriculum\, like how to run a meeting\, use Roberts Rules of Order or put together a strategic plan.\nWrite competency- or soft skills-based curriculum\, like feedback\, confidence or managing conflict.\nWant to network with professionals\, and leadership and education professionals from institutions and headquarters.\nWant to learn the trends in leadership development for all types of adult learners.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who shouldattend…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLeadership development educators who create programs for students\nProfessionals who oversee leadership strategies or write curriculum\nEducation professionals who serve their headquarters or institution\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\nEach attendee of the Program Design School Online must be registered. Individual and team rates are available. Select “Add Additional Registrant” before submitting registration to add a team member from the same institution at a reduced rate! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $399\nadditional member from same institution + $199 eachadditional non-member from same institution + $299 each \n \n \n \n \n \n $499\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for member rates for Program Design School\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 15 July 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Program Design School Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 15 July 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of Program Design School you will not be provided with the link to access the Program Design School Event unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations\, received in writing at ACPA by 15 June 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 15 June 2026. After 15 June 2026 there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs\, charges or expenses\, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines and/or travel agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule-at-a-Glance\n*all times listed in Eastern Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome\nStep One: Manage Great Ideas and Set Boundaries\nStep Two: Create a List\nApplication: Steps One and Two\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\nStep Three: Portion It\nApplication Step Three\nStep Four: Create Tests with Learning Methods\nApplication: Step 4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome Back\nStep Five: Write Learning Objectives\nApplication: Step Five\nStep Six: Write Participant and Facilitator Guides\nApplication: Step 6\n\n1:00pm- 4:00pm \n\nStep Seven: Permissions\, Design\, and Piloting\nStep Eight: Create Assessment\nStep Nine: Educational Strategies URL:https://myacpa.org/event/pdsjuly26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/april25_web-1-e1757700474314-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T163258Z CREATED:20260421T163249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T163258Z UID:24469-1784210400-1784214000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Fundraising & Development Essentials for Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Fundraising & Development Essentials for Student Affairs\n16 july 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It is essential for student affairs professionals to be able to find ways to enhance the financial wellbeing of their units. To not further negatively impact students through increased tuition\, fees\, and potential debt\, developing donor support provides a crucial means of program support and longevity. This session will provide attendees with an essential understanding of development units\, how to be effective collaborative partners\, and how to ensure the growth and sustainability of their work. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nBrian R. LackmanUniversity of North Carolina-Chapel Hill\n\nKelly Spainhour​University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nOrganizational and Human Resources (OHR)Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/fundraising-development-essentials-for-student-affairs/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T184638Z CREATED:20260422T184627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T184638Z UID:24528-1784556000-1784559600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: The Joyful Workplace: Cultivating Wellbeing and Collaboration in Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Joyful Workplace: Cultivating Wellbeing and Collaboration in Student Affairs\n20 july 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session will focus on how and why it is important to develop work environments where faculty and staff within higher education institutions can experience a sense of joy\, collaboration\, and well-being. It’s critical to recognize that the work culture directly impacts the productivity\, morale\, and overall effectiveness of the faculty and staff\, which in turn influences the student experience and the success of the overall institution. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nTiffany FlowersNorth Carolina State University\n\nElizabeth WoodUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD)Organizational and Human Resources (OHR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/the-joyful-workplace-cultivating-wellbeing-and-collaboration-in-student-affairs/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000 DTSTAMP:20260709T164624Z CREATED:20260709T164624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T164624Z UID:25585-1784732400-1784736000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Unpacking the Research on Gen Z DESCRIPTION:Join the Commission for Orientation\, Admissions\, and the First-Year Experience (CAOFYE) and Dr. Michael A. Smith\, Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life at Columbia University\, as he unpacks the research behind Gen Z in college and what it means for the work we do\, the students we serve\, and how we can be more effective in promoting student success.\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual and Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Members \n$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii) \nPlease register here to secure your spot today!  \nProfessional Competencies: \nWebinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Law\, Policy\, and Governance. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. Our Associations are in the process of reviewing and codifying an updated list of Professional Competencies anticipated in Fall 2026. \n\n\nGeneral Access & Accommodations:\n\nThe ACPA General Access and Accommodations Form is for requesting assistance in accessing member benefits associated with ACPA resources and services. Please complete this form at least one week in advance of needing the requested support and a member of the ACPA International Office will work with you to meet the request. For questions\, comments or concerns about the General Access and Accommodations Process\, email info@acpa.nche.edu. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Michael A. Smith is an experienced higher education leader with a strong record of service in student affairs\, engagement\, and retention. He previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Student Experience at Newberry College in Newberry\, South Carolina\, where he previously held several key leadership roles\, including Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Director of First-Year Programs\, Interim Dean of Students\, and Director of Student Engagement and Greek Life. \nOver the course of his career\, Dr. Smith has led comprehensive initiatives aimed at improving the student experience\, including the development and implementation of first-year and transfer orientation programs\, peer mentoring models\, second-year experience initiatives\, and year-long engagement strategies to increase student persistence and success. He played a key role in creating New Student Retreats and the First-Year Experience Comprehensive Plan\, both of which have been instrumental in improving connection and retention for new students. Dr. Smith has supervised and directed multiple areas within student life including Greek Life\, Esports\, Campus Recreation\, and Marketing and Communications. \nDr. Smith holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education from Abilene Christian University\, a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University\, a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from Coastal Carolina University\, and an Associate of Arts in General Business from Horry Georgetown Technical College. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/genzresearchwebinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Commission for Admissions, Orientation & First-Year Experience,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AOFYE-LOGO-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T133628Z CREATED:20260617T132958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T133628Z UID:25292-1784739600-1784743200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CFI Convention Proposal Brainstorm DESCRIPTION:CFI Convention Proposal Brainstorm\npresented by the Coalition for Fat Identities (CFI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY\, 22 JULY 2026 | 5:00-6:00pm ET\nJoin the Coalition of Fat Identities (CFI) for a collaborative brainstorming session focused on developing proposals for the ACPA27 Convention. Whether you’re refining an existing idea or starting from scratch\, this session offers a space to generate topics\, receive feedback\, and connect with others interested in presenting. \nRegistration information:\n\nRegistration is free for members and non-members. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/proposalbrainstormcfi/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition for Fat Identities,Free for Members,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T014806Z CREATED:20260710T003936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T014806Z UID:25620-1785330000-1785333600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Growing Knowledge Series-Prisms of Possibilities: LGBTQ+ Students' Social Media Use DESCRIPTION:Growing Knowledge Series-Prisms of Possibilities: LGBTQ+ Students’ Social Media Use\npresented by Mid Level Community of Practice mlcop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY\, 29 JULY 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\nDr. Olivia M. Copeland\, recipient of the  2026 Marylu McEwen Dissertation of the Year Award\, will share about LGBTQ+ students\, their social media use\, and the possibilities technology presents in higher education. \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members\n$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii)\n\nPresenter information:\nOlivia M Copeland is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas whose research focuses on marginalized student experiences in college (especially thriving and resistance)\, influence of social media and technology on college students\, interdisciplinary study of higher education. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/growing-knowledge-series-prisms-of-possibilities-lgbtq-students-social-media-use/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T001757Z CREATED:20260710T001531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001757Z UID:25612-1786453200-1786456800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Sparking Joy on Your Team: Strategies for Recognition & Gratitude DESCRIPTION:Sparking Joy on Your Team: Strategies for Recognition & Gratitude\npresented by Mid-Level Community of Practice mlcop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n TUESDAY\, 11 august 2026 | 1:00-3:00pm ET\nKick off the new year by fostering positivity and teamwork. Join us on August 11th to discover creative ideas to celebrate your staff\, foster meaningful appreciation\, and build a culture of gratitude. Don’t miss this opportunity to energize and uplift your team! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members\n$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii)\n\nPresenter information:\n\nJen Lombardo\, University of Chicago URL:https://myacpa.org/event/sparking-joy-on-your-team-strategies-for-recognition-gratitude/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T164343Z CREATED:20260421T164334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164343Z UID:24473-1787061600-1787065200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Centering Vulnerability: Advancing Leadership and Success Among Black Male Students DESCRIPTION:Centering Vulnerability: Advancing Leadership and Success Among Black Male Students\n18 August 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black male student leaders often face pressures that discourage emotional openness. This session reframes vulnerability as a strength\, offering student affairs educators strategies to foster authentic leadership\, belonging\, and student thriving. Through narrative insights\, grounded theory research\, and collaborative engagement\, participants will analyze a case vignette\, connect to scholarship\, and design practices that integrate vulnerability into leadership and success programs. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and resources to advance racial justice and transformative student learning. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nMichael DanielsKent State University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD)Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI)Student Learning and Development (SLD)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/centering-vulnerability-advancing-leadership-and-success-among-black-male-students/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T174245Z CREATED:20260421T174235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T174245Z UID:24492-1787234400-1787238000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Using Change Management to Close the Assessment Loop DESCRIPTION:Using Change Management to Close the Assessment Loop\n20 August 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If change doesn’t occur through assessment\, did assessment really happen? Assessment is incomplete without change. This session explores how integrating change management theory into assessment practice helps close the loop\, inform improvement\, and move beyond compliance. Presenters will overview key theories and lead a discussion on practical strategies for using assessment to effect and sustain meaningful change. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nGavin HenningNew England College\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAssessment\, Evaluation\, and ResearchOrganizational and Human Resources\, Leadership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/using-change-management-to-close-the-assessment-loop/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T192438Z CREATED:20260427T192427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192438Z UID:24572-1787839200-1787842800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Belonging\, What's 'Love' Got to Do With It? DESCRIPTION:Belonging\, What’s ‘Love’ Got to Do With It?\n27 august 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session will focus on Belonging and and how administrators\, faculty\, and students can create a sense of belonging that centers love. context. This session will be supported by student development theory that foregrounds conceptual and theoretical frameworks focusing on Identity Sense of Belonging\, and Mattering. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nFred A. BonnerPrairie View A&M University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nSocial Justice and Inclusion (SJI)Student Learning and Development (SLD)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/belonging-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194029Z CREATED:20260421T194020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T194029Z UID:24507-1788444000-1788447600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: The 3 C’s of Liberatory Leadership DESCRIPTION:The 3 C’s of Liberatory Leadership\n3 September 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session equips Student Affairs professionals with practical strategies to navigate the current climate of resistance to DEI and belonging work. Drawing from critical pedagogy (Freire\, 1970) and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (HERI\, 1996)\, the session introduces an applied leadership approach to strengthen inclusive practices at all levels of higher education. The goal is to prepare participants to resist over-compliance\, sustain belonging initiatives\, and empower students as co-leaders in advancing justice. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nDeAndrae D. PowellJames Madison University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD);Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/the-3-cs-of-liberatory-leadership/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T141649Z CREATED:20260424T141639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T141649Z UID:24559-1789048800-1789052400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: An Integrated Approach to Student Wellness and Success DESCRIPTION:An Integrated Approach to Student Wellness and Success\n10 September 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did we build a program that focuses on well-being\, supports student success\, and yields 90% participation of First-Year students? This presentation discusses a First-Year residential experience program\, centered on wellness dimensions and traditional extended orientation content. The presenter will share how the program also regularly captures data on student well-being\, and the institution’s integrated response to students who need help. Attendees will explore the factors that contribute to successful implementation and how these strategies are applicable at their institutions. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nBrooke​ GutschickGettysburg College\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAdvising and Supporting (A/S)Student Learning and Development (SLD)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/an-integrated-approach-to-student-wellness-and-success/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T195708Z CREATED:20260421T195657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T195708Z UID:24512-1789477200-1789480800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: My Plate Is Full: Navigating Your Role\, Professional Goals & Serving Students DESCRIPTION:My Plate Is Full: Navigating Your Role\, Professional Goals & Serving Students\n15 September 2026 // 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Higher education professionals often juggle institutional expectations\, career growth\, and personal wellbeing while striving to center student success. This roundtable creates space for practitioners who wear “many hats” to share lived experiences and strategies for balancing these demands. Together\, participants will explore work/life integration\, boundary-setting\, managing up\, and sustaining energy for student support. Attendees will co-create tools\, exchange peer-tested ideas\, and leave with a supportive network to thrive professionally while maintaining a holistic\, student-centered approach \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nBrandon HarrisUniversity of Maryland-College Park\n\nJamese Carrell Epps​College Track\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nOrganizational and Human Resources (OHR)Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/my-plate-is-full-navigating-your-role-professional-goals-serving-students/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T195828Z CREATED:20260422T195818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T195828Z UID:24533-1789657200-1789660800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Data to Dialogue: Humanizing Retention Strategies DESCRIPTION:Data to Dialogue: Humanizing Retention Strategies\n17 September 2026 // 3:00PM – 4:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Institutions of higher education have long relied on quantitative data such as GPA\, retention rates\, and credit accumulation to explain why students persist\, transfer\, or withdraw. While valuable\, these numbers often flatten the student experience\, overlooking the complex personal\, social\, and cultural dimensions that shape persistence. This session explores how integrating qualitative approaches such as narrative inquiry\, focus groups\, and student storytelling provides a more holistic picture of student success and attrition. By examining case studies and examples\, participants will see how student voices illuminate gaps in institutional support and challenge assumptions hidden in traditional metrics. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies for designing mixed-method retention studies\, framing student narratives as actionable data\, and using these insights to inform equity-driven policies and practices. Ultimately\, the session argues that to truly support retention\, higher education must move beyond metrics and embrace the humanity behind the numbers. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nAshley L. LewisJohns Hopkins University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAdvising and Supporting (A/S)Leadership (LEAD)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/data-to-dialogue-humanizing-retention-strategies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T173141Z CREATED:20260421T151514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T173141Z UID:24455-1790089200-1790092800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Be Anchored in Purpose: Empowering Student Affairs Professionals through Executive Coaching DESCRIPTION:Be Anchored in Purpose: Empowering Student Affairs Professionals through Executive Coaching\n22 September 2026 // 3:00PM – 4:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the ever-changing world of higher education\, student affairs professionals are often pulled in many directions—navigating complex challenges\, shifting priorities\, and growing demands. This session explores how executive coaching can help professionals stay grounded\, build resilience\, and strengthen their leadership from a place of clarity and stability. Anchored in purpose and personal growth\, this workshop offers practical tools and reflective strategies to help participants lead with confidence\, stay connected to their core values\, and thrive amidst change. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nKellie M. DixonBaylor University\n\nAlexandria WhiteUniversity of Mississippi\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD)Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/be-anchored-in-purpose-empowering-student-affairs-professionals-through-executive-coaching/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200050Z CREATED:20260421T200208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200050Z UID:24517-1790172000-1790175600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Utilizing a Critical Theory of Love In Our Social Justice Work DESCRIPTION:Utilizing a Critical Theory of Love In Our Social Justice Work\n23 September 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would it mean to center love—not as sentiment\, but as strategy—in our justice work? Grounded in Black liberation theology and Black feminist thought\, this session explores how Western constructs of love uphold oppression and limit our capacity for transformation. Participants will engage a Critical Theory of Love framework to interrogate how we’ve been socialized by love\, and how we might reclaim it as a tool for healing\, accountability\, and liberation in educational and social justice practice. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nDurryle​ BrooksLove & Justice Consulting\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nSocial Justice and Inclusion (SJI)Values\, Philosophy\, and History (VPH)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/utilizing-a-critical-theory-of-love-in-our-social-justice-work/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260702T181136Z CREATED:20260702T181127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181136Z UID:25558-1790251200-1790265600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2025 ACPA/ASHE Presidential Symposium DESCRIPTION:2026 ACPA/ASHE PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUMMoving In and Through the Moment: Grounding Our Collective Consciousness and Purpose\n \n24 SEPTEMBER 2026  • 12:00pm-4:00pm ET\n registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 2026 Symposium offers a vital space to reflect on the complexities\, profound systemic shifts\, and emotional labor defining the current landscape of higher education. Grounded in a commitment to deep praxis rather than a rehashing of past dialogues\, this event invites participants to explore how we live\, breathe\, and act within our localized communities and national organizations. Rather than seeking superficial fixes\, this gathering encourages collective imagination\, inviting graduate students\, early career professionals\, and senior executives alike to wrestle with internal divisional challenges. By centering community\, and future-oriented dreaming\, this gathering serves as a catalyst to collectively reimagine our shared work and cultivate meaningful\, transformative action. \n \nOrganized and facilitated by ACPA President Kelvin Rutledge and ASHE President Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn\, the 9th Annual Presidential Symposium brings together scholars and practitioners to reflect on the moment. \n \n \n \n \n \n HOW TO ENGAGE with the presidential symposium\n \n \n \n \n \n We invite higher education/student affairs graduate programs\, student affairs divisions\, and other campus departments to gather to watch the session together. Discounted group registration is available. \nIndividuals are also able to watch the session on their own. \nBetween each panel will be time for individual reflection through a PDF workbook provided to attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend?\n \n \n \n \n \n Educators who have an interest in engaging racial justice and decolonization pedagogical practices to enhance college student development and leadership. This includes but is not limited to: \n\nFaculty from all disciplines–tenured\, tenure-track\, and clinical faculty welcome.\nGraduate students with teaching responsibilities.\nHigher Education/Student Affairs practitioners with teaching responsibilities.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Symposium Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelvin Rutledge\n he/him \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn\n she/her (Kiowa) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaleb L. Briscoe\, Ph.D.\n she/her \n Dr. Kaleb L. Briscoe is an associate professor at the University of Oklahoma. Her research examines campus racial climate and higher education politics and policy issues. She has received national honors\, including the ASHE CEP Mildred E. García Award and the ACPA Emerging Scholar Award. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Cantiller\n he/him \n Dan Cantiller is a Manager\, Academic Planning & Student Affairs at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a Master of Education in Post-Secondary Studies from Memorial University and has worked in Canadian universities for 15+ years. Dan is Chair-Elect for ACPA’s Mid-Level Community of Practice\, and an ACPA Ethics Task Force member. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nichole Margarita Garcia\n she/her \n Dr. Nichole M. Garcia is Associate Professor of Higher Education at Rutgers University–New Brunswick\, Director of the PhD in Higher Education\, and Coordinator of the EdD Higher Education concentration. Her work centers Latinx/a/o students\, Puerto Rican educational life\, QuantCrit\, and Chicana/Latina feminist approaches to higher education research. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Juan R. Guardia\, Ph.D.\n he/him \n Dr. Juan R. Guardia serves as Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University San Antonio\, providing strategic leadership for student success initiatives and campus services. With more than 25 years of experience in higher education\, he is a nationally recognized scholar-practitioner\, award-winning leader\, and published author. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April N. Horne\n she/her \n April N. Horne is a PhD Candidate at the University of Arizona Center for the Study of Higher Education. Her research centers Indigenous Matriarchy within student access topics. April is a research assistant for community research and evaluation\, and a graduate student member for the ASHE Board of Directors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demetri L. Morgan\, PhD\n he/him \n Dr. Morgan is an associate professor in the Marsal Family School of Education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather J. Shotton\, Ph.D.\n she/her \n Dr. Heather J. Shotton is President of Fort Lewis College\, making history as the college’s first Indigenous president. She is an enrolled citizen of the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendent. A nationally recognized scholar and leader\, Dr. Shotton’s career has focused on advancing Indigenous higher education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Group RegistrationACPA/ASHE MembersACPA/ASHE StudentNon-MemberNon-Member Student\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$250 through 28 August 2026\n$300 after 28 August 2026\n\nGraduate Programs\, Student Affairs Divisions\, Other Campus Divisions\, and Organizations are encouraged to gather students and/or colleagues to participate in the live stream. A special group rate of $250 is available at registration for up to 20 attendees. If you wish to have more people attend as part of your program or division\, select the “Group Registration Additional Attendee” at an additional fee of $10 per registrant. We will contact the registered group representative by email in early September with more information for finalizing their group registration. \nA personalized link will be sent to the purchaser on the day of the event and can be used for streaming as an individual or within a larger group. The live stream experience includes curricular materials\, discussion questions\, readings\, and other resources for each virtual attendee. The purchaser will also receive information in early September that will allow for their group to request individual links for private or smaller group participation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$50 through 28 August 2026\n$75 after 28 August 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n$100 through 28 August 2026\n$125 after 28 August 2026\n\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$40\n\nACPA membership is FREE for current Master’s and Undergraduate students. We encourage you to become a member before registering to save on this event. \n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations\, received in writing at ACPA by 28 August 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 28 August 2026. After 28 August 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA & ASHE reserve the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The symposium may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs incurred by registrants. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA/ASHE Presidential Symposium\, membership with ACPA or ASHE must be valid through 25 September 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA or ASHE Members who purchase a Presidential Symposium Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 25 September 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Presidential Symposium you will not be provided with your Presidential Symposium access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Origins of the presidential symposiumThe first ACPA-ASHE Presidential Symposium was held in 2018 under the leadership of Dr. Stephen John Quaye\, Dr. Lori Patton Davis\, and Dr. Shaun R. Harper. The symposium was held both virtually and in-person at the University of Southern California campus and was titled\, ‘Presidential Symposium on Racism\, Recovery\, and Racial Justice in Higher Education.’ We are grateful for their ideas\, labor\, and leadership in establishing this event. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/prezsymposium25-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/symposium_featured-01-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260122T185336Z CREATED:20260122T185327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185336Z UID:23272-1790676000-1790784000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Facilitation School DESCRIPTION:FACILITATION SCHOOL29-30 SEPTEMBER 2026 • 10am-4pm ET each day\n\n\nLearn the top 12 things participants need from facilitators\, how to flex your style\, how to make concepts sticky\, the power of storytelling\, and leave with tips and tricks to make your programs more interactive \n\n\n registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin Erin Fischer and Dr. Michael McRee from the Leadership and Training Studio and The Whitespace Group for a virtual\, two-day\, hands-on session. (You might know Erin who has hosted Program Design School for 10 years and has graduated nearly a thousand higher education professionals through that experience.) \nWhy should you (and your team) go? When we think about facilitation\, we know the right facilitator can make all the difference. You know this to be true if you remember the last bad facilitator you had. So\, we have created content to help you deliver the best for your audience. First\, as your guides\, we have scoured through Mike’s Ph.D. research and are sharing the top 12 things participants need from facilitators and the results are fascinating! Join us if you want to practice your facilitative skills\, increase your audience’s evaluations score on your work\, learn how to flex your style to meet your audience\, figure out how to make your work more interactive using the 70/30 rule\, practice your pace and pitch\, and learn where facilitators can often go wrong. Finally\, we will teach you how to read your audience when they make a face that stresses you out. \nAs we share\, you never went to camp to watch videos about canoeing\, horseback riding\, and the ropes course. Why would your participants come to your course to watch you read the PowerPoints when they could be trying something themselves? Let us help you get better—fast. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect & Why to Attend PDF\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s Time to joinfacilitation school if you…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWant to get better and improve your facilitation.\nStruggle with confidence in front of a group.\nHave a hard time getting folks to participate.\nOverthink your guide and your PowerPoint but always talk too much.\nCan’t manage your time – you have too much time left over to fill or you feel like you can’t fit everything in – either way your participants get cheated.\nStruggle with silence in your programs.\nDon’t know how to get to your main point or go on too many tangents.\nWorry about your evaluation scores\, but don’t change your style to meet your audience.\nDon’t know how to make your work memorable or sticky. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should\nattend…\n \n \n \n \n \n Folks representing the Dean of Students\, Academic Student Services\, Career Services and Prep\, Student Union\, Housing & Residence Life\, Financial Aid\, Student Involvement & Leadership\, Fraternity & Sorority Life\, Student Connections & Support Center\, Student Success\, Campus Mentoring Programs\, Managers of Student and Registered Organizations\, Shared Business Services\, Dining\, Admissions and New Student Programs\, Managers of Peer Mentors\, First Gen Student Programming\, Orientation\, Parent and Family Programming\, Educational Access Center\, Undergraduate Advising\, Grant-Funded Projects\, High Impact Educational Programming\, Community-Based Learning\, Communication and Partnerships\, and the Office of the Vice President. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\nEach attendee of the Facilitation School Online must be registered. Individual and team rates are available. Select “Add Additional Registrant” before submitting registration to add a team member from the same institution at a reduced rate! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $399\nadditional member from same institution + $269 each \n \n \n \n \n \n $499\nadditional member from same institution + $369 each \nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for Facilitation School\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 1 October 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Facilitation School Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 1 October 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of Facilitation School you will not be provided with the link to access the Facilitation School Event unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations\, received in writing at ACPA by 1 September 2026 Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 1 September 2026. After 1 September 2026 there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs\, charges or expenses. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/fssept26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/septweb-e1763489331170-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260626T185151Z CREATED:20260421T193132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T185151Z UID:24502-1791381600-1791385200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Anchored in Love: A PBS Approach to Academic Advising DESCRIPTION:Anchored in love: A PBS approach to academic advising\n7 October 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Academic advisors are often the first point of connection between a student and the university. How do we refresh our approach to academic advising to help our students? Let’s lead with love! Session participants will learn how to apply the concept of love from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Reading Rainbow to the Appreciative Advising Framework\, the benefits to this approach\, and participants will take part in an activity to help implement this approach in their work practice. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nEve N. MillettUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAdvising and Supporting (A/S)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/anchored-in-love-a-pbs-approach-to-academic-advising/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T155827Z CREATED:20260622T155816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T155827Z UID:25331-1791468000-1791471600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: A Socio-Ecological Framework for College Student Belonging DESCRIPTION:A Socio-Ecological Framework for College Student Belonging\n8 OCTOBER 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n College student belonging is a critical factor in student success\, linked to outcomes such as motivation\, engagement\, persistence\, and well-being. As a multifaceted and dynamic construct\, belonging is shaped by individual experiences\, campus environments\, and broader societal forces. This session introduces a socio-ecological framework for understanding college student belonging and offers practical\, evidence-based strategies that educators and administrators can use to cultivate inclusive and affirming learning environments. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nGavin HenningNew England College\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nStudent Learning and DevelopmentSocial Justice and Inclusion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/a-socio-ecological-framework-for-college-student-belonging/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260626T153643Z CREATED:20260108T191118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T153643Z UID:22925-1791550800-1792771200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Master’s Student Conference DESCRIPTION:Master's Student Conference3 FRIDAYS • 9\, 16 & 23 OCTOBER 2026 • 1:00-4:00PM ET EACH DAYVIRTUAL EVENT \n register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ADVANCE your Student Affairs Career at the Master’s student conference\nThis conference prepares Master’s students for careers in higher education and student affairs by fostering skills\, knowledge\, and connections that support well-being and sustain professional growth.  \nAttending this conference will allow you to deepen your understanding of higher education and student affairs\, explore different career paths and career transitions within and beyond higher education\, and craft individualized strategies for professional advancement.  \n \n \n \n \n \n MAster’s student conferenceWHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n Designed for Master’s students at all stages of their journey (first year\, 2+year; full- or part-time; those diving into the field or with prior professional experience)\, this conference provides opportunities for learning\, reflection\, networking\, and professional growth.  \nThrough interactive sessions and dialogue\, participants will: \n\nIdentify strategies for navigating expectations\, norms\, and current issues in higher education and student affairs\nReflect on personal leadership identity\, values\, skills\, and long-term career goals\nBuild meaningful professional connections and begin developing a supportive network within the field\nExplore opportunities for professional growth and career advancement \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will leave with concrete tools and strategies to support the next steps in their careers\, including a networking toolkit\, a professional development plan\, a well-being check-in tool\, equity-minded frameworks for assessing workplace culture\, and more. The interactive format of the conference will allow participants to build relationships with peers and experienced professionals from across the country. \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n FRIDAY\, 9 OCTOBER\n\n\nIntroduction and Welcome (1:00-1:30 PM ET)\n\n\nCareer Paths and Job Searching (1:30-4:00 PM ET)\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, 16 OCTOBER\n\nNorms\, Trends\, and Current Issues in Higher Education (1:00-4:00 PM ET)\n\n\nFRIDAY\, 23 October\n\n\nMentoring Conversations (1:00-2:00 PM ET)\n\n\nPersonalized Professional Advancement Strategies (2:00-4:00 PM ET)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference FACULTY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gudrun Nyunt (Co-Chair)\nGudrun Nyunt is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University with professional work experience in residence life. Her research focuses on employment in higher education and student mobility. Gudrun joined ACPA as a first-year Master’s student and has been involved in entity group leadership and governance. As a former international student from Austria\, Gudrun has been instrumental to fostering a community of international students and professionals within ACPA. \nBrandon Johnson (Co-Chair)\nDr. Brandon Johnson is Director of Housing & Residence Life at Northeastern Illinois University and an active leader in the ACPA. His research agenda investigates the student engagement and involvement pathways of Black men at predominantly White institutions and how the culture of plantation politics shapes how Black men navigate college campuses. Through his scholarship and practice\, Dr. Johnson is committed to advancing student success\, cultivating belonging\, mentoring future leaders\, and creating equitable\, student-centered learning environments.  \nJennifer Artis \nJennifer Artis is a higher education leader\, educator\, and scholar with more than two decades of experience advancing student success\, belonging\, and equitable access. She serves as the Director of Student Life and Success for Graduate Students at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, where she leads initiatives that support engagement\, leadership development\, and student persistence. Jennifer also serves as faculty for the ACPA Summit for Black Student Affairs Professionals and is committed to creating more inclusive and supportive pathways for graduate and nontraditional learners. \nHeather Kropf \nDr. Heather Kropf (she\, her\, hers) serves as the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students at Willamette University. She previously worked at the University of Oregon\, Pacific University\, and Azusa Pacific University where she received her Master’s degree in College Student Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication studies. Heather graduated from the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program from Portland State University in 2020. Her research focused on organizational cultures and structures that support a curricular approach. Heather has served as faculty on ACPA’s Institute on a Curricular Approach for multiple years. \nWincy Li\nWincy Li is the Associate Director of Career Education at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Career\, Co-op & Student Success Centre in Canada. She has 15+ years of experience supporting the career development of post-secondary students and diverse community clients\, with a focus on the inclusion of equity-deserving groups in the Canadian labour market. You can connect with Wincy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wincyli/. She currently serves on the ACPA27 Convention Planning Team (Convention Experiences). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Lo\nMarc A. Lo\, Ph.D.\, is the Executive Director of Penn First Plus at the University of Pennsylvania\, where he leads efforts to ensure the equitable success of undergraduates from first-generation and/or limited-income backgrounds. Marc has been involved with the Commission for Social Justice Educators\, the Senior Level of Community of Practice\, Leadership Council\, and Convention leadership teams; including chairing the ACPA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. \nLiv Maldonado\nLiv Maldonado (she/her) serves as the Coordinator for Student Operations and Recruitment in Residence Life at Appalachian State University. An active member of ACPA since 2019\, Liv began her involvement with the Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice and has remained committed to fostering professional development and connection within the association. She currently serves as the Coordinator-Elect for Communities of Practice on the Leadership Council. Liv is passionate about student success\, leadership development\, and creating meaningful opportunities for learning and belonging.  \nMfon B. Nwabuoku\nDr. Mfon B. Nwabuoku is a scholar-practitioner and higher education leader serving as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Lake Forest College\, where she provides strategic leadership for residential education\, student development\, and housing operations. Her work is grounded in equity-minded\, restorative\, and student-centered practice\, with a focus on translating theory into practice to foster belonging\, accountability\, growth\, and holistic student success. She is engaged in ACPA and serves as Faculty in the ACPA Institute for the Curricular Approach (ICA)\, supporting curricular transformation in student affairs.  \nKevin L. Wright\nDr. Kevin L. Wright is a faculty member in Global Diversity and Social Justice at Southern New Hampshire University and an award-winning educator\, author\, speaker\, and equity strategist. Rooted in African\, Creole\, and Indigenous heritage\, he has engaged more than 100\,000 learners across five continents. A TRIO alum\, Certified Financial Education Instructor\, and Certified Life Coach\, he advances equity\, belonging\, and transformational growth for individuals and organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-MemberGroup Pass\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026 \n\n$69\n\nRates after 25 September 2026 \n\n$79\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026 \n\n$99 USD\n\nRates after 25 September 2026 \n\n$109 USD\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026 \n\nGroup pass – 5 attendees: $250\nGroup pass – 10 attendees: $450\n\nRates after 25 September 2026 \n\nGroup pass – 5 attendees: $300\nGroup pass – 10 attendees: $500\n\n \n \n \n Register today!\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing at ACPA by 11 September 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 11 September 2026. After 11 September 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Virtual Master’s Student Conference\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 23 October 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Virtual Master’s Student Conference Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 23 October 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Virtual Master’s Student Conference\, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/masters26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/web-01-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260626T152546Z CREATED:20260622T161904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152546Z UID:25337-1791900000-1791903600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career DESCRIPTION:The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career\n13 OCTOBER 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n While the higher education and student affairs (HESA) landscape is constantly shifting\, building a meaningful\, sustainable career within it requires intentional decisions. This session (re)introduces the five core components of career strategy from the newly released second edition of The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career (Ardoin\, 2026). Participants will explore what these five components are\, why they are essential for crafting adaptable\, healthy\, and fulfilling careers\, and how individuals apply them in real-world career contexts. Whether you are looking to move into\, advance through\, or transition out of the HESA field\, this session provides the practical framework you need to make career decisions with confidence. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nSonja ArdoinClemson University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nPersonal and Ethical Foundations (PPF)\nValues\, Philosophy\, and History (VPH)\nOrganizational and Human Resource (OHR)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/the-strategic-guide-to-shaping-your-student-affairs-career/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T162743Z CREATED:20260622T162733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T162743Z UID:25345-1792414800-1792418400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Thriving While Black: Strategies for Resilience\, Belonging\, and Success in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Thriving While Black: Strategies for Resilience\, Belonging\, and Success in Higher Education\n19 OCTOBER 2026 // 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black women in higher education often navigate unique challenges\, from racial microaggressions to systemic barriers\, that impact their sense of belonging\, professional growth\, and overall well-being. This session explores the effects of racial trauma on Black women faculty\, staff\, and students\, offering evidence-based strategies for resilience\, self-care\, and boundary setting. Participants will engage in practical discussions about creating supportive networks\, fostering psychological safety\, and advocating for inclusive institutional practices. By the end of the session\, attendees will leave with actionable tools to support Black women’s success while promoting equitable and affirming campus environments. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nWhitley Grant-GoodmanThe Melanated Space\, PLLC\n\nPamela AdkinsCareer Life and Love\, PLLC\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD)\nSocial Justice and Inclusion (SJI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/thriving-while-black-strategies-for-resilience-belonging-and-success-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T163322Z CREATED:20260622T163312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T163322Z UID:25352-1792497600-1792501200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Beyond the Basics: Reimagining Essential Needs Work on College Campuses DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Basics: Reimagining Essential Needs Work on College Campuses\n20 OCTOBER 2026 // 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Essential needs are often narrowly defined as food or hygiene\, but student persistence requires a broader\, more holistic approach. This session explores how expanding definitions of “essential\,” from reproductive and dental care to transportation and technology\, can transform support for undergraduate students. Presenters will share strategies for building sustainable infrastructure\, cultivating campus and community partnerships\, and developing pantries as equity-centered hubs that meet students where they are and foster long-term success. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nEmily AbramsMichigan State University\n\nHeather SheaMichigan State University\n\nMarlene VillaMichigan State University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAdvising and Supporting (A/S)\nSocial Justice and Inclusion (SJI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/beyond-the-basics-reimagining-essential-needs-work-on-college-campuses/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000 DTSTAMP:20251118T180036Z CREATED:20251118T180025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T180036Z UID:22425-1794387600-1794499200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Program Design School DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DESIGN SCHOOL11-12 NOVEMBER 2026 • 9am-4pm ET each day\nlearn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 learning methods and leave with a template for writing consistently and engaging material with ease \n registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Erin Fischer from the Leadership and Training Studio for a two-day\, hands-on\, engaging session. Erin has hosted this program for 10 years and has graduated nearly a thousand higher education professionals in her Program Design School. \nErin will share how she wrote hundreds of programs in the past decade and still has more ideas. (As a matter of fact\, she has written eight new courses in three months.) You will learn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 interactive learning methods and understand why you can’t write learning objectives until the end of your course! By the end of the two days\, you will have a template for writing consistently–with ease and without procrastination. We are excited to continue to offer this outstanding professional development opportunity in a live virtual format using Zoom Video Conferencing.  \nThis is a session that maxes out with about 40 participants and you will be in small groups working on your own curriculum while learning the process. This allows for a ton of feedback but requires full engagement from 9am-4pm ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s Time to joinprogram design school if you…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nStruggle writing creative curriculum year after year.\nNeed to write quickly or move past writer’s block.\nNeed a specific plan and clear steps to write consistently.\nNeed new ideas for teaching methods beyond the boring\, unoriginal and overused methods.\nWrite task-related curriculum\, like how to run a meeting\, use Roberts Rules of Order or put together a strategic plan.\nWrite competency- or soft skills-based curriculum\, like feedback\, confidence or managing conflict.\nWant to network with professionals\, and leadership and education professionals from institutions and headquarters.\nWant to learn the trends in leadership development for all types of adult learners.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who shouldattend…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLeadership development educators who create programs for students\nProfessionals who oversee leadership strategies or write curriculum\nEducation professionals who serve their headquarters or institution\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\nEach attendee of the Program Design School Online must be registered. Individual and team rates are available. Select “Add Additional Registrant” before submitting registration to add a team member from the same institution at a reduced rate! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $399\nadditional member from same institution + $199 eachadditional non-member from same institution + $299 each \n \n \n \n \n \n $499\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for Program Design School\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 February 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Program Design School Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 February 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of Program Design School you will not be provided with the link to access the Program Design School Event unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations\, received in writing at ACPA by 3 January 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 3 January 2026. After 3 January 2026 there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs\, charges or expenses\, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines and/or travel agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule-at-a-Glance\n*all times listed in Eastern Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome\nStep One: Manage Great Ideas and Set Boundaries\nStep Two: Create a List\nApplication: Steps One and Two\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\nStep Three: Portion It\nApplication Step Three\nStep Four: Create Tests with Learning Methods\nApplication: Step 4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome Back\nStep Five: Write Learning Objectives\nApplication: Step Five\nStep Six: Write Participant and Facilitator Guides\nApplication: Step 6\n\n1:00pm- 4:00pm \n\nStep Seven: Permissions\, Design\, and Piloting\nStep Eight: Create Assessment\nStep Nine: Educational Strategies URL:https://myacpa.org/event/pdsnov26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/april25_web-1-e1757700474314-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T183233Z CREATED:20260608T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183233Z UID:25126-1795179600-1804255200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Master’s Student Conference DESCRIPTION:GRAD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM20 November 2026\, 15 January 2027\, 12 February 2027\, 5 March 2027 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET \nVIRTUAL EVENT \n register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow Your Career in Student Affairs\nThe Grad Connections Program is an opportunity for Master’s students interested in enhancing their graduate preparation experience. This program will allow you to deepen your understanding of the field of higher education and student affairs\, prepare for the next steps in your career\, and connect with colleagues from across the country. \n \n \n \n \n \n grad connections programWHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Grad Connections program provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your experiences in the field and engage in collective problem solving in small groups of peers\, facilitated by one or two professionals or faculty in the field. \n\nConnection with other graduate students and professionals in the field\nExposure to diverse perspectives within higher education\nCultivation of your career within higher education (Insights to career paths and professional development opportunities)\n\nGrad Connections small groups meet virtually once a month on the first Friday in October\, November\, December\, and February. An optional meet-up will take place at the annual ACPA convention in March. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $30 USD \n \n \n \n \n \n   $50 USD \nACPA Membership for Master’s students will. be FREE beginning on 1 July 2026. Be sure to become an ACPA member before registering for this event. \n \n \n \n Register today!\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing at ACPA by 30 October 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 30 October 2026. After 30 October 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Grad Connection\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 March 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Grad Connection Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 March 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Grad Connection program\, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gradconnections-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260626T142149Z CREATED:20260626T141619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T142149Z UID:25425-1795179600-1804255200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Grad Connections Program DESCRIPTION:GRAD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM20 November 2026\, 15 January 2027\, 12 February 2027\, 5 March 2027 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET \nVIRTUAL EVENT \n register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow Your Career in Student Affairs\nThe Grad Connections Program is an opportunity for Master’s students interested in enhancing their graduate preparation experience. This program will allow you to deepen your understanding of the field of higher education and student affairs\, prepare for the next steps in your career\, and connect with colleagues from across the country. \n \n \n \n \n \n grad connections programWHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Grad Connections program provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your experiences in the field and engage in collective problem solving in small groups of peers\, facilitated by one or two professionals or faculty in the field. \n\nConnection with other graduate students and professionals in the field\nExposure to diverse perspectives within higher education\nCultivation of your career within higher education (Insights to career paths and professional development opportunities)\n\nGrad Connections small groups meet virtually once a month on the first Friday in October\, November\, December\, and February. An optional meet-up will take place at the annual ACPA convention in March. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $30 USD \n \n \n \n \n \n   $50 USD \nACPA Membership for Master’s students will. be FREE beginning on 1 July 2026. Be sure to become an ACPA member before registering for this event. \n \n \n \n Register today!\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing at ACPA by 30 October 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 30 October 2026. After 30 October 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Grad Connection\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 March 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Grad Connection Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 March 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Grad Connection program\, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gradconnections26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165102Z CREATED:20260603T165052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T165102Z UID:25092-1799427600-1801841400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2027 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute DESCRIPTION:2027 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management InstituteVIRTUAL EVENT for those with 5+ years experience interested in deepening their leadership skills \n8\, 15\, 22\, 29 January and 5 February 2027 \n registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For those desiring to grow their authentic leadership\, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well.\nGoing into its 28th year\, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an ACPA educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director.  The Institute guides those desiring to grow their authentic leadership\, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well. \nThe Institute\, named for Donna Bourassa\, Ed.D. former Associate Executive Director of ACPA\, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession. \n \n \n \n \n \n VIRTUAL SESSIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n MMI 2026 will be offered as 5 virtual sessions in January/February 2027: \n\nFriday\, 8 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 15 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 22 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 29 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 5 February • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTITUTE FEATURES\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to effect positive change.\nA highly interactive and engaging learning environment including individual and group activities\, panels\, presentations\, case studies and small and large group discussions.\nA cohort model supports personal and professional transformation and connections with colleagues after the Institute.\nIn depth discussions and reflections facilitated through mentor groups.\nEach year a reception is hosted at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\nRegistrants are encouraged\, but not required\, to register for both the Master’s Student Conference and the Grad Connections Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-MemberInternational Rate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026 \n\n$219\n\nRate after 11 December 2026 \n\n$319\n\nmembership must be active through end of program on 5 February 2027 \n \n \n \n \n \n  Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026 \n\n$319\n\nRates after 11 December 2026 \n\n$419\n\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n  Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026 \n\n$99\n\nRates after 11 December 2026 \n\n$139\n\nflat rate for individuals who must currently reside outside of the continental United States and Hawaii \n \n \n \n Register for this event\n \n \n \n \n \n Membership Rate AgreementIn order to qualify for member rates for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 February 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 February 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute you will not be provided with your Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nPayment and Cancellation PolicyRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received by 11 December 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. After 11 December 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US $50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In these cases the fees will be fully refunded; however ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs or expense\, including cancelation/change charges assessed by airline and/or travel agencies.  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/mmi-27/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR