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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: So\, You’re Thinking About Earning an Online Graduate Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs?
DESCRIPTION:So\, You’re Thinking About Earning an Online Graduate Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs?  \nFREE MEMBER WEBINAR FOR CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS MONTH\n14 October 2026 // 1:30PM – 2:30PM ET\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are you interested in or currently pursuing a graduate degree online? Whether you are working full time and wondering about how you’ll balance school and work\, or if it’s been some time since you’ve earned your bachelor’s and you’re wondering if you’ll be able to re-integrate into the classroom\, this session has got something for you. Hear from four faculty members who have years of experience working with online graduate students in the field as we share advice on picking the right program\, balancing it all\, navigating imposter syndrome\, and developing a tangible plan for academic and career development. This session will cover online graduate education at both the master’s and doctoral levels.   \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nACPA Individual Member – FREE\nNon-Member – $20\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presented by:\nMary Dueñas Assistant Professor Coordinator\, M.S. Student Affairs and Higher Education (online) University of Tennessee\, Knoxville  \nLauren Irwin Assistant ProfessorDirector of Undergraduate Studies University of Tennessee\, Knoxville  \nAllie McGuiganAssociate Professor of PracticeCoordinator\, M.S. Higher Education Administration (online) program University of Tennessee\, Knoxville  \nRyan Miller Professor Coordinator\, Ph.D. and Ed.D. (online) program University of Tennessee\, Knoxville
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/csiam26webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career
DESCRIPTION:The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career\nFREE MEMBER WEBINAR FOR CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS MONTH\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				\n\nWhile 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\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nACPA Individual Member – FREE\nNon-Member – $20\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presented by:\nSonja ArdoinClemson University
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cisam-the-strategic-guide-to-shaping-your-student-affairs-career/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T130000
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SUMMARY:Financing the Middle: A Conversation on Navigating Personal Finances with Modest Salaries-Presented by MLCOP
DESCRIPTION:Financing the middle: a conversation on navigating personal finances with modest salaries \npresented by the 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\, 13 october 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\nThrough this roundtable discussion\, our goal is to create a “share what you’re comfortable with” space where mid‑level professionals can discuss real financial challenges – such as renting for the first time\, homeownership\, family planning\, retirement\, HSAs and more – while learning from peers and sharing some financial well-being practices. Participants will learn at least one financial strategy\, such as emergency fund building\, debt management\, and long‑term planning and leave with at least one actionable step they can implement to support their financial wellbeing. \nRegistration rates:\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\nmoderator:\nThis roundtable will be moderated by Danesha Shelton\, Assistant Director of Residential Life at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/financingthemiddle/
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T120000
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SUMMARY:Coalitions & Networks Open House
DESCRIPTION:Coalitions & networks Open House\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 2 OCTOBER 2026 | 12:00pm ET\nCoalitions and Networks champion inclusion and social justice by representing and advocating for the diverse social identities within the ACPA community. Leaders of these Entity Groups create mentoring opportunities\, support relevant research\, produce publications\, and organize programs and social events throughout the year\, both during the Annual Convention and beyond. Join us for a Virtual Open House to meet the leaders of all twelve Coalitions & Networks\, learn more about their work and areas of focus\, and hear about upcoming programs\, events\, and opportunities to get involved.  \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/coalitions-networks-open-house-2026/
CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Careers in Student Affairs Month,Coalition for Disability,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Coalition for Sexuality & Gender Identities,Coalition for Women's Identities,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
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SUMMARY:Crafting Sustainable Careers as Graduate Students and New Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Crafting sustainable careers as graduate students and new professionals\n  \nTuesday\, 28 October  | 2:00-3:00pm ET\nStudent affairs practitioners frequently experience compassion fatigue\, stress\, and burnout in their roles. In this session\, we examine how early career practitioners can craft sustainable student affairs careers using lessons gathered from a research-practice partnership. After reviewing our research on how strategies of community care and job crafting may be tools for graduate students and new professionals to support their career and personal wellbeing\, attendees will be invited to develop action plans to implement these strategies in their work.  \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\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/crafting-sustainable-careers-as-graduate-students-and-new-professionals/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &amp%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20250912T173206Z
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SUMMARY:Careers in Student Affairs Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS PANEL DISCUSSION\npresented by the COMMISSION FOR CAREER SERVICES\n  \nTUESDAY\, 21 OCTOBER 2025 | 12:00pm ET\nIn celebration of Careers in Student Affairs Month\, the ACPA Commission for Career Services invites you to a panel discussion featuring professionals from a range of functional areas and career stages within student affairs! Panelists will share their experiences and perspectives\, highlighting the diverse pathways and possibilities within the profession. This event is designed for graduate students in student affairs programs and current professionals who want to deepen their understanding of different functional areas or explore potential pivots in their careers. The program will also include dedicated time for audience Q&A. \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\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/careers-in-student-affairs-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Commission for Career Services,Free for Members,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20251007T190827Z
CREATED:20250905T205212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T190827Z
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SUMMARY:GSNP Fall Involvement Panel: Exploring Functional Areas
DESCRIPTION:FALL INVOLVEMENT PANEL: EXPLORING FUNCTIONAL AREAS\npresented by the GRADUATE STUDENTS & NEW PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE\n  \nMONDAY\, 20 OCTOBER 2025 | 12:00pm ET\nAt our Fall Involvement Panel\, GSNP will feature various panelists from ACPA Commissions\, offering a space for graduate students and new professionals to explore functional areas across higher education. Whether you are interested in learning more about specific areas\, or want to broaden your career possibilities\, this involvement panel is a great opportunity to network with peers and seasoned colleagues. \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\nLixing Li (Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development)\nMinyan Gao (Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development)\nDr. Ivy Colon (Commission for Academic Affairs)\nCameron Carrara (Commission for Two-Year Colleges)\nTeddy Howell (Commission for Housing & Residential Life)\nAbigail Leppert (Commission for Housing & Residential Life)\n\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gsnp-fall-involvement-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &amp%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000
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SUMMARY:Ed.D. or Ph.D.? Which is Right for Me?: Voices Across Doctoral Programs
DESCRIPTION:Ed.D. or Ph.D.? Which is Right for Me?Voices Across Doctoral Programs\npresented by the GRADUATE STUDENTS & NEW PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE\n  \nTHURSDAY\, 16 OCTOBER 2025 | 3:30pm ET\nJoin us for a panel discussion featuring current EdD and PhD students who will share their personal experiences navigating the doctoral landscape\, including how they determined which type of program was right for them. Our panelists will discuss their decision-making process in choosing between these two doctoral paths\, offer insights about their program type\, and provide guidance on recognizing when you’re ready to take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Whether you’re considering a practice-focused EdD or a research-intensive PhD\, this panel discussion will encourage you to reflect on your own educational journey. \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\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/edd-or-phd-which-is-right-for-me/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &amp%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T140000
DTSTAMP:20251009T173123Z
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SUMMARY:From Idea to Impact: Demystifying the Path to Publication
DESCRIPTION:From Idea to Impact: Demystifying the Path to Publication\n \nTUESDAY\, 14 OCTOBER 2025 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\nPublishing in higher education can often feel like a mysterious and intimidating process\, filled with assumptions\, half-truths\, and outdated advice. This 1-hour webinar\, From Idea to Impact: Demystifying the Path to Publication\, offers an honest and accessible conversation aimed at the publishing process. Whether you’re a scholar-practitioner\, graduate student\, or early-career faculty member\, this session will provide clarity around common myths\, share insights on what editors are actually looking for\, and offer practical tips for turning your ideas into published work. Participants will also get the chance to meet the lead co-editors of ACPA Books\, learn more about their editorial approach\, and ask questions about how to navigate the journey from proposal to publication. \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$20 for Non-Members\n\nPresenter information:\n\nLaila I. McCloud\, Ph.D. and Kevin L. Wright\, Ed.D. – ACPA Books Co-Editors\n\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/from-idea-to-impact-demystifying-the-path-to-publication/
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T123000
DTSTAMP:20250925T155754Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Knowledge Series: Managing an Occupational Hazard
DESCRIPTION:Growing Knowledge Series: Managing an Occupational Hazard\npresented by the GRADUATE STUDENTS & NEW PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE\n  \nTUESDAY\, 7 OCTOBER 2025 | 11:30Am ET\nJoin Dr. Leah Ward\, Director of the Women’s Center in the Office Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Dayton\, as she discusses her 2024 dissertation\, “Managing an Occupational Hazard: A Narrative Analysis of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Higher Education Student Affairs Professionals Amidst the Great Resignation.” During the webinar\, participants will have an opportunity to learn about the key findings from the study on the retention of professionals in cultural centers\, student organization advising\, and academic advising\, particularly why those professionals remain in the field. Dr. Ward will provide space to examine how systemic issues\, emotional labor\, and a need for community all play a critical role in why professionals choose to stay in the field. \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\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gks-managing-an-occupational-hazard/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000
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SUMMARY:Coalitions & Networks Open House
DESCRIPTION:Coalitions & networks Open House\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 3 OCTOBER 2025 | 12:00pm ET\nInterested in ways to deepen your involvement and make meaningful connections? Join us for this interactive virtual open house\, where you’ll meet ACPA Coalition and Network Chairs\, discover exciting pathways to get engaged\, and learn about the many ways you can connect with these affinity groups focused on personal identity . We’ll answer your top questions about volunteer roles\, share insider tips on maximizing your membership\, and create space to connect with fellow members—whether you’re brand new or looking to re-energize your involvement. Don’t miss this chance to expand your community and take your engagement to the next level! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n			\n				REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/coalitions-networks-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Careers in Student Affairs Month,Coalition for Disability,Coalition for Women's Identities,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual
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