BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.16.5//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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000 DTSTAMP:20250916T191844Z CREATED:20250916T191832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T191844Z UID:21326-1759492800-1759496400@myacpa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-2025-Coalitions-Networks-Virtual-Open-House.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T123000 DTSTAMP:20250925T155754Z CREATED:20250925T154715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T155754Z UID:21460-1759836600-1759840200@myacpa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GKS-Eddie-Stakelum-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000 DTSTAMP:20250825T180238Z CREATED:20250825T180222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T180238Z UID:21000-1760022000-1760025600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Policy Pulse: October 2025 Learning Session DESCRIPTION:october 2025 learning session\nthursday\, 9 october 2025 // 3:00-4:00pm ET\n \n \n \n \n \n This 1 hour webinar will be an opportunity for ACPA members to get the latest updates on current Higher Ed Public Policy\, and to engage in dialogue on issues and application of best practices. This is an opportunity to learn about the nuances of Public Policy in the higher ed space and the implications in today’s political landscape.  \nThis free event is open to all ACPA members\, and registration is required to attend. You’re welcome to register using either your institutional or personal email address—whatever feels most comfortable for you. \nThe conversation will take place on Zoom\, and all registered participants will receive a link to join prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitated by:\nRay Plaza\, Santa Clara UniversityACPA Chair\, Public Policy & Governmental Affairs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to attend this ACPA Public Policy & Governmental Affairs Task Force sponsored event\, you must be a current member of ACPA. There is no cost associated with attendance. If you are not an ACPA member or have a lapsed membership\, you can become a member or renew by visiting the link below! \n \n Become an ACPA member to participate URL:https://myacpa.org/event/policypulseoct25/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Policy Pulse,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/policy_pulse.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T140000 DTSTAMP:20251009T173123Z CREATED:20250916T132645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T173123Z UID:21316-1760446800-1760450400@myacpa.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000 DTSTAMP:20251009T221430Z CREATED:20251009T221056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T221430Z UID:21721-1760619600-1760623200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:From Paper to Profile: Mastering Résumé\, CV\, and LinkedIn Success DESCRIPTION:From Paper to Profile: Mastering Resume\, CV\, and Linkedin success\npresented by the commission for global dimensions of student development\n  \nthursday\, 16 OCTOBER 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET\nCrafting a strong professional profile goes beyond a polished résumé. This interactive session will guide participants through strategies for creating effective résumés\, CVs\, and LinkedIn profiles\, particularly for international students or professionals with international backgrounds. Whether you are preparing for a job search\, fellowship\, or career transition\, our speakers will share tips to help you highlight your experiences and present yourself with confidence. This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development (CGDSD). \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/from-paper-to-profile/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Commission for Global Dimensions in Student Development,Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CGDSD-Resume-Workshop-1024x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000 DTSTAMP:20250912T180430Z CREATED:20250905T204212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T180430Z UID:21170-1760628600-1760632200@myacpa.org 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 &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000 DTSTAMP:20251007T190827Z CREATED:20250905T205212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T190827Z UID:21173-1760961600-1760965200@myacpa.org 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 &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000 DTSTAMP:20250912T173206Z CREATED:20250908T093632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173206Z UID:21176-1761048000-1761051600@myacpa.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T220000 DTSTAMP:20251017T154455Z CREATED:20251009T222058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154455Z UID:21736-1761163200-1761170400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:(Un)Scholarship Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:the (un)scholarship open mic night\npresented by the pan african network (pan)\n \nwednesday\, 22 OCTOBER 2025 | 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET\nThe (Un)Scholarship Open Mic Night is an opportunity for scholars\, poets\, spoken word artists\, and facilitators alike to share their work in a community-oriented space. This event will provide an opportunity for innovators to share their research and art in a way that dismantles and resists traditional notions of what research and artistry represent. This is an evening of community\, love\, and lived experiences personified through a multitude of storytelling mediums through the core values of PAN. This event is presented by ACPA’s Pan African Network (PAN). \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual & Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\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/unscholarship-open-mic-night/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PAN-UnScholarship.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000 DTSTAMP:20250925T193731Z CREATED:20250925T162755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T193731Z UID:21466-1761660000-1761663600@myacpa.org 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 &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR