BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20251117T140758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T140814Z UID:22404-1769000400-1769004000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Policy Pulse: January Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:JANUARY COMMUNITY CONVERSATION\nwednesday\, 21 january 2026 // 1:00-2:00pm ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Join fellow ACPA members for a timely and meaningful virtual gathering designed to foster connection\, reflection\, and community. As the political landscape continues to shift\, this space offers an opportunity to come together and process how current events are shaping the future of higher education—and what it means for our work\, our students\, and our values. \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:\nJustin Schwendeman-Curtis\, Northern Illinois UniversityACPA Leadership Council Administrator \nKelvin Rutledge\, Southern Connecticut State UniversityACPA President-Elect \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/policypulsedjan21/ 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=America/Halifax:20260122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260113T174330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174420Z UID:22987-1769086800-1769090400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ICPA Virtual Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:icpa virtual meet-up\npresented by the ILLINOIS COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (icpa)\nIn the coming weeks\, ICPA is hosting a series of one-hour virtual meet-ups designed to connect members across Illinois with one another and chapter leadership. These sessions will provide space to reconnect\, learn more about upcoming ICPA initiatives\, and build momentum ahead of the ACPA Annual Convention. All members—across roles\, institutions\, and career stages—are encouraged to join us for conversation\, community\, and connection. \n\nDates & Times: \n\nThursday\, 22 January 2026 at 1-2pm ET\nWednesday\, 4 February 2026 at 1-2pm ET (register here)\nThursday\, 26 February 2026 at 1-2pm ET (register here)\n\nParticipants must register in advance to attend an ICPA Virtual Meet-Up. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/icpa-virtual-meetup-1-22/ CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Illinois College Personnel Association,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20251219T033406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164948Z UID:22744-1769522400-1769526000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:"From My Father's Eyes": A Conversation with Father Professionals DESCRIPTION:“FROM MY FATHER’S EYES”: A CONVERSATION WITH FATHER PROFESSIONALS\n \nTUESDAY\, January 27th\, 2026\n2 – 3PM EST / 1 – 2PM CST / 12 – 1PM MST / 11AM – 12PM PST\n \nDESCRIPTION\nFatherhood remains an underexamined topic within higher education\, particularly when viewed through the experiences of fathers themselves. As faculty and staff welcome new additions to their families\, they navigate evolving personal roles as spouses and parents while simultaneously managing shifting expectations in their professional responsibilities and their engagement with students. These dynamics are even more complex for fathers of color\, whose experiences are shaped by intersecting racial and gender identities that influence both their personal lives and their professional trajectories. To better provide voice to this topic\, we are hosting a panel of fathers of color working in higher education\, facilitated by Dr. Adrian H. Huerta\, Associate Professor of Education at USC Rossier School of Education. \nThis webinar is presented by the Coalition on Men & Masculinities (CMM)\, in collaboration with the Asian Pacific American Network (APAN)\, the Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN)\, the Native American Indigenous Coalition (NAIC)\, the Multiracial and Transracial Adoptee Network (MTAN)\, the Pan African Network (PAN)\, the Latinx Network (LN)\, and the Coalition on Multicultural Affairs (CMA). \n**This webinar is free for all ACPA members** \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FACILITATOR\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 CMM Scholar-in-Residence: Adrián H. Huerta\n Adrián H. Huerta is a tenured Associate Professor of Education and Population & Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California. He is an expert on boys and men of color\, gang-involved populations in the educational pipeline\, the high school-to-college transition\, and student parents in higher education. Dr. Huerta was awarded the Early Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education in 2022. He was a 2024 co-winner of the Anna Julia Cooper Early Career Award from the American Sociological Association’s section on Sociology of Education. He has secured more than $2.8 million in research grants\, fellowships\, and other funding to support his research. Dr. Huerta’s research appears in the Journal of College Student Development\, Innovative Higher Education\, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education\, and other scholarly/practitioner outlets. He earned his PhD in education from UCLA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELISTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Alan Acosta\n \n Dr. Alan Acosta is a passionate higher education professional whose work has focused on supporting college students in their psychosocial development and helping them become ethical global leaders. He currently serves as the associate vice provost for student life at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School\, where he collaborates with students\, faculty\, and staff on cultivating and nurturing holistic student support\, engagement\, and wellness. \nPrior to his current role\, Alan worked at Clark University and Florida State University in a variety of roles and managing numerous campus offices\, including student conduct\, housing\, new student orientation\, and accessibility services. In these roles\, Alan also coordinated institutional diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives\, managed campus-wide student crises\, and supported campus offices through transition and change. \nIn addition to his campus-based work\, Alan has been actively involved in ACPA – College Student Educators International (ACPA) and the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) throughout his career\, and he has served each organization in numerous roles. Alan has also authored numerous articles and chapters for academic publications\, and he was a co-editor of a book focused on student conduct in college residence halls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Bernie Liang\n \n Dr. Bernie Liang is a dedicated and people-centric leader with deep expertise in program management\, continuous improvement\, and strategic development. As the Program Manager for the Office of IDEAS (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access & Sovereignty) at the UW Information School\, he oversees initiatives that foster belonging\, equity\, and community across the school.  \nBernie’s work is grounded in intentional systems-change: he designs and implements programs that increase access and participation for students\, alumni\, and staff\, and he brings a collaborative approach to any campus community. With experience at various institutional types and sizes\, he’s worked in functional areas such as residence life\, student activities\, leadership development\, and inclusion and belonging.  On top of his institutional impact\, he’s been recognized externally\, including being selected as a 2020 Diamond Honoree by the ACPA Foundation and serving as ACPA 2021 Convention Chair for the Virtual Experience.   \nBased in Seattle\, Bernie is a dedicated husband\, father\, and dog-owner who loves to cook\, explore new cities\, and practices yoga and meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melvin Monette-Barajas\n \n Melvin Monette-Barajas is an enrolled citizen of The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians but they call themselves Anishinaabe\, also known as Ojibwe. Ten years ago\, Melvin founded Indigenous Education\, Inc. expressly to administer the prestigious Cobell Scholarship Programs. As the founding CEO\, Melvin has led his team from scholarship provision to fellowship supports to ground-breaking research. Melvin and his husband\, John have 2 grown daughters\, 4 teenage grandchildren\, and are active foster parents primarily to local teenagers in Grand Forks\, ND although the Cobell offices are in Albuquerque\, NM. Melvin attended Ojibwa Indian School on his home reservation then attended high school at Four Winds High School on the Spirit Lake Nation. He holds both a BS and MS in Education and Leadership from the University of North Dakota. As CEO\, he is also a Past-President of the National Indian Education Association and current Treasurer for AISES – Advancing Indigenous People in STEM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Benjamin Rieth\n \n Dr. Benjamin “Benny” Rieth serves as the Vice President of Student Affairs\, Enrollment\, and Belonging at Bellin College. In his role\, he leads efforts that center student belonging\, admissions\, wellness\, and engagement\, ensuring every student feels seen\, supported\, and empowered to thrive. \nAn enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and a descendant of the Menominee Nation\, Dr. Rieth grounds his work in Indigenous values of relationality\, storytelling\, and community care. He researches student belonging\, Indigenous paradigms\, and equity-centered leadership in higher education. He also is the founder and principal consultant for BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions\, supporting colleges\, high schools\, and small businesses with programming\, strategic planning\, and initiatives focused on engagement\, belonging\, culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Beyond his professional work\, he enjoys cycling\, spending time with his husband Ryan and their family\, and exploring the beauty of Wisconsin. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Travis C. Smith\n \n Dr. Travis C. Smith is a proud native of LaFayette\, AL\, and an alumnus of The Alabama State University. In 2020\, he earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education at Clemson University. As a critical educator\, he focuses on inquiry\, practice\, and pedagogy that help disrupt oppressive systems to support racially minoritized students. His research agenda sits at the intersection of race\, gender\, and class at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)\, the experiences of Black graduate students at PWIs\, and post-secondary access for rural Black students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brendon M. Soltis\n \n Brendon M. Soltis is a PhD candidate in the Higher\, Adult\, and Lifelong Education program at Michigan State University. He is a research assistant with the Undergraduate Education\, supporting college access and student success programs. His research focuses on multiraciality in higher education\, multiracial identity and categorization\, and student success. Before joining Michigan State University\, he served as the Assistant Director for Residential Education at Tufts University. Brendon earned a BS in Computer Science from Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo\, and an MA in Student Development Administration from Seattle University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://myacpa.org/event/from-my-fathers-eyes-a-conversation-with-father-professionals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260113T191015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192728Z UID:23013-1769688000-1769691600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:From Grad School to the Workplace: Advocating for Your Needs with Confidence DESCRIPTION:From Grad School to the Workplace: Advocating for Your Needs with Confidence\npresented in partnership by the graduate students & new professionals community of practice (GSNPCOP) & coalition for disability (CD)\n  \nthursday\, 29 january 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting your career is exciting\, but it can also bring big questions about how to advocate for your needs\, especially if you’re navigating a disability\, exploring whether to disclose one\, or learning how to speak up for yourself. This webinar offers practical guidance for graduate students and emerging professionals who want to enter the job market with clarity\, confidence\, and a strong sense of self. \nJoin GSNPCOP and CD for a session facilitated by the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). We will break down what self‑advocacy during graduate school and the transition to the workforce can look like across the job search\, interview process\, onboarding\, and early career roles. We’ll explore strategies for communicating your needs\, understanding your rights\, requesting accommodations\, and building supportive relationships in both academic and professional environments. Whether you have a disability\, are newly exploring your needs\, or simply want to be better prepared for your professional journey\, this session will equip you with tools to thrive from day one. \n\nThis webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP) and Coalition for Disaibility (CD). \nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-grad-school-to-the-workplace-advocating-for-your-needs-with-confidence/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition for Disability,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:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260123T182810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T182910Z UID:23290-1769691600-1769695200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Belonging\, Diversity's Bold New Frontier: A Conversation with Senior Scholar and Administrators DESCRIPTION:Belonging\, Diversity’s Bold New Frontier: A Conversation with Senior Scholar and Administrators\npresented in partnership by the senior-level community of practice (SLCOP) and florida college personnel association (FCPA)\nthursday\, 29 january 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe contemporary national and higher education contexts have experienced a wave of backlash\, pushback\, and retrenchment in the efforts to advance diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). These terms that once invoked discourse that offered hope and promise as it related to how they would be operationalized in colleges\, schools\, universities\, and workforce settings has now been deemed at best divisive and at worst counter productive to uniting the States of America. Thus\, this session will shed light on how seasoned higher education scholars and administrators have navigated and continue to negotiate the terrain as it relates to advancing their administrative and scholarly engagements in environments. And\, how they have ultimately shifted their foci to foreground Belonging when the focus on DEI left them at a crossroads.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\nComplimentary 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  \npresenter information:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFred A. Bonner II\, Ed.D.\, Professor and Endowed Chair\, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling\, Texas A&M System (TAMU)\n\nFred A. Bonner II\, Ed.D. is Professor and Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership and Counseling at Prairie View A&M University and Founding Executive Director and Chief Scientist of the Achievement\, Research\, Creativity and High-Ability (ARCH-III) Center at Prairie View A&M University. In 2020\, Dr. Bonner was selected for the prestigious Regents Professor Award by the Texas A&M University System. As a thought-leader in the field of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging\, his work has consistently centered microcultural populations developing attitudes\, motivations\, and strategies to survive in macrocultural settings. He has published numerous articles\, books and book chapters that foreground: Academically gifted African American male college students in an array of contexts (Historically Black Colleges and Universities\, Predominantly White Institutions\, and Community Colleges); teaching in the diverse classroom; belonging in student affairs; diverse millennial students in college; success factors influencing students of color in the Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and faculty of color in Predominantly White institutions (PWIs).\n\nHe is formerly the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. Prior to joining Rutgers\, he was Professor of Higher Education Administration and Dean of Faculties at Texas A&M University-College Station. He earned a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of North Texas\, an M.S. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Baylor University\, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration & College Teaching from the University of Arkansas. Bonner has been the recipient of numerous awards\, including the American Association for Higher Education Black Caucus Dissertation Award and the Educational Leadership\, Counseling and Foundation’s Dissertation of the Year Award from the University of Arkansas College of Education. He is the author of the books\, Square Pegs and Round Holes: Alternative Approaches to Diverse College Student Development Theory (2021)\, Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty (2025)\, and the recently released op-ed\, We Are Not Like Them (2025).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/belonging-diversitys-bold-new-frontier-a-conversation-with-senior-scholar-and-administrators/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Florida College Personnel Association,Free for Members,Senior Level Community of Practice,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Senior-Level Community of Practice":MAILTO:slcop@acpa.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260113T182356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T182549Z UID:23003-1769778000-1769781600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Sawubona in Action: Mentorship\, Scholarship\, & Paying It Forward DESCRIPTION:Sawubona in Action: Mentorship\, Scholarship\, & Paying It Forward\npresented by the pan african network (PAN)\, a network of the coalition for multicultural affairs (CMA) \nfriday\, 30 january 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) in community with our Networks to pause\, breathe\, reset\, and reconnect toward collective power. CMA’s Networks include the Asian Pacific American Network\, Latinx Network\, Multiracial & Transracial Adoptee Network \, and Pan African Network. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/sawubona-in-action-mentorship-scholarship-paying-it-forward/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Free for Members,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/main_multi-01-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260113T174909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175118Z UID:22996-1770210000-1770213600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ICPA Virtual Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:icpa virtual meet-up\npresented by the ILLINOIS COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (icpa)\nIn the coming weeks\, ICPA is hosting a series of one-hour virtual meet-ups designed to connect members across Illinois with one another and chapter leadership. These sessions will provide space to reconnect\, learn more about upcoming ICPA initiatives\, and build momentum ahead of the ACPA Annual Convention. All members—across roles\, institutions\, and career stages—are encouraged to join us for conversation\, community\, and connection. \n\nDates & Times: \n\nWednesday\, 4 February 2026 at 1-2pm ET\nThursday\, 26 February 2026 at 1-2pm ET (register here)\n\nParticipants must register in advance to attend an ICPA Virtual Meet-Up. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/icpa-virtual-meetup-2-4/ CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Illinois College Personnel Association,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260113T193257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145144Z UID:23020-1771506000-1771509600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Gather with GCPA-Connecting Students with International Education: What Can We Learn from Fulbright Top-Producing Institutions? DESCRIPTION:gather with GCPA-Connecting Students with International Education: What Can We Learn from Fulbright Top-Producing Institutions?\nthursday\, 19 february 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\nIn a recent article “On the Urgency of Restoring and Improving the Fulbright Program” researchers Lally\, Blanco\, and Flint find that many of the benefits of the Fulbright Program\, the U.S.’ premier international exchange program\, are concentrated at the same institutions year over year. This webinar explores recent data from the Fulbright Program’s top-producing institutions and provides practical recommendations for connecting students to international education programs across institutional types. This webinar is presented by the Georgia Chapter of ACPA (GCPA). \nAs a result of participating in this webinar\, participants will: \n\nBecome familiar with the Fulbright top-producing institution program\nLearn key insights from recent Fulbright Program data on top-producing institutions\nIdentify strategies for supporting students interested in seeking Fulbright grants\n\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\nPresenter Information\nDr. Marisa Lally is an assistant professor of higher education leadership at Georgia Southern University. Her research interests include: nationalism and national identity in education\, especially in the context of the United States\, internationalization of higher education from postcolonial and critical perspectives\, and sociohistorical and discourse analysis methods. \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gather-with-gcpa-connecting-students-with-international-education-what-can-we-learn-from-fulbright-top-producing-institutions/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Free for Members,Georgia College Personnel Association,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/main-01-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ACPA":MAILTO:info@acpa.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260105T190849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T190900Z UID:22860-1771513200-1771516800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Policy Pulse: February Learning Session DESCRIPTION:february learning session\nthursday\, 19 february 2026 // 3:00-4:00pm ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Join fellow ACPA members for a timely and meaningful virtual gathering designed to foster connection\, reflection\, and community. As the political landscape continues to shift\, this space offers an opportunity to come together and process how current events are shaping the future of higher education—and what it means for our work\, our students\, and our values. \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 PlazaChair\, ACPA Public Policy & Governmental Affairs Task Force \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/policypulsefeb19/ 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=America/New_York:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260105T225324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194058Z UID:22881-1771934400-1771938000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Appreciative Advising DESCRIPTION:appreciative advising\npresented by the Florida college personnel association (fcpa)\n  \ntuesday\, 24 february 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this engaging presentation about how student affairs professionals can use the theory-to-practice framework of Appreciative Advising to build trust-filled relationships with students\, co-workers\, and supervisors. Specific ideas will be shared about how to infuse the six phases of Appreciative Advising into your daily work: Disarm\, Discover\, Dream\, Design\, Deliver\, and Don’t Settle. \nThis webinar is presented by the Florida College Personnel Association (FCPA). \nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual 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/appreciative-advising/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Florida College Personnel Association,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/main2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260113T175349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175409Z UID:22999-1772110800-1772114400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ICPA Virtual Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:icpa virtual meet-up\npresented by the ILLINOIS COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (icpa)\nIn the coming weeks\, ICPA is hosting a series of one-hour virtual meet-ups designed to connect members across Illinois with one another and chapter leadership. These sessions will provide space to reconnect\, learn more about upcoming ICPA initiatives\, and build momentum ahead of the ACPA Annual Convention. All members—across roles\, institutions\, and career stages—are encouraged to join us for conversation\, community\, and connection. \n\nDates & Times: \n\nThursday\, 26 February 2026 at 1-2pm ET\n\nParticipants must register in advance to attend an ICPA Virtual Meet-Up. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/icpa-virtual-meetup-2-26/ CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Illinois College Personnel Association,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260217T143704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T143713Z UID:23613-1772452800-1772456400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight on Academic Support: ACPA26 Preview DESCRIPTION:Spotlight on Academic Support: ACPA26 Preview\n2 March • 12:00-1:00pm ET\npresented by ACPA’s Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education (CASHE)\nJoin us for an engaging virtual event spotlighting upcoming ACPA26 Annual Convention sessions endorsed by the Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education (CASHE)\, which are focused on academic support and student success. Presenters will offer brief previews of their sessions\, share key takeaways\, and engage with the academic support community. This is a great opportunity to explore innovative practices\, connect with presenters ahead of the Convention\, and identify sessions aligned with your work.\n  \nsession Information\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nAs a result of participating in this virtual event\, attendees will: \n\nApply insights from session previews to plan a targeted conference experience aligned with their academic support areas and professional goals\nApply strategies highlighted in session previews to identify potential enhancements to academic support programs or practices at their home institutions\n\nProfessional Competencies: \nWebinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Advising and Supporting. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\nParticipants must register in advance for this webinar. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\n$5 for International Non-Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/spotlight-on-academic-support-acpa26-preview/ CATEGORIES:Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/main-01-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260210T173844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T175515Z UID:23451-1772546400-1772550000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Sashay Into Success: Group Advising that Slays DESCRIPTION:Sashay Into Success: Group Advising that Slays\npresented by the michigan chapter of acpa (ACPA-Michigan) \nTuesday\, 3 March 2026 | 2:00-3:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManaging a large caseload of students doesn’t have to mean sacrificing connection\, clarity\, or student engagement! In this interactive session\, participants will learn how to design and implement group advising experiences that builds community\, fosters student agency\, and creates connections that last beyond a single session – a true slay! This model centers student empowerment\, collaboration with faculty\, and advising sessions that are equal parts educational and energizing. The session will highlight our successful group advising initiatives catered towards first-semester students\, which include building confidence around degree audits\, utilizing registration tools\, getting to know their student success team\, and feeling comfortable with their degree program. Advisors and student success professionals will leave with ready-to-use ideas\, facilitation tips\, and creative engagement strategies that turn advising from a to-do list into a mainstage moment! \nThis is the second webinar in ACPA-Michigan’s 2026 Webinar Series “Doing More with Less\,” which will feature presentations from higher education faculty and staff about how their campus remains steadfast in centering student success while facing budget cuts\, minimized staffs\, and uncertain futures. We hope you’ll join us! \nThis webinar is presented by the Michigan Chapter of ACPA (ACPA-Michigan). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary for ACPA 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/sashay-into-success-group-advising-that-slays/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:ACPA-Michigan,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/main.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260120T172747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T172816Z UID:23054-1772798400-1772802000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CPAC Virtual Social DESCRIPTION:CPAC Virtual Social\npresented by the COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION of Colorado (CPAC)\nCPAC is back and building momentum! Join us for a relaxed virtual social to reconnect with colleagues across Colorado\, meet the newly energized CPAC leadership board\, and learn what’s ahead\, including plans for ACPA\, a potential Drive-In Conference\, and ways to get involved. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to CPAC\, we’d love to see you there. \n\nDates & Times: \n\nFriday\, 6 March 2026 at 12-1pm ET\n\nParticipants must register in advance to attend an CPAC Virtual Social. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cpac-virtual-social/ CATEGORIES:College Personnel Association of Colorado (CPAC),Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/main-01-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260219T153101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150525Z UID:23654-1772805600-1772811000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CMA General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:CMA General Membership Meeting\npresented by the coalition for multicultural affairs (cma) and its networks\n  \nFriday\, 6 March 2026 | 2:00-3:30 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) in community with our Networks to gather for a general membership meeting. CMA’s Networks include the Asian Pacific American Network\, Latinx Network\, Multiracial & Transracial Adoptee Network \, and Pan African Network. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all ACPA Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cma-general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Free for Members,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260227T224907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T230511Z UID:23750-1773068400-1773072000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between National Entertainment and Higher Ed DESCRIPTION:Bridging the Gap Between National Entertainment and Higher Ed\n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by the Commission for Student Involvement\n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, March 9 2026 | 3:00PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n Planning a large event can be overwhelming\, especially when you combine it with campus hurdles and red tape. Everyone is short on resources\, time\, and staff\, and sometimes it feels as though high level artist agents are speaking a different language. Having a clear strategy\, some background context\, and a realistic timeline and plan helps. Let’s dive into the details of how the music industry works\, and how your campus event fits into the larger picture. Participants will leave this workshop with not only a plan and some resources to achieve their goals\, but also some background knowledge of how live events on college campuses fit into the overall scheme of an artist’s touring plans. \nThis event is complementary for members. \n \n Register Now URL:https://myacpa.org/event/bridging-the-gap-between-national-entertainment-and-higher-ed/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Commission for Student Involvement,Free for Members,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Commission for Student Involvement":MAILTO:csi@acpa.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260217T172347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173229Z UID:23618-1773414000-1773417600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & Networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview DESCRIPTION:Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 13 March 2026 | 3:00pm ET\nJoin us for a pre-convention virtual social with ACPA’s Coalitions and Networks\, which foster mentoring\, advance scholarship\, and build community across roles and identities. This session offers a preview of what to expect from the Coalitions and Networks at the ACPA26 Annual Convention in Baltimore\, Maryland. Participants will connect directly with Coalition and Network leaders to learn about upcoming socials\, sponsored programs\, and open business meetings. Attendees will also be entered into a giveaway raffle for a chance to win books during the session. \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/anchored-at-convention-coalitions-and-networks-acpa26-virtual-preview/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260310T155016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192420Z UID:23886-1773921600-1773925200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Bound: GSNP Connection & Involvement Chat DESCRIPTION:Baltimore Bound: GSNP Connection & Involvement Chat\npresented by the GRADUATE STUDENTS & NEW PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE\n  \nThursday\, 19 March 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm ET\nGSNPCOP is hosting an info session for graduate students and new professionals preparing for ACPA’s Annual Convention in Baltimore. This conversation offers a welcoming space to learn how to get involved\, understand engagement opportunities\, and build early connections before arriving at Convention. Participants can meet peers\, ask questions about navigating the experience\, and explore ways to plug into ACPA’s communities and leadership pathways.\n \nRegistration information:\nComplimentary for ACPA Members and Non-Members \n\n\n\n \nACPA/NASPA Professional competencies:\nWebinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Personal and Ethical Foundations; and Values\, Philosophy\, and History. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. \n  \n\n\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/baltimore-bound-gsnp-connection-involvement-chat/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/main_logo-01-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260224T210127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155655Z UID:23669-1774537200-1774540800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CCPA Meet and Greet DESCRIPTION:CCPA Meet and Greet\npresented by the California COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (CCPA)\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThursday\, 26 March 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM PT / 3:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Join us for a Meet and Greet for those who are interested in learning more about the California College Personnel Association CCPA)\, a Chapter of ACPA. The CCPA Board of Directors will be presenting to those who join the webinar on what the organization consists of and ways to get involved. This event is free to attend for ACPA members and non-members looking to learn more about ACPA or Chapter Only membership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must register in advance to attend an CCPA Meet and Greet. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all ACPA Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/ccpa-meet-and-greet/ CATEGORIES:California College Personnel Association,Free for Members,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090547 CREATED:20260303T163845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164701Z UID:23777-1776862800-1776868200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Demystifying the Awards Process: Empowering HESA Faculty to Pursue Professional Recognition with Confidence DESCRIPTION:Demystifying the Awards Process: Empowering HESA Faculty to Pursue Professional Recognition with Confidence\npresented by the commission for Faculty & Graduate Programs (CFGP)\nThursday\, 22 April 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty awards can feel mysterious\, exclusive\, or reserved for “certain people”—but they don’t have to be. This interactive session is designed to equip HESA faculty across all career stages with the clarity\, confidence\, and practical strategies needed to pursue professional recognition that reflects the impact of their teaching\, scholarship\, and service. Together\, we will unpack why awards matter\, how visibility shapes nomination opportunities\, and what it takes to craft compelling\, award‑ready materials. Participants will explore the landscape of major awards and learn how nomination committees think\, and begin building a personalized plan for pursuing recognition that aligns with their goals and values. Whether you’ve never been nominated\, are preparing your first dossier\, or want to pay it forward by uplifting colleagues\, this session offers tools and insights to help you navigate the awards ecosystem with intention and authenticity. \nThis webinar is presented by ACPA’s Commission for Faculty & Graduate Programs (CFGP). \nLearning Outcomes: \nAs a result of participating in this webinar\, attendees will: \n\nUnderstand why awards and recognition matter for academic careers\, teaching impact\, and professional visibility\nLearn strategies to increase professional visibility so they are nominated\, noticed\, and considered for awards\nBegin developing or refining award‑ready application materials (narratives\, CV sections\, evidence of impact)\nLeave with a concrete 6‑month action plan to pursue at least one award opportunity\n\n\n\n\nACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies: \nWebinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Leadership; and Personal and Ethical Foundations. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. \nPresenters: \nTonisha Lane\, Ph.D.\, Virginia Tech UniversityMichael Daniels\, Ph.D.\, Kent State University \n\n\n\n  \nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\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/demystifying-the-awards-process-empowering-hesa-faculty-to-pursue-professional-recognition-with-confidence/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Commission for Faculty & Graduate Programs,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/main-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR