BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.16.3//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/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: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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T132156 CREATED:20251118T182003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T182319Z UID:22434-1768219200-1768226400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Investing in the Long Term Housing Security of University Students DESCRIPTION:Investing in the Long Term Housing Security of University Students\n12 January • 12:00-2:00pm ET\npresented by the Commission for Housing & Residential Life\nThis session focuses on the development\, implementation\, and evolution of the Need Based Rent Subsidy program at UC Davis. We will focus on funding streams\, eligibility criteria\, determining students’ need without re-traumatizing them or asking them to perform their poverty\, deciding how much each student receives\, and evaluating appeals. Presenters will focus specifically on how they equitably distributed funds with a focus on those most often under-resourced in housing affordability initiatives: student parents\, undocumented and AB540 students\, and international students. \n\n  \nPresenter Information\nCamden Doolittle (they/them) is an experienced student affairs leader and researcher specializing in basic needs equity\, housing affordability\, and student success in public higher education. Camden serves as Assistant Director in Student Housing and Dining Services at UC Davis\, where they oversee affordability and equity programs as well as basic needs initiatives. Camden recently completed a doctoral dissertation on how university administrators define and address student housing affordability\, with a focus on institutional equity\, leadership\, and marginalized student populations. With a background in policy analysis\, qualitative research\, and equity-driven program design\, Camden brings expertise in translating research into practice to advance thriving campus communities. \nKawami Evans is an equity-minded student affairs practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in higher education. The majority of her career has been devoted to student housing\, where she has worked to create environments that support student growth\, belonging\, and success. She is deeply passionate about the holistic well-being of both students and staff\, grounding her work in care\, equity\, and community. Kawami brings her full self into her professional practice—as a spiritual African-American woman\, an educated member of the middle class\, a U.S. citizen\, a parent\, and a lifelong partner—honoring the interconnected identities and experiences that shape her leadership and advocacy. \nJessica Gutierrez serves as the Basic Needs Advocate for Student Housing and Dining Services\, where she provides case management support for financially insecure students and leads educational efforts on financial wellness and basic needs. As a new student affairs professional\, she is deeply committed to supporting historically underserved communities through advocacy and increasing access to resources. Jessica’s work is informed by her lived experience as a Latina\, a first-generation college student\, and the daughter of immigrants\, as well as her perspective as a U.S. citizen in a mixed-status family. She brings both professional expertise and personal passion to advancing equity and student success. \n  \nRegistration Information\nParticipants must register in advance for this series. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\n$5 for International Non-Members\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual & Chapter Only Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/investing-in-the-long-term-housing-security-of-university-students-2/ CATEGORIES:Commission for Housing & Residential Life,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/logo_white-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T151500 DTSTAMP:20260605T132156 CREATED:20251124T175143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T175128Z UID:22539-1768486500-1768490100@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Listening to Leaders: A Roundtable Conversation with Student Leaders DESCRIPTION:listening to leaders: a roundtable conversation with student leaders\npresented by the graduate students & new professionals community of practice (GSNPCOP)\n  \nthursday\, 15 january 2026 | 2:15-3:15pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion with student leaders from different experiences and educational institutions. This moderated roundtable will include a general conversation about the student leader experience and trends across leadership growth.  \nThis webinar is presented by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP). \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/listening-to-leaders-a-roundtable-conversation-with-student-leaders/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/main_logo-01.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:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T132156 CREATED:20260109T213545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T214143Z UID:22953-1768996800-1769000400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Growing Knowledge Series: Black Medical Students Matriculate Through Holistic Admissions DESCRIPTION:Growing Knowledge Series: black medical Student matriculate through holistic admissions\npresented in partnership by the communities of practice\n  \nwednesday\, 21 january 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) creates a pathway for those who have completed their dissertation\, but never published\, to share their scholarship with the profession through a hosted webinar. This collaborative effort of our three Communities of Practice is positioned to benefit practitioners and scholars alike\, creating a space to share new knowledge frequently left on the shelf. \nJoin Andrea Simmons for this Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) webinar titled: “Diversifying the Physician Workforce: Black Medical Students Matriculate Through Holistic Admissions.” This webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA’s Communities of Practice. This webinar examines evidence-based strategies for diversifying the physician workforce. Drawing from qualitative research on the successful matriculation of Black medical students\, the session centers strengths\, achievement\, and resilience within mission-aligned admissions processes. \nThis webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA’s Communities of Practice. \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/black-medical-students-matriculate-through-holistic-admissions/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Senior Level Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GKS-Eddie-Stakelum-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T132156 CREATED:20260109T152500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T152551Z UID:22943-1769338800-1769346000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Study & Writing Space DESCRIPTION:Doctoral study & writing space\npresented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice\nAre you a current doctoral student or doctoral candidate looking for a dedicated study/writing space or looking for accountability buddies? Join GSNP’s Doctoral Study & Writing Space. This is a biweekly space to study/write and form a community of fellow doctoral students & candidates! \nDates & Times: \n\nEvery other Sunday starting January 25th (Jan 25\, Feb 8\, Feb 22\, Mar 8\, Mar 22\, Apr 5\, Apr 19\, May 3)\n11:00am-1:00pm ET (8am-10am PT)\n\nParticipants must register in advance for this series. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/doctoral-study-and-writing-space-2025-1-25/ CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/main_logo-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T132156 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:20260605T132156 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:20260605T132156 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:20260605T132156 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 END:VCALENDAR