BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.15.20//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:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 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:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD 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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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/New_York:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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/Halifax:20260125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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/New_York:20260115T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T151500 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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/Halifax:20260112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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:20251217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20251107T215231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T153702Z UID:22186-1765976400-1765980000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Growing Knowledge Series: Holistic Wellness of Black Women Doctoral Students DESCRIPTION:Growing Knowledge Series: holistic  wellness of black women doctoral students\npresented in partnership by the communities of practice\n  \nwednesday\, 17 December 2025 | 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 Dr. Joakina Stone for this Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) webinar titled: “This will not kill us:Holistic Wellness of Black Women Doctoral Students.” In this interactive session as she explores the factors influencing the holistic mental health and wellness of Black women doctoral students and recent alumnae. Using narrative inquiry grounded in Black feminist thought and Hettler’s six dimensions of wellness\, nine participants shared stories and visual data that revealed themes of exhaustion\, resilience\, and the importance of community. Dr. Stone will highlight key findings and give tangible takeaways for supporting Black women on the doctoral journey.  \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/gks-holistic-wellness-of-black-women-doctoral-students/ 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:20251214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21560-1765710000-1765717200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-12-14/ 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=America/Halifax:20251130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21559-1764500400-1764507600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-11-30/ 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=America/New_York:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20251021T163734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T183053Z UID:21929-1763560800-1763564400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: Approaching Conflict with Confidence and Care DESCRIPTION:let’s talk about it: approaching conflict with confidence and care\npresented by the graduate students & new professionals community of practice (GSNPCOP)\n  \nwednesday\, 19 november 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an increasingly complex campus climate\, higher education professionals are called to engage students in honest\, respectful dialogue\, even when topics are challenging. This session will offer insights and strategies for approaching difficult conversations with compassion and intentionality. Featuring a panel of experienced practitioners and small group discussions\, participants will leave with tools to turn tension into understanding. \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/lets-talk-about-it-approaching-conflict-with-confidence-and-care/ 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/Halifax:20251116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21558-1763290800-1763298000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-11-16/ 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=America/New_York:20251105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20251021T150401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T150606Z UID:21896-1762347600-1762351200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Growing Knowledge Series: Success of Recent Black Graduates DESCRIPTION:Growing Knowledge Series: Success of Recent black graduates\npresented in partnership by the communities of practice\n  \nwednesday\, 5 november 2025 | 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 Dr. Jennifer D. Smith for a presentation that explores the lived experiences of recent Black graduates from a Midwest podiatric medical education program. Drawing from a qualitative study\, this research reveals how these graduates navigated the environment and succeeded; highlighting key findings that underscore the crucial role of both personal resilience and support systems in their success. The study’s findings\, framed by Astin’s (1991) I-E-O Model and Harper’s (2010) Anti-Deficit Achievement Framework\, offer valuable insights for improving recruitment\, retention\, and the overall experience of underrepresented students in podiatric medicine. \nThis webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA’s Communities of Practice. \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/gsk-success-of-recent-black-graduates/ 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:20251102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21557-1762081200-1762088400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-11-02/ 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=America/New_York:20251020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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=America/Halifax:20251019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21556-1760871600-1760878800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-10-19/ 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=America/New_York:20251016T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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:20251007T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 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/Halifax:20251005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21555-1759662000-1759669200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-10-05/ 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=America/Halifax:20250924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250916T003547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T003552Z UID:21314-1758733200-1758736800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Professional Research and Writing: How do I start? DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how to start incorporating research and writing into your career? Now’s your chance to find out! Join our engaging webinar where professionals from varying levels will share their personal journeys and give you the actionable advice you need to get your foot in the door. Panelists Dr. Ashley Carpenter\, Steven Feldman\, and Joshua Burns are ready to dive deep into all you need to know about starting your writing journey. \nJoin the Zoom: \nMeeting ID: 980 7343 2911\nPasscode: 079081 URL:https://myacpa.org/event/professional-research-and-writing-how-do-i-start/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GSNP-Professional-Research-and-Writing-How-do-I-start.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21554-1758452400-1758459600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-09-21/ 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=America/Halifax:20250907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135641Z UID:21553-1757242800-1757250000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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-2025-09-07/ 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=America/Halifax:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250806T135641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T152403Z UID:20610-1756033200-1756040400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Student Writing Group\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 August 24th (August 24\, Sept 7\, Sept 21\, Oct 5\, Oct 19\, Nov 2\, Nov 16\, Nov 30\, Dec 14)\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/ 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=America/New_York:20250428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250410T144803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T144811Z UID:19183-1745841600-1745845200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Mastering the Art of Job Negotiations DESCRIPTION:Mastering the Art of Job Negotiationsmpresented by the comission for graduate students & new professionals\n REGISTER NOW\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 Whether you’re negotiating salary\, benefits\, or other terms\, this session will provide practical tips and actionable insights to help you approach negotiations with clarity and confidence. Don’t leave your career growth to chance—unlock the skills to advocate for yourself effectively in every job conversation.This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP). \nRegistration Fees:\n\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members \n\n\n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members \n\n\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S. \n\n\n$5 for International Non-Members \n\n\nPanelist:\n\n\n\nTyaira Smith (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor-Educator at the University of Cincinnati and a third-year doctoral student at Miami University (OH). Her research agenda focuses on career development for justice-impacted individuals. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/mastering-the-art-of-job-negotiations/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition for Disability,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/main_logo-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20250118T202716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T202716Z UID:17152-1737999000-1738004400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:GSNP ConNEXT: What's Next in Your ACPA Journey? DESCRIPTION:  \nGSNP ConNEXT: What’s Next in Your ACPA Journey? | Jan 27\, 2025 at 5:30pm ET \nJoin us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring esteemed leaders from ACPA’s Leadership Council\, International Office\, and Mid- and Senior-Level Communities of Practice. \nThis event is designed for graduate students and new professionals eager to envision their future within ACPA as they advance in higher education and student affairs. Gain valuable insights\, network with influential leaders\, and discover the myriad opportunities for growth and involvement in ACPA. Don’t miss this chance to chart your path forward with guidance from those who have successfully navigated their own ACPA journeys. \nRegister using this link or go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ynm0IID6TQ–pKCwRxd9hg URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gsnp-connext-whats-next-in-your-acpa-journey/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ACPA-Involvement-ConNEXT-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20241011T194035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T175335Z UID:16617-1733410800-1733410800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA Growing Knowledge Series-Y'all Don't Hear Me! Webinar: A Phenomenological Study on Non-Religious Black Student Affairs Professionals DESCRIPTION:The 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. Join Dr. Tyeesha “Tye” Wesley\, Assistant Director of Recruitment\, Training\, and Inclusion in Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, as she presents her qualitative study on the intersectionality of race and religion as they impact how Student Affairs professionals are able to engage with traditional higher education practices. \nResearch Summary: \nDissertation Title: “Y’all Don’t Hear Me!”: A Phenomenological Study on Non-Religious Black Student Affairs Professionals \nBrief Summary: Most research on Student Affairs practices is centered around student engagement and support; however\, this qualitative study focuses on the Student Affairs professionals who support college students. Specifically\, this dissertation focuses on the intersectionality of race and religion and how these Student Affairs professionals are able to engage with traditional higher education practices. The research study explored the lived experiences of Black Student Affairs professionals who are non-religious through the use of individual and focus group interviews. Through a theoretical lens of Sense of Belonging and Cycle of Socialization\, the experiences of the participants functioned as the data used for the findings\, recommendations\, and conclusions. \n\n\nStudent Affairs has a gap in how they are retaining professionals. If Student Affairs wants to slow the “Great Resignation\,” they must educate themselves on the experiences of their workers. Just as much as the profession pours into the lives and lived experiences of their students\, they must be willing to do the same with their staff\, who were once those same students. Professional staff members want to be heard\, they want to feel seen\, and they want to know they matter. It has to be beyond words; it must be through the non-harmful action of their peers and the administration accepting them as the people they are\, even if they are Black and non-religious. \nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members \n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Member URL:https://myacpa.org/event/acpa-growing-knowledge-series-yall-dont-hear-me-webinar-a-phenomenological-study-on-non-religious-black-student-affairs-professionals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Senior Level Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/download.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20241119T012354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T012355Z UID:16897-1732215600-1732221000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:GSNP Career Talk: Learning from Higher Ed Professionals DESCRIPTION:Join GSNP for a collaborative panel with members of Mid-Level and Senior Level Communities of Practice. Career Talk: Learning from Higher Ed Professionals is a Q&A panel where all higher education professionals can learn from each other and our panelist’s experiences in their careers. This virtual webinar will be Thursday\, November 21 at 7pm EST. \nRegister for this event by clicking here or by going to: https://myacpa.member365.org/public/event/details/9e8ad19e32575171135bd9ca9eb45203a289ada4/1 \n  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gsnp-career-talk-learning-from-higher-ed-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Senior Level Community of Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Career-Talk-IG-Graphic-Medium-Banner-US-Landscape-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20241011T193507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T193628Z UID:16611-1731592800-1731596400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA Growing Knowledge Series Webinar: The Process of Design for General Classroom Facilities in Higher Education Institutions DESCRIPTION:The 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. Join Dr. Michael J. Kutnak\, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Queens University of Charlotte\, as he presents his study examining the process of design for general classroom facilities in American four-year public higher education institutions. \nResearch Summary: \nDissertation Title: The Process of Design for General Classroom Facilities in Higher Education Institutions \nBrief Summary: This study examined the process of design for general classroom facilities in American four-year public higher education institutions. Combining grounded theory\, case study methods\, visual methods\, and portions of the Authentic\, Action-Oriented\, Framing for Environmental Shifts Method (Watt\, 2015)\, I was able to address the four research questions posed in this study. I conducted interviews with participants involved in specific general classroom facilities design/construction while asking participants to co-create a diagram of the steps of the process. The data collected from this process produced the “Train Model of Design for General Classroom Facilities.” \nThe process begins with the specifics of the institution or college and its chosen direction. The conditions specific to the institution act as a departing station for the process. The conditions specific to the wider context function as the rails on which the train moves. The rails are held together by crossties consisting of the constant collaboration of the triumvirate and stakeholders. A triumvirate consisting of the project manager\, the construction manager\, and the representative from the academic department move the project through each phase of the design process. These decision-makers function as the conductor of the train\, driving the process while feeding it two distinct types of fuel: budget and time. The triumvirate must continuously monitor the fuel supply to reach the end of the process. In addition\, the triumvirate continuously monitors the passengers\, to incorporate their feedback into the trip. \nThe stages of the process function similarly to boarding and disembarking on a train. In Stage 1 you prepare to leave the station. You make a case for what travels on the train with you and what gets left at home. You also determine the fuel needs of the train by setting the project budget and schedule. Stage 2\, or Making the Space\, consists of the travel to the final destination\, carrying along those well-laid plans from Stage 1. The triumvirate drives the train while carefully monitoring the fuel levels. You can make a few minor adjustments once you have left the stations\, based on feedback from the passengers\, but drastically altering the plans is not a viable option. The type of train you drive represents the different ways in which the process can play out at specific campuses. A passenger train works differently compared to a freight train. The number and sequence of steps in the process of design will vary depending on the type of project you are undertaking (new construction vs. renovation)\, the available state procedures\, and the timing of your procurement of a construction management firm (i.e. the different types of trains you can take). The final destination of the train is the completed general classroom facility. \nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members \n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Members URL:https://myacpa.org/event/acpa-growing-knowledge-series-webinar-the-process-of-design-for-general-classroom-facilities-in-higher-education-institutions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Senior Level Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/download.png ORGANIZER;CN="Senior-Level Community of Practice":MAILTO:slcop@acpa.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20241106T031337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T031337Z UID:16845-1731416400-1731420000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:GSNP Webinar- The Mentor Match: Finding Your Guide DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to accelerate your personal and professional growth? Finding the right mentor can be a transformative step in your journey toward achieving your goals. In this engaging webinar\, we will explore the essential elements of identifying and connecting with a mentor who aligns with your aspirations and values. Whether you’re starting your career\, seeking growth in your current role\, or transitioning to a new phase\, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to make the most of your mentorship journey.This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP). \nRegister using this link or visit https://myacpa.member365.org/public/event/details/403ae832b0e1bea9d85253366f1c0dcc7968124f/1 \nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members \n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Members \nProfessional Competencies: \nWebinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Advising and Supporting; Personal and Ethical Foundations. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. \nLearning Outcomes:  \nAs a result of attending this session\, participants will: \n\n\nIdentify key characteristics and qualities to look for in a mentor that align with your personal and professional goals.\nSkills for crafting an effective outreach strategy to connect with potential mentors\, including tips on communication and building rapport.\nLearn how to set clear\, actionable objectives for the mentorship relationship\, ensuring that both parties have aligned expectations and goals.\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nTyaira Smith (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor-Educator at the University of Cincinnati and a third-year doctoral student at Miami University (OH). URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gsnp-webinar-the-mentor-match-finding-your-guide/ CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mentor-Match-Story-Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20241011T192008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T172510Z UID:16607-1729173600-1729177200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Growing Knowelege Series Webinar: Racialization and Whiteness in College Student Leadership Education Efforts DESCRIPTION:The 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. Join Dr. Lauren N. Irwin\, an assistant professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, as she presents two research studies that aim to better understand how racial meanings\, or racialization\, shape college student leadership education efforts. \nResearch Summary: \nDissertation Title: Racialization and Whiteness in College Student Leadership Education Efforts \nBrief Summary: This dissertation comprises two studies that aim to better understand how racial meanings\, or racialization\, shape college student leadership education efforts. Colleges shape—and are shaped by—dominant beliefs about race and leadership. Colleges have a longstanding commitment to student leadership development. As such\, many colleges rely on leadership education programs (LEPs) to develop students’ leadership abilities. \nResearch asserts that colleges allocate resources based on their priorities. However\, there is little scholarship about how LEPs are resourced and how campus priorities shape LEPs’ resources. Further\, scholars have critiqued leadership education’s failure to disrupt racism and whiteness. The frameworks scholars have developed to foster diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and social justice (DEISJ) in LEP practice neglect organizational considerations in favor of individual and local practices. \nThese studies investigate how different campuses racialize LEPs and their resources. The first study examined how LEPs replicate and/or resist whiteness. Findings demonstrated that LEPs’ integration of DEISJ varied\, despite DEISJ commitments across campuses. These varied commitments stemmed from leadership educators’ beliefs about whiteness\, social justice\, and leadership. Organizational and individual beliefs about leadership and LEP practice shaped how whiteness manifested across LEPs. The second study examined how campus resource allocation shaped LEP practice and considered how access to resources was racialized. Findings demonstrated that DEISJ was a stated priority across campuses while leadership was not. Further\, colleges often allocated resources in ways that deviated from their stated DEISJ commitments and furthered inequities. \nThis scholarship extends research and practice in several ways. To date\, no studies have used Ray’s (2019) theory of racialized organizations to study student affairs contexts or LEPs. Further\, this dissertation addressed a lack of empirical studies of DEISJ efforts in student affairs LEPs. Disproportionately\, the critical and social justice-oriented leadership education scholarship is conceptual and aspirational\, draws on authors’ experiences at single institutions\, and has primarily centered academic leadership education contexts. In short\, there is a lack of knowledge about how leadership educators in diverse campus and LEP contexts replicate and/or reinforce whiteness. Thus\, findings offer vital insights into practice to lift up transformative possibilities. \nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members \n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Members URL:https://myacpa.org/event/growing-knowelege-series-webinar-racialization-and-whiteness-in-college-student-leadership-education-efforts/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Senior Level Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241013_213933_0000.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102948 CREATED:20241003T183203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183203Z UID:16434-1729173600-1729177200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA Growing Knowledge Series: Racialization and Whiteness in College Student Leadership Education Efforts DESCRIPTION:Racialization and Whiteness in College Student Leadership Education Efforts \nThursday\, October 17th 2024\, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET \nRegistration Link \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\, $10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members\, $10 for Non-Members \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. Join Dr. Aaron George\, an instructor for the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program at Slippery Rock University\, as he presents research on how professionals of professionals of color\, who are themselves members of culturally based fraternal organizations (CBFOs)\, advocated for students of color and CBFOs on their campus. \n  \nBrief Summary: \nThis dissertation comprises two studies that aim to better understand how racial meanings\, or racialization\, shape college student leadership education efforts. Colleges shape—and are shaped by—dominant beliefs about race and leadership. Colleges have a longstanding commitment to student leadership development. As such\, many colleges rely on leadership education programs (LEPs) to develop students’ leadership abilities. \nResearch asserts that colleges allocate resources based on their priorities. However\, there is little scholarship about how LEPs are resourced and how campus priorities shape LEPs’ resources. Further\, scholars have critiqued leadership education’s failure to disrupt racism and whiteness. The frameworks scholars have developed to foster diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and social justice (DEISJ) in LEP practice neglect organizational considerations in favor of individual and local practices. \nThese studies investigate how different campuses racialize LEPs and their resources. The first study examined how LEPs replicate and/or resist whiteness. Findings demonstrated that LEPs’ integration of DEISJ varied\, despite DEISJ commitments across campuses. These varied commitments stemmed from leadership educators’ beliefs about whiteness\, social justice\, and leadership. Organizational and individual beliefs about leadership and LEP practice shaped how whiteness manifested across LEPs. The second study examined how campus resource allocation shaped LEP practice and considered how access to resources was racialized. Findings demonstrated that DEISJ was a stated priority across campuses while leadership was not. Further\, colleges often allocated resources in ways that deviated from their stated DEISJ commitments and furthered inequities. \nThis scholarship extends research and practice in several ways. To date\, no studies have used Ray’s (2019) theory of racialized organizations to study student affairs contexts or LEPs. Further\, this dissertation addressed a lack of empirical studies of DEISJ efforts in student affairs LEPs. Disproportionately\, the critical and social justice-oriented leadership education scholarship is conceptual and aspirational\, draws on authors’ experiences at single institutions\, and has primarily centered academic leadership education contexts. In short\, there is a lack of knowledge about how leadership educators in diverse campus and LEP contexts replicate and/or reinforce whiteness. Thus\, findings offer vital insights into practice to lift up transformative possibilities. \nPresenters: \nLauren N. Irwin is an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville. Broadly\, Lauren engages in critical and collaborative research pursuits to shape student affairs practice in ways that enhance and affirm students’ and practitioners’ agency and success. Lauren’s professional experience spans multiple universities\, including Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo\, CA\, and functional areas\, including leadership education\, residence life\, service-learning\, student-athlete advising\, InterGroup Dialogues\, and social justice peer education programs. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/acpa-growing-knowledge-series-racialization-and-whiteness-in-college-student-leadership-education-efforts/ CATEGORIES:Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR