BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.17.1//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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260518T133613Z CREATED:20260309T201211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T133613Z UID:23866-1784592000-1784851199@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2026 NINLHE Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:NINLHE SUMMER INSTITUTESTRONGER TOGETHER: COLLECTIVE POWER AND COLLABORATION FOR NATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION \n21-23 JULY 2026 • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH • SALT LAKE CITY\, UTAH \n registration is open\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 The National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education (NINLHE) Summer Institute\, in partnership with ACPA’s Native\, Aboriginal\, and Indigenous Coalition (NAIC) and Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN)\, is a time for professional development\, networking with other educators\, and personal renewal. Through this Summer Institute\, educators with expertise in policies and practices vital to Native student success develop through our training sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n AN INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE\n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Institute attendance is purposely limited to provide participants with an intensive experience that focuses equally on knowledge and skill building\, information sharing\, and the opportunity to draw upon the accumulated wisdom and experiences of the presenters as well as colleagues.  \nIn an atmosphere of collaboration\, friendship\, and fun\, the Summer Institute offers opportunities for spiritual renewal and personal empowerment.  The Elder-In-Residence fulfills an important role within the Summer Institute. The Elder will begin and end each day with a prayer and reflection.  The Elder-In-Residence will offer valuable context in which to consider our shared experiences throughout the Summer Institute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about Ninlhe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n \n \n \n \n \n Native and non-Native administrators\, professional staff\, and faculty committed to supporting and increasing recruitment\, retention and graduation of American Indian\, Alaska Native\, Native Hawaiian and Aboriginal students at public\, private\, and tribal colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: Robert Maxim\n Robert Maxim (Mashpee Wampanoag) leads Brookings Metro’s work on Tribal economies\, including research focused on an array of different research and policy issues in Indian \nCountry. He has written about the impact of federal investments and federal funding cuts on Tribal communities; the need to reform federal funding for Tribal nations; Native workers; the ability to access to remote work; the role of Native American community development financial institutions in Tribal economic development; the exclusion of Native Americans from economic data; and how state and regional policy can improve data about Tribal nations\, citizens\, and communities.  \nMaxim has also researched and written on Native American education\, including policy responses to remedy the lingering impacts of federal Indian boarding schools on Tribal communities\, ideas for improving federal higher education data about Native American students\, and policy proposals to support Native students and Native American-serving higher educational institutions. His work on identity in Indian Country has explored how federal data misrepresents Native American identity.  \nWithin Brookings\, he has led efforts to resurface the Institution’s historic engagement in Tribal communities\, including the Meriam Report\, and to engage with Native-led organizations on enabling future research centering Native American people. Maxim’s research and commentary on Native communities has appeared in numerous national\, regional\, and Native-led media outlets\, including the New York Times\, Washington Post\, National Public Radio\, Marketplace\, Time\, Federal News Network\, Indian Country Today\, Native News Online\, Native America Calling\, and others.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Elder-in-Residence: Joy Grant-Bullethead\n Screenshot \nJoy (Ute) serves as the Elder-in-Residence for the University of Utah Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Education\, which is a partner for the 2026 NINLHE Summer Institute. As a community elder\, she offers cultural guidance\, mentorship\, interfaith and spiritually grounded support\, and connection to community for students. This role helps affirm the experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native students\, strengthens relationships between the University of Utah and Tribal Nations\, and creates opportunities for the broader campus community to learn with respect about Indigenous presence\, values\, and cultural knowledge. \nJoy was born in Murray and grew up and attended school in West Jordan\, Utah. Joy and her husband\, Jonas Grant-Bullethead\, have made their home in Fort Duchesne\, where they raised their five children in Hilltop. Joy shares teachings of the Ute people\, with a focus on language\, history\, and community responsibility. In her role\, she strengthens connections between the University of Utah and Native communities throughout the state\, and creates respectful opportunities for all students\, faculty\, and staff to learn from Indigenous knowledge and living traditions. Joy describes her work in this way: her goal is not to stand above anyone or below anyone\, but to walk together among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presidential Leadership Panel\n Elmer Guy (Navajo)President\, Navajo Technical University (NTU) \nSince 2006\, Dr. Elmer J. Guy has served as the President of the Navajo Technical University (NTU)\, a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)\, a community of 36 tribally and federally chartered institutions of higher education. Prior\, Dr. Guy served as vice president of academic and student services and its dean of instruction at NTU. Under Dr. Guy’s leadership\, NTU was named one of the top 120 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute College of Excellence Program (2011\, 2012). NTU was also listed as one of the top three best higher education institutions in New Mexico according to BestColleges.Com (2018). \nBefore joining NTU\, Dr. Guy was appointed by the Navajo Nation president to serve as both executive director and deputy director of the Navajo Nation’s Department of Education. During his tenure\, he developed and implemented two trusts for the handicapped ($7 million) and vocational education ($6 million)\, as well as a comprehensive teacher education program\, all of which remain in full operation. Dr. Guy also directed the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services for the Navajo Nation. Today\, Dr. Guy serves as Chair of AIHEC\, Co-Chair of the Education Subcommittee for the National Congress of American Indians\, and a Trustee of the Higher Learning Commission. He has co-chaired the World Indigenous Higher Education Consortium for three years\, was appointed by the President of the United States to serve on the National Board of Education Sciences for four years\, and is a former Trustee of the College Board. Dr. Guy earned his undergraduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Arizona\, and in between\, a graduate degree from the University of San Francisco. \n \nShelley C. Lowe (Navajo)President\, Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)\, the University for Indigenous Creative Excellence  \nIn 2025\, Dr. Shelley C. Lowe was appointed as President of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)\, succeeding longtime President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation). Dr. Lowe brings extensive leadership experience in higher education and deep dedication to Indigenous student success. Most recently\, she served as Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)\, managing a federal agency with a $207 million annual budget and spearheading initiatives that significantly advanced Indigenous education and representation at the national level. \nWith over two decades in senior administrative roles\, Dr. Lowe has a distinguished history of enhancing Native and Indigenous student development\, curriculum innovation\, faculty and staff advancement\, and building robust coalitions among educational institutions\, Indigenous communities\, and national organizations. Prior to leading NEH\, Dr. Lowe served as Executive Director of the Harvard University Native American Program and held administrative and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Arizona\, where she earned her PhD in Educational Policy Studies and Practice. \nHeather Shotton (Wichita & Affiliated Tribes\, Kiowa\, Cheyenne)President\, Fort Lewis College \nDr. Heather J. Shotton is the 11th President of Fort Lewis College and the first Native American to lead the institution. A nationally recognized scholar and advocate for Indigenous education\, Dr. Shotton brings over 20 years of experience in academic leadership\, student success\, and institutional transformation. \nAn enrolled citizen of the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes and descendant of the Kiowa and Cheyenne Tribes\, she has dedicated her career to advancing equity\, reconciliation\, and access in higher education. Her leadership at FLC centers on belonging\, academic excellence\, and honoring the institution’s unique history. A first-generation college graduate\, Dr. Shotton previously served as Chair of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma and as Board President of the National Indian Education.  \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 REGISTRATION INFORMATION\nSummer Institute participants are expected to arrive on 21 July 2026 \n\nBefore 21 June 2026 – $550\nAfter 21 June 2026 – $650\n\nIncluded with Registration \n\nDaily parking at University of Utah Conference Center\, where the Summer Institute will take place\nAll meals (Tuesday lunch through Thursday dinner)\n\nNot Included with Registration \nLodging is not included in your Summer Institute registration rate\, but registrants can take advantage of our special room block and group rates at the University of Utah Guest House\, which is connected to the Conference Center. Summer Institute registrants who book directly with the Guest House by 20 April 2026 will receive a discounted rate of $190.00+tax/night. To make your reservation\, call the Guest House Front Desk at 801-587-1000 and mention our group name: “NINLHE Summer Institute.” You can also make a reservation online and use offer code: “BKG1201” to access our room block. \nRegistrants may choose to stay at another hotel or commute from home if local; daily parking at the Conference Center is included regardless of where you stay. \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\nLodging is not included in your Summer Institute registration rate\, but registrants can take advantage of our special room block and group rates at the University of Utah Guest House\, which is connected to the Conference Center. \nSummer Institute registrants who book directly with the Guest House by 20 April 2026 will receive a discounted rate of $190.00+tax/night. \nTo make your reservation\, call the Guest House Front Desk at 801-587-1000 and mention our group name: “NINLHE Summer Institute.” You can also make a reservation online and use offer code: “BKG1201” to access our room block. \nRegistrants may choose to stay at another hotel or commute from home if local; daily parking at the Conference Center is included regardless of where you stay. \n \n BOOK YOUR ROOM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY\nRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to ACPA at info@acpa.nche.edu by 21 June 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 21 June 2026. After 21 June 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The Summer Institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs\, charges or expenses\, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines\, hotels\, and/or travel agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTITUTE SCHEDULe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1 • Tuesday\, 21 July\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm NINLHE Summer Institute Registration/Check-in\n1:00 – 1:45pm Welcome & Blessing\, NINLHE Overview & Summer Institute Orientation\n1:45 – 3:15pm Summer Institute Participant Introductions\n3:15 – 3:30pm Break\n3:30 – 5:00pm Summer Institute Participant Introductions (Cont.)\n5:15 – 5:30pm Reflection on the Day led by Elder-in-Residence\n5:30pm Dinner (Provided)\n7:00pm Evening Activity\n\n \nDay 2 • Wednesday\, 22 July\n\n8:00 – 8:45am Breakfast (Provided)\n9:00 – 9:15am Blessing\n9:15 – 10:15am Keynote Speaker\n10:15 – 10:30am Break\n10:30 – 11:15am Q&A with Keynote Speaker\n11:15am– 12:15pm Common Ground Walk\n12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch (Provided)\n1:45 – 3:00pm Thematic Breakout Sessions\n3:00 – 3:15pm Break\n3:15 – 4:30pm Participant Roundtable Discussions\n4:45 – 5:00pm Reflection on the Day\n5:30pm Dinner (Provided)\n7:00pm Evening Activity\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 3 • Thursday\, 23 July\n\n8:00 – 8:45am Breakfast (Provided)\n9:00 – 9:15am Blessing\n9:15 – 10:45am Leadership Panel and Q&A\n12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch\n1:15 – 2:30pm Thematic Breakout Sessions\n2:45 – 4:00pm Participant Roundtable Discussions\n4:15 – 4:30pm Closing Reflections\n4:30 – 5:00pm Summer Institute Evaluations\n5:30pm Dinner (Provided)\n\n  \nDay 4 (Optional) • Friday\, 24 July\n\n12:00 – 9:00pm Native American Celebration in the Park Pow Wow (Liberty Park\, Salt Lake City\, Utah)\n\n  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/ninlhe2026/ LOCATION:University of Utah Guest House & Conference Center\, 110 South Fort Douglas Boulevard\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84113-5036\, United States CATEGORIES:Entity Event,In-Person,ISAN,NAIC,NINLHE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260217T173229Z CREATED:20260217T172347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173229Z UID:23618-1773414000-1773417600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & Networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview DESCRIPTION:Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 13 March 2026 | 3:00pm ET\nJoin us for a pre-convention virtual social with ACPA’s Coalitions and Networks\, which foster mentoring\, advance scholarship\, and build community across roles and identities. This session offers a preview of what to expect from the Coalitions and Networks at the ACPA26 Annual Convention in Baltimore\, Maryland. Participants will connect directly with Coalition and Network leaders to learn about upcoming socials\, sponsored programs\, and open business meetings. Attendees will also be entered into a giveaway raffle for a chance to win books during the session. \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/anchored-at-convention-coalitions-and-networks-acpa26-virtual-preview/ LOCATION:UT CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Disability,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Coalition for Sexuality & Gender Identities,Coalition for Women's Identities,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260107T164948Z 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=UTC:20251003T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000 DTSTAMP:20250916T191844Z CREATED:20250916T191832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T191844Z UID:21326-1759492800-1759496400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Coalitions & Networks Open House DESCRIPTION:Coalitions & networks Open House\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 3 OCTOBER 2025 | 12:00pm ET\nInterested in ways to deepen your involvement and make meaningful connections? Join us for this interactive virtual open house\, where you’ll meet ACPA Coalition and Network Chairs\, discover exciting pathways to get engaged\, and learn about the many ways you can connect with these affinity groups focused on personal identity . We’ll answer your top questions about volunteer roles\, share insider tips on maximizing your membership\, and create space to connect with fellow members—whether you’re brand new or looking to re-energize your involvement. Don’t miss this chance to expand your community and take your engagement to the next level! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/coalitions-networks-open-house/ LOCATION:UT CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Careers in Student Affairs Month,Coalition for Disability,Coalition for Women's Identities,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-2025-Coalitions-Networks-Virtual-Open-House.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T140000 DTSTAMP:20250811T191640Z CREATED:20250709T184151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T191640Z UID:20329-1755000000-1755007200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ISAN/NAIC Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Do you work with Native American\, First Nation\, or Indigenous students in higher education? Or do you identify as Native American\, First Nation\, or Indigenous yourself and want to connect with colleagues in the field? Whether you’re exploring ACPA’s Annual Convention\, looking for presentation opportunities\, or hoping to find collaborators\, this space is for you. \nJoin Native American/First Nation/Indigenous identifying folks\, and all those who work to support Native American/First Nations/Indigenous college students\, for a welcoming and supportive gathering on August 12\, 2025\, Noon CST\, via Zoom. Bring your questions\, your ideas\, and your whole self as we grow in community together. \nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98884882681 URL:https://myacpa.org/event/isan-naic-community-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:ISAN,NAIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T170000 DTSTAMP:20240621T210440Z CREATED:20231107T173923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T210440Z UID:12916-1721721600-1721926800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2024 NINLHE Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:NINLHE Summer InstituteNavigating New Landscapes for Indigenous Professionals & Students in Higher Education\nin partnership with NAIC and ISAN\n Register today\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 23-26 July 2024\nUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington\, Wilmington\, NC\nThe National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education (NINLHE) Summer Institute\, in partnership with ACPA’s Native\, Aboriginal\, and Indigenous Coalition (NAIC) and Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN)\, is a time for professional development\, networking with other educators\, and personal renewal. Through this residential institute\, educators with expertise in policies and practices vital to Native student success develop through our training sessions. \n\n \n Learn more about Ninlhe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An Intensive Experience\nInstitute attendance is purposely limited to provide participants with an intensive experience that focuses equally on knowledge and skill building\, information sharing\, and the opportunity to draw upon the accumulated wisdom and experiences of the presenters as well as colleagues.  \nIn an atmosphere of collaboration\, friendship\, and fun\, the Institute offers opportunities for spiritual renewal and personal empowerment.  The Elder-In-Residence fulfills an important role within the Institute.  The Elder will begin and end each day with a prayer and reflection.  With his extensive background in higher education\, the Elder-In-Residence will offer valuable context in which to consider our shared experiences throughout the Institute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\nNative and non-Native administrators\, professional staff\, and faculty committed to supporting and increasing recruitment\, retention and graduation of American Indian\, Alaska Native\, Native Hawaiian and Aboriginal students at public\, private\, and tribal colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\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 Featured Speaker\nDr. Amanda R. Tachine\nDr. Amanda R. Tachine is Diné (Navajo) from Ganado\, Arizona. She is Náneesht’ézhí Táchii’nii (Zuni Red Running into Water) born for Tł’ízí łání (Many Goats). She is an Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership & Innovation at Arizona State University which resides on the home(land)s of the Akimel O’otham/Onk Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh/Piipaash peoples. \nShe is the author of the award-winning book Native Presence and Sovereignty in College and co-editor of Weaving an Otherwise: In-relations Methodological Practice. Her dissertation titled\, Monsters and Weapons: Navajo students’ stories on their journeys to college was awarded the 2016 American Educational Research Association Division J Dissertation of the Year. She has published in the Journal of Higher Education\, Qualitative Inquiry\, International Review of Qualitative Research\, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education\, and other scholarly outlets. She also has published thought pieces in the Huffington Post\, Al Jazeera\, The Hill\, Teen Vogue\, Indian Country Today\, Inside Higher Ed\, and Navajo Times where she advances ideas regarding discriminatory actions\, educational policies\, and inspirational movements.  \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 Featured Speaker\nKara Strass\nKara Strass (mahkoonsihkwa)\, a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma\, is originally from Huntington\, Indiana. It was there\, within the traditional homelands of the Myaamia people\, that her Myaamia identity was fostered by her family\, especially her grandmother. Kara received an M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Miami University in 2016. Kara’s graduate studies focused on Student Development Theory\, and specifically how these theories can be applied to make Myaamia students successful in their college endeavors. \nKara joined the Myaamia Center in 2016 and became the Director of Miami Tribe Relations in 2020. As the liaison between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University\, Kara strives to strengthen this relationship\, which is now 50-years old. Additionally\, Kara serves as an advisor and mentor to the Myaamia students who attend Miami University as part of the Myaamia Heritage Program. \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 ELder-in-residence\nHattie Campbell\nHattie Campbell\, Waccamaw Siouan\, lives in the St. James community in Lake Waccamaw\, NC. She has been an active member of the United Tribes of NC for over two decades serving as secretary of the executive committee for 15 years and currently is coordinator of the United Tribes scholarship. She was a Waccamaw Siouan tribal board member for two terms and as member of the NC State Advisory Council of Indian Education. Mrs. Hattie Campbell graduated from Waccamaw Indian High School in 1966. She received her B.S. from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 1987\, her National Board Certification in 2003\, and her Masters in 1997 from Fayetteville State University. She was an elementary school teacher for 25 years. She is married to her Husband Henry of 55 years and has two sons Henry E. Campbell and Glenn E Campbell and seven beautiful grandchildren. \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 Registration packages\nRegistration information and rates will be available in early 2024!\n \n \n \n \n \n Residential Registration Rates\nResidential Institute participants are expected to arrive on 22 July 2024 \n\nBefore 10 June 2024 – $550\nAfter 10 June 2024 – $650\n\nCosts Includes \n\n4 nights of housing (Monday-Thursday) \nAll meals (Tuesday breakfast through Thursday dinner)\nSummer Institute registration fee\n\nAdditional housing nights ($40 per night)\, meals (various)\, and parking passes ($15) are available in registration if needed. \nLodging for on-site participants will be at Seahawk Village on campus at UNCW. Linens and towels will be provided for all on-site participants. Seahawk Village is an apartment style residence halls with a clubhouse and a gated pool. The physical address of Seahawk Village is 1015 Community Dr\, Wilmington\, NC 28407. \nParking: If you plan to travel by car\, you will need to purchase a parking permit during registration for the institute. \nCommuter Registration Rates\n\nBefore 10 June 2024 – $450\nAfter 10 June 2024 – $550\n\nCosts Includes \n\nAll meals (Tuesday breakfast through Thursday dinner)\nSummer Institute registration fee\n\nParking: If you plan to travel by car\, you will need to purchase a parking permit during registration for the institute. \nRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations\, received in writing at ACPA by 21 June 2024. After 21 June 2024\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The conference may be cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs\, charges or expenses\, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines and/or travel agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule\n*all times listed in Eastern Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 23 \n8:30 – 10:00 am Check-In and Breakfast (provided)  \n10:00 – 10:30 am Welcome \n10:30 – 10:45 am Opening Blessing – Elder-in-Residence \n10:45 – 11:30 am Institute Participant Introductions \n11:30 – 12 noon NINLHE Overview and What to Expect for the Institute \n12:00 – 12:15 pm Ice-breaker \n12:15 – 1:30 pm Networking Lunch (provided) \n1:45 – 2:45 pm Community Building – Sharing Our Stories \n2:45 – 3:00pm Break \n3:00 – 3:45pm Community Building – Sharing Our Stories \n4:00 – 4:15 pm Reflection on the Day – Elder-in-Residence \n4:30 – 5:00 pm Break \n5:00 – 7:00 pm Networking Dinner (provided) \n7:30 pm NINLHE Pool Party & Game Night \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 24 \n7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast (provided) \n8:45 – 9:00 am Blessing – Elder-in-Residence \n9:15 – 10:00 am Keynote Speaker – Amanda Tachine \n10:15 – 10:30am Break \n10:30 – 11:30am Panel Discussion: Advancing Tribal Relations between HWIs and Communities \n11:30am – 12:15pm Conversation with Lori Quigley\, NIEA Board \n12:15 – 1:30 pm Lunch (provided) \n1:45 – 4:00 pm Training workshops\, facilitated by Dr. Amanda Tachine & Kara Strass  \n4:00 – 4:15 pm Community Building \n4:15 – 4:30 pm Reflection on the Day – Elder-in-Residence \n4:30 – 5 pm Break \n5 – 6:30 pm Dinner (provided) \n7:00 pm NDNs in Jeopardy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 3\nThursday\, July 25 \n5:45 – 7:30 am Sunrise Ceremony – Elder-in-Residence \n7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast (provided) \n8:45 – 11:00 am Training Workshops\, facilitated by Dr. Amanda Tachine & Kara Strass \n11:00 – 11:15 am Break \n11:15 – 11:45 am Conversation with Sedelta Oosawhe \n11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided) \n1:00 – 2:15 pm Panel Discussion  \n2:30 – 4:00 pm Community Building \n4:15 – 4:30 pm Closing Reflections – Elder-in-Residence \n4:30 – 5:15 pm Summer Institute Evaluations \n5:15 – 7:00 pm Dinner (provided) URL:https://myacpa.org/event/ninlhe2024/ LOCATION:University of North Carolina at Wilmington CATEGORIES:Entity Event,In-Person,ISAN,NAIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sq3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T153000 DTSTAMP:20240222T153502Z CREATED:20240222T152021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T153502Z UID:13524-1708948800-1709220600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Well-being in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Well-being in Higher EducationRaising Literacy and Advancing the Conversation\n register for this free event\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 \n26 february-1 march 2024\n  \nJoin over 20 higher education associations as we come together in dialogue around well-being. This buzzword is seemingly everywhere\, but what does it really mean? Why does it matter? How can we each contribute to this critical work? \n“Well-being in Higher Education: Raising Literacy and Advancing the Conversation” is a free\, virtual event taking place 26 February – 1 March\, 2024. Over 20 associations are collaborating with a goal to raise the literacy for well-being among higher education professionals and to advance conversation among colleagues on and across campuses. \nThe Well-being in Higher Education event is one of the outcomes of the Health and Well-being in Higher Education: A Commitment to Student Success and will help put the Inter-association Well-being Definition into practice. \nExpected learning outcomes for this event are that\, after attending\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate why well-being is critical to the mission of higher education\nDiscuss how each campus position is inherently a part of well-being work\nDescribe the aspects of well-being and differentiate between wellness and well-being\nIdentify opportunities for collaboration to increase campus well-being\n\n \n Learn more about this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inter-association Well-being Definition\nThe Inter-association Well-being Definition is one outcome of the “Health and Well‑being in Higher Education: A Commitment to Student Success.” In our pursuit to co-create cultures of integrated well-being on campuses worldwide\, we want to ensure we are building from a shared understanding and foundation. Since there was not an existing definition that defined well-being\, especially as it applies to higher education\, the members of our organizations asked that one be created. \n\nThis definition\, and its supplementary material\, is meant to be foundational; we hope a shared understanding can be a stepping stone to systemic change. This document is\, of course\, not exhaustive. Thank you to the many members who lent their expertise to the collaborative and review of this definition\, including: \n\nAttendees of the first and second research summits hosted by NIRSA\, NASPA\, and ACHA\nThe working group who continued this conversation after the second research summit and led the drafting and review process:\n\nGina Abrams\, Director of Research and Program Evaluation/Associate Professor\, International Institute for Restorative Practices\nStacy Andes\, Director of Health Promotion\, Villanova University\nNicole Brocato\, Director of the Wellbeing Assessment Study\, Wake Forest University\nStacy Connell\, SLC Wellbeing\, LLC\n\n\nAll the  boards\, wellbeing-focused work groups and task forces\, and others from the signatory associations who contributed to the feedback and review process\nAll who attended feedback sessions at conferences and events\, providing insight\, questions\, and ideas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read the Full Definition URL:https://myacpa.org/event/wellbeing-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entity Event,In-Person,ISAN,NAIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR