BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.18.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260122T185336Z CREATED:20260122T185327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185336Z UID:23272-1790676000-1790784000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Facilitation School DESCRIPTION:FACILITATION SCHOOL29-30 SEPTEMBER 2026 • 10am-4pm ET each day\n\n\nLearn the top 12 things participants need from facilitators\, how to flex your style\, how to make concepts sticky\, the power of storytelling\, and leave with tips and tricks to make your programs more interactive \n\n\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 \n\n\n\nJoin Erin Fischer and Dr. Michael McRee from the Leadership and Training Studio and The Whitespace Group for a virtual\, two-day\, hands-on session. (You might know Erin who has hosted Program Design School for 10 years and has graduated nearly a thousand higher education professionals through that experience.) \nWhy should you (and your team) go? When we think about facilitation\, we know the right facilitator can make all the difference. You know this to be true if you remember the last bad facilitator you had. So\, we have created content to help you deliver the best for your audience. First\, as your guides\, we have scoured through Mike’s Ph.D. research and are sharing the top 12 things participants need from facilitators and the results are fascinating! Join us if you want to practice your facilitative skills\, increase your audience’s evaluations score on your work\, learn how to flex your style to meet your audience\, figure out how to make your work more interactive using the 70/30 rule\, practice your pace and pitch\, and learn where facilitators can often go wrong. Finally\, we will teach you how to read your audience when they make a face that stresses you out. \nAs we share\, you never went to camp to watch videos about canoeing\, horseback riding\, and the ropes course. Why would your participants come to your course to watch you read the PowerPoints when they could be trying something themselves? Let us help you get better—fast. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect & Why to Attend PDF\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s Time to joinfacilitation school if you…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWant to get better and improve your facilitation.\nStruggle with confidence in front of a group.\nHave a hard time getting folks to participate.\nOverthink your guide and your PowerPoint but always talk too much.\nCan’t manage your time – you have too much time left over to fill or you feel like you can’t fit everything in – either way your participants get cheated.\nStruggle with silence in your programs.\nDon’t know how to get to your main point or go on too many tangents.\nWorry about your evaluation scores\, but don’t change your style to meet your audience.\nDon’t know how to make your work memorable or sticky. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should\nattend…\n \n \n \n \n \n Folks representing the Dean of Students\, Academic Student Services\, Career Services and Prep\, Student Union\, Housing & Residence Life\, Financial Aid\, Student Involvement & Leadership\, Fraternity & Sorority Life\, Student Connections & Support Center\, Student Success\, Campus Mentoring Programs\, Managers of Student and Registered Organizations\, Shared Business Services\, Dining\, Admissions and New Student Programs\, Managers of Peer Mentors\, First Gen Student Programming\, Orientation\, Parent and Family Programming\, Educational Access Center\, Undergraduate Advising\, Grant-Funded Projects\, High Impact Educational Programming\, Community-Based Learning\, Communication and Partnerships\, and the Office of the Vice President. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\nEach attendee of the Facilitation School Online must be registered. Individual and team rates are available. Select “Add Additional Registrant” before submitting registration to add a team member from the same institution at a reduced rate! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $399\nadditional member from same institution + $269 each \n \n \n \n \n \n $499\nadditional member from same institution + $369 each \nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for Facilitation School\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 1 October 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Facilitation School Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 1 October 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of Facilitation School you will not be provided with the link to access the Facilitation School Event unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \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 1 September 2026 Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 1 September 2026. After 1 September 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 conference 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. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/fssept26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/septweb-e1763489331170-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260831T143426Z CREATED:20260825T192554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T143426Z UID:26030-1790942400-1790946000@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\, 2 OCTOBER 2026 | 12:00pm ET\nCoalitions and Networks champion inclusion and social justice by representing and advocating for the diverse social identities within the ACPA community. Leaders of these Entity Groups create mentoring opportunities\, support relevant research\, produce publications\, and organize programs and social events throughout the year\, both during the Annual Convention and beyond. Join us for a Virtual Open House to meet the leaders of all twelve Coalitions & Networks\, learn more about their work and areas of focus\, and hear about upcoming programs\, events\, and opportunities to get involved.  \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-2026/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Careers in Student Affairs Month,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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fall-2026-Coalitions-Networks-Virtual-Open-House.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260626T185151Z CREATED:20260421T193132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T185151Z UID:24502-1791381600-1791385200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Anchored in Love: A PBS Approach to Academic Advising DESCRIPTION:Anchored in love: A PBS approach to academic advising\n7 October 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Academic advisors are often the first point of connection between a student and the university. How do we refresh our approach to academic advising to help our students? Let’s lead with love! Session participants will learn how to apply the concept of love from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Reading Rainbow to the Appreciative Advising Framework\, the benefits to this approach\, and participants will take part in an activity to help implement this approach in their work practice. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nEve N. MillettUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAdvising and Supporting (A/S)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/anchored-in-love-a-pbs-approach-to-academic-advising/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T155827Z CREATED:20260622T155816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T155827Z UID:25331-1791468000-1791471600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: A Socio-Ecological Framework for College Student Belonging DESCRIPTION:A Socio-Ecological Framework for College Student Belonging\n8 OCTOBER 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n College student belonging is a critical factor in student success\, linked to outcomes such as motivation\, engagement\, persistence\, and well-being. As a multifaceted and dynamic construct\, belonging is shaped by individual experiences\, campus environments\, and broader societal forces. This session introduces a socio-ecological framework for understanding college student belonging and offers practical\, evidence-based strategies that educators and administrators can use to cultivate inclusive and affirming learning environments. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nGavin HenningNew England College\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nStudent Learning and DevelopmentSocial Justice and Inclusion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/a-socio-ecological-framework-for-college-student-belonging/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T160000 DTSTAMP:20261008T185750Z CREATED:20260108T191118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T185750Z UID:22925-1791550800-1792771200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Master’s Student Conference DESCRIPTION:Master's Student Conference3 FRIDAYS • 9\, 16 & 23 OCTOBER 2026 • 1:00-4:00PM ET EACH DAYVIRTUAL EVENT \n register\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 ADVANCE your Student Affairs Career at the Master’s student conference\nThis conference prepares Master’s students for careers in higher education and student affairs by fostering skills\, knowledge\, and connections that support well-being and sustain professional growth.  \nAttending this conference will allow you to deepen your understanding of higher education and student affairs\, explore different career paths and career transitions within and beyond higher education\, and craft individualized strategies for professional advancement.  \n \n \n \n \n \n MAster’s student conferenceWHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n Designed for Master’s students at all stages of their journey (first year\, 2+year; full- or part-time; those diving into the field or with prior professional experience)\, this conference provides opportunities for learning\, reflection\, networking\, and professional growth.  \nThrough interactive sessions and dialogue\, participants will: \n\nIdentify strategies for navigating expectations\, norms\, and current issues in higher education and student affairs\nReflect on personal leadership identity\, values\, skills\, and long-term career goals\nBuild meaningful professional connections and begin developing a supportive network within the field\nExplore opportunities for professional growth and career advancement \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 Participants will leave with concrete tools and strategies to support the next steps in their careers\, including a networking toolkit\, a professional development plan\, a well-being check-in tool\, equity-minded frameworks for assessing workplace culture\, and more. The interactive format of the conference will allow participants to build relationships with peers and experienced professionals from across the country. \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n FRIDAY\, 9 OCTOBER\n\n\nIntroduction and Welcome (1:00-1:30 PM ET)\n\n\nCareer Paths and Job Searching (1:30-4:00 PM ET)\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, 16 OCTOBER\n\nNorms\, Trends\, and Current Issues in Higher Education (1:00-4:00 PM ET)\n\n\nFRIDAY\, 23 October\n\n\nMentoring Conversations (1:00-2:00 PM ET)\n\n\nPersonalized Professional Advancement Strategies (2:00-4:00 PM ET)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference FACULTY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gudrun Nyunt (Co-Chair)\nGudrun Nyunt is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University with professional work experience in residence life. Her research focuses on employment in higher education and student mobility. Gudrun joined ACPA as a first-year Master’s student and has been involved in entity group leadership and governance. As a former international student from Austria\, Gudrun has been instrumental to fostering a community of international students and professionals within ACPA. \n \nBrandon Johnson (Co-Chair)\nDr. Brandon Johnson is Director of Housing & Residence Life at Northeastern Illinois University and an active leader in the ACPA. His research agenda investigates the student engagement and involvement pathways of Black men at predominantly White institutions and how the culture of plantation politics shapes how Black men navigate college campuses. Through his scholarship and practice\, Dr. Johnson is committed to advancing student success\, cultivating belonging\, mentoring future leaders\, and creating equitable\, student-centered learning environments.  \n \nJennifer Artis \nJennifer Artis is a higher education leader\, educator\, and scholar with more than two decades of experience advancing student success\, belonging\, and equitable access. She serves as the Director of Student Life and Success for Graduate Students at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, where she leads initiatives that support engagement\, leadership development\, and student persistence. Jennifer also serves as faculty for the ACPA Summit for Black Student Affairs Professionals and is committed to creating more inclusive and supportive pathways for graduate and nontraditional learners. \n \nHeather Kropf \nDr. Heather Kropf (she\, her\, hers) serves as the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students at Willamette University. She previously worked at the University of Oregon\, Pacific University\, and Azusa Pacific University where she received her Master’s degree in College Student Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication studies. Heather graduated from the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program from Portland State University in 2020. Her research focused on organizational cultures and structures that support a curricular approach. Heather has served as faculty on ACPA’s Institute on a Curricular Approach for multiple years. \n \nWincy Li\nWincy Li is the Associate Director of Career Education at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Career\, Co-op & Student Success Centre in Canada. She has 15+ years of experience supporting the career development of post-secondary students and diverse community clients\, with a focus on the inclusion of equity-deserving groups in the Canadian labour market. You can connect with Wincy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wincyli/. She currently serves on the ACPA27 Convention Planning Team (Convention Experiences). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Lo\nMarc A. Lo\, Ph.D.\, is the Executive Director of Penn First Plus at the University of Pennsylvania\, where he leads efforts to ensure the equitable success of undergraduates from first-generation and/or limited-income backgrounds. Marc has been involved with the Commission for Social Justice Educators\, the Senior Level of Community of Practice\, Leadership Council\, and Convention leadership teams; including chairing the ACPA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. \n \nLiv Maldonado\nLiv Maldonado (she/her) serves as the Coordinator for Student Operations and Recruitment in Residence Life at Appalachian State University. An active member of ACPA since 2019\, Liv began her involvement with the Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice and has remained committed to fostering professional development and connection within the association. She currently serves as the Coordinator-Elect for Communities of Practice on the Leadership Council. Liv is passionate about student success\, leadership development\, and creating meaningful opportunities for learning and belonging.  \n \nMfon B. Nwabuoku\nDr. Mfon B. Nwabuoku is a scholar-practitioner and higher education leader serving as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Lake Forest College\, where she provides strategic leadership for residential education\, student development\, and housing operations. Her work is grounded in equity-minded\, restorative\, and student-centered practice\, with a focus on translating theory into practice to foster belonging\, accountability\, growth\, and holistic student success. She is engaged in ACPA and serves as Faculty in the ACPA Institute for the Curricular Approach (ICA)\, supporting curricular transformation in student affairs.  \n \nKevin L. Wright\nDr. Kevin L. Wright is a faculty member in Global Diversity and Social Justice at Southern New Hampshire University and an award-winning educator\, author\, speaker\, and equity strategist. Rooted in African\, Creole\, and Indigenous heritage\, he has engaged more than 100\,000 learners across five continents. A TRIO alum\, Certified Financial Education Instructor\, and Certified Life Coach\, he advances equity\, belonging\, and transformational growth for individuals and organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-MemberGroup Pass\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026 \n\n$69\n\nRates after 25 September 2026 \n\n$79\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026 \n\n$99 USD\n\nRates after 25 September 2026 \n\n$109 USD\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026 \n\nGroup pass – 5 attendees: $250\nGroup pass – 10 attendees: $450\n\nRates after 25 September 2026 \n\nGroup pass – 5 attendees: $300\nGroup pass – 10 attendees: $500\n\n \n \n \n Register today!\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations 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 11 September 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 11 September 2026. After 11 September 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Virtual Master’s Student Conference\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 23 October 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Virtual Master’s Student Conference Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 23 October 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Virtual Master’s Student Conference\, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/masters26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/emailheader.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T165230Z CREATED:20260925T153340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T165230Z UID:26503-1791896400-1791900000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Financing the Middle: A Conversation on Navigating Personal Finances with Modest Salaries-Presented by MLCOP DESCRIPTION:Financing the middle: a conversation on navigating personal finances with modest salaries \npresented by the mid-level community of practice (MLCOP)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n tuesday\, 13 october 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\nThrough this roundtable discussion\, our goal is to create a “share what you’re comfortable with” space where mid‑level professionals can discuss real financial challenges – such as renting for the first time\, homeownership\, family planning\, retirement\, HSAs and more – while learning from peers and sharing some financial well-being practices. Participants will learn at least one financial strategy\, such as emergency fund building\, debt management\, and long‑term planning and leave with at least one actionable step they can implement to support their financial wellbeing. \nRegistration rates:\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\nmoderator:\nThis roundtable will be moderated by Danesha Shelton\, Assistant Director of Residential Life at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/financingthemiddle/ CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Mid-Level Community of Practice,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/main-01-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T162549Z CREATED:20260929T161811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T162549Z UID:26571-1791900000-1791903600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career DESCRIPTION:The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career\nFREE MEMBER WEBINAR FOR CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS MONTH\n13 October 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWhile the higher education and student affairs (HESA) landscape is constantly shifting\, building a meaningful\, sustainable career within it requires intentional decisions. This session (re)introduces the five core components of career strategy from the newly released second edition of The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career (Ardoin\, 2026). Participants will explore what these five components are\, why they are essential for crafting adaptable\, healthy\, and fulfilling careers\, and how individuals apply them in real-world career contexts. Whether you are looking to move into\, advance through\, or transition out of the HESA field\, this session provides the practical framework you need to make career decisions with confidence. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – FREE\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\nSonja ArdoinClemson University URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cisam-the-strategic-guide-to-shaping-your-student-affairs-career/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/header-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T143000 DTSTAMP:20260908T203230Z CREATED:20260908T201031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T203230Z UID:26144-1791984600-1791988200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: So\, You’re Thinking About Earning an Online Graduate Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs? DESCRIPTION:So\, You’re Thinking About Earning an Online Graduate Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs?  \nFREE MEMBER WEBINAR FOR CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS MONTH\n14 October 2026 // 1:30PM – 2:30PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you interested in or currently pursuing a graduate degree online? Whether you are working full time and wondering about how you’ll balance school and work\, or if it’s been some time since you’ve earned your bachelor’s and you’re wondering if you’ll be able to re-integrate into the classroom\, this session has got something for you. Hear from four faculty members who have years of experience working with online graduate students in the field as we share advice on picking the right program\, balancing it all\, navigating imposter syndrome\, and developing a tangible plan for academic and career development. This session will cover online graduate education at both the master’s and doctoral levels.   \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – FREE\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\nMary Dueñas Assistant Professor Coordinator\, M.S. Student Affairs and Higher Education (online) University of Tennessee\, Knoxville  \nLauren Irwin Assistant ProfessorDirector of Undergraduate Studies University of Tennessee\, Knoxville  \nAllie McGuiganAssociate Professor of PracticeCoordinator\, M.S. Higher Education Administration (online) program University of Tennessee\, Knoxville  \nRyan Miller Professor Coordinator\, Ph.D. and Ed.D. (online) program University of Tennessee\, Knoxville URL:https://myacpa.org/event/csiam26webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/header-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T051208Z CREATED:20260916T045911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T051208Z UID:26302-1792072800-1792076400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CFI Fat Scholarship Spaces #2 DESCRIPTION:CFI Fat Scholarship Spaces (October 2026)\npresented by Coalition for fat identities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 | 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET \nOur Research & Scholarship Committee is hosting 4 Fat Scholarship Spaces this Fall.  Register for all four or just the ones you’re available for NOW in Member365! \nOctober’s Topic is: Moreno (2022) & Inclusion Of Fat Students In Higher Education \nEach month\, we will share out a recent article at the intersection of Fat Liberation and Higher Education and come together to chat about it. Even if you don’t have time to engage with the article before\, we’ll make sure everyone can join in on the conversation! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Members\n$10 for non-members\n$5 for international non-members.\n\nHost:\n\n\nResearch & Scholarship Committee\, Coalition for Fat Identities (CFI) URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cfi-fat-scholarship-spaces-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition for Fat Identities,Free for Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20261007T224458Z CREATED:20261007T224453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T224458Z UID:26737-1792249200-1792252800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:26-27 CFI Book Club #2: Fat on Campus\, Chapters 3-4 DESCRIPTION:26-27 CFI Book Club: Fat on Campus (October 2026)\npresented by Coalition for fat identities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 | 3:00pm ET \nJoin the Coalition for Fat Identities (CFI) for our 2026-2027 CFI Book Club as we explore Fat on Campus by Roshaunda L. Breeden\, Meg E. Evans\, Terah J. Stewart\, Erin R. Weston\, and Rachel Wagner. Together\, we’ll discuss the experiences of fat students\, staff\, and faculty in higher education while exploring topics of identity\, belonging\, inclusion\, and campus culture. Whether you read every page\, skim a few chapters\, or haven’t opened the book yet\, we’d love to have you join us. Your questions\, reflections\, and perspectives are always welcome. Our conversations will be designed to be thoughtful\, welcoming\, and engaging for anyone interested in learning alongside others. Join us for one meeting or all three. All meetings will be held via Zoom. \nJuly 15\, 2026 at 11am-12pm ET: Chapters 1-3October 17\, 2026 at 3-4pm ET: Chapters 4-6January 14\, 2027 at 6-7pm ET: Chapters 7-9 \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Members\n$10 for 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\nHost:\n\n\nCoalition for Fat Identities (CFI) URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cfi-fat-scholarship-spaces-4-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition for Fat Identities,Free for Members,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T141332Z CREATED:20240410T152621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T141332Z UID:14094-1792339200-1792584000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2026 Institute on the Curricular Approach™ DESCRIPTION:Institute on the Curricular Approach18-21 October 2026 • Costa Mesa\, California\n18 October is arrival day\, the Institute will begin the morning of 19 October \n register\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 Institute on the Curricular Approach is proudly sponsored by\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Join student affairs and higher education colleagues on a journey equipping you to lead organizations toward a curricular approach to learning for all on your campus at the Institute on the Curricular Approach (ICA)! This learning experience is dynamic and valuable. Participants will be able to explore how to lead\, design\, and implement a curricular approach. ICA Faculty will offer learning opportunities including large group keynotes\, smaller sequenced sessions\, faculty consultations\, institutional showcases\, and more. Wherever you are in your journey individually and organizationally toward a departmental or divisional curricular approach\, this institute is a straight-forward way to obtain clear direction from higher education and student affairs professionals experienced with a curricular approach. \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 Through participation in ICA\, you will have the opportunity to:\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApply the 10 Essential Elements of a Curricular Approach\nDesign\, implement\, and assess a Curricular Approach\nLearn from other institutions implementing a Curricular Approach through Showcase presentations\nGet feedback from Institute faculty about your Curricular Approach through Faculty Consults\n\n \n \n \n \n \n What is a Curricular Approach?\n \n \n \n \n \n A Curricular Approach is a paradigm shift from traditional educational approaches to an intentional\, developmentally sequenced one\, defined by institutional mission and purpose. Staff members using a Curricular Approach first identify clear learning goals and outcomes grounded in the history\, culture\, mission\, and purpose of each institution. Then staff members identify student engagement strategies that can provide opportunities for students to achieve these learning goals and outcomes. Goals are sequenced\, pedagogy rooted in scholarship of teaching and learning\, and campus partners incorporated from throughout the institution. A Curricular Approach uses assessment to inform a process of continuous improvement. \nShifting to using a Curricular Approach is not superficial nor is it simply utilizing learning outcomes to guide programming. A curricular approach utilizes the 10 Essential Elements to think about student learning and a refined leadership mindset. \n \n \n \n \n \n Institute Features\n \n \n \n \n \n This learning experience is an institute and not a conference. Sessions are organized and sequenced to meet the needs of professionals and organizations at different places in their journey. Each session is also sequenced with learning outcomes to create an integrated\, developmentally sequenced\, experience for the participants. Showcases are also offered from a variety of institutional sizes and types to give concrete examples of how a Curricular Approach can be implemented consistently across campuses but also tailored for each unique campus context. \nWhether it is your first Institute or your twelfth\, you will leave inspired with new insights\, new collegial connections\, new examples and innovations\, and new energy. We have representatives from all sizes and types of institutions who have benefited from the Institute experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n REgistration information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TeamACPA MemberStudent MemberNon-MemberStudent NonInternational\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Consistently\, some of the best feedback we receive from participants is from those who attended as members of an institutional team. While individual attendance is perfectly fine\, if you can register as a team\, we encourage it so you can learn together in real time and build or advance your Curricular Approach together. \n\nRegistrant 1: $659 /$859*                                    • Registrant 6: $559\nRegistrant 2:$659 /$859*                                    • Registrant 7: $459\nRegistrant 3: $559                                                 • Registrant 8: $459\nRegistrant 4: $559                                                • Registrant 9: $459\nRegistrant 5: $559                                                • Registrant 10: FREE\n\n*Rate after 21 August 2026 \nWhen registering a team\, please select “TEAM RATE: ACPA Member Institute Registration – Registrant 1-2 (Same institution)” for your first two registrants\, then “TEAM RATE: ACPA Member Institute Registration – Registrant 3-6 (Same institution)” for up to your next four registrants\, and continue with additional team rate options until your entire team is registered. \nPlease Note: All individuals registered using Team Rates must have an active ACPA individual membership through 21 October 2026. An audit will be performed to ensure that all individuals registered utilizing Team Rates are ACPA members. \n \n \n \n \n \n Before 21 August 2026                      After 21 August 2026 \n$659                     $859 \nMembership must be active through 21 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n Before 21 August 2026                      After 21 August 2026 \n$299                     $399 \nMembership must be active through 21 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n Before 21 August 2026                      After 21 August 2026 \n$859                     $1\,059 \nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $200 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n Before 21 August 2026                      After 21 August 2026 \n$399                     $499 \nconsider becoming a member of ACPA for $39 to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional\nBefore 21 August 2026                      After 21 August 2026 \n$289                     $359 \nStudent\n$159 \nMembership must be active through 21 October 2026 \n \n \n \n register today\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Institute on the Curricular Approach\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 21 October 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an Institute on the Curricular Approach Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 21 October 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Institute on the Curricular Approach you will not be provided with your Institute on the Curricular Approach Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \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 18 September 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 19 September 2025. After 18 September 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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel information\n \n \n \n \n \n The host hotel for the 2026 Institute on the Curricular Approach is the Hilton Costa Mesa. All ICA related programming and events will take place in this hotel\, so we encourage all registrants to book their space at a discount using the group rate booking link. \nPlease book your space by 15 September to ensure access to our discount rates. \n \n book your room\n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule-at-a-Glance\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, 18 OctoberMonday\, 19 OctoberTuesday\, 20 OctoberWednesday\, 21 October\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nby 5:00pm\nFaculty Arrival\n\n\n5:00 PM\nNew Faculty Touch Base\n\n\n5:30 PM\nFaculty Meeting\n\n\n6:00 PM\nFaculty Dinner\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:30am\nName Badge Pickup\n\n\n7:30am – 8:30am\nBreakfast and First Time Attendee Welcome\n\n\n8:30am – 10:30am\nWelcome\, Opening\, Centering Experience\n\n\n10:30am – 10:45am\nBreak\n\n\n10:45am – 12:00 pm\nSession #1\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nLunch\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:15 pm\nSession #2\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:30pm\nInstitutional Showcase #1\n\n\n3:45pm – 4:30pm\nShowcase Snapshots (4)\n\n\n4:45pm – 5:30pm\nFaculty Consults\n\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm\nFaculty Check-In/Faculty Photo\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:15am – 9:30am\nSession #3\n\n\n9:45am – 10:30am\nShowcase Shapshots (4)\n\n\n10:45am – 12:00pm\nSession #4\n\n\n12:15 – 2:15pm\nLunch and Keynote\n\n\n2:15pm – 3:30pm\nSession #5\n\n\n3:45pm – 4:30 pm\nFaculty Consults\n\n\n4:30 – 5:30pm\n20th Anniversary Celebration (remarks at 5)\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n8:00am – 8:45am\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:45 am – 10:15am\nSession #6\n\n\n10:30am – 12:00pm\nPanel/Institute Closing URL:https://myacpa.org/event/ica-2026/ LOCATION:Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa\, 3050 Bristol Street\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626 CATEGORIES:In-Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260831T194613Z CREATED:20260622T162733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T194613Z UID:25345-1792414800-1792418400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Thriving While Black: Strategies for Resilience\, Belonging\, and Success in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Thriving While Black: Strategies for Resilience\, Belonging\, and Success in Higher Education\n19 OCTOBER 2026 // 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black women in higher education often navigate unique challenges\, from racial microaggressions to systemic barriers\, that impact their sense of belonging\, professional growth\, and overall well-being. This session explores the effects of racial trauma on Black women faculty\, staff\, and students\, offering evidence-based strategies for resilience\, self-care\, and boundary setting. Participants will engage in practical discussions about creating supportive networks\, fostering psychological safety\, and advocating for inclusive institutional practices. By the end of the session\, attendees will leave with actionable tools to support Black women’s success while promoting equitable and affirming campus environments. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nWhitley Grant-GoodmanThe Melanated Space\, PLLC\n\nPamela AdkinsCareer Life and Love\, PLLC\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD)\nSocial Justice and Inclusion (SJI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/thriving-while-black-strategies-for-resilience-belonging-and-success-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Careers in Student Affairs Month,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T165539Z CREATED:20261001T165419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T165539Z UID:26611-1792418400-1792422000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Advancing Careers Without Losing Ourselves: Navigating Faculty Wellness and Success Across Institutional Contexts DESCRIPTION:Advancing Careers Without Losing Ourselves: Navigating Faculty Wellness and Success Across Institutional Contexts\npresented by the Commission for Faculty and Graduate Programs (CFGP)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MONDAY\, 19 October\, 2:00–3:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore how faculty can pursue meaningful career growth while sustaining personal wellbeing\, purpose\, and balance. Grounded in real institutional experiences\, the session examines the pressures shaping faculty work\, the habits that support long-term flourishing\, and the strategies leaders can use to cultivate healthier academic environments. Participants will gain practical insights for aligning professional advancement with authentic\, sustainable wellness across diverse institutional contexts. This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Commission for Faculty & Graduate Programs (CFGP). The webinar is set for 2-3pm Eastern Time (ET).\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\n$5 for International Non-Members\n\nPresenter INFORMATION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTO BE ANNOUNCED URL:https://myacpa.org/event/advancing-careers-without-losing-ourselves-navigating-faculty-wellness-and-success-across-institutional-contexts/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Commission for Faculty & Graduate Programs,Free for Members ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T163322Z CREATED:20260622T163312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T163322Z UID:25352-1792497600-1792501200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: Beyond the Basics: Reimagining Essential Needs Work on College Campuses DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Basics: Reimagining Essential Needs Work on College Campuses\n20 OCTOBER 2026 // 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Essential needs are often narrowly defined as food or hygiene\, but student persistence requires a broader\, more holistic approach. This session explores how expanding definitions of “essential\,” from reproductive and dental care to transportation and technology\, can transform support for undergraduate students. Presenters will share strategies for building sustainable infrastructure\, cultivating campus and community partnerships\, and developing pantries as equity-centered hubs that meet students where they are and foster long-term success. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nEmily AbramsMichigan State University\n\nHeather SheaMichigan State University\n\nMarlene VillaMichigan State University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nAdvising and Supporting (A/S)\nSocial Justice and Inclusion (SJI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/beyond-the-basics-reimagining-essential-needs-work-on-college-campuses/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTSTAMP:20261014T164310Z CREATED:20261014T164239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T164310Z UID:26775-1792584000-1792587600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:PAN Scholar-In-Residence Office Hours DESCRIPTION:PAN Scholar-In-Residence Office Hours\npresented by the pan african network (pan)\n  \nwednesday\, 21 October 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Pan African Network’s Scholar-in-Residence Office Hours provide a space for PAN and ACPA members to explore scholarship and research in community. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all ACPA Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/panofficehours-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Free for Members,Pan African Network,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000 DTSTAMP:20261001T172808Z CREATED:20261001T172728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T172808Z UID:26621-1792692000-1792695600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Careers in Student Affairs Month Social DESCRIPTION:Careers in Student Affairs Month Social\npresented by the graduate students & New Professionals Community of Practice\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n thursday\, 22 October\, 6:00–7:00pm ET\n\n\nGraduate students and new professionals are invited to connect\, share experiences\, and grow their network during this virtual gathering for Careers in Student Affairs Month. Meet peers from across the field\, exchange ideas\, and engage in meaningful conversations about career paths\, professional development\, and life in student affairs. Join us for an hour of connection and community! This event is hosted by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP).\n \n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nThis event is FREE for all\n\nPresented by:\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\nGSNPCOP Directorate Board  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/careers-in-student-affairs-month-social/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T164853Z CREATED:20261001T164843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T164853Z UID:26605-1793188800-1793192400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Building Global Networks and Skillsets to Maximize Career Transition Potential DESCRIPTION:Building Global Networks and Skillsets to Maximize Career Transition Potential\npresented by the graduate students & New professionals Community of Practice\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, 28 October\, 12:00–1:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nNavigating career transitions in higher education can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re moving from graduate school into a professional role\, pursuing a new opportunity within the field\, or exploring a path to the professoriate\, building strong networks and developing transferable skills can make all the difference. Join a panel of colleagues who have successfully navigated these transitions as they share what helped them build connections\, identify opportunities\, and grow throughout their careers. Through candid conversation and practical advice\, participants will gain strategies for expanding their professional network\, leveraging their experiences\, and preparing for the next step in their career journey. This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP).\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\n$5 for International Non-Members\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Steven Feldman URL:https://myacpa.org/event/building-global-networks-and-skillsets-to-maximize-career-transition-potential/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate Students &%3B New Professionals Community of Practice":MAILTO:gsnpcop@ACPA.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T130000 DTSTAMP:20261008T190122Z CREATED:20261001T165908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T190122Z UID:26616-1793361600-1793365200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:The Impact of Stress on Productivity & Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:The Impact of Stress on Productivity & Wellbeing\npresented by the MID-LEVEL Community of Practice\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n friday\, 30 October\, 12:00–1:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nWorking in higher education has become more and more stressful. As administrators try to balance budgets\, everyone is expected to do more with less to support students. But doing more isn’t achieving the objectives we’d hoped. Instead\, this never-ending stream of work and stress is making us LESS productive\, LESS well\, and driving professionals away from the field. Discover how stress affects you and your teams’ productivity\, wellbeing\, and how better managing stress increases wellbeing and productivity across campus. This session was endorsed by the Mid-Level Community of Practice at the ACPA26 Annual Convention and we are happy to present this follow-up webinar version this fall. This webinar is presented by the Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP).\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\n$5 for International Non-Members\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Brackett and Alicia WojciuchStrengths University\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/the-impact-of-stress-on-productivity-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Careers in Student Affairs Month,Free for Members,Mid-Level Community of Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/main-01-20.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:20261105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260903T143606Z CREATED:20260421T194020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T143606Z UID:24507-1793887200-1793890800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA2GO: The 3 C’s of Liberatory Leadership DESCRIPTION:The 3 C’s of Liberatory Leadership\n5 NOVEMBER 2026 // 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This session equips Student Affairs professionals with practical strategies to navigate the current climate of resistance to DEI and belonging work. Drawing from critical pedagogy (Freire\, 1970) and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (HERI\, 1996)\, the session introduces an applied leadership approach to strengthen inclusive practices at all levels of higher education. The goal is to prepare participants to resist over-compliance\, sustain belonging initiatives\, and empower students as co-leaders in advancing justice. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nACPA Individual Member – $10\nACPA International Member – $5\nNon-Member – $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by:\n\nDeAndrae D. PowellJames Madison University\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES\n\nLeadership (LEAD);Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for an ACPA2GO webinar\, membership with ACPA must be valid through the scheduled webinar date. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase an ACPA2GO webinar registration understand their membership needs to be active through the scheduled webinar date. If it is not active prior to the start of the ACPA2GO webinar you will not be provided with the link to access the ACPA2Go Webinar unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nACPA2Go registration purchases are final. Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The webinar may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \n \n Check out past ACPA2GO Webinars and purchase recordings URL:https://myacpa.org/event/the-3-cs-of-liberatory-leadership/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ACPA2GO,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T194402Z CREATED:20260820T164554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T194402Z UID:25989-1793970000-1793980800@myacpa.org SUMMARY:ACPA Doctoral Institute in Partnership with Heartful Editor DESCRIPTION:ACPA Doctoral InstituteIN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEARTFUL EDITOR \n Register for FREE\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 \na free virtual event • 6 November • 1-4pm ET\nACPA and Heartful Editor are excited to announce the third ACPA Doctoral Institute\, held virtually on Friday\, November 6th\, from 1-4pm ET! \nWe invite all doctoral students in student affairs\, higher education\, and related disciplines to join us for this meaningful and enriching opportunity to create community\, learn from and with each other\, and leave inspired to leap forward in your doctoral program with new insights\, clarified intentions\, and a commitment to finishing strong. Join us for an afternoon of engaging content\, conversation\, and reflection on topics relevant to today’s doctoral students! \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\nRegistration for this event is FREE! \nAdditionally\, Heartful Editor will offer each participant a $120 credit to use for 2 hours of academic writing\, coaching and editing to support at any time during their doctoral program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for free URL:https://myacpa.org/event/doctoralinstitute26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26_main-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000 DTSTAMP:20251118T180036Z CREATED:20251118T180025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T180036Z UID:22425-1794387600-1794499200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Program Design School DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DESIGN SCHOOL11-12 NOVEMBER 2026 • 9am-4pm ET each day\nlearn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 learning methods and leave with a template for writing consistently and engaging material with ease \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 Join Erin Fischer from the Leadership and Training Studio for a two-day\, hands-on\, engaging session. Erin has hosted this program for 10 years and has graduated nearly a thousand higher education professionals in her Program Design School. \nErin will share how she wrote hundreds of programs in the past decade and still has more ideas. (As a matter of fact\, she has written eight new courses in three months.) You will learn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 interactive learning methods and understand why you can’t write learning objectives until the end of your course! By the end of the two days\, you will have a template for writing consistently–with ease and without procrastination. We are excited to continue to offer this outstanding professional development opportunity in a live virtual format using Zoom Video Conferencing.  \nThis is a session that maxes out with about 40 participants and you will be in small groups working on your own curriculum while learning the process. This allows for a ton of feedback but requires full engagement from 9am-4pm ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s Time to joinprogram design school if you…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nStruggle writing creative curriculum year after year.\nNeed to write quickly or move past writer’s block.\nNeed a specific plan and clear steps to write consistently.\nNeed new ideas for teaching methods beyond the boring\, unoriginal and overused methods.\nWrite task-related curriculum\, like how to run a meeting\, use Roberts Rules of Order or put together a strategic plan.\nWrite competency- or soft skills-based curriculum\, like feedback\, confidence or managing conflict.\nWant to network with professionals\, and leadership and education professionals from institutions and headquarters.\nWant to learn the trends in leadership development for all types of adult learners.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who shouldattend…\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLeadership development educators who create programs for students\nProfessionals who oversee leadership strategies or write curriculum\nEducation professionals who serve their headquarters or institution\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\nEach attendee of the Program Design School Online must be registered. Individual and team rates are available. Select “Add Additional Registrant” before submitting registration to add a team member from the same institution at a reduced rate! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $399\nadditional member from same institution + $199 eachadditional non-member from same institution + $299 each \n \n \n \n \n \n $499\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for Program Design School\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 February 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Program Design School Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 February 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of Program Design School you will not be provided with the link to access the Program Design School Event unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \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 3 January 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 3 January 2026. After 3 January 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 conference 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 and/or travel agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule-at-a-Glance\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\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome\nStep One: Manage Great Ideas and Set Boundaries\nStep Two: Create a List\nApplication: Steps One and Two\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\nStep Three: Portion It\nApplication Step Three\nStep Four: Create Tests with Learning Methods\nApplication: Step 4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome Back\nStep Five: Write Learning Objectives\nApplication: Step Five\nStep Six: Write Participant and Facilitator Guides\nApplication: Step 6\n\n1:00pm- 4:00pm \n\nStep Seven: Permissions\, Design\, and Piloting\nStep Eight: Create Assessment\nStep Nine: Educational Strategies URL:https://myacpa.org/event/pdsnov26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/april25_web-1-e1757700474314-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T140000 DTSTAMP:20261021T143754Z CREATED:20261021T143746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T143754Z UID:26809-1794574800-1794578400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CGDSD Mid-Level Career Navigation Series: Moving Forward: Career Advancement as an International Professional DESCRIPTION:CGDSD Mid-Level Career Navigation Series: Moving Forward: Career Advancement as an International Professional\npresented by Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, 13 November 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\nHow can international professionals navigate career advancement and create opportunities for growth in higher education? ACPA’s Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development (CGDSD) invites you to a new Mid-Level Career Navigation Series this November 2026-February 2027. \nAbout the Series:\n \nCGDSD’s Mid-Level Career Navigation Series is a four-part conversation series exploring career advancement\, organizational navigation\, leadership\, and professional identity and belonging in higher education. This webinar series centers the experiences of international professionals while recognizing that many mid-career challenges transcend cultural and national backgrounds. Through these conversations\, we aim to support international professionals and foster broader dialogue and mutual learning among mid-level professionals across higher education.\n \nAbout this Session:\n \nThis conversation will explore strategies for positioning oneself for advancement\, expanding beyond a particular area of specialization\, building professional visibility\, and pursuing new opportunities. Participants will have an opportunity to learn from different professional experiences and reflect on practical approaches to navigating their own career development.\n \nOther Sessions:\n \nThe webinar series includes the following conversations:\n\nMoving Forward: Career Advancement as an International Professional — 13 November\nLeading Across Cultures: Influence\, Visibility & Organizational Navigation — 11 December\nLeading at the Mid-Level: From Individual Contributor to Institutional Leader — 22 January\nRedefining Success: International Identity & Belonging at Mid-Career — 19 February\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\nPresenter information:\nPanelists: \n\nYu (Wendy) Wu\, University of Michigan\nDijana Menkovic\, Washington University in St. Louis\nHaishan Yang\, Oberlin College\nSavneet Bains\, The University of Texas at Austin\n\nModerator: \nLixing Li\, Washington University in St. Louis  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/moving-forward-career-advancement-as-an-international-professional/ CATEGORIES:Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development,Entity Event,Free for Members,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development":MAILTO:cgdsd@acpa.nche.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T170000 DTSTAMP:20261022T023017Z CREATED:20260925T175920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T023017Z UID:26516-1795089600-1795194000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Institute for Critical Perspectives on Men & Masculinities DESCRIPTION:5th Annual institute for critical perspectives on men & masculinitieshosted by acpa’s coalition on men and masculinities\n  \n19 november 2026 • 12:00-5:00pm • ViRTUAL\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 5th Annual Institute for Critical Perspectives on Men & Masculinities\, hosted by ACPA’s Coalition on Men and Masculinities (CMM)\, will be on International Men’s Day\, 19 November 2026 at 12-5pm ET.  The mission of the CMM Institute is to bring together faculty\, scholars\, researchers\, practitioners\, and students together in a curricular experience to discuss transformative\, liberatory\, and critical ways to envision masculinity. Join us for this half-day virtual institute featuring Drs. Keenan Colquitt\, Jr. (University of Michigan)\, Mark Carbonara (Dominican University)\, Adrian Huerta (University of Southern California)\, and Joshua Wallace (University of Louisville).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n institute\nfeatures\n \n \n \n \n \n Summary Details \nDate/Time: Thursday\, 19 November 2026 at 12:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom Link in Registration Confirmation Email) \nContact Info: For more information\, visit our website or email cmm@acpa.nche.edu. \nACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies \nInstitute participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Personal and Ethical Foundations; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; and Values\, Philosophy\, and History. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners\, visit our website. \nSample Schedule \n12-12:50pm – Opening Keynote \n1-1:50pm – Breakout Sessions \n2-2:50pm – Breakout Sessions \n3-3:50pm – Breakout Sessions \n4-4:50pm Closing Keynote \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n keynote\nspeakers\n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speakers \nOpening Keynote Speakers: \nKeenan Colquitt\, Jr.\, Ph.D.\, Program Manager for Scholar Engagement\, University of Michigan \nMark Carbonara\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement\, Dominican University \nClosing Keynote Speakers: \nAdrian Huerta\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Higher Education\, University of Southern California \nJoshua Wallace\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Higher Education & Workforce Development\, University of Louisville \nAdditional Presenters \nAdditional presenters will be announced closer to the start of the Institute.\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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $30\nFaculty/Professional Member \n$10\nUnder/Graduate Member\n \n \n \n \n \n $50\nFaculty/Professional Non-Member \n$20\nUnder/Graduate Non-Member \nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save on your registration price!\n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for the CMM Institute\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 19 November 2026. You must have your own individual membership. If it is not active prior to the start of the CMM Institute you will not be provided with your Dean of Students Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \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 19 October 2026\, less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu.  After 19 October 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type for a $50 processing fee prior to 19 October 2026. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/5thcmminstitute/ CATEGORIES:Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/main-01_10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T051207Z CREATED:20260916T050254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T051207Z UID:26309-1795096800-1795100400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CFI Fat Scholarship Spaces #3 DESCRIPTION:CFI Fat Scholarship Spaces (November 2026)\npresented by Coalition for fat identities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET \nOur Research & Scholarship Committee is hosting 4 Fat Scholarship Spaces this Fall.  Register for all four or just the ones you’re available for NOW in Member365! \nNovember’s Topic is: Melrose (2023) & Experiences of Fat Students in College \nEach month\, we will share out a recent article at the intersection of Fat Liberation and Higher Education and come together to chat about it. Even if you don’t have time to engage with the article before\, we’ll make sure everyone can join in on the conversation! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Members\n$10 for non-members\n$5 for international non-members.\n\nHost:\n\n\nResearch & Scholarship Committee\, Coalition for Fat Identities (CFI) URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cfi-fat-scholarship-spaces-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition for Fat Identities,Free for Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T140000 DTSTAMP:20261008T190318Z CREATED:20260626T141619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T190318Z UID:25425-1795179600-1804255200@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Grad Connections Program DESCRIPTION:GRAD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM20 Nov\, 15 Jan\, 12 Feb\, 5 Mar | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET \nVIRTUAL EVENT \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 CONNECT & GROW AT THE GRAD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM\nThrough monthly virtual small-group conversations facilitated by experienced professionals\, this program prepares Master’s students to navigate the ups and downs of careers in higher education and student affairs by fostering the skills\, knowledge\, and connections that support well-being and sustain professional growth.  \nParticipating in these monthly conversations will help you build a network of peers and professionals across the country\, identify healthy ways to navigate careers in higher education\, and craft individualized strategies for professional advancement. \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 grad connections programWHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n Designed for Master’s students at all stages of their journey (first-year\, 2+year; full- or part-time; those diving into the field or with prior professional experience)\, these virtual conversations provide opportunities for community building\, reflection\, and professional growth.  \nThrough guided conversations and interactive activities\, participants will: \n\n\nIdentify strategies for navigating expectations\, norms\, and current issues in higher education and student affairs\nReflect on personal leadership identity\, values\, skills\, and long-term career goals\nBuild meaningful professional connections and begin developing a supportive network within the field\nExplore opportunities for professional growth and career advancement \n\n\nParticipants will walk away with concrete tools and strategies to support the next steps in their careers. The small group format will allow participants to build relationships with peers and experienced professionals from across the country. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n proram facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gudrun Nyunt (Co-Chair)\nGudrun Nyunt is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University with professional work experience in residence life. Her research focuses on employment in higher education and student mobility. Gudrun joined ACPA as a first-year Master’s student and has been involved in entity group leadership and governance. As a former international student from Austria\, Gudrun has been instrumental to fostering a community of international students and professionals within ACPA. \nBrandon Johnson (Co-Chair)\nDr. Brandon Johnson is Director of Housing & Residence Life at Northeastern Illinois University and an active leader in the ACPA\, including the ACPA 2020 Convention Planning team and the ACPA 2021 Convention Steering Team. Dr. Johnson is also a Past Chair of the PAN African Network\, concluding seven years of active service within the PAN Directorate Board. He currently serves on the Directorate Board for the Senior Level Community of Practice. His research agenda investigates the student engagement and involvement pathways of Black men at predominantly White institutions and how the culture of plantation politics shapes how Black men navigate college campuses. Through his scholarship and practice\, Dr. Johnson is committed to advancing student success\, cultivating belonging\, and mentorship. \nJennifer Artis \nJennifer Artis is a higher education leader\, educator\, and scholar with more than two decades of experience advancing student success\, belonging\, and equitable access. She serves as the Director of Student Life and Success for Graduate Students at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, where she leads initiatives that support engagement\, leadership development\, and student persistence. Jennifer also serves as faculty for the ACPA Summit for Black Student Affairs Professionals and is committed to creating more inclusive and supportive pathways for graduate and nontraditional learners. \nHeather Kropf \nDr. Heather Kropf (she\, her\, hers) serves as the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students at Willamette University. She previously worked at the University of Oregon\, Pacific University\, and Azusa Pacific University where she received her Master’s degree in College Student Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication studies. Heather graduated from the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program from Portland State University in 2020. Her research focused on organizational cultures and structures that support a curricular approach. Heather has served as faculty on ACPA’s Institute on a Curricular Approach for multiple years.  \nWincy Li\nWincy Li is the Associate Director of Career Education at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Career\, Co-op & Student Success Centre in Canada. She has 15+ years of experience supporting the career development of post-secondary students and diverse community clients\, with a focus on the inclusion of equity-deserving groups in the Canadian labour market. You can connect with Wincy on LinkedIn. She currently serves on the ACPA27 Convention Planning Team (Convention Experiences). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMarc Lo\nMarc A. Lo\, Ph.D.\, is the Executive Director of Penn First Plus at the University of Pennsylvania\, where he leads efforts to ensure the equitable success of undergraduates from first-generation and/or limited-income backgrounds. Marc has been involved with the Commission for Social Justice Educators\, the Senior Level of Community of Practice\, Leadership Council\, and Convention leadership teams; including chairing the ACPA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. \nLiv Maldonado\nLiv Maldonado (she/her) serves as the Coordinator for Student Operations and Recruitment in Residence Life at Appalachian State University. An active member of ACPA since 2019\, Liv began her involvement with the Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice and has remained committed to fostering professional development and connection within the association. She currently serves as the Coordinator-Elect for Communities of Practice on the Leadership Council. Liv is passionate about student success\, leadership development\, and creating meaningful opportunities for learning and belonging.  \nMfon B. Nwabuoku\nDr. Mfon B. Nwabuoku is a scholar-practitioner and higher education leader serving as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Lake Forest College\, where she provides strategic leadership for residential education\, student development\, and housing operations. Her work is grounded in equity-minded\, restorative\, and student-centered practice\, with a focus on translating theory into practice to foster belonging\, accountability\, growth\, and holistic student success. She is engaged in ACPA and serves as Faculty in the ACPA Institute for the Curricular Approach (ICA)\, supporting curricular transformation in student affairs.  \nKevin L. Wright\nDr. Kevin L. Wright is a faculty member in Global Diversity and Social Justice at Southern New Hampshire University and an award-winning educator\, author\, speaker\, and equity strategist. Rooted in African\, Creole\, and Indigenous heritage\, he has engaged more than 100\,000 learners across five continents. A TRIO alum\, Certified Financial Education Instructor\, and Certified Life Coach\, he advances equity\, belonging\, and transformational growth for individuals and organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $30 USD \n \n \n \n \n \n   $50 USD \nACPA Membership for Master’s students is FREE. Be sure to become an ACPA member before registering for this event to save on the experience. \n \n \n \n Register today!\n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations 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 30 October 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 30 October 2026. After 30 October 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Grad Connection\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 March 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Grad Connection Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 March 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Grad Connection program\, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gradconnections26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261214T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260818T191753Z CREATED:20260128T140851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191753Z UID:23322-1797238800-1797422400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2026 Leadership Educators Institute DESCRIPTION:2026 Leadership Educators Institute (LEI)14-16 DECEMBER 2026 • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE IN LOUISVILLE\, KY\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 A partnership between ACPA\, NASPA\, and NCLP\nLEI provides a unique opportunity for all professional levels within our field to engage in critical dialogue to promote positive sustainable change on their campuses. \n \n \n \n \n \n LEADERSHIP EDUCATORS INSTITUTEWHAT TO EXPECT\n \n \n \n \n \n A partnership between ACPA\, NASPA and the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP)\, LEI provides a unique opportunity for all professional levels within our field to engage in critical dialogue to promote positive sustainable change on their campuses.\n \nThe Leadership Educators Institute creates a space for student affairs administrators\, scholars\, and practitioners to discuss and advance current leadership topics\, such as:\n \n\nModern leadership theories and models including new research\, applications\, and critical perspectives\nInnovative and inclusive curriculum\, pedagogy\, and strategies for leadership studies courses\nAssessment and evaluation of leadership programs\, student development\, and learning outcomes\nFuture directions in leadership education and development based on widely-used studies and standards such as the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership\, CAS\, and ILA Guiding Questions\nUnique co-curricluar program models and high-impact practices including those with cohort and multi-year engagement\, distance and online learning\, service-learning\, mentoring\, and global experiences\nStrategy and management of leadership program operations including staff training\, funding\, and partnerships\nIntersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to leadership education\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leadership is an integral competency for our profession. The leadership development of students is an important and ongoing process that requires commitment from both students and staff. Student affairs professionals and other university administrators play an essential role in coordinating\, shaping\, and evaluating the leadership development of students by designing leadership courses and programs\, creating co-curricular opportunities\, and utilizing emerging technologies. The Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) has a rich history of convening professionals committed to leadership development for nearly 17 years.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KEYNOTE 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 \n\n\n\n\nOpening Keynote: Dr. Sherry K. Watt \nProfessor\, The University of Iowa \nSherry K. Watt has been a professor in the College of Education at the University of Iowa since 2000. She is an educator trained in the areas of counseling\, psychology\, and human development. Prior to becoming a faculty member\, she worked as a residence life director and a career counselor at both of her alma maters (University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, North Carolina State University) as well as Shaw University. Dr. Watt is a facilitator prepared by the Center for Courage & Renewal and an author/co-editor of The Theory of Being: Practices for Transforming Self and Communities across Difference (May 2022). For over 30 years\, she has researched\, designed\, and led transformative educational experiences that engage participants in dialogue that is meaningful and self-awakening. She partners with collaborators to bring this work into practice by cultivating “ways of being” that build stamina for taking thoughtful and humanizing action. \nIn addition to being a writer and an educator\, Dr. Watt is a dog lover (chocolate labs!)\, a former college athlete (volleyball)\, and now a sport enthusiast (wrestling\, tennis\, college football). She is the director of The Being Institute and The UI Being Research Collaborative. \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 \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelist: Tim Harding \nAssistant Vice President\, University of Tampa \n\n\n\n\nTim Harding serves as the Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Engagement at The University of is the Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Engagement at the University of Tampa\, bringing over 30 years of experience in higher education. Since joining the University in 2005\, Tim has spearheaded the institution-wide Spartan Ready® initiative\, which focuses on career readiness\, employability\, and competency development. He previously served as Director of Career Services at Butler University and taught career development courses at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). \nTim is deeply committed to career readiness and competency development in higher education. As a co-founder of the prestigious annual National Competency Development Symposium\, Tim has established himself as a thought leader in the field. He has delivered keynote addresses at numerous conferences\, and led a wide range of workshops\, retreats\, and presentations for both professional associations and higher education institutions. Additionally\, he has co-chaired the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Task Force on Career Readiness and Competency Development\, further solidifying his expertise and leadership in this critical area.Tim has been widely recognized for his leadership and innovation in the career services field. He was honored with the prestigious Mackes Leadership Award by NACE\, and has also received the Southern Star Award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)\, along with the Brownlee Leadership Award from the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers. His contributions to innovation were acknowledged with SoACE’s Imaginative Spirit Award\, and he also earned the SoACE President’s Award. \nTim holds a Master of Science in Education from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts from Anderson University. In 2009\, he furthered his expertise by completing the Stetson College of Law/NASPA Student Affairs Policy and Law Certificate Program\, demonstrating his commitment to the intersection of education\, law\, and student success.o the quality of student life\, is a nationally known speaker in the areas of justice and leadership and is one of the founders and facilitators of the Social Justice Training Institute. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelist: Dr. Stephanie K. Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirector\, University of Colorado Boulder \nDr. Stefanie K. Johnson is the director of CU Boulder’s Center for Leadership and Professor at the Leeds School of Business. Her research focuses on the intersection of leadership and diversity. She has lent her expertise and thought leadership to organizations like The World Economic Forum\, NASA\, the NFL\, and The Conference Board. She is a member of the MG 100 Coaches\, was recognized by Thinkers50 in 2020 and 2021\, and is the author of the National Bestseller\, Inclusify: The power of uniqueness and belonging to build innovative teams. She publishes her work in the top journals and has received $3\,800\,000 in external grant funding including funding from NIOSH\, CDC/NIH\, NASA\, and Army Research Institute. She has presented her work at over 170 meetings around the world including at the White House for a 2016 summit on diversity in corporate America. Media outlets featuring Stefanie’s work include: The Economist\, Newsweek\, Time\, Wall Street Journal\, Bloomberg\, HuffPost\, Marie Claire\, Washington Post\, Quartz\, Discover\, CNN\, ABC\, NBC\, CNBC. She has appeared on Fox\, ABC\, NBC\, CNN\, and CNN International.  \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelist: Vernon A. Wall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChief of Staff\, LeaderShape \nVernon A. Wall has accumulated over 30+ years of professional Student Affairs experience at Iowa State University\, the University of Georgia\, UNC-Charlotte\, and UNC-Chapel Hill and has experience in Greek life\, new student orientation\, student activities\, leadership development\, global education\, and university housing. Vernon currently lives in Washington DC and is the Chief of Staff at LeaderShape\, Inc.  Vernon is also President and Founder of One Better World\, LLC – a consulting firm specializing in engaging others in courageous conversations on community\, relationships and belonging.  He is also a past President of ACPA – College Student Educators\, International.   \nWith degrees from North Carolina State University and Indiana University\, Vernon is the consummate scholar-practitioner. He has received several awards for his contributions to the quality of student life\, is a nationally known speaker in the areas of justice and leadership and is one of the founders and facilitators of the Social Justice Training Institute.  \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Keynote: Dr. Darren Pierre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior Lecturer\, University of Maryland-College Park  \nDr. Pierre is an educator\, speaker\, author\, and leadership scholar who invites people to lead with greater authenticity\, courage\, and purpose. Deeply grounded in the belief that leadership begins with humanity\, belonging\, and the courage to show up fully\, Dr. Pierre brings a powerful and restorative voice to the work of developing leaders. Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s words\, “The ache for home lives in all of us\, the safe place where we can come as we are and not be questioned\,” he has dedicated his scholarship\, teaching\, and service to helping individuals and communities create spaces where people can thrive\, contribute\, and lead well. He holds a B.S. from Wingate University\, an M.A. in Higher Education\, Policy\, and Leadership from the University of Maryland\, College Park\, and a Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia. Dr. Pierre currently serves as Senior Lecturer in the A. James Clark School of Engineering and Affiliate Faculty in the College of Education at the University of Maryland. Across more than 20 years in higher education\, leadership development\, coaching\, and student success\, his work has centered on leadership development\, identity\, student engagement\, and the ways leaders navigate complexity\, change\, and possibility. He is the author of The Invitation to Love: Recognizing the Gift Despite Pain\, Fear\, and Resistance and recently co-authored Considerations for Culturally Informed Leadership: Moving Toward the Future with Dr. Kathy Guthrie. He has also published numerous book chapters\, edited volumes\, and more than 25 peer-reviewed journal articles\, and he helped shape one of the strategic priorities for the 2020–2025 National Leadership Education Research Agenda. A sought-after keynote speaker and consultant\, Dr. Pierre has inspired audiences across the country and partnered with universities\, associations\, and corporations throughout the United States. His leadership and professional involvement include AFA\, NASPA\, ACPA\, LeaderShape\, and the International Leadership Association\, and his insights have been featured in media outlets such as The Huffington Post\, Bustle\, and AskMen. Guided\, too\, by the African proverb\, “When deeds speak\, words are nothing\,” Dr. Pierre challenges leadership educators and learners alike to move beyond intention toward meaningful action\, courageous community\, and lasting impact. \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 SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1 • Monday\, 14 December\n\n\n\n9:00am\nShuttle begins departing from Hilton Garden Inn\, on loop\n\n\n9:00am – 5:00pm\nRegistration Open\n\n\n9:00am – 12:00pm\nPre-Institute Workshops\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:15pm\nWelcome and Opening Keynote\n\n\n2:35pm – 3:35pm\nConcurrent Sessions I\n\n\n3:55pm – 4:55pm\nConcurrent Sessions II\n\n\n5:15pm – 6:15pm\nConcurrent Sessions III\n\n\n6:15pm – 7:45pm\nOpening Reception (Light Fare Provided)\n\n\n7:45pm\nLast shuttle departs University of Louisville for Hilton Garden Inn\n\n\n\n \nDAY 2 • Tuesday\, 15 December\n\n\n\n9:00am\nShuttle begins departing from Hilton Garden Inn\, on loop\n\n\n8:00am – 5:00pm\nRegistration Open\n\n\n8:00am – 9:00am\nNetworking Breakfast\n\n\n9:00am – 10:00am\nConcurrent Sessions IV\n\n\n10:20am – 11:35am\nLightning Round and Featured Sessions\n\n\n11:40am – 1:40pm\nLunch (On Your Own)\n\n\n1:40pm – 3:10pm\nKeynote\n\n\n3:30pm – 4:00pm\nLearning Labs I\n\n\n4:15pm – 4:45pm\nLearning Labs II\n\n\n5:05pm – 6:05pm\nConcurrent Sessions VI\n\n\n6:15pm\nLast shuttle departs University of Louisville for Hilton Garden Inn\n\n\n7:00pm\nDinner & Dialogues (optional)\, meet in Lobby of Hilton Garden Inn\n\n\n\n  \nDAY 3 • Wednesday\, 16 December\n\n\n\n9:00am\nShuttle departs from Hilton Garden Inn\, on loop\n\n\n7:30am – 11:00am\nRegistration Open\n\n\n7:30am – 8:30am\nNetworking Breakfast\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am\nClosing Keynote\n\n\n9:50am – 10:50am\nConcurrent Sessions VII\n\n\n11:05am – 12:05pm\nConcurrent Sessions VIII\n\n\n12:15pm\nLast shuttle departs University of Louisville for Hilton Garden Inn\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Deadlines & Pricing\nEarly Bird 2 — June 27–September 14\, 2026\nRegular — September 15–November 13\, 2026\nLate — November 14–December 14\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA/NASPA/NCLP MemberNon-MemberACPA/NASPA/NCLP STUDENT MEMBERSTUDENT NON-MEMBERPRE-CON\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEarly — $480\nEarly 2 — $500\nRegular — $580\nLate — $650\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEarly — $690\nEarly 2 — $700\nRegular — $780\nLate — $850\n\nConsider becoming a member of ACPA for a maximum of $179 to save $200 on your registration price–instant $21 savings! \n\nYou may even be eligible to only pay $99 if you work at an ACPA Institutional Member campus!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEarly — $190\nEarly 2 — $200\nRegular — $245\nLate — $325\n\n*membership must be active through 16 December 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEarly — $290\nEarly 2 — $300\nRegular — $345\nLate — $420\n\nConsider becoming a member of ACPA for only $39 (Masters student) or $49 (Doctoral student) to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEarly — $80\nEarly 2 — $80\nRegular — $100\nLate — $140\n\n \n \n \n register\n \n \n \n \n \n PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for member rates for the Leadership Educators Institute\, membership with ACPA\, NASPA\, and/or NCLP must be valid through 16 December 2026. You must have your own individual membership. If it is not active prior to the start of the Leadership Educators Institute you will not be provided with your Leadership Educators Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \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 info@acpa.nche.edu by 13 November 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants by using the event registration system through 13 November 2026. After 13 November 2026 there are no refunds. ACPA\, NASPA\, and NCLP reserve 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\, the sponsoring organizations 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 HOTEL information\nLodging is available for $129/night plus tax through a reserved room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport. Use the link below to reserve your space.\n \n book your hotel URL:https://myacpa.org/event/lei2026/ LOCATION:University of Louisville CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-LEI-Save-the-Date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T051206Z CREATED:20260916T050647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T051206Z UID:26316-1797516000-1797519600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CFI Fat Scholarship Spaces #4 DESCRIPTION:CFI Fat Scholarship Spaces (December 2026)\npresented by Coalition for fat identities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, December 17\, 2026 | 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET \nOur Research & Scholarship Committee is hosting 4 Fat Scholarship Spaces this Fall.  Register for all four or just the ones you’re available for NOW in Member365! \nDecember’s Topic is: Lindloff\, Meadows\, & Calogero (2024) & the Fat Microaggressions Scale \nEach month\, we will share out a recent article at the intersection of Fat Liberation and Higher Education and come together to chat about it. Even if you don’t have time to engage with the article before\, we’ll make sure everyone can join in on the conversation! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Members\n$10 for non-members\n$5 for international non-members.\n\nHost:\n\n\nResearch & Scholarship Committee\, Coalition for Fat Identities (CFI) URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cfi-fat-scholarship-spaces-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition for Fat Identities,Free for Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T153000 DTSTAMP:20261002T161043Z CREATED:20260603T165052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T161043Z UID:25092-1799427600-1801841400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:2027 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute DESCRIPTION:2027 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management InstituteVIRTUAL EVENT for those with 5+ years experience interested in deepening their leadership skills \n8\, 15\, 22\, 29 January and 5 February 2027 \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 For those desiring to grow their authentic leadership\, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well.\nGoing into its 28th year\, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an ACPA educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director.  The Institute guides those desiring to grow their authentic leadership\, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well. \nThe Institute\, named for Donna Bourassa\, Ed.D. former Associate Executive Director of ACPA\, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession. \n \n \n \n \n \n VIRTUAL SESSIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n MMI 2026 will be offered as 5 virtual sessions in January/February 2027: \n\nFriday\, 8 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 15 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 22 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 29 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nFriday\, 5 February • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET\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 INSTITUTE FEATURES\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to effect positive change.\nA highly interactive and engaging learning environment including individual and group activities\, panels\, presentations\, case studies and small and large group discussions.\nA cohort model supports personal and professional transformation and connections with colleagues after the Institute.\nIn depth discussions and reflections facilitated through mentor groups.\nEach year a reception is hosted at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTITUTE FACULTY\n \n \n \n \n \n Monique C. Atherley\nSenior Program Analyst and Policy Specialist\, Center for Racial and Social JusticeThe National Education Association \nMonique C. Atherley\, Ed.D. (She/They) is an accomplished administrator\, educational activist\, and equity trainer with almost 20 years of building pipelines and creating access across P-20 education and their partners. They have served the community through education via K-12\, Community Based Organizations\, Higher Education entities. She has had a dynamic and indelible on the ground career amplifying the important intersection of community in bridging the gap for student success.  \nRaised and trained by the World’s Borough (Queens\, NY) – they are a child of immigrants who is committed to the protection & joy of Black & Brown bodies and to work that supports the liberation of marginalized communities. She positions herself in spaces supporting these groups thriving\, not just surviving. She has worked in three major public educational systems in New York State as staff\, trainer\, and faculty (in the areas of human relations – a humanistic view of human resources and personnel operations\, organizational development\, and generational engagement from the lens of aging and adulthood). She has chaired and executed numerous scholarship\, recognition\, and affinity efforts locally and nationally. She has also been a part of the Urban League movement since 2011 as a Young Professional\, affiliate staff member of the New York Urban League (NYUL)\, and a National Urban League (NUL) Emerging Leader. Acknowledging educational equity as the Justice issue it is – Monique believes that the quality of experience participants partake in is paramount; and focuses her praxis & pedagogy on empowering\, informing\, exposing\, & preparing folx for realities and opportunities that will help revolutionize their existence. They are a staunch advocate for the wellness and well being of professionals and faculty in education. Dr. Atherley is an emerging scholar\, whose research interests include Equity and Racial Justice in Education\, Student and Professional Transitions\, Caribbeans in Higher Education\, connecting across the African Diaspora\, Employee Engagement and Sense of Belonging of educational professional staff\, The Multigenerational Workplace\, and Support for Caregivers in the Workplace. Her dissertation research focused on the visibility and belonging of marginalized groups in the workplace\, specifically Black Women Mid-Level Professionals in HESA.  \nProfessionally\, they serve educators across the country through their work at the National Education Association (NEA)\, in their Center for Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) as a Senior Program Analyst and Policy Specialist in the Human and Civil Rights (HCR) department. \n  \nJoan Collier\nAssistant Vice President for Learning & EngagementRutgers University \nJoan Collier\, PhD (she/her) is the assistant vice president for learning and engagement at Rutgers University. Her work equips leaders to cultivate inclusive climates\, provides creative ways for students\, staff\, and faculty to build their capacity to engage productively across differences\, and leverages institutional data to develop and maintain metrics of accountability toward inclusion. Dr. Collier is an Affiliate member of the Ph.D. in Higher Education program faculty in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers-New Brunswick. She is an alumna of Georgia State University (BBA) and the University of Georgia (M.Ed.\, Ph.D.). \n  \nCraig Elliott\nVice Provost for Student Affairs and Assistant ProfessorOregon Health & Sciences University \nDr. Craig Elliott serves as the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor where he leads efforts to transform the experience of belonging and learning. Craig has long served ACPA-College Student Educators International\, most significantly as President in 2019-2020 where he led the organization in its efforts to boldly transform higher education. He has been a faculty member of MMI since 2017\, served as President of the California College Personnel Association from 1999-2001\, chaired the Inclusion Task Force in 2002\, served on the national convention planning teams (2002 and 2013)\, and served on the Governing Board and Foundation Board.  \n\n  \nElcin Haskollar\nAssociate Dean for Student Success and Director of Center for Student SuccessRingling College of Art and Design \nElcin Haskollar\, PhD (she/her) currently serves as the Associate Dean for Student Success and Director of Center for Student Successat Ringling College of Art and Design. In this role\, she leads strategic planning initiatives designed to cultivate an inclusive learning environment across the college. With over a decade of experience in various leadership roles at institutions such as Florida State University and Arizona State University\, Dr. Haskollar is skilled at providing strategic direction to student and academic affairs offices\, programs\, and services on the foundations of cross-cultural understanding. She has a M.S. and Ph.D. in Global Affairs specializing in genocide and human rights from Rutgers University. She has an M.A. in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University. She has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Loyola University Chicago. \nDr. Haskollar is an active member of ACPA. Her roles include serving as the President of FCPA\, Florida Chapter of ACPA (2024-2025)\, Faculty Member of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (2025)\, and Board Member for the ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (2024-Present). She also serves as a Board Member for the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Programs. \nDr. Haskollar is a scholar-practitioner with scholarly contributions in multiple journals. Her recent article\, “Do Demographics Matter? The Relationship between Student Characteristics and Intercultural Competence\,” was featured in the Journal of Intercultural Communication Research. She has presented at professional workshops and conferences  across the United States\, Canada\, Argentina\, China\, and Turkey. \nClint-Michael Reneau\nVice President for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate ProfessorNorthern Illinois University \nDr. Clint-Michael Reneau (he/him) is a nationally recognized higher education leader\, equity strategist\, scholar and educator with a deep commitment to creating spaces of belonging\, access\, and student success. He serves as Vice President for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University\, where he supports a proudly diverse student body—56% of whom identify as first-generation. \nA first-generation queer college student with a disability and a community college graduate\, Dr. Reneau brings an equity-rooted\, intersectional lens to his work. His leadership spans student success\, disability services\, Title IX\, strategic planning\, crisis response\, and student conduct. With experience across R1\, HSI\, MSI\, AANAPISI\, and international institutions\, he has helped close equity gaps and elevate student well-being through policy\, practice\, and organizational culture change. \nDr. Reneau holds a Ph.D. in Adult and Community Education\, executive education credentials from Harvard and Stanford\, and a master’s in counseling. His leadership and scholarship have been recognized with national awards from NASPA and ACPA. He serves as a faculty member and thought partner for numerous national institutes and foundations dedicated to inclusive excellence and transformative leadership in higher education. \nGuided by the belief that leadership is about becoming whole—not perfect—Dr. Reneau champions the inherent dignity of all people. His work empowers individuals and institutions to create learning environments where students feel seen\, supported\, and inspired to thrive. \nEsther Rosbrook\nDirector of Africana Latin Asian Native American (ALANA) Cultural CenterColgate University \n\nEsther Rosbrook\, EdD\, MSci\, MA (she/her) is a scholar practitioner with about three decades of professional experience\, holding a business degree from the University of Indonesia\, a Master of Science in Education from the State University College at Buffalo\, a Master of Psychology from Colgate University\, and a Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University. Her diverse career includes significant roles in international and multinational corporations\, where she specialized in international relations\, finance\, public relations\, and communication. \nIn higher education\, Rosbrook has been deeply committed to fostering inclusive environments that support student growth and equity. She has contributed to the Office of Residential Life and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Colgate University\, where her work focused on creating spaces of belonging and amplifying student voices. As a trained intergroup dialogue facilitator\, she is passionate about advancing social justice\, delivering DEIBA (Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Anti-racism) workshops\, and leading training sessions on multiculturalism\, organizational leadership\, and anti-racism initiatives. Rosbrook is an experienced instructional and curriculum designer\, in inclusive pedagogy\, and teaching methodologies\, with a robust background in project management\, strategic communication\, conflict mediation and intergroup dialogue\, organizational behavior and change management. Beyond her role in higher education\, Rosbrook is the chairwoman of the Coalition of Women’s Identities in ACPA for 2023-2025\, in the ACPA Ethics Task Force\, and serves as an instructor in Champlain College’s MBA Program. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-MemberInternational Rate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026 \n\n$219\n\nRate after 11 December 2026 \n\n$319\n\nmembership must be active through end of program on 5 February 2027 \n \n \n \n \n \n  Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026 \n\n$319\n\nRates after 11 December 2026 \n\n$419\n\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n \n \n  Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026 \n\n$99\n\nRates after 11 December 2026 \n\n$139\n\nflat rate for individuals who must currently reside outside of the continental United States and Hawaii \n \n \n \n Register for this event\n \n \n \n \n \n Membership Rate AgreementIn order to qualify for member rates for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 February 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 February 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute you will not be provided with your Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nPayment and Cancellation PolicyRegistrations 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 by 11 December 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. After 11 December 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 institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In these cases the fees will be fully refunded; however ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs or expense\, including cancelation/change charges assessed by airline and/or travel agencies.  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/mmi-27/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T200000 DTSTAMP:20261005T154513Z CREATED:20261001T191817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T154513Z UID:26628-1799949600-1803585600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:NextGen Institute 2027 DESCRIPTION:2027 NextGen Institute3 Thursdays: 14 January\, 4 February\, 25 February 2026 |  6:00-8:00pm each day \n\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 ACPA’s NextGeneration Institute\, generally referred to as NextGen\, will take place virtually over the course of 3 Thursdays in early 2027. \nNextGen is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about the field of student affairs. Topics include the breadth of functional areas\, trends in Student Affairs\, different types of colleges and universities\, the graduate school application and selection process\, and ACPA. The institute is an opportunity for the next generation of Student Affairs educators to learn from faculty and professionals with a variety of personal and professional experiences and identities from diverse institutional types. NextGen is a wonderful opportunity for participants to learn about the Student Affairs profession\, meet new colleagues\, establish mentoring relationships\, and reflect on the intersection of their personal and professional identities in pursuit of a meaningful career path. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mission Statement:\nThe ACPA NextGen Institute engages participants in an exploration of the student affairs profession and relevant pathways into the field. By fostering connections among participants\, mentors\, and ACPA entities\, NextGen provides opportunities for information gathering\, reflection\, and guidance that create a valuable pipeline for future graduate students and professionals in student affairs. NextGen strives to reflect research-informed scholarship and practice in welcoming new collaborators in our efforts to actualize more socially just campuses and a more inclusive profession and world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Values:\nAs an extension of ACPA- College Student Educators International and guided by its Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization\, the ACPA NextGen Institute strives to center and implement the following core values in all of its aspects: \nLove: We consciously\, courageously\, and radically choose to invest honesty\, care\, and respect in dismantling barriers and alleviating oppression in pursuit of individual and collective healing. \nCritical consciousness: We commit to continuously heightening our own awareness of social identities and behaviors\, together with understanding how we are socialized to perpetuate historical and contemporary oppression in order to disrupt it and engage in liberation. \nRelationships: We strive to foster connections that mentor\, sustain\, and/or uplift the next generation of student affairs scholars and practitioners.  \nLifelong learning: We model and instill humility and curiosity in continually learning\, listening to counter-narratives\, and finding ways to hold the “both-and” in the complexities of our field. \nSelf-definition: We believe that every individual’s definition of thriving is unique and informed by the contexts of their intersecting identities. We are committed to assisting each individual’s determination and achievement of what thriving means to them. \nCritical hope: We proudly engage in challenging\, transformative work as scholars and student affairs practitioners in higher education as we move toward positively influencing belonging and success for all community members within our respective institutional environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n learning outcomes\nACPA’s NextGen Institute participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of the scope of student affairs work within higher education. \nArticulate the skills necessary to be a critically reflective student affairs professional.\nExplain how their interests\, passions\, skills\, and aspirations have inspired their interest in a career in student affairs.\nEvaluate the characteristics of a student affairs graduate preparation program that will meet their personal and professional needs.\nDescribe how aspects of ACPA’s Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization (SIRJD) resonate with their personal and professional practice. \nIdentify an ACPA entity group (community of practice\, coalition\, commission\, network\, chapter) that they would like to engage with to further support their professional development.\nDevelop supportive relationships with peers and current student affairs professionals to build their professional network.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration information\n\n\n\nRegistration Type\nDates\nRate\n\n\n\n\nEarly Registration\n\nthrough December 11\, 2026\n\n$130\n\n\nLate Registration\nDecember 12\, 2026–January 28 2027\n$169\n\n\n\nThose who register have access to 3 virtual sessions and complimentary registration to attend ACPA27 in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada ($260 value) \n \n REGISTER TODAY! URL:https://myacpa.org/event/nextgen27/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/logo-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T153741Z CREATED:20260520T203304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T153741Z UID:25007-1805013000-1805112000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Dean of Students Institute DESCRIPTION:Dean of Students instituteExcellence at the Center of Care\n14-15 March 2027 • Toronto\, ON\, Canada prior to ACPA27\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 ACPA Dean of Students Institute – Excellence at the Center of Care\, sponsored by ACPA’s Senior-Level Community of Practice\, is a deeply engaging and interactive program designed to support and develop professionals working or interested in the Dean of Students (DOS) arena as they consider and manage their unique roles. Through expert-led conversations\, interactive sessions\, and collaborative networking opportunities\, participants will develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the potential for the role of a Dean of Students in higher education. Exploring\, aspiring\, and current DOS attendees will leave the institute empowered and ready to create a nurturing environment that promotes success and well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n institutefeatures\n \n \n \n \n \n Through participation in the Dean of Student Institute\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nExplore and analyze dimensions of the DOS role and formulate priorities for action.\nCreate a network of peer support for your current role and beyond with professionals from across higher education.\nConstruct an individualized plan based on what you learned for ongoing well-being\, personal\, and professional development as a senior-level higher education professional.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Student affairs educators who work in the Dean of Student (DOS) space play unique and critical roles within higher education and for the students they serve. Often working with students or supporting the institution broadly during crises\, DOS professionals connect students to resources for physical or mental health needs\, address behavioral and academic misconduct\, respond to concerns about student or campus safety\, help students impacted by interpersonal violence navigate institutional and community processes\, and support all students as they progress toward their academic goals. In addition to direct service and care for students\, professionals in Dean of Students roles are also responsible for addressing broad campus issues\, creating or adapting policies\, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. \nDean of Students professionals are expected to be the “jack of all trades” and masters of most. Although a variety of professional development opportunities speak to individual components of the role like student conduct\, case management\, or threat assessment\, no other experience focuses on this group of key professionals and the intersection of these complex issues.   \nThis learning experience is an institute and not a conference. Sessions are organized and sequenced to meet the needs of professionals at different places in their journey. Each session is also sequenced with learning outcomes to create an integrated\, developmentally scaffolded experience for the participants. Unlike conferences where participants choose to participate (or not) in concurrent sessions\, during this institute\, all attendees will participate in a cohort experience and are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the institute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who shouldattend…\n \n \n \n \n \n The ACPA Dean of Student Institute is designed to support professionals currently in the position of Dean of Students\, by title or areas of responsibility\, as well as those exploring the role as a potential career path. This includes AVC/Dean of Students\, Deans of Students\, Associate/Assistant Deans\, and senior- or mid-level professionals from across student affairs to include housing\, student conduct\, and case management. \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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACPA MembersNon-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $275\nbefore 12 February 2027 \n$375\nafter 12 February 2027 \n \n \n \n \n \n $475\nbefore 12 February 2027 \n$575\nafter 12 February 2027 \nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n \n \n \n Registration is open\n \n \n \n \n \n In order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Dean of Students Institute\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 15 March 2027. You must have your own individual membership. If it is not active prior to the start of the Dean of Students Institute you will not be provided with your Dean of Students Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \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 12 February 2027\, less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu.  After 12 February 2027\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type for a $50 processing fee prior to 26 February 2027. The conference 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 and/or travel agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Information:\nThe Dean of Students Institute will occur in the Metro Toronto Convention Center facilities prior to the beginning of ACPA27. Hotel accommodations are available through the ACPA27 Convention hotels.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule-at-a-Glance\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Sunday\, 14 March 2027 \n\n\n\n8:30 AM\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 AM\nInstitute Welcome\, Faculty Introductions\, Setting the Stage\n\n\n9:30 AM\nSession 1\n\n\n11:00 AM\nSession 2\n\n\n12:00 PM\nLunch (provided)\n\n\n1:00 PM\nSession 3\n\n\n2:30 PM\nSession 4\n\n\n4:00 PM\nSession 5\n\n\n5:00 PM\nDinner on your own\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2 – Monday\, 15 March 2027 \n\n\n\n8:30 AM\nBreakfast (provided) and Morning Reflections\n\n\n9:00 AM\nSession 6\n\n\n10:30 AM\nSession 7\n\n\n12:00 PM\nClosing\n\n\n\n  URL:https://myacpa.org/event/dos27/ CATEGORIES:In-Person END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR