MID-LEVEL MORSEL’S COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: POST-ELECTION
2024-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online
MLCoP is excited to continue our professional development series #MidLevelMorsels, where you can get bite-sized PD opportunities with fellow Mid-Level practitioners. On November 19 from 3:00-4:00 pm ET, we will be hosting a “Post-Election Community Conversation.” All are invited, participation is free.

Post-Election Community Meet-Up

GSNP Career Talk: Learning from Higher Ed Professionals
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join GSNP for a collaborative panel with members of Mid-Level and Senior Level Communities of Practice. Career Talk: Learning from Higher Ed Professionals is a Q&A panel where all higher education professionals can learn from each other and our panelist’s experiences in their careers. This virtual webinar will be Thursday, November 21 at 7pm EST.
Register for this event by clicking here or by going to: https://myacpa.member365.org/public/event/details/9e8ad19e32575171135bd9ca9eb45203a289ada4/1

ACPA Growing Knowledge Series-Y'all Don't Hear Me! Webinar: A Phenomenological Study on Non-Religious Black Student Affairs Professionals
2024-12-05 15:00 UTC | Online
The Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) creates a pathway for those who have completed their dissertation, but never published, to share their scholarship with the profession through a hosted webinar. This collaborative effort of our three Communities of Practice is positioned to benefit practitioners and scholars alike, creating a space to share new knowledge frequently left on the shelf. Join Dr. Tyeesha “Tye” Wesley, Assistant Director of Recruitment, Training, and Inclusion in Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as she presents her qualitative study on the intersectionality of race and religion as they impact how Student Affairs professionals are able to engage with traditional higher education practices.
Research Summary:
Dissertation Title: “Y’all Don’t Hear Me!”: A Phenomenological Study on Non-Religious Black Student Affairs Professionals
Brief Summary: Most research on Student Affairs practices is centered around student engagement and support; however, this qualitative study focuses on the Student Affairs professionals who support college students. Specifically, this dissertation focuses on the intersectionality of race and religion and how these Student Affairs professionals are able to engage with traditional higher education practices. The research study explored the lived experiences of Black Student Affairs professionals who are non-religious through the use of individual and focus group interviews. Through a theoretical lens of Sense of Belonging and Cycle of Socialization, the experiences of the participants functioned as the data used for the findings, recommendations, and conclusions.

Student Affairs has a gap in how they are retaining professionals. If Student Affairs wants to slow the “Great Resignation,” they must educate themselves on the experiences of their workers. Just as much as the profession pours into the lives and lived experiences of their students, they must be willing to do the same with their staff, who were once those same students. Professional staff members want to be heard, they want to feel seen, and they want to know they matter. It has to be beyond words; it must be through the non-harmful action of their peers and the administration accepting them as the people they are, even if they are Black and non-religious.
Registration Fees:
Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members
$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members
$10 for Non-Member

2024 Leadership Educators Institute
2024-12-09 09:00 - 2024-12-11 12:00 UTC
2024 Leadership Educators Intstitute
registration is open!

9-11 DECEMBER 2024 // philadelphia, pa

A partnership between NASPA, ACPA-College Student Educators International, 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.

proudly sponsored by:

Kansas Leadership Center

Leadershape

The Booth for Business

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.
A partnership between NASPA, ACPA, 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.
The Leadership Educators Institute creates a space for student affairs administrators, scholars, and practitioners to discuss and advance current leadership topics, such as:

Modern leadership theories and models including new research, applications, and critical perspectives
Innovative and inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and strategies for leadership studies courses
Assessment and evaluation of leadership programs, student development, and learning outcomes
Future 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
Unique 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
Strategy and management of leadership program operations including staff training, funding, and partnerships
Intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to leadership education

Continuing Education
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
NASPA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5120. Programs that do not quality for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Click here for more information on Continuing Education and frequently asked questions.If you have questions about Continuing Education, please contact Teri Gillmor at tgillmor@naspa.org.

Speakers

Tanya Williams
Lead Consultant and Coach
Authentic Coaching and Consulting
Tanya Williams’ mission is to provide and create spaces in relationships, conversations, communities for all people to feel seen and appreciated for their authentic selves. She believes that educating and working toward equity, as well as creating spaces of justice and communication all grow out of that desire. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tanya is based in New York City and leads Authentic Coaching and Consulting (www.authenticseeds.org). She has over 20 years of diversity, inclusion, and social justice teaching, programming and facilitation experience in higher education including professional roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Mount Holyoke College, and Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York.
She holds a doctorate (Ed.D) in Social Justice Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and her dissertation focused on internalized oppression and process toward liberation. She also holds an MS in Educational Administration and BA in Journalism and English from Texas A&M University.

Dennis C. Roberts
Independent Consultant
Dennis C. Roberts is an independent consultant, speaker, and author. A graduate of Colorado State University (Bachelor of Music and Master of Education) and the University of Maryland (Doctor of Philosophy), he was the founding chair of the Leadership Task Force of ACPA Commission IV in 1976. The integrative work of this group resulted in the publication of Student Leadership Programs in Higher Education (ACPA, 1981) advocating “that leadership capacity be cultivated beyond those who held elected or selected positions through providing opportunities for multiple populations, with multiple strategies, to achieve multiple purposes, such as training, education, and development” (CAS Student Leadership Standard, 2018, p. 1). The initial work of the ACPA Leadership Task Force grew into inter-association cooperation with other student affairs professional organizations.
Roberts has maintained a career-long commitment to cultivating student leadership including; contributing to the first draft of the CAS Standard, co-authoring the “Social Change Model of Leadership,” serving as the Leadership Education convener and Board member of the International Leadership Association (ILA) from its founding, serving on the drafting committee for the ILA “General Principles,” and contributing to and serving as an evaluator for the first cohort of institutions for the Carnegie Elective Classification “Leadership for Public Purpose.”
His interest in leadership persisted throughout his forty-one-year career as a student affairs educator. He last served as Assistant Vice President of Education for Qatar Foundation. During his seven years with QF he worked with Qatari and expatriate colleagues to create the student development and support services for its branch universities at Education City in Doha, Qatar. Prior to working abroad, he was Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at Miami University. He is past president of ACPA-College Student Educators International and has been a member of and presenter at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators throughout his career.
Roberts has authored 6 books and over 60 book chapters and other articles on student affairs, student learning, leadership, and internationalization. One of his most significant books was Deeper Learning in Leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2007), which integrated leadership theory into a model that proposed leadership as “conviction in action” and offered recommendations for how higher education could improve its success in nurturing student leadership learning. His most recent publications include: Roberts & Yamanaka, International Perspectives in Leadership Learning, in A Research Agenda for Leadership Learning and Development through Higher Education (Komives & Owen, 2023); Schreiber, Roberts & Leask, Looking Back and Looking Forward in Towards Professionalization of Student Affairs Across the Globe (Bardill Moscaritola & Schreiber, 2023), Roberts & Yamanaka, Applying a Cultural Lens to Leadership Learning in The Role of Student Affairs in Supporting International Students at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (Roberts & Ammigan, 2024), and Roberts, Qatar Foundation’s Education City – Early capacity building for an education hub (International Journal of Education Development, 2024).

Vernon Wall
Director of Business Development
LeaderShape
Vernon 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. He has experience in Greek life, new student orientation, student activities, leadership development, global education and university housing. Vernon currently lives in Washington DC where he serves as the Director of Business Development for LeaderShape, Inc. Vernon is also President and Founder of One Better World, LLC – a consulting firm specializing in engaging others in courageous social justice and equity conversations. In spring of 1998, Vernon sailed with Semester at Sea as a member of the Student Life Team accompanying 600 students on a voyage around the world. Vernon is also a past President of ACPA – College Student Educators, International. With degrees from North Carolina State University and Indiana University, Vernon is the consummate scholar-practitioner. Vernon is a nationally known speaker in the areas of social justice and leadership styles and is one of the founders and facilitators of the Social Justice Training Institute. Vernon has written several articles and has co-edited two books on issues of inclusion on today’s college campus. His award-winning programs and presentations have been seen by thousands of students, faculty, and staff on campuses across the country. Vernon’s passion for social justice and inclusion is grounded in a quote from his late grandmother: “May the work I’ve done speak for me.”

Abby Kiesa
Deputy Director
CIRCLE at Tufts
Abby Kiesa joined CIRCLE after working with students across the country on the topic of institutional support for civic engagement. As a result, Abby brings a changemaker’s lens to her work at CIRCLE, a national applied research center focused on systemic support for broader and more diverse youth civic and political engagement. CIRCLE is a part of Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life. Now, as Deputy Director of CIRCLE, Abby has specialized in the processes through which research and data insights influence practice. In addition to organizational strategy work, she currently co-leads projects focused on structural shifts needed to “grow voters” and build media ecosystems support inclusive youth civic engagement. Abby is well-versed in the wide range of youth civic and political engagement efforts and practice and brings a broad view of the institutions and interventions that can make up ecosystems for civic development among all youth. Abby has been cited by news outlets such as The New York Times, CSPAN, NPR, and PolitiFact. She has an MA in American Studies from the University of Maryland.

Rand Quinn
Associate Professor of Education Policy and Leadership
University of Pennsylvania
Rand Quinn is an associate professor of education policy and leadership at the University of Pennsylvania. His most recent published work explores youth organizing and civic preparation, access and mobilization of school-based social capital, the professionalization work of teacher activism, and the dynamics of university-school-community partnerships. Quinn serves in a wide range of roles at Penn, including as an advisory committee member of the Environmental Innovations Initiative. In 2023, he was appointed faculty director of Civic House and the Penn Civic Scholars Program. Quinn is a former community organizer, public policy advocate, and nonprofit leader who worked to advance education, welfare, housing, and immigrant rights. Quinn earned his Ph.D. in education from Stanford University and was a University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. He joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania in 2012.

Stephanie King
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Stephanie King is the senior director of strategic initiatives for the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. She previously held the role of director for civic engagement and knowledge community initiatives at NASPA where she directed the NASPA LEAD Initiative and co-managed/co-created the Voter Friendly Campus program.
King has worked in higher education since 2009 in the areas of student activities, orientation, residence life, and civic learning and democratic engagement. She earned her MA in psychology at Chatham University and her BS in biology from Walsh University. She has contributed to a few publications including Effective Strategies for Supporting Student Civic Engagement (May 2018), Higher Education’s Role in Enacting a Thriving Democracy: Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Theory of Change (June 2018), Power to the Polls (November 2022), and Leaning into Politics (2024).
King also serves as an Election Clerk & Town Meeting Representative for Dedham, MA.

LOCATION

Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

All conference activities will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

The 2024 Leadership Educators Institute has arranged special room rates for conference attendees at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown starting at $185/night. The cut-off date to receive the conference room rate is Monday, November 11, 2024. Rooms in the conference block may sell out prior to the cut-off date, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.

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Registration Rates

ACPA/NASPA/NCLP MemberNon-MemberACPA/NASPA/NCLP StudentStudent Non-MemberPre-Institute Workshop

Before 11 November 2024 after 11 November 2024
$565 $640
*membership must be active through 11 December 2024

Before 11 December 2024 after 11 December 2024
$765 $840
become a member of ACPA to save $200 on your registration price!

Before 11 November 2024 after 11 November 2024
$230 $300
*membership must be active through 11 December 2024

Before 11 December 2024 after 11 December 2024
$330 $400
become a member of ACPA to save $200 on your registration price!

Before 11 December 2024 after 11 December 2024
$95 $140

REGISTER for this event

n order to qualify for member rates for the Leadership Educators Institute, membership with ACPA, NASPA, and/or NCLP must be valid through 11 December 2024. You must have your own individual membership. Members who purchase a Leadership Educators Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 11 December 2024. 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.
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 to info@acpa.nche.edu by 8 November 2024. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants by using the event registration system through 8 November 2024. After 8 November 2024 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.

schedule-at-a-glance

The schedule has been designed to provide participants with interactive and engaging programming, opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated. Session times are listed in Eastern Time. Please note: the schedule is subject to change based on presenter availability.

9 December 2024

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-Institute Workshops
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote
2:35 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I
3:55 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Concurrent Sessions II
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions III
6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Opening Reception (Light Fare Provided)

10 December 2024

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 am. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Provided
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions IV
10:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Roundtable Sessions I

or

10:20 a.m. – 10:50 p.m. Learning Labs Session I // 11:10 a.m. – 11:40 p.m. Learning Labs Session II
11:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Lunch (On Your Own)
1:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Keynote
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Roundtable Discussions and Featured Sessions

or

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions V
5:05 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions VI
7:00 p.m. Dinner & Dialogues (optional)

11 December 2024

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Provided
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Closing Keynote
9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions VII
11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions VIII

2024 Women's Leadership Institute
2024-12-10 08:00 - 2024-12-13 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, 92260
10-13 December 2024 | San Diego, California

ACPA is excited to be a Women’s Leadership Institute partner!

This program is for women looking to further their leadership skills, expand their professional network, and take innovative ideas back to their respective campuses. This program is unlike others that you typically attend. Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) programming aspires to offer attendees thought-provoking round table discussions, networking opportunities with professionals across the world, and expert-led sessions and discussions.
A distinctive highlight of this program is the number of associations that come together and support the program. WLI focuses on being interdisciplinary, having a representation from diverse functional areas across higher education.

The choice of location offers a setting that allows attendees to fully immerse themselves in the programming that focuses on professional development and personal development.
Attendees can look forward to:

Connecting with other women leaders from across campus to bring light to common challenges and help build supportive networks through which to share future solutions.
Going beyond your designated functional area to focus on career advancement and self-improvement.
Learning from exuberant and accomplished speakers through sessions and candid conversations.
Leaving the institute refreshed and motivated to apply the knowledge they’ve learned and to help others on campus become better leaders as well.

RECCOMENDATION FORM
If you know any women who are looking for opportunities to grow professionally and personally with other women in higher education across the country, recommend the Women’s Leadership Institute. Your thoughtful recommendations will help us ensure a diverse and enriching experience for all attendees.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Early Registration (before 13 September)

ACPA Member Early – $899
Non-member – $1,099

Regular Registration (after 13 September)

ACPA Member Regular – $999
Nonmember – $1,199

In order to complete registration, you will be prompted to create an ACUI account, if you do not already have one. On the registration page, follow the “Login & Account Setup” button, complete the steps to provide your profile information, and be certain that you affiliate your record with your institution.
If you need registration assistance, please contact acui@acui.org or 812.245.2284

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2025 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute
2025-01-09 17:00 - 2025-01-31 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
2025 DONNA M. BOURASSA MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTEan ACPA signature educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director.
REGISTER TODAY

MMI 2025 will be offered in virtual format! Join us for 5 sessions in early 2025:

Thursday, 9 January 2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm ET
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
Friday, 17 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
Friday, 24 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
Friday, 31 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET

Going into its 27th 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.
The 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.

institute features

Dynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to effect positive change.
A highly interactive and engaging learning environment including individual and group activities, panels, presentations, case studies and small and large group discussions.
A cohort model supports personal and professional transformation and connections with colleagues after the Institute.
In depth discussions and reflections facilitated through mentor groups.
Each year a reception is hosted at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants

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Monique C. Atherley
Intercultural Center Director // Marymount Manhattan College

She, They
Monique C. Atherley (She/They) is a dynamic, impactful, and vision-based leader who works to diligently offer underrepresented populations opportunities to succeed. She is a scholar-practitioner, servant leader, capacity builder, and trainer with over 15 years of experience across K through 12, Community Based Organizations, and Higher Education with specific focus on urban educational offerings and college access. Monique focuses her praxis and pedagogy on empowering, informing, exposing, and preparing folx in her care for the realities and opportunities that will help revolutionize their existence. She currently serves the Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) community as the Inaugural Director of their Intercultural Center.
A child of immigrants, she’s committed to the protection and joy of black and brown bodies; and positions herself in spaces that support them thriving, not just surviving. On her journey, Monique has built an Award-Winning Residential Student Leadership system, served as a Charter member for three honor society chapters as well as a Model United Nations Conference, and has also served as an Advisor for identity-based groups. Monique has served as the Chair of the Pan African Network of ACPA – an affinity space in Higher Education creating room and visibility for those from or in support of the African diaspora. She has served as a faculty member within the City University of New York at the bachelor’s level, focusing on 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 is former staff member/current volunteer for the New York Urban League and also served as the Inaugural Advisor for the CUNY School of Professional Studies Black Student Union (BSU) and Chartering Advisor of the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Tri Alpha First Generational Student Honor Society.
Monique’s depth, insight, heart, strategy, and effort have promoted the connectedness needed in communities to support individual and organizational growth. She has received numerous awards in recognition of her advocacy including the 2021 Promising Practices in Social Justice at a Two-Year College from the ACPA Commission for Two-Year Colleges and 2021 Network Leadership Award from the ACPA Coalition for Multicultural Affairs. Her research interests include Equity and Racial Justice in Education, Sense of Belonging, The Multigenerational Workplace, Employee Engagement, and Support for Caregivers in the Workplace. She is currently focusing her dissertation research on how organizations can bridge the gap of talent at the table through belonging.

Joan Collier
Assistant Vice President for Equity & Inclusion // Rutgers University

She, Her

Joan Collier, PhD is the assistant vice president for equity and inclusion at Rutgers University and co-leads university-wide strategic planning and implementation supporting comprehensive cross-campus engagement efforts to realize the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and working environment.
Dr. Collier leads university-wide diversity capacity-building efforts that aim to improve cultural competency, reduce bias, and promote understanding and engagement on issues related to diversity and bias prevention. She chairs the Diversity Education Network, which serves as a mechanism for amplifying, connecting, and expanding equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice capacity building across Rutgers University for students, staff, and faculty.
Dr. Collier is an Affiliate member of the Ph.D. in Higher Education program faculty in the Graduate School of Education. She has more than ten years of experience within higher education as a practitioner and educator. She is a first-generation scholar and alumna of Georgia State University and the University of Georgia.

Craig Elliott
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of StudentsMontana Technological University
He, Him, His

Dr. Craig Elliott has worked in student affairs for almost 30 years, and currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Montana Tech University in Butte, MT. He helps lead the student engagement and success efforts at the University
Craig served as President of ACPA-College Student Educators International in 2019-2020 and led the organization in its efforts to boldly transform higher education. He previously served as President of the California College Personnel Association from 1999-2001, chaired the Inclusion Task Force for ACPA in 2002, served on the national convention planning teams (2002 and 2013), and served on the Foundation Board. He has also served in a variety of leadership capacities in NASPA, NCORE and WACUHO. Craig is also a Social Justice Training Institute alumnus, serves on the faculty with Student SJTI, is a Co-Lead Facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute, and is on the board of World Trust.
Craig is also a trainer, consultant, and speaker on diversity, leadership, and social justice with over fifteen years of experience. Craig’s research interests explore white caucus work, feminism and masculinity, the intersection of Transformative Learning and Social Justice work, inclusion and equity, institutional change, and dismantling white supremacy. Craig is part of the editorial collective for Rad Dad, a zine on feminist and social justice parenting, which has published three anthologies. He has also contributed chapters on feminism, fathering, co-authored an article on the transformative nature of medical missions, and an article on institutional barriers to inclusion and equity.
Craig recently co-wrote a book with Robert Brown and Shruti Desai entitled Identity-Conscious Supervision in Student Affairs: Building Relationships and Transforming Systems. It is published by Routledge.
Craig also serves in his local community in scouting, soccer. He is married to Nicole (over 22 years) and is father to Jackson and Thomas, and loves soccer, music, time with his family, and really good, strong coffee.

Elcin Haskollar
Associate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion & Director of Center for Diversity and Inclusion // Ringling College of Art and Design

She, Her, Hers
Elcin Haskollar, PhD (she/her) currently serves as the Associate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion and the Director for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at 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.
Dr. 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.
Dr. 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.
Dr. Haskollar has lived in five different countries and can speak three languages.

Clint-Michael Reneau
Vice President for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor // Northern Illinois University

He, Him, His
Dr. Clint-Michael Reneau (he/him) is committed to the belief that we possess boundless potential to create a world that is more just, equitable, and compassionate. A nationally recognized and highly accomplished educator, scholar, and consultant, Dr. Reneau has devoted his career to retention and equity gap-closing initiatives, belonging and inclusion, strategic planning, student conduct, Title IX, and crisis management. His expertise extends to disability services, ADA/504 compliance, neurodiversity, and team and leadership development. With an unwavering commitment to social justice, Dr. Reneau has crafted organizational strategies that drive workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. His work and scholarship are infused with a deep-seated belief in the inherent dignity of every individual, striving to enact organizational transformation through practice, policy, and processes.
He holds a Ph.D. in Adult and Community Education, executive education certifications from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a Master’s in Counseling from Texas State University. A depth of experience in various leadership roles at universities (R1, HSI, MSI, AANAPISI, Highly Selective Private, International Community College) across the United States and abroad complements his academic foundation. Serving as Vice President for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor within the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, Dr. Reneau proudly serves a campus where 56% of the students identify as first-generation. He previously served as Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at California State University, Fullerton. At CSUF, the largest university in the California State University system, he spearheaded retention efforts that successfully closed equity gaps and developed a strategic DEI framework for the Division of Student Affairs and the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Additionally, Dr. Reneau is a consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, extending his influence and expertise to institutions nationwide.
Dr. Reneau has a distinguished record of service within NASPA, contributing significantly to student affairs through various leadership roles and scholarship. His contributions include serving on the NASPA Associate/Assistant Vice President Steering Committee (2019-2022) and chairing the NASPA Associate/Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students Institute (2019-2021). He served on the NASPA Region VI Western Region Conference Planning Committee and has been active in the NASPA Supporting, Expanding, and Recruiting Volunteer Excellence (SERVE) Academy since 2018, and as a Faculty member for the NASPA Western Region Conference VPSA/Senior Student Affairs Officer Institute, and as a proud Faculty member for the Dungy Leadership Institute in 2019, mentoring future Student Affairs leaders. His participation in the NASPA Aspiring Chief Student Affairs Officer Institute and the NASPA/SACSA Region III Mid-Manager’s Institute further highlights his commitment to professional development, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Through these roles, Dr. Reneau has driven positive change and empowered future leaders in the field. NASPA has recognized his work and scholarship with the National Associate Vice President/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award and the NASPA Region III, James E. Scott Mid-Level Award.
Dr. Reneau’s professional affiliations with ACPA include serving as an ACPA Foundation Trustee (2024 – Present), ACPA Senior Student Affairs Officer Convention 2025 Liaison & Convention Planning Team (2024 – 2025), Faculty Member of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (2025), Faculty Member, Dean of Students Institute (2025), Member, ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (2016-Present), Vice-Chair of the Coalition on Men & Masculinities (2020 – 2022), and as a member of the ACPA Equity and Inclusion Association Advisory Board (2021 – 2022). He has also been Lead Faculty for Curriculum Development at the Next Generation Institute (2019 – 2020), a member of the ACPA Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Convention 2017 Planning Team (2016- 2017), and a participant in the Paul Shang Institute for Aspiring Executive Officers (2016) and ACPA Compliance U: Four Corners of Title IX Institute (2016). Additionally, he participated in the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (2014) and the National Center for Institutional Diversity’s “Transforming Campus Climates for Greater Student Engagement and Success” Institute (2014).
ACPA has also recognized Dr. Reneau for his contributions. He received the ACPA Harold E. Cheatham Innovative Practice Award (2024), the ACPA Men and Masculinities Coalition: Tracy L. Davis Outstanding Emerging Research Award (2020), the ACPA Mid-Level Management Award (2017), the ACPA Coalition for (Dis)ability, Alice A. Mitchell Ally Award (2017), and the ACPA Marylu K. McEwen Citation for Excellence – Dissertation of the Year Award.
A first-generation queer college student with a disability and a product of the community college system, Dr. Reneau realizes how lived experiences have shaped his understanding of the critical importance of intersectionality and the assertion of human dignity. This perspective fuels his mission to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential, creating spaces where they feel seen, heard, and know they matter. Dr. Reneau’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of higher education and the profound impact of compassionate, equity-driven leadership. His vision is clear: to inspire and enact meaningful change, fostering environments where access and inclusion thrive, equity is championed, and every individual’s dignity is honored.

Esther Rosbrook
Director of Africana Latin Asian Native American (ALANA) Cultural Center // Colgate University
She, Her, Hers

Esther 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.
In 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.

Registration Rates

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$199 $299
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Membership Rate Agreement
In order to qualify for member rates for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute, membership with ACPA must be valid through 1 February 2025. 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 1 February 2025. 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.

Payment and Cancellation Policy
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 by 6 December 2024. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. After 6 December 2024, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US $50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The 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.

Mid-Level Community of Practice Scholarship
ACPA’s Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP) mission is to encourage, develop, and deliver programs and services focused on the needs of mid-level professionals in student affairs and higher education. This year, MLCOP is offering a scholarship for the 2025 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute. MLCOP will cover the registration costs for one ACPA member to attend this transformational professional development opportunity. The scholarship application is now open and closes on 1 August 2024.

Book Club 2024 Meeting #3
2025-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Zoom
Join CFI to discuss the chapter 5, 6, & 7 of Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun L. Harrison.

Spring 2025 Supervisor Strengths Institute
2025-01-22 12:00 - 2025-03-19 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Supervisor Strengths InstituteBecome a More Confident & Empowered Supervisor in as Little as 8-Weeks!

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9 Wednesdays // 22 January – 19 March 19, 2025 // 12pm-1pm ET each WeekDelivered Virtually
ACPA is excited to partner with Strengths University for the Spring 2025 Supervisor Strengths Institute!
Learn to become a more effective supervisor and show up authentically in your leadership role. You’ll gain skills around how to feel balanced, aligned, and able to genuinely enjoy your work while having the energy to do your best work. Strengths University understands the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of leading a team. We want to help you manage the stress and chaos, so you can better lead your team, support your students, and have more balance in your life.
More information on this Institute can be found on the Strengths University website!

The Supervisor Strengths Institute combines asynchronous learning with group and individual Success and Accountability calls to give participants multiple opportunities to absorb, discuss, and implement what they’re learning. We use the CliftonStrengths framework, to empower participants to both develop their talents and customize the content based on those talents. We also use a wholistic approach, because supervisors are more than their supervisor role. How you show up in the world, impacts how you show up as a supervisor.

Participants in the Institute will get…

8-Weeks of Online Learning Modules, including weekly worksheets and reflection prompts
9 Group Success and Accountability Calls with your Institute cohort (60-Minutes each)
1 Individual Success and Accountability Call (30-Minutes)
The CliftonStrengths Report for Managers – featuring your Top 10 Talent Themes

During the Institute, we’ll cover a variety of topics, all designed to transform you from a stressed and overwhelmed supervisor, into a more effective and empowered leader to your team. Specifically, we’ll dive into…

Energy ManagementDid you know energy is your most valuable resource? Yet, we often waste our energy working on things that aren’t productive – or in ways that are productive. That leaves you feeling exhausted at work and at home. In this first week, we’ll talk about how to better protect your energy, so you can use it for the things that are most important to you.

Discovering your authentic leadership style
The greatest leaders aren’t good at everything. They focus their energy on their strengths and surround themselves with folks who excel in other areas. You’ll discover your own authentic leadership style, one that stems from your unique talents. Once you know who you are as a leader, you can better manage your energy and prioritize your time.

Understanding your Strengths
Your talents impact how you interact with the world. When you use your talents productively, they can drive you and your team to new levels of success. But what most people don’t know is your talents can just as easily show up as weaknesses. You’ll learn how to better manage your talents, so your more effective and productive.

coaching your team

Employees want a coach. Developing a system to consistently coach your team is one of the most effective things you can do as a supervisor. Coaching improves team performance and productivity. You’ll learn how to coach your team, so you can help them focus their energy on their talents and give them opportunities for development.

Stress & Self-Care
Supervisors experience more stress than the folks they supervise. Left unchecked, it will negatively impact how you show up as a supervisor. Self-care isn’t just a buzzword, it’s crucial for your success and wellbeing. You’ll learn the real impact of stress and how to develop a daily self-care practice that will allow you to be more effective.

Performance Management

One of the most challenging parts of a supervisor’s job is managing your team’s performance. Unfortunately, managing performance can be stressful when you don’t have an effective system. You’ll learn how to set clear expectations and hold folks accountable, whether it’s celebrating successes or dealing with failure.

managing change
One of the things we hear from everyone is “there’s been a lot of change here.” Change is inevitable, and often stressful. Throughout the Institute, you’ll discover ways you and your team can improve. This week, you’ll learn to roll out those changes in a way that minimizes stress to you and your team and increases your chance of success.

implementing change

The last week of the Institute is focused on action. You’ll review what you’ve learned in the first seven weeks, then develop your path forward, with consideration to the specific needs of your institution. That way when the Institute is finished, you can move forward, focusing on exactly what you need to do to get the results you want.

Registration Rates
Each attendee of the Supervisor Strengths Institute must register separately, but team rates are available. Your first team member will pay full price, but each additional team member gets $100 off their registration fee! If you’re the first team member, select the full rate – either ACPA Member or Non-Member. Other members of your team should select the team rate. If you and/or your team need to pay by invoice, just use the coupon code INVOICE during checkout. You’ll be asked whether the invoice is just for you, or for your whole team.

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Mid-Level Morsels: Reviewing Your Résumé
2025-01-24 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us for our first Mid-Level Morsel of the year- a collaboration with our Commission for Career Services- on January 24th at 9 am PT/12 PM ET! Tell your mid-level career story more effectively with expert advice from career services colleagues. Résumé collection for one-on-one review and coaching to follow. Participation in the workshop is helpful but not required! Click here to join the zoom. Submit your resume for review here. Questions? Email: mlcop@acpa.nche.edu

GSNP ConNEXT: What's Next in Your ACPA Journey?
2025-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
GSNP ConNEXT: What’s Next in Your ACPA Journey? | Jan 27, 2025 at 5:30pm ET
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring esteemed leaders from ACPA’s Leadership Council, International Office, and Mid- and Senior-Level Communities of Practice.
This event is designed for graduate students and new professionals eager to envision their future within ACPA as they advance in higher education and student affairs. Gain valuable insights, network with influential leaders, and discover the myriad opportunities for growth and involvement in ACPA. Don’t miss this chance to chart your path forward with guidance from those who have successfully navigated their own ACPA journeys.
Register using this link or go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ynm0IID6TQ–pKCwRxd9hg

Assessing Your Team's Cultural Humility and Multicultural Competence
2025-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online
Are you changing organizational culture through infusing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice (DEISJ) into all you do, but struggle with staff buy-in? Through this webinar, you will learn how to develop performance rubrics assessing cultural humility and multicultural competencies. You will be guided in weaving these concepts in the personnel appraisal process through professional goal setting. Attendees will then leave this session with a plan to implement what you learned and a network of peers who can support you in bringing this practice to your organization for building inclusive capacity. This webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA’s Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCOP) and Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP). Join us on January 28 at 3-4 pm ET by registering here.
Registration Fees:
Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members
$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members
$10 for Non-Members
Presenters:

Dr. Dean Kennedy (he/him) has worked as a Student Affairs Educator for over 25 years, primarily working in housing and residential life programs at 10 schools across the U.S. He currently serves students as Interim Associate Vice President for Student Life Services and Executive Director of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services at the University of Nevada, Reno. He has worked with peers at multiple universities to center diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice and decolonization in staff learning and practice while removing barriers and increasing access for students.

NextGen Institute 2025
2025-02-15 08:00 - 2025-02-16 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California
2025 NextGen InstituteEngaging student participants to become future leaders through insight into the student affairs profession and relevant pathways into the field.
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ACPA’s NextGeneration Institute, generally referred to as NextGen, will take place Sunday, 15 February and Monday, 16 February immediately before the ACPA25 Annual Convention in Long Beach, California. The NextGen Institute participants are also invited to stay for the ACPA25 Annual Convention, for no additional charge.
NextGen 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.

NextGen 2025 is proudly partnering with Strengths University to deepen conversations and presentations. More information to come!

Mission Statement:
The 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.

Values:
As 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:
Love: 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.
Critical 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.
Relationships: We strive to foster connections that mentor, sustain, and/or uplift the next generation of student affairs scholars and practitioners.
Lifelong 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.
Self-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.
Critical 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.

learning outcomes
ACPA’s NextGen Institute participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of student affairs work within higher education.
Articulate the skills necessary to be a critically reflective student affairs professional.
Explain how their interests, passions, skills, and aspirations have inspired their interest in a career in student affairs.
Evaluate the characteristics of a student affairs graduate preparation program that will meet their personal and professional needs.
Describe how aspects of ACPA’s Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization (SIRJD) resonate with their personal and professional practice.
Identify an ACPA entity group (community of practice, coalition, commission, network, chapter) that they would like to engage with to further support their professional development.
Develop supportive relationships with peers and current student affairs professionals to build their professional network.

Registration information
NextGen registration is available through the ACPA25 Convention Registration form for $100 through 1 October 2024!
Those who register not only have access to this two-day experience, but also receive the following benefits:

Complimentary registration to attend ACPA25 ($260 value)
1 year of ACPA undergraduate student membership ($12 value)
An opportunity to be matched with an ACPA student affairs professional as a mentor

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2025 Dean of Students Institute
2025-02-15 09:00 - 2025-02-16 12:00 UTC | Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California
2025 Dean of Students InstituteExcellence at the Center of Care
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15-16 February // Long beach, ca
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.

FEATURES
Through participation in the Dean of Student Institute, you will have the opportunity to:

Explore and analyze dimensions of the DOS role and formulate priorities for action.
Create a network of peer support for your current role and beyond with professionals from across higher education.
Construct an individualized plan based on what you learned for ongoing well-being, personal, and professional development as a senior-level higher education professional.

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.
Dean 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.
This 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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.

FACULTY

Will J. Cribby
he, him // bunker hill community college
Will J. Cribby is currently serving as the Assistant Dean of Students at Bunker Hill Community College where he has worked since December of 2017. He has served in various roles in Residence Life and general Student Affairs, including multiple Dean roles, for over 20 years. Will has served in multiple leadership roles within ACPA over the years of involvement with the association, including serving as the President of the Massachusetts chapter (MCPA), serving on the former Standing Committee for LGBTQIA+, and most recently as the chair of the Commission for Two Year Colleges.
He completed his BA in Communication at the University of New Hampshire and Masters of Education in Counseling with a focus in Higher Education at Bridgewater State University. He is currently completing his Ed.D. at Northeastern University in Higher Education Administration and is completing his research and dissertation on “LGBTQIA2S+ Sense of Belonging in Higher Education in the Community College Setting.” His anticipated completion is March 2025.

Dr. Shannon Gary
HE/HIM // UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Dr. Shannon Gary is the associate vice president of student life and dean of students at the University of San Francisco.
Shannon is a first-generation college student from Philadelphia, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Additionally, he earned both his master’s degree and Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education.
He has worked for various institutions and numerous departments and divisions. Shannon began his higher education career in Career Services at Lafayette College in Easton, PA. He then moved on to become an academic advisor in the Honors Program at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. After Temple University he moved on to Drexel University as the assistant dean of Honors Programming in the Pennoni Honors College. He was eventually promoted to the associate dean of Pennoni Honors College and director of the Honors Program. He left Drexel to become the associate dean of students at Montclair State University. From Montclair State he moved on to his current position at the University of San Francisco. Throughout all his career Shannon has been a student-centered advocate for all students. With a particular focus on the needs of first generation, low-income, Black, and other underrepresented students.
Shannon is an active member of NASPA where he has served as a national Knowledge Community Chair; Regional Knowledge Community Coordinator; and as a member of the AVP Steering Committee. He is also a member of ACPA. He is actively involved with JASPA through the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU). Shannon is a member of the Board of Trustees for Muhlenberg College where he chairs the Nominations and Governance committee. He also serves as a commissioner for the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) representing private, not for profit colleges and universities throughout the state.
Shannon currently teaches courses in the Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) program at USF. He has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Widener University in Chester, PA; Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ; and Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA in each of their respective graduate higher education/student affairs programs.

Dr. Kathleen McMahon
SHE, HER // EXECUTIVE COACH & CONSULTANT
Dr. Kathleen McMahon has worked in higher education for 28 years in progressively senior leadership roles at numerous diverse institutions, both public and private, east and west coasts, and large and small. She served in the dean of students role at Marlboro College (VT), Roger Williams University (RI), and CSU Cal Poly SLO (CA). As a trained clinical social worker, she has a deep commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of each student and spent years leading Care and BIT teams. She has also served as a AVP and VP, most recently as vice president for student affairs at CSU Cal Maritime, where she was responsible for leading programs and services that directly support the success and wellbeing of students, including student support, equity and development programs such as, Title IX, health and counseling services, career services, discipline & conduct, cultural centers, student government, housing & residential Life, EOP, leadership development, community engagement, bias response teams and more. Her expertise involves navigating and managing campus climate and culture issues and leading through sensitive campus crises (i.e., Title IX, suicides, deaths, trauma, bias incidents).
Dr. McMahon earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, master’s in clinical social work from Boston College, a doctorate in Educational Leadership from UCLA, and a certification from The Fielding Graduate University in Evidence Based Coaching.

Benjamin Morton
HE, HIM // University of Alaska Anchorage
Ben Morton, UAA’s Dean of Students since 2017, supervises the university’s Student Health and Counseling Center, Department of Residence Life, Disability Support Services, Office Student Conduct and Ethical Development, and the UAA CARE Team. He has also previously supervised the Multicultural Center, Native Student Services, and the Career Center. Ben previously served as the Associate Dean of Students at Saint Louis University (2015-2017), Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct at the University of Memphis (2011-2014), Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Director of Student Conduct at the University of Illinois (2006-2011), and Residence Hall Director at the University of Illinois (2001-2005).Dean Morton earned bachelor’s degrees from Clarion University in 1996, a Master of Arts from West Virginia University in 1999, and a Master of Science from Florida State University in 2001. He has also completed coursework and is ABD on a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois.

Dr. Joy Pedersen
she,her // Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Dr. Joy Pedersen serves a AVP and Dean of Students at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In this role, she serves as the point of contact for student crisis intervention and is responsible for directly supporting the success and wellbeing of Cal Poly students. She is passionate about social justice and helping all students achieve their full potential.
Originally from the Central Coast, Dr. Pedersen returned to San Luis Obispo to work in the non-profit sector before transitioning to higher education. At Cal Poly, she has overseen the Center for Service in Action, Multicultural Center, and Center for Military-Connected Students. Prior to serving as dean, Dr. Pedersen was Associate Dean of Students for Student Success, Support, and Retention. In each of her roles, Dr. Pedersen has worked collaboratively with campus- and community-partners to create equity, access, and opportunities for students.
In addition to her leadership experience in student affairs, Dr. Pedersen has held positions in academic affairs and in the community. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Cal Poly and Brandman University. She has served as a Board Member of United Way. And currently, she serves as a Board Member of Transition-Mental Health Association.
Throughout her tenure, Dr. Pedersen has been intimately involved in campus climate concerns and student safety. She is a founding member of the Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association (APIFSA), the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT), and the Peace Ambassador program at Cal Poly.
Dr. Pedersen earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Claremont McKenna College, master’s in higher education counseling and guidance from Cal Poly, and doctorate in educational leadership from UCSB. Dr. Pedersen enjoys paddle boarding and spending time with her family.

Dr. Clint-Michael Reneau
he, him // Northern Illinois University
Dr. Clint-Michael Reneau (he/him) is a nationally recognized educator, scholar, and consultant committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion. With extensive expertise in retention, equity gap-closing, and strategic DEI initiatives, he has significantly impacted institutions across the U.S. and abroad. As Vice President for Student Affairs at Northern Illinois University, he leads efforts at a campus where 56% of students are first-generation. Dr. Reneau’s tenure at California State University, Fullerton, saw the successful closing of equity gaps and the development of a strategic DEI framework. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Adult and Community Education and executive education certifications from Harvard and Stanford.
Dr. Reneau’s contributions to ACPA are profound, including serving as ACPA Foundation Trustee, Faculty Member for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute, and Vice-Chair of the Coalition on Men & Masculinities. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the ACPA Harold E. Cheatham Innovative Practice Award and the ACPA Mid-Level Management Award. A first-generation gay college student with a disability and a product of the community college system, Dr. Reneau realizes how lived experiences have shaped his understanding of the critical importance of intersectionality and the assertion of human dignity. This perspective fuels his mission to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential, creating spaces where they feel seen, heard, and know they matter. Dr. Reneau’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of higher education and the profound impact of compassionate, equity-driven leadership. His vision is clear: to inspire and enact meaningful change, fostering environments where access and inclusion thrive, equity is championed, and every individual’s dignity is honored.

Dr. Troy L. Seppelt
he, him // University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Dr. Troy L. Seppelt (he, him, his) currently serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He oversees the Office of the Dean of Students which manages student care, conduct, and bias reporting work; the Center for Prevention and Health Promotion; and the Directors for Student Health Service and the Counseling Center. Dr. Seppelt chairs the campus threat assessment team and has played key roles in other areas of campus response and compliance as interim Title IX Coordinator and Clery Compliance Officer. As a current Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Troy is focused on the prevention of interpersonal violence and a thorough student-centered response to reported concerns. As a focus area for Dr. Seppelt, he also volunteers and serves a member of the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA).
In his 24-year career, Troy has supported students at both public and private institutions, with much of his time within residential life and housing. He previously served as Director of Residence Life at Colorado Mesa University, Associate Director for Residential Life at Gustavus Adolphus College, and started his professional career as a Residence Hall Director for Macalester College. Dr. Seppelt is also a veteran, having served in the United States Army active and reserve components, retiring a First Sergeant (1SG/E-8) after 20 years of service.
As a member of ACPA, Troy has served as the Chair for the Commission for Housing and Residential Life (CHRL), as a member of the planning team and faculty for the ACPA Institute on the Curricular Approach (formerly RCI) and recently finished his term as Chair for the Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCoP). During his tenure as the SLCoP Chair, the group launched the Senior-Level Support Network, spearheaded the Growing Knowledge Series in partnership with the other communities of practice, and of course, launched the Dean of Students Institute for which he is the current chair. He has received recognition from CHRL and is an ACPA Diamond Honoree.
Dr. Seppelt received his doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership from Azusa Pacific University, master’s in Counselor Education – College Student Affairs from Western Michigan University, and bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Morris.

Registration Rates

ACPA MemberNon-Member

Before 23 November 2024 after 23 December 2024
$250 $350
*membership must be active through 16 February 2025

Before 23 November 2024 after 23 December 2024
$450 $550
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In order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Dean of Students Institute, membership with ACPA must be valid through 16 February 2025. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Dean of Students Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 16 February 2025. 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.
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 15 January 2025. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants by using the event registration system through 15 January 2025. After 15 January 2025 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.

hotel information
The Dean of Students Institute will occur in ACPA25 Convention facilities. Hotel accommodations are available through the ACPA25 Convention hotels. The convention hotel blocks close on 22 January 2025 or once the blocks fill, whichever occurs first.

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schedule-at-a-glance
*all times listed in Eastern Time • Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Meals included are dinner Wednesday, breakfast and lunch Thursday and Friday, and breakfast on Saturday. Dinner on Thursday and Friday are on your own.

Day 1: Saturday, 15 February 2025

8:30 AM

Registration

9:00 AM

Institute Welcome, Faculty Introductions, Setting the Stage

9:30 AM

Session 1

11:00 AM

Session 2

12:00 PM

Lunch (provided)

1:00 PM

Session 3

2:30 PM

Session 4

4:00 PM

Session 5

5:00 PM

Dinner on your own

Day 2 – Sunday, 16 February 2025

8:30 AM

Breakfast (provided) and Morning Reflections

9:00 AM

Session 6

10:30 AM

Session 7

12:00 PM

Closing

Connection Point (APCA25 Convention)
2025-02-16 14:30 - 15:30 UTC
Come meet current members of the C2YC, grab some swag, and connect with other ACPA Coalitions and Commissions.

C2YC Coffee Chat (ACPA25 Convention)
2025-02-17 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California
An informal networking event-connect with current and new members of the commission over coffee! Light refreshments will be available. Event held in Regency Ballroom C.

C2YC Entity Network and Meeting (APCA25 Convention)
2025-02-18 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California
Meet with members of the C2YC and other conference attendees interested in two-year colleges! Event to be held in Regency Ballroom C.

Program Design School
2025-03-04 09:00 - 2025-03-05 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
program design schoollearn how to write participant guides, facilitator guides, identify 40 learning methods and leave with a template for writing consistently and engaging material with ease
registration is open!

4-5 MARCH 2025 // 9am-4pm ET each dayDelivered Virtually
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.
Erin 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.
This 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.

It’s time to join the Program Design School if you:

Struggle writing creative curriculum year after year.
Need to write quickly or move past writer’s block.
Need a specific plan and clear steps to write consistently.
Need new ideas for teaching methods beyond the boring, unoriginal and overused methods.
Write task-related curriculum, like how to run a meeting, use Roberts Rules of Order or put together a strategic plan.
Write competency- or soft skills-based curriculum, like feedback, confidence or managing conflict.
Want to network with professionals, and leadership and education professionals from institutions and headquarters.
Want to learn the trends in leadership development for all types of adult learners.

Who Should Attend?

Leadership development educators who create programs for students
Professionals who oversee leadership strategies or write curriculum
Education professionals who serve their headquarters or institution

Registration Rates
Each 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!

ACPA MemberNon-Member

$399
additional member from same institution + $199 eachadditional non-member from same institution + $299 each

$499
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PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for member rates for Program Design School, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 March 2025. 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 2025. 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.
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 3 February 2025. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 3 February 2025. After 3 February 2025 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.

virtual learning
We are excited to continue to offer this outstanding professional development opportunity in a live virtual format using Zoom Video Conferencing.
The link to the online event will be emailed to registrants the day before the event begins.
We recommend that you download the Zoom Client for Meetings on the computer you will be using for the Program Design School Online prior to the event, if your computer does not already have Zoom. Once Zoom is downloaded on your computer, it will automatically open when you select the access link that will be shared with you the day before the event.
To connect to audio for the Program Design School Online you can use the audio through your computer or you may call in.
To support community engagement and communication during the Program Design School Online registrants are encouraged to have a computer, mobile device, or phone webcam turned on when possible, if available. Understanding that attendees may be navigating internet bandwidth, available technology, and remote work environments access to a webcam is not required and participants are encouraged to mute video throughout the duration of the event or as needed.

schedule
*all times listed in Eastern Time

Day 1
9:00am – 12:00pm

Welcome
Step One: Manage Great Ideas and Set Boundaries
Step Two: Create a List
Application: Steps One and Two

1:00pm – 4:30pm

Step Three: Portion It
Application Step Three
Step Four: Create Tests with Learning Methods
Application: Step 4

Day 2
10:00am – 12:00pm

Welcome Back
Step Five: Write Learning Objectives
Application: Step Five
Step Six: Write Participant and Facilitator Guides
Application: Step 6

1:00pm- 4pm

Step Seven: Permissions, Design, and Piloting
Step Eight: Create Assessment
Step Nine: Educational Strategies

Engaging Diverse Populations in Survey Research - Presented by ACPA's Commission for Assessment & Evaluation
2025-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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The session will provide participants with practical strategies for engaging diverse populations in survey research focusing on equity, inclusivity, and representation. It incorporates evidence-based methodological and theoretical frameworks to survey development and analysis. It will provide assessment practitioners with strategies to use the development of equitable and inclusive assessments.This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Commission for Assessment & Evaluation (CAE).
Registration Fees:
Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members
$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members
$10 for Non-Members
$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continential United States and Hawaii)
ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Presenters:

Dr. José R. Palma, ACES Assistant Professor, Institute for Early Childhood Development & Education, Texas A&M University

Community Conversations-The Changing Landscape of DEI in Higher Education
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
Join the Commission for Two Year Colleges for monthly Drop-In Discussions to address topics that are vital to the work we do. These Drop-Ins will also serve as a space for attendees to network and come together in community, as we navigate the ever-changing, turbulent waters of higher education. Attendance is FREE and open to anyone who would like to join us. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/Jk82bePfFYBxo1Te8
Zoom link to come!

2-Year College Summit
2025-04-02 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
Join us virtually for the 2-Year College Summit co-hosted by by the Commission for 2-Year Colleges, ACPA, NASPA, and NODA. Registration can be completed by visiting https://www.nodaweb.org/events-overview/two-year-college-summit/.

2025 International Colloquium
2025-04-11 12:00 - 2025-04-25 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California
International Colloquium 2025presented by the commission for global dimensions of student development
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Each year, ACPA’s Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development (CGDSD) hosts the International Colloquium, a half-day or daylong program that brings together scholars, practitioners, graduate students, and policymakers from around the world to discuss pressing global issues within the higher education profession. Every Colloquium takes a different focus on a substantive issue related to student success and invited speakers present and lead discussion and dialogue based around that topic. Through the Colloquium, CGDSD creates space for and initiates international and cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration among higher and tertiary education professionals and encourages its members to become engaged global citizens. This year too, CGDSD is excited to host the 2025 International Colloquium webinar series, which is free and open to all ACPA members to participate. The Colloquium will explore critical issues in higher education internationalization, focusing on international students’ education, well-being, and social justice in global contexts. For more information, visit our website or email cgdsd@acpa.nche.edu.
Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members
$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members
$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.
$5 for International Non-Members

Colloquium Dates:
Friday, 4 April 2025 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern | “Examining the Impact of Everyday Racism on the Psychological Wellbeing of Chinese International Students,” presented by Dr. Jing Yu
Friday, 11 April 2025 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern | “Professional Learning Communities to Advance International Well-Being and Success,” presented by Dr. Ali Watts and Sayyora Ibadullaeva
Friday, 18 April 2025 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern | “State of the CGDSD: Critical and Emergent Conversations on International Perspectives in U.S. Higher Education,” presented by Dr. Pankaj Desai, Liz Hwang, Dr. Krishna Bista, Dr. Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif, Dr. Milad Mohebali, Dr. Julie Brines, and Laura Vaughn
Friday, 25 April 2025 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern | “Oh, Canada! Fallout from 2024 Changes to International Student Enrollment and Immigration Policies,” presented by Dan Cantiller

schedule & presenters

ACPA2GO: Student to Supervisor: A New Professional’s Guide to Supervision & Management
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Student to Supervisor: A New Professional’s Guide to Supervision & Management
TUESDAY, 22 April 2025 // 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET

Supervision is an important skill many student affairs professionals must learn through practice. Often times, new professionals enter their first full-time position, and are expected to supervise those within their office/department. During this panel discussion, five new professionals will share their experiences moving into roles that involve supervising undergraduate and graduate students and full-time staff members. Throughout this interactive conversation, participants will have the opportunity to ask panelists about their experiences, supervisory styles, and recommendations for best practice.

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ACPA Individual Member – $10
ACPA International Member – $5
Non-Member – $20

Presented by:
Nick Malendowski, Eastern Michigan UniversityLauren Feldman, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteSteven Feldman, Indiana University – BloomingtonBlanca Moncada, San Jose State UniversityTaylor Moore, Virginia TechJulie Townley, Clemson University

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Advising and SupportingOrganizational and Human Resources

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.
ACPA2Go 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.

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Webinar – Inclusive By Design: How Universal Design Fosters Belonging
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Webinar – Inclusive By Design: How Universal Design Fosters Belongingpresented by the coalition for disability
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Social Justice and holistic development are vital to our work in higher education, but too often accessibility and belonging are omitted from the conversation. This webinar explores how implementing universal design and access throughout our work in student affairs leads to developing a profound sense of belonging for all individuals in our community. Join this webinar to learn strategies to intentionally design welcoming communities that prioritize accessibility, leading to increased retention, problem-solving, and overall well-being. This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Coalition for Disability (CD).
Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members

$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members

$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii)

Webinar – Mastering the Art of Job Negotiations
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Mastering the Art of Job Negotiationsmpresented by the comission for graduate students & new professionals
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Whether you’re negotiating salary, benefits, or other terms, this session will provide practical tips and actionable insights to help you approach negotiations with clarity and confidence. Don’t leave your career growth to chance—unlock the skills to advocate for yourself effectively in every job conversation.This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP).
Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members

$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.

$5 for International Non-Members

Panelist:

Tyaira Smith (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor-Educator at the University of Cincinnati and a third-year doctoral student at Miami University (OH). Her research agenda focuses on career development for justice-impacted individuals.

Free Webinar – Navigating Capacities in Uncertain Budgets
2025-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Navigating Capacities in Uncertain Budgetspresented by the Inter-Association Movement (ACPA, NACaS & SCUP)
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Tuesday, 29 April 2025 // 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Many colleges and universities across the country are facing hiring freezes and budget constraints due to ongoing disruptions and uncertainty within the higher education landscape. As institutions continue to navigate the ripple effects of declining enrollment, shifting student needs, and economic pressures, the path forward in 2025 remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that the essential work of higher education must continue—even as campuses are being asked to do more with fewer resources than ever before. Amidst these challenges, collaboration and innovation are not just helpful—they are necessary.
This dynamic conversation will bring together key decision-makers from ACPA, NACAS, and SCUP to discuss the realities of operating under limited capacity, the ways in which our segments of the higher education ecosystem influence one another, and, most importantly, the opportunities we see to succeed through strategic partnerships, shared resources, and a collective commitment to reimagining what’s possible. Join us as we explore what it truly means to move forward—together.

About I-AM
ACPA–College Student Educators International, the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), and the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) have come together to launch the Inter-Association Movement (I-AM). This bold initiative was born from countless hours of dialogue with our members, thoughtful insights from volunteer leaders, survey data, and deep conversations held during our respective conferences. Together, we recognized that the complex, interconnected challenges facing higher education require a new way of working—one that bridges the gaps between functional areas and fosters collaboration across traditional silos.
The I-AM initiative reflects a shared belief that higher education must be transformed—and that associations like ours have a responsibility to model the kind of cross-sector collaboration we hope to see on campuses nationwide.

Webinar – Dissertation, Thesis, Starred Paper, and Capstone: Strategies to Successfully Complete the Journey
2025-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Dissertation, Thesis, Starred Paper, and Capstone: Strategies to Successfully Complete the Journeypresented by the minnesota college personnel association (MNCPA)
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If you are currently a graduate student preparing to engage in the critical work of research or if you are simply contemplating enrolling in a graduate program, this webinar is for you! During this webinar,participants will learn seminal skills, attitudes, and knowledge centered on the completion of graduate research projects (e.g., dissertation, thesis). These type of research projects can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance it can be fun, intriguing, and seamless. This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Minnesota Chapter (MNCPA).
Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual & Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members

Webinar – Elevate Your Onboarding: Innovative Training for New Advisor Success
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Webinar – Elevate Your Onboarding: Innovative Training for New Advisor Successpresented by the Virginia college personnel association (vCPA)
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Academic advisors are crucial in student engagement and support and thus a well-developed onboarding program is a critical component that can distinguish between a prepared employee and one lacking confidence. Presenters will share their experience in developing a comprehensive advisor onboarding program that teaches advising theories, fosters belonging, identifies essential campus constituents, and equips advisors with necessary tools. Participants will leave the session with tools to implement an onboarding program for professional academic advisors and other units.This webinar is part of the “Lunch and Learn” series presented by ACPA’s Virginia Chapter (VACPA). For more information about this and other VACPA programs and initiatives, visit our website.
Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual & Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.

$5 for International Non-Members

ACPA2GO: Being an Authentic Leader, Finding Humanity in Tough Decisions
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Being an Authentic Leader, Finding Humanity in Tough Decisions
TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025 // 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET

We often choose a career in higher education because of a desire to support others. As we move into positions of greater authority, this can feel at odds with the difficult decisions we make. Building an authentic leadership style and bringing humanity to decision making is critical for longevity in leadership and managing relationships needed to create conditions for success. We will discuss our success and failures in this work, providing ideas for how to develop your authentic leadership style.

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ACPA Individual Member – $10
ACPA International Member – $5
Non-Member – $20

Presented by:
Rachel Beech, Miami UniversityDanny Glassman, The Ohio State UniversityAndrew Miller, The University of Texas at Arlington

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
LeadershipOrganizational and Human Resources

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.
ACPA2Go 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.

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Policy Pulse: May 2025 Community Conversation
2025-05-20 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online
May 2025 Community conversation
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 // 2:30-3:30pm ET

Join fellow ACPA members for a timely and meaningful virtual gathering designed to foster connection, reflection, and community. As the political landscape continues to shift, this space offers an opportunity to come together and process how current events are shaping the future of higher education—and what it means for our work, our students, and our values.
This free event is open to all ACPA members, and registration is required to attend. You’re welcome to register using either your institutional or personal email address—whatever feels most comfortable for you.
The conversation will take place on Zoom, and all registered participants will receive a link to join prior to the event.

Facilitated by:
Gudrun Nyunt, Northern Illinois UniversityACPA Vice President for Membership

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In order to attend this ACPA Public Policy & Governmental Affairs sponsored event, you must be a current member of ACPA. There is no cost associated with attendance. If you are not an ACPA member or have a lapsed membership, you can become a member or renew by visiting the link below!

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ACPA Michigan Summer Conference
2025-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
ACPA MICHIGAN SUMMER CONFERENCEMay 21, 2025 // 8:00am-5:00pm et // dearborn, mi
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The ACPA-Michigan Chapter is excited to announce its 2025 Summer Conference, which will take place at the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Join us as we dive into meaningful conversations and innovative strategies to build stronger futures in higher education. With a focus on resilience, strategy, and creating meaningful and longstanding change, we’ll explore ways to uplift every voice and transform our communities for the better. More information about the call for programs, conference schedule, and transportation and lodging, are forthcoming, but register now to save the date and hold your spot. Our call for programs is currently open, so please consider submitting a program proposal for the conference here.
Summary Details
Theme: Building Stronger Futures
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8:00pm – 5:00pm ET
Location: University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreed Road, Dearborn, MI 48128

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Registration Information
Group rates are available for 5+ person groups. Email us at michigan@acpa.nche.edu including the names of your group members to receive the discount promo code!

Early rates (through April 15)

Professional – Member: $35
Professional- Non-Member: $70
Student – Member: $20
Student – Non-Member: $30

Regular rates (April 16 – May 7)

Professional – Member: $45
Professional – Non-Member: $80
Student – Member: $30
Student – Non-Member: $40
