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SUMMARY:Program Design School
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DESIGN SCHOOL11-12 NOVEMBER 2026 • 9am-4pm ET each day\nlearn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 learning methods and leave with a template for writing consistently and engaging material with ease \n				registration is open\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join Erin Fischer from the Leadership and Training Studio for a two-day\, hands-on\, engaging session. Erin has hosted this program for 10 years and has graduated nearly a thousand higher education professionals in her Program Design School. \nErin will share how she wrote hundreds of programs in the past decade and still has more ideas. (As a matter of fact\, she has written eight new courses in three months.) You will learn how to write participant guides\, facilitator guides\, identify 40 interactive learning methods and understand why you can’t write learning objectives until the end of your course! By the end of the two days\, you will have a template for writing consistently–with ease and without procrastination. We are excited to continue to offer this outstanding professional development opportunity in a live virtual format using Zoom Video Conferencing.  \nThis is a session that maxes out with about 40 participants and you will be in small groups working on your own curriculum while learning the process. This allows for a ton of feedback but requires full engagement from 9am-4pm ET. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It’s Time to joinprogram design school if you…\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nStruggle writing creative curriculum year after year.\nNeed to write quickly or move past writer’s block.\nNeed a specific plan and clear steps to write consistently.\nNeed new ideas for teaching methods beyond the boring\, unoriginal and overused methods.\nWrite task-related curriculum\, like how to run a meeting\, use Roberts Rules of Order or put together a strategic plan.\nWrite competency- or soft skills-based curriculum\, like feedback\, confidence or managing conflict.\nWant to network with professionals\, and leadership and education professionals from institutions and headquarters.\nWant to learn the trends in leadership development for all types of adult learners.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who shouldattend…\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nLeadership development educators who create programs for students\nProfessionals who oversee leadership strategies or write curriculum\nEducation professionals who serve their headquarters or institution\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Information\nEach attendee of the Program Design School Online must be registered. Individual and team rates are available. Select “Add Additional Registrant” before submitting registration to add a team member from the same institution at a reduced rate! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					ACPA MembersNon-Member\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				$399\nadditional member from same institution + $199 eachadditional non-member from same institution + $299 each \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				$499\nconsider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price! \n			\n				\n			\n				Registration is open\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In order to qualify for member rates for Program Design School\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 February 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Program Design School Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 February 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of Program Design School you will not be provided with the link to access the Program Design School Event unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost. \nRegistrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations\, received in writing at ACPA by 3 January 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 3 January 2026. After 3 January 2026 there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded; however\, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs\, charges or expenses\, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines and/or travel agencies. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule-at-a-Glance\n*all times listed in Eastern Time \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 1\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome\nStep One: Manage Great Ideas and Set Boundaries\nStep Two: Create a List\nApplication: Steps One and Two\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\nStep Three: Portion It\nApplication Step Three\nStep Four: Create Tests with Learning Methods\nApplication: Step 4\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 2\n9:00am – 12:00pm \n\nWelcome Back\nStep Five: Write Learning Objectives\nApplication: Step Five\nStep Six: Write Participant and Facilitator Guides\nApplication: Step 6\n\n1:00pm- 4:00pm \n\nStep Seven: Permissions\, Design\, and Piloting\nStep Eight: Create Assessment\nStep Nine: Educational Strategies
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SUMMARY:Grad Connections Program
DESCRIPTION:GRAD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM20 November 2026\, 15 January 2027\, 12 February 2027\, 5 March 2027 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET \nVIRTUAL EVENT \n				register\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CONNECT & GROW AT THE GRAD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM\nThrough monthly virtual small-group conversations facilitated by experienced professionals\, this program prepares Master’s students to navigate the ups and downs of careers in higher education and student affairs by fostering the skills\, knowledge\, and connections that support well-being and sustain professional growth.  \nParticipating in these monthly conversations will help you build a network of peers and professionals across the country\, identify healthy ways to navigate careers in higher education\, and craft individualized strategies for professional advancement. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				grad connections programWHAT TO EXPECT\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Designed for Master’s students at all stages of their journey (first-year\, 2+year; full- or part-time; those diving into the field or with prior professional experience)\, these virtual conversations provide opportunities for community building\, reflection\, and professional growth.  \nThrough guided conversations and interactive activities\, participants will: \n\n\nIdentify strategies for navigating expectations\, norms\, and current issues in higher education and student affairs\nReflect on personal leadership identity\, values\, skills\, and long-term career goals\nBuild meaningful professional connections and begin developing a supportive network within the field\nExplore opportunities for professional growth and career advancement \n\n\nParticipants will walk away with concrete tools and strategies to support the next steps in their careers. The small group format will allow participants to build relationships with peers and experienced professionals from across the country. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				proram facilitators\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Gudrun Nyunt (Co-Chair)\nGudrun Nyunt is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University with professional work experience in residence life. Her research focuses on employment in higher education and student mobility. Gudrun joined ACPA as a first-year Master’s student and has been involved in entity group leadership and governance. As a former international student from Austria\, Gudrun has been instrumental to fostering a community of international students and professionals within ACPA. \nBrandon Johnson (Co-Chair)\nDr. Brandon Johnson is Director of Housing & Residence Life at Northeastern Illinois University and an active leader in the ACPA\, including the ACPA 2020 Convention Planning team and the ACPA 2021 Convention Steering Team. Dr. Johnson is also a Past Chair of the PAN African Network\, concluding seven years of active service within the PAN Directorate Board. He currently serves on the Directorate Board for the Senior Level Community of Practice. His research agenda investigates the student engagement and involvement pathways of Black men at predominantly White institutions and how the culture of plantation politics shapes how Black men navigate college campuses. Through his scholarship and practice\, Dr. Johnson is committed to advancing student success\, cultivating belonging\, and mentorship. \nJennifer Artis \nJennifer Artis is a higher education leader\, educator\, and scholar with more than two decades of experience advancing student success\, belonging\, and equitable access. She serves as the Director of Student Life and Success for Graduate Students at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, where she leads initiatives that support engagement\, leadership development\, and student persistence. Jennifer also serves as faculty for the ACPA Summit for Black Student Affairs Professionals and is committed to creating more inclusive and supportive pathways for graduate and nontraditional learners. \nHeather Kropf \nDr. Heather Kropf (she\, her\, hers) serves as the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students at Willamette University. She previously worked at the University of Oregon\, Pacific University\, and Azusa Pacific University where she received her Master’s degree in College Student Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication studies. Heather graduated from the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program from Portland State University in 2020. Her research focused on organizational cultures and structures that support a curricular approach. Heather has served as faculty on ACPA’s Institute on a Curricular Approach for multiple years.  \nWincy Li\nWincy Li is the Associate Director of Career Education at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Career\, Co-op & Student Success Centre in Canada. She has 15+ years of experience supporting the career development of post-secondary students and diverse community clients\, with a focus on the inclusion of equity-deserving groups in the Canadian labour market. You can connect with Wincy on LinkedIn. She currently serves on the ACPA27 Convention Planning Team (Convention Experiences). \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMarc Lo\nMarc A. Lo\, Ph.D.\, is the Executive Director of Penn First Plus at the University of Pennsylvania\, where he leads efforts to ensure the equitable success of undergraduates from first-generation and/or limited-income backgrounds. Marc has been involved with the Commission for Social Justice Educators\, the Senior Level of Community of Practice\, Leadership Council\, and Convention leadership teams; including chairing the ACPA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. \nLiv Maldonado\nLiv Maldonado (she/her) serves as the Coordinator for Student Operations and Recruitment in Residence Life at Appalachian State University. An active member of ACPA since 2019\, Liv began her involvement with the Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice and has remained committed to fostering professional development and connection within the association. She currently serves as the Coordinator-Elect for Communities of Practice on the Leadership Council. Liv is passionate about student success\, leadership development\, and creating meaningful opportunities for learning and belonging.  \nMfon B. Nwabuoku\nDr. Mfon B. Nwabuoku is a scholar-practitioner and higher education leader serving as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Lake Forest College\, where she provides strategic leadership for residential education\, student development\, and housing operations. Her work is grounded in equity-minded\, restorative\, and student-centered practice\, with a focus on translating theory into practice to foster belonging\, accountability\, growth\, and holistic student success. She is engaged in ACPA and serves as Faculty in the ACPA Institute for the Curricular Approach (ICA)\, supporting curricular transformation in student affairs.  \nKevin L. Wright\nDr. Kevin L. Wright is a faculty member in Global Diversity and Social Justice at Southern New Hampshire University and an award-winning educator\, author\, speaker\, and equity strategist. Rooted in African\, Creole\, and Indigenous heritage\, he has engaged more than 100\,000 learners across five continents. A TRIO alum\, Certified Financial Education Instructor\, and Certified Life Coach\, he advances equity\, belonging\, and transformational growth for individuals and organizations. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION INFORMATION\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					ACPA MembersNon-Member\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				$30 USD \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  $50 USD \nACPA Membership for Master’s students is FREE. Be sure to become an ACPA member before registering for this event to save on the experience. \n			\n				\n			\n				Register today!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registrations can be paid by check\, VISA\, MasterCard\, Discover\, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing at ACPA by 30 October 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 30 October 2026. After 30 October 2026\, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case\, the fees will be fully refunded. \nIn order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Grad Connection\, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 March 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Grad Connection Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 March 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Grad Connection program\, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost.
URL:https://myacpa.org/event/gradconnections26/
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