In February 2025, ACPA members will travel to Long Beach, California for its Annual Convention. I encourage you to consider applying to serve as the ACPA25 Convention Chair! Leading the ACPA Annual Convention planning efforts, in collaboration with the ACPA International Office staff and team of dedicated volunteers, is a transformative opportunity to serve the profession and shape the convention experience for those who participate.
ACPA’s Next 100 Years
The ACPA25 Convention will occur during ACPA’s 101st anniversary and serve as an important opportunity for ACPA members to think about the future of student affairs and higher education as we begin our next 100 years of work as an association.
As we think about the future of our work, this Convention will continue to center ACPA’s forward-thinking mission, vision, and values in the programs, events, and learning opportunities it provides to our members. The Convention will also advance issues of social justice and take action in alignment with ACPA’s Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization. It is in this solidarity and action we will bring together new and returning members of our community to reflect, engage, and continue to build our capacity to boldly transform higher education for the next 100 years.
About the ACPA Convention Chair Role
A full position description for the Annual Convention Chair can be found here. The Convention Chair is a key volunteer for the association, a few of their main commitments are:
- In partnership with the Vice President/President-Elect, sets the overall vision for the Convention. Has overall responsibility for the Annual Convention Program and Curriculum and serves as the cost center manager for the convention program budget, working directly with the International Office.
- Serves as a voting member of the ACPA Leadership Council.
- Leads the Convention Steering Team, including setting and facilitating all team meetings.
- Appoints members of the Convention Steering Committee and Convention Planning Team through an open process, in consultation with the ACPA Vice President/President-Elect and International Office Team, and Convention Steering Committee leads for each area.
- Serves as budget manager for convention costs, approves all expenditures, and oversees convention finances in conjunction with the International Office.
- Implements the convention planning timetable and curriculum as developed by the Convention Steering Committee, Convention Program Team, and International Office Staff.
- Consults with the local arrangements team regarding local arrangements and special amenities.
- In conjunction with the program team, oversees the development of the convention program curriculum and planning cycle from program submission to convention execution.
- Communicates with the ACPA Leadership Council and various entity chairpersons concerning the development of the convention program.
- Collects and coordinates reports from Convention Steering Committee and Convention Program Team; prepares and provides a Final Report within three (3) months after convention.
To Apply for ACPA25 Convention Chair
Chairing the ACPA Convention is a great feat, and often mentioned as one of the highlights of one’s career. We welcome passionate candidates who have experience in setting a vision, leading volunteer teams to accomplish that vision, and building relationships with Association leaders and members to shape inclusive communities. Join us in boldly transforming higher education. Applications are due Friday, 21 July 2023.
An open call for the ACPA25 Convention Planning Team membership and volunteers will be shared in the months following Convention Chair selection.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Hopkins, ACPA Director of Convention & Events, by email at bhopkins@acpa.nche.edu or phone at 202-897-3901.
Rachel E. Aho, Ph.D. (she/her)
ACPA Vice President (Incoming ACPA 2024-25 President)
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