Events

  • 2026 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute

    Online

    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.

    • Virtual

    Spring 2026 Supervisor Strengths Institute

    Online

    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.

    • Virtual

    ICPA Virtual Meet-Up

    The Illinois College Personnel Association (ICPA) is hosting a series of one-hour virtual meet-ups designed to connect members across Illinois with one another and chapter leadership. These sessions will provide space to reconnect, learn more about upcoming ICPA initiatives, and build momentum ahead of the ACPA Annual Convention.

    • Free for Members
    • Virtual

    Spring 2026 Strengths Accelerator Academy

    Online

    ACPA is excited to partner with Strengths University for the 2024 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.

    • Virtual

    Doctoral Study & Writing Space

    Are you a current doctoral student or doctoral candidate looking for a dedicated study/writing space or looking for accountability buddies? Join GSNP’s Doctoral Study & Writing Space. This is a biweekly space to study/write and form a community of fellow doctoral students & candidates!

    • Virtual

    From Grad School to the Workplace: Advocating for Your Needs with Confidence

    Zoom

    Join the Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice (GSNPCOP) and the Coalition for Disability (CD) for a session facilitated by the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). We will break down what self‑advocacy during graduate school and the transition to the workforce can look like across the job search, interview process, onboarding, and early career roles.

    • Free for Members
    • Virtual

    Sawubona in Action: Mentorship, Scholarship, & Paying It Forward

    Zoom

    In the Zulu tradition, the greeting "Sawubona" means "I see you." It is an acknowledgment of one’s whole being their history, their potential, and their place within the community. In the world of academia and practice, this deep visibility is the cornerstone of transformative mentorship. Join us for a dynamic dialogue featuring distinguished panelist as we celebrate National Mentorship Month. Whether you are seeking a mentor, currently guiding others, or looking to integrate mentorship into your professional identity, this session offers a profound look at how we "see" one another into success.

    • Free for Members
    • Virtual
  • Program Design School

    Online

    learn how to write participant guides, facilitator guides, identify 40 learning methods and leave with a template for writing consistently and engaging material with ease

    • Virtual

    ICPA Virtual Meet-Up

    The Illinois College Personnel Association (ICPA) is hosting a series of one-hour virtual meet-ups designed to connect members across Illinois with one another and chapter leadership. These sessions will provide space to reconnect, learn more about upcoming ICPA initiatives, and build momentum ahead of the ACPA Annual Convention.

    • Free for Members
    • Virtual

    Trending Topics in Housing Accommodations-Presented by CHRL & CD

    Trending Topics in Housing Accommodations-Presented by CHRL & CD This panel will explore the best practices in supporting students with housing-related accommodations. Panelists will discuss the key factors that influence […]

    Gather with GCPA-Connecting Students with International Education: What Can We Learn from Fulbright Top-Producing Institutions?

    In a recent article “On the Urgency of Restoring and Improving the Fulbright Program” researchers Lally, Blanco, and Flint find that many of the benefits of the Fulbright Program, the U.S.’ premier international exchange program, are concentrated at the same institutions year over year. This webinar explores recent data from the Fulbright Program’s top-producing institutions and provides practical recommendations for connecting students to international education programs across institutional types.

    Free
    • Free for Members
    • Virtual