Proclamation from the Mayor of Chicago in Honor of ACPA’s 100th Anniversary

Brandon Johnson, the Mayor of Chicago has officially proclaimed March 18-21, 2024 “ACPA Week in Chicago” for our “Century of unwavering commitment to excellence.”

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR • CITY OF CHICAGO • PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, ACPA-College Student Educators International, an esteemed organization dedicated to the advancement of college student affairs and higher education, celebrates its 100th Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, the annual Convention for ACPA was first formed in Chicago and had its inaugural meeting in 1924; and

WHEREAS, ACPA has been a beacon of leadership, innovation, and collaboration in shaping the landscape of student affairs, fostering the personal and professional development of countless individuals across the globe; and

WHEREAS, the work done by ACPA has played a pivotal role in promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity within the higher education community, creating an environment that embraces the richness of varied perspectives, backgrounds and experiences; and

WHEREAS, ACPA aspires to be higher education’s and student affairs’ most inclusive and community- driven association by leading the profession in centering social and racial justice as defining concepts of our time and the foreseeable future;

WHEREAS, ACPA has been a steadfast supporter of educational institutions, providing invaluable resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative platform for educators to share knowledge, best practices, and innovations; and

WHEREAS, from March 18-21, 2024, the ACPA – College Student Educators International will celebrate its centennial anniversary which marks a significant milestone in the history of higher education, symbolizing a century of dedication, resilience, and progressive leadership in shaping the future of student learning and success:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BRANDON JOHNSON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, do hereby proclaim March 18-21, 2024 to be ACPA WEEK IN CHICAGO for its century of unwavering accomplishments. commitment to excellence and encourage all citizens to congratulate the organization on its many

Dated this 18th day of March, 2024.