senior-level support network
The ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCoP) coordinates and hosts the Senior-Level Support Network. Our monthly conversations exist to discuss concerns and issues facing those in leadership positions across institutional size, type, and location. These low-key conversations are broadly themed with space for additional topics, relationship building, and unique or shared questions. Conversations are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Pre-registration is required, so register in advance of each monthly conversation to receive the access link(s) to join that conversation.
This network is complimentary for ACPA Members and $179 USD for Non-Members, which includes one year of ACPA Individual Membership.
Current Topics
- 18 April 2024 – ACPA recap & senior-level conference recommendations
- 16 May 2024 – Strategies for addressing unique or challenging situations
- 20 June 2024 – Overcoming barriers to success
- 18 July 2024 – Supporting DEI initiatives without formal resources
- 15 August 15 2024 – Navigating the Start of the Semester
- 19 September 2024 – To be determined
- 17 October 2024 – To be determined
- 21 November 2024 – To be determined
- 18 December 2024 – To be determined
- 16 January 2025 – To be determined
- February 2025 (Live at ACPA25 in Long Beach!)
Past Topics
2023
- 19 January 2023 – Hopes and dreams for Chicago: ACPA at 100
- 16 February 2023 – Mentored and to mentor: The role of senior leaders
- 20 April 2023 – Reflections on convention season
- 18 May 2023 – Personnel management
- 15 June 2023 – Navigating the political culture
- 20 July 2023 – Critical hope
- 17 August 2023 – Regroup, recharge, refresh: A space for senior leaders to just BE
- 21 September 2023 – Resource sharing: Tools, platforms, and vendors you’ve found to be useful
- 19 October 2023 – Reacting to DOE guidance on SCOTUS decision
- 16 November 2023 – Thinking creatively about how we do student affairs
- 21 December 2023 – Managing up: Finding the sweet spot in working with your supervisor
2022
- 20 January 2022 – Burning issues: 2022-2023 SLSN discussion topics brainstorm
- 17 February 2022 – ACPA22 Question: What do we want and/or need from our professional organizations?
- 21 April 2022 – Hot tea: Student affairs educator certification
- 19 May 2022 – Work/life integration and the idea of “self-care” for those in leadership
- 16 June 2022 – Responding to bias and hate: A case study conversation
- 21 July 2022 – How do we look? Pathways to reimagining student affairs work
- 18 August 2022 – Grad prep programs: Suggestions from the field
- 15 September 2022 – The same house: Expectations and partnerships with academic affairs
- 20 October 2022 – Feedback needed: Discussion of SLCoP strategic initiatives
- 17 November 2022 – Open forum: Your turn to bring the questions or concerns!
- 15 December 2022 – Another cool kid: Senior leaders and social media
2021
- 15 April 2021 – Recovering from COVID-19: Returning to (near) new normal for 21-22
- 20 May 2021 – Striving for wellness at the senior level
- 17 June 2021 – Strategic planning: Your successes and challenges
- 15 July 2021 – What is success in diversity, equity, and inclusion work in student affairs?
- 19 August 2021 – The portfolio: Professional development and next steps at the senior level
- 16 September 2021 – Navigating the politics of higher education
- 21 October 2021 – Campus activism: Students and staff
- 18 November 2021 – All the things: Student Affairs staff recruitment and retention, salaries, a living wage, support, burnout, and attrition
- 16 December 2021 – Lessons learned: Round 2 or 3 … or 4?