senior-level support network

The ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCoP) coordinates and hosts the Senior-Level Support Network. Our monthly conversations are 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 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Pre-registration required. Register to receive the access link(s) to the monthly conversations taking place.

This network is complimentary for ACPA Members and $179 for non-members, which includes one year of ACPA Membership.

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2021-2022 Topics

  • 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?
  • 20 January 2022 – Burning Issues: SLSN 2022-2023 Discussion Topics Brainstorm
  • 17 February 2022 – ACPA22 Question: What do we want and/or need from our professional organizations?

2022-2023 Topics

  • 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.
  • 19 January 2023 – Hopes and Dreams for Chicago: ACPA at 100
  • 16 February 2023 – Mentored and To Mentor: The Role of Senior Leaders