The Commission for Academic Affairs Administrators

This commission provides support and professional development opportunities for individuals in higher education institutions who function primarily as academic affairs professionals. Ultimately, the commission seeks to link academic practices with student development practices, in order to holistically educate the student. In addition to working closely with students, members of this commission interact with faculty from all disciplines and have the opportunity to engage and partner with faculty to promote holistic student development.

Our goals:

To provide a functional niche for the interests of academic affairs professionals within the student affairs dialogue

To foster collaborative relationships between academic affairs and student affairs professionals by linking academic practices with student development

To identify emerging issues within academic affairs and initiate professional development opportunities

Commission Sponsored Sessions at ACPA Baltimore 2011 Convention

Professionals are encouraged to develop programs for the 2011 convention and submit them for sponsorship by the Commission.

Programs on any topic related to academic affairs are welcome; programs on the following topics are desired:

Academic affairs and student affairs partnerships
Understanding faculty life and faculty concerns
Student learning styles
Academic integrity issues
FERPA and parent issues

Questions can be directed to Commission Chair, Jamie Cooper (jcooperb@gmu.edu), or Conference Program Chair, Cathy Carlson (Catherina.Carlson@uvm.edu).

Upcoming Events

Webinar Series: The Intersection of Student Mental Health and Academic Affairs, fall 2011 (check back later for more information).