ACPA Entity Groups
providing professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities to members
Commissions
involvement by functional area & interests
Commissions represent the job/functional areas or professional specializations in which ACPA members are employed or have an interest or passion.
coalitions & networks
involvement by personal identity
ACPA Coalitions & Networks are unique entities in that they represent and act as advocates for the social and personal identities of the ACPA membership. ACPA has a proud tradition of advocating for and advancing the voices of all of members of our profession and Coalitions & Networks are at the forefront of issues of inclusion and social justice.
communities of practice
involvement by career level
Communities of Practice represent and focus on the unique needs of professionals at various points within their career. Communities of Practice recognize the importance of community, conversation, and collaboration among professionals spanning functional areas and identities, yet sharing positional-related experiences.
chapters & international divisions
involvement by geographic location
ACPA Chapters & International Divisions provide professional development, access to research & scholarship and access to leadership opportunities at
the local level.
Join an ACPA Entity!
You can join Entities and gain access to their workspaces through the Entity Involvement Form within the ACPA Member Portal.
- Once logged in, navigate to the Dashboard’s horizontal menu and select “My Account”
- Select “My Profile” from the dropdown menu
- A new page will appear
- On the “My Profile” tab, select the “Entity Involvement Profile”
- A new page will appear
- Select to join and unselect to leave Entities
- Then scroll to the bottom and select “Save Extended Fields” to confirm changes
Upcoming Entity Events
30
30Jan2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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.