ACPA Entity Groups

providing professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities to members

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

  1. Once logged in, navigate to the Dashboard’s horizontal menu and select “My Account”
  2. Select “My Profile” from the dropdown menu
  3. A new page will appear
  4. On the “My Profile” tab, select the “Entity Involvement Profile”
  5. A new page will appear
  6. Select to join and unselect to leave Entities
  7. Then scroll to the bottom and select “Save Extended Fields” to confirm changes

Upcoming Entity Events

Mar
02

02Mar2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Spotlight on Academic Support: ACPA26 Preview

Join us for an engaging virtual event spotlighting upcoming ACPA26 Annual Convention sessions endorsed by the Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education (CASHE), which are focused on academic support and student success. Presenters will offer brief previews of their sessions, share key takeaways, and engage with the academic support community.

Mar
13

13Mar2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & Networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview

Join us for a pre-convention virtual social with ACPA's Coalitions and Networks, which foster mentoring, advance scholarship, and build community across roles and identities. This session offers a preview of what to expect from the Coalitions and Networks at the ACPA26 Annual Convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Participants will connect directly with Coalition and Network leaders to learn about upcoming socials, sponsored programs, and open business meetings. Attendees will also be entered into a giveaway raffle for a chance to win books during the session.

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