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
09
09Dec2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
AI in Academic Affairs: A Virtual Panel Discussion
With the rapid integration of AI into higher education, we are faced with a variety of considerations for how to most seamlessly integrate this tool into our work. This session will explore the use of AI in academic affairs on campus, including broader implications around risk management, student privacy, and safety and security, in addition to more local decisions around catering to the specific needs of different work environments and organizational units.
14
14Dec2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Doctoral Student Writing Group presented by Graduate Students & New Professionals Community of Practice
Are you a current doctoral student or doctoral candidate looking for a dedicated study/writing space or looking for accountability buddies? Join GSNP’s Doctoral Study & Writing Space. This is a biweekly space to study/write and form a community of fellow doctoral students & candidates!
17
17Dec2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Growing Knowledge Series: Holistic Wellness of Black Women Doctoral Students
Zoom
Join Dr. Joakina Stone for this Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) webinar titled: "This will not kill us:Holistic Wellness of Black Women Doctoral Students." In this interactive session as she explores the factors influencing the holistic mental health and wellness of Black women doctoral students and recent alumnae. Using narrative inquiry grounded in Black feminist thought and Hettler’s six dimensions of wellness, nine participants shared stories and visual data that revealed themes of exhaustion, resilience, and the importance of community.
12
12Jan2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Investing in the Long Term Housing Security of University Students
This session focuses on the development, implementation, and evolution of the Need Based Rent Subsidy program at UC Davis. We will focus on funding streams, eligibility criteria, determining students’ need without re-traumatizing them or asking them to perform their poverty, deciding how much each student receives, and evaluating appeals. Presenters will focus specifically on how they equitably distributed funds with a focus on those most often under-resourced in housing affordability initiatives: student parents, undocumented and AB540 students, and international students.
15
15Jan2026 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Listening to Leaders: A Roundtable Conversation with Student Leaders
Zoom
Join us for a panel discussion with student leaders from different experiences and educational institutions. This moderated roundtable will include a general conversation about the student leader experience and trends across leadership growth.