About the Pan African Network

The Pan African Network (PAN) is one of four networks within the Standing Committee on Multicultural Affairs (CMA) of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). CMA serves as a liaison to ACPA's leadership, focusing attention on issues in education and trends, which affect students and professionals of color in the College Student Personnel field. 

Specifically, CMA is composed of four singular networks: Asian Pacific American, Latino, Native American, and Pan African. All four networks work collectively to promote diversity within ACPA. CMA is a nationally visible and action-oriented group that addresses the changing cultural dynamics within higher education institutions and works to create multicultural strategies and solutions.

Vision Statement

As we begin the 21st century, the PAN seeks to strengthen its work of promoting (championing) issues and advocating on behalf of Pan African culture, cultivate scholarly achievement, leadership opportunities and professional development. The Pan African Network values its visible presence within the CMA and the larger ACPA body.

Mission Statement

PAN falls under the umbrella of the CMA, one of six different standing committees within the ACPA. Committed to the values of CMA, the mission of PAN is to provide programs and services geared toward the needs of Pan African members within ACPA. PAN strives to serve its purpose through the following core values:

• Educational Leadership
• Collaboration
• Fellowship
• Advocacy
• Professional Development
• Mentoring

Recognizing the value of learning, growth and development, we, the members of Pan, seek to be inclusive and welcoming to ACPA members who have a desire to advance the goals and objectives of PAN.