Welcome

An entity group of ACPA – College Student Educators International, VACPA is a professional resource providing  professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities to higher education professionals living or working in Virginia.

Whether you are looking to make professional connections, share your expertise, grow as a professional, or gain leadership experience; we have something for everyone!

Recent SCOTUS Decisions

VACPA Members The Virginia Chapter of ACPA firmly disagrees with the recent Supreme Court of the United State’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. University of North Carolina.  In alignment with ACPA’s statement on the affirmative action decision and the association’s commitment to racial justice, VACPA will continue to find ways to share resources and spaces that push our campuses to be more diverse and inclusive. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) released a podcast episode in preparation for this decision. You can …

Happy Pride Month!

VACPA Members! Today, we commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots – an act of courage, defiance, protest, and love that paved the way for the work towards LGBTQIA+ equity. Now, more than ever, the fight remains for LGBTQIA+ liberation and safety. We encourage everyone to take today to reflect on how you show up for LGBTQIA+ people in your life. We specifically want to recognize our Queer identifying professionals and faculty members – especially our Transgender and BIPOC folx – and those that work in LGBTQIA+ centers or similar roles. Thank you for doing the work to support our LGBTQIA+ students and community …

VACPA Wants to Know …

What’s happening on your campus that might help or benefit the work your colleagues across the Commonwealth are doing? Share with us your good news, updates, and general happenings – and we’ll spread the word via our forthcoming newsletters!  

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Join Us! You have Two Membership Options!

Join VACPA when you become an ACPA member  … or become a Chapter-Only Member. Just be sure to choose “Virginia”!