ACPA last visited New Orleans in 1986, and we are excited to return to this space for our 99th birthday! New Orleans is known as Balbancha in Choctaw – a place of other languages – and it is here where so many bodies of water, roads, and cultures converge that experience excitement at the potential for welcoming so many new members. As we approach our 100th anniversary, we want to celebrate the growth and direction of the association, as well as the unique historic, cultural, and racial justice opportunities presented by our host city. How can we leverage the energy …

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Join VACPA and NASPA VA for a virtual panel on preparing for your first professional student affairs job! This session is perfect for current and recently graduated master's students in student affairs or a related field. This session is open to members and non-members. Presenters Dr. Tim Miller  |  Vice President, Student Affairs  |  James Madison University Ashley Offutt, MA  |  Senior Associate Director, SOAR  |  Virginia Tech Erica Stubblefield, MEd  |  Success Advisor, CSS  |  Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Register here.

Join VACPA and presenters TJ Pegg, Keenan Young, and Sara Clifton of GMU and Taylor Dilley for a virtual session on engaging staff in hybrid work environment! “This session will engage participants in learning how a department at a large-public four-year university transitioned to hybrid operations. Unit leadership intentionally modified staff engagement experiences to meet the team where they are while creating a cohesive team experience. Participants will be engaged in knowledge-sharing opportunities and activities to learn how to innovate with staff well-being and professional experience at top of mind in a hybrid work environment. “ This session was originally presented …

VACPA will be hosting three virtual Round Tables open to all members. These sessions are forums for open discussion on topics that you care about! Join us to: Share Ideas Ask Questions Connect with Peers Across the Commonwealth Graduate Students  |  Tuesday, September 26 Mid-Level Professionals  |  Wednesday, September 27 Entry Level Professionals  |  Thursday, September 28 All round tables will run from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Register for your session here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtymyPbEkm6Viq01kTxeKegBgBGg5AREY1T-JQ8FdjLdFVGw/viewform?usp=sf_link)

Join us for our Annual Business Meeting via Zoom. You can RSVP for the event and receive a calendar invite by clicking here. During this meeting we will propose amendments to our bylaws for membership review and approval.

Director of Professional Development, Elisabeth Fellowes, and her colleague Miriam Swords-Kalk will take their expertise from The Design Lab and lead a workshop titled "Learner Engagement Framework from Self-Determination Theory: Three Drivers of Engagement." In the session, Elisabeth and Miriam will lead the group in learning about and using an actionable framework for designing learning environments to support learners' well-being, engagement, and success in ways that feel meaningful for them. Together, we'll build an understanding of core engagement drivers and reimagine how you could more strongly support these for learners. Regardless of your role in higher education, this framework can transform …

The VACPA is excited to announce its inaugural Drive-In conference! The one-day conference will be held on Friday, June 21, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. Join us to connect with colleagues and access program sessions. Be on the lookout for more information soon on proposing a session presentation, event schedule, and registration information!