Our Core Values
The mission of ACPA is founded on, and implements, our core values, which are:
Education and development
of the total student
Inclusiveness in and
access to association-wide
involvement and decisionmaking
Diversity, multicultural
competence and human
dignity
Free and open exchange of
ideas in a context of mutual
respect
Continuous
professional
development and
personal growth of student
affairs and student services
professionals that includes
the development of
effective administrative
leadership and
management skills
Advancement
and dissemination
of knowledge relevant
to college students and
their learning, and the
effectiveness of student
affairs and student services
professionals and their
institutions
Outreach and
advocacy on issues
of concern to students,
student affairs and services
professionals and the higher
and tertiary education
community, including
affirmative action and
other policy issues