Graduate Student Membership 1 | Page 11

“Becoming a member of ACPA and attending my first Annual Convention in 2014 changed both my personal and professional life. I never imagined that one professional organization could make such an impact on my life. ACPA has allowed me to interact with amazing scholars, and I’ve been able to get involved with the ACPA Ambassadors program; the Standing Committee for LGBT Awareness; and the Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals. I am so thankful and fortunate that ACPA entered my life, and I could not imagine where I would be without the experiences I have had thus far. Here is to the years to come working with ACPA!” Wayne Glass Graduate Assistant Iowa State University Involvement opportunities abound within ACPA! Inclusive Community Within ACPA, we have: • 20 commissions, which represent the functional areas and professional specializations of our members • 6 standing committees, which represent and advocate for the identities of our membership • 23 state and international divisions • 1 governing board Within these entities, members have the opportunity to: • join, vote, or run for an elected position • select and network within their areas of interests • volunteer and participate at regional and international events • access publications and best practices for areas of specific interest Additionally, we have a thoroughly engaged community on social media. Flip over to see our directory and join the conversation.