Who is ACPA?
Since 1924, ACPA members have worked on the roots, not the shoots, of student success in
higher education. We catalyze conversations about ethical practices, collaboration, inclusion, and
equity. We are the advocates for authentic cultural transformation.
1924
1975
ACPA is founded by May L.
Cheney at the University of
California, Berkeley
Anne S. Pruitt becomes
ACPA’s first AfricanAmerican President
1985
2000
Standing Committee for
LGBT Awareness was
established to give a voice
to LGBT professionals and
students in student affairs
Standing Committee on
Disability was established
to work toward creating
environments that include
disability as an aspect of
diversity