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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