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“ACPA helped me find success in student affairs through its dedicated focus on building community among its members. As a graduate student, I set the goal of presenting at the national conference, but I was unsure where to start. Through outreach to my advisor, a former ACPA governing board member, she connected me with the Standing Committee on Disability whose members not only supported my idea, but asked to co-present with me. I will never forget their generosity, and because of it, I will aim to be just as supportive to any new graduate students who want to get involved.” Neal McKinney Program Director, Career Foundations University of Maryland Why ACPA? ACPA helps you navigate the complicated intersections between continuous individual change, institutional change, and social change. Our scholars create highly-regarded research and professional development resources to support deeper teaching and understanding that meet the needs of the whole student. Our rich history as social justice educators guides everything we do. Research and Scholarship Career and Professional Development Inclusive Community