Awards Ceremony & Leadership/Corporate Partner Reception
Saturday, March 26th, 5:00-7:00pm
All convention attendees are welcome as we recognize and honor the outstanding work occurring within ACPA's Standing Committees, Commissions and State and International Divisions. We will also highlight the significant support we receive from our corporate partners. Walk the red carpet with your friends and colleagues to network with award recipients, ACPA leadership, corporate partners, and other convention attendees. There is no charge for this event and no ticket is required.
Graduate Preparation Program Fair
Sunday, March 27th, 3:00-5:00pm
Are you considering a master's or doctoral degree? Would you like to learn more about various programs from around the country? If you answered yes, attend the fair and meet with faculty and representatives from colleges/universities.
Convention Colleagues Program
Sunday, March 27th, 4:00-5:30pm
Is this your first time at the ACPA convention? Join us for a comprehensive orientation to ACPA and the Annual Convention. In addition to sharing more about the association, and how to navigate the convention events, we will provide an opportunity to network with seasoned professionals. This program is sponsored by the Standing Committee for Graduate Students & New Professionals.
Opening Session and Opening Reception
Sunday, March 27th, 6:00-8:00pm (Opening Session) and 8:00-10:00 pm (Reception)
Come together with your colleagues and friends as we reflect on our theme "Be More," hear from Susan Salvador, ACPA President, and enjoy a stirring keynote speaker. We promise it will be an opening you won't want to miss! At the conclusion of our opening session, everyone is invited to a Baltimore-themed opening reception.
Awards Luncheon
Monday, March 28th, 12:00-1:45pm
The Awards Luncheon is a time for ACPA to honor colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution to higher education and the student affairs profession. Please join us as we recognize these outstanding individuals. A purchased ticket is required.
Town Hall Assembly Meeting
Monday, March 28th, 3:00-5:00pm
The centerpiece of ACPA is our members and we want to hear your voice. Please plan on joining ACPA leadership and learn about upcoming priorities. Help shape the future of your Association.
Convention Showcase with Corporate Partners
Monday, March 28th, 6:30-8:00 pm
The Showcase is an opportunity for convention participants to learn about the State Divisions, International Divisions, Commissions, and Standing Committees, and to mix and mingle with ACPA's corporate partners. This is a great opportunity to get involved with ACPA and our corporate colleagues. Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.
Annual Business Meeting and Presidential Address
Tuesday, March 29th, 10:15 am-12:00 pm
We encourage you to join us and learn about the business of the association. Don't miss the presidential address of the incoming President, Heidi Levine, where she will outline her vision for the next year. All members are encouraged to attend.
Our Agenda: Educate. Advocate. Eliminate HIV and AIDS.
Tuesday, March 29th
HIV and AIDS impacts the student affairs profession, yet many do not know how to talk about, or take action on, the impact of it in higher education. Join us as we take the next step in raising awareness and promoting advocacy in the spirit of the AIDS Memorial. Learn concrete ways to educate and advocate on our campuses as well as hear from local college students about the impact of HIV and AIDS in their lives. (This program was formerly the AIDS Memorial.)
We Remember
Tuesday, March 29th
New to the Annual Convention in Boston 2010, We Remember offers a space to honor our professional colleagues who have passed as well as to acknowledge tragedies that have occurred on our home campuses. Come together with members of our Association to pay tribute to those we have lost and to recognize their contributions to our profession.
CultureFest Beyond Borders
Tuesday, March 29th
Join us for our reception and closing event, as we come together as a community to celebrate culture and art, with performances by local talent and colleagues. CultureFest Beyond Borders is sponsored by the Standing Committee for Multicultural Affairs, the Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development, and the International Division.