Equity, Inclusion, and the Strategic Imperative in the Call for Proposals Process convention.myacpa.org

Welcome and Overview Overview of ACPA Equity and Inclusion Statement Overview of ACPA Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization The Strategic Imperative and Our Work The Strategic Imperative and Our Proposals Best Practices for an Inclusive Proposal and Session convention.myacpa.org

ACPA Equity and Inclusion Statement ACPA -- College Student Educators International actively promotes and recognizes principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse membership. By appreciating the importance of inclusion, we acknowledge that the collective and individual talents, skills, and perspectives of members, constituent groups, and partners foster a culture of belonging, collaborative practice, innovation, and mutual respect. ACPA seeks to empower and engage professionals, scholars, and partners in action that productively contribute to accomplishing the goals of our association. convention.myacpa.org

ACPA Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization ACPA will direct resources, energy, and time toward addressing racial justice in student affairs and higher education around the world. Our lens is intersectional, intentional, and directed. The focus is on reducing the oppression of communities of color at the intersections of their identities, knowing that all oppressions are linked and that the work is ongoing. Our goal is to provide leading research and scholarship; tools for personal, professional, and career development; and innovative praxis opportunities for members that will actively inform and reshape higher education. We move toward this goal knowing that the roles and daily tasks of our jobs are important to the functioning of colleges and universities. We also know that racial justice and the tasks of our jobs do not sit as dichotomous poles. Racial justice is at our core; it underlies the work we each must do every day, in every way we can. convention.myacpa.org

Unpacking the Strategic Imperative Why racial justice? Why decolonization? Reflecting on our own positionality convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

Relating it to Our Work Advising and Supporting (A/S) Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER) Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG) Leadership (LEAD) Organization and Human Resources (OHR) Personal and Ethical Foundations (PEF) Social Justice and Inclusion (SJI) Student Learning and Development (SLD) Technology (TECH) Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH) convention.myacpa.org

The Call for Proposals Purpose/Rationale Relevancy to Student Affairs and Higher Education Theoretical Framework - moving beyond the “canon” convention.myacpa.org

Best Practices for an Inclusive Proposal and Session Title and Abstract - using inclusive language Considering “engagement” and how different abilities engage Uploading PowerPoint slides prior to convention Large print materials Varying participation modalities convention.myacpa.org

Resources http://convention.myacpa.org/houston2018/acpa18team/ Convention Steering and Planning Teams http://convention.myacpa.org/houston2018/presenter-resources/ Microsessions and Webinar Recordings Universal Design Principles for Presentations and Meetings convention.myacpa.org

Proposal and Program Timeline Call for Proposals – now open Proposals due September 8 Call for Reviewers also due September 8 Reviews completed by September 29 Notifications to presenters sent October 25 Presenter commitments due November 3 Time and space notifications sent December 4 convention.myacpa.org

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Thank You! Tom Murray - tam@email.arizona.edu Dani Barker - daniellebarker@me.com convention.myacpa.org