Ohio College Personnel Association - OCPA

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The wait is over. The OCPA Annual Conference begins today.

The winners of the 2026 OCPA Awards have been announced.

These awards recognize individuals and programs whose work has made a clear, lasting impact on students, campuses, and the student affairs profession across Ohio.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s award recipients:

• Fayetta M. Paulsen Accomplished Leader Award
John Paul “JP” Robinson

• Philip A. Tripp Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Brett Holden

• Robert F. Rodgers Graduate Student of the Year
Rae Cook

• Innovative Program Award
Wander & Wonder, Denison University

• Outstanding Contribution to Literature or Research Award
Dr. Richard Brown

• Saddlemire Mentor Award
Greg Harris

• Mark G. Noffsinger New Professional Award
Alli Kulbago

• Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award
Emily Vermillion

• Undergraduate Student Leader Award
Leah Kania

Each recipient exemplifies leadership, service, mentorship, scholarship, and dedication to student success. Their work strengthens institutions and moves the profession forward.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 OCPA Award winners.

The 2026 OCPA Awards nominees are here.

These nine awards recognize student affairs professionals, graduate students, undergraduate leaders, and programs across Ohio who are doing the work that actually moves campuses forward.

This year’s nominees represent:
• Research and literature that strengthens our field
• Mentorship that shapes future professionals
• New and mid-level professionals making real impact
• Accomplished leaders with sustained influence
• Outstanding undergraduate and graduate student leaders
• Innovative programs meeting evolving student needs

Each nominee reflects commitment, care, and leadership in action. Take a moment to read their stories and celebrate the work happening across our campuses.

View the full list of 2026 Award Nominees here:
https://ocpa.campusgroups.com/ocpa/2026-award-nominees/

Congratulations to all nominees. This recognition is well earned.

2026 OCPA Award Nominations LAST CALL!

Help us honor the incredible higher education and student affairs professionals across Ohio who are Rooted in Purpose and Growing in Impact.

💡 9 award categories
💬 Self-nominations encouraged
📎 Supporting materials welcomed

Submit your nomination TODAY BY 11:59 PM!
https://ocpa.campusgroups.com/ocpa/award-nomination-information/

Let’s celebrate the colleagues who make Ohio higher ed shine! ✨

⏰ Reminder!
The deadline for 2026 OCPA Award nominations is THIS FRIDAY!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the incredible higher ed and student affairs professionals who are Rooted in Purpose and Growing in Impact.

Self-nominations encouraged
Supporting materials welcomed

Submit your nomination today: https://ocpa.campusgroups.com/ocpa/award-nomination-information/

Did You Know?

The 2026 OCPA Awards nominations are OPEN! 🎉
Help us honor Ohio’s higher ed and student affairs professionals who are Rooted in Purpose and Growing in Impact.

🏆 9 award categories
💡 Self-nominations encouraged
📎 Supporting materials welcomed

✨ Winners announced in advance & celebrated at the 2026 OCPA Conference — Feb. 9–10 in Columbus, OH.

Submit your nominations by Nov. 14 at 11:59 PM

Nominate here: https://ocpa.campusgroups.com/ocpa/award-nomination-information/

LAST CALL!

OCPA is still accepting program proposals through TODAY! We’re looking for sessions that showcase a range of voices and experiences: graduate students, entry-level professionals, seasoned leaders, and faculty alike.

Whether your session is a deep dive into data, a creative spin on connection, or a lesson learned the hard way (we’ve all been there), we want to hear from you!

Submit your proposal today and help shape the conversations that will define this year’s conference.

https://ocpa.campusgroups.com/OCPA/survey?survey_uid=3eb682fb-4ad4-11f0-97ac-025c6e3d0caf&submit_redirect=https%3a%2f%2focpa.campusgroups.com%2fform_answers%3fid%3d90124%26ax%3d1

We are just 2 days away from the Submission Deadline!

Have a great idea that could spark conversation, inspire change, or make your fellow student affairs pros say “wow, I never thought of it that way”? This is your moment!

OCPA is still accepting program proposals through Wednesday, October 22, 2025. We’re looking for sessions that showcase a range of voices and experiences: graduate students, entry-level professionals, seasoned leaders, and faculty alike.

Whether your session is a deep dive into data, a creative spin on connection, or a lesson learned the hard way (we’ve all been there), we want to hear from you!

Submit your proposal today and help shape the conversations that will define this year’s conference.

https://ocpa.campusgroups.com/OCPA/survey?survey_uid=3eb682fb-4ad4-11f0-97ac-025c6e3d0caf&submit_redirect=https%3a%2f%2focpa.campusgroups.com%2fform_answers%3fid%3d90124%26ax%3d1

"You’ve got the knowledge. Let it grow. 🌿 Submit a session and help others grow too.

“🎉 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 OCPA Annual Conference award winners! 🎉

Your passion, dedication, and impact in higher education are truly inspiring. Today, we celebrate YOU—the leaders, changemakers, and innovators who are shaping the future!

Let’s give them a round of applause 👏👏👏 Drop a comment below to show your support! 🎊