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ACPA Mid-Level Community of Practice We serve, support and encourage mid-level (more than 5 yrs but not SSAO) professionals in higher educ

During the 2012 ACPA July Leadership Meeting, the idea of creating an entity group to support mid-level professionals within ACPA began while Dr. Alice Mitchell was serving on the ACPA Governing Board as the member-at-large for mid-level professionals. Working along with Dr. Susan Sullivan, the member-at-large-elect for mid-level professionals, they began working with ACPA to establish the Mid-Level Community of Practice. In March 2013, Mitchell drafted a proposal to the ACPA President Kathleen Kerr to establish an entity group for mid-level professionals. It was then approved by the ACPA Governing Board to establish a three year pilot entity called Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP). Over the next year Mitchell, Sullivan, and Dave Zamansky begin the work to formalize MLCOP as an established entity within ACPA. Dr. Nicky Damania was brought onto the team and worked on establishing an online presence and professional development opportunities. In spring of 2013, the ACPA Governing Board revised its bylaws and recognized a Community of Practice as a standalone entity group. Finally on August 12, 2013, ACPA announced the establishment of Mid-Level Community of Practice to its membership.

10/08/2026

MLCOP Flashback Feature
"In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)"
Check out our July article!



Growing Knowledge Series: Collaborative Meaning Making As A Tool to Improve the Use of Assessment Results.Monday Oct 26 ...
10/02/2026

Growing Knowledge Series: Collaborative Meaning Making As A Tool to Improve the Use of Assessment Results.

Monday Oct 26 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Presenter: Emily Braught, Ph.D., is Director of Assessment and Strategic Initiatives at Indiana University Indianapolis, where she leads strategic planning, organizational assessment, and cross-divisional initiatives that advance student success. Her research explores how organizations use evidence to support learning, decision-making, and change, with particular interests in assessment culture and organizational learning.

To register, scan the QR code or visit your ACPA member 365 portal.

💰 FINANCING THE MIDDLE 💰A Conversation on Navigating Personal Finances with Modest SalariesManaging your finances on a m...
09/30/2026

💰 FINANCING THE MIDDLE 💰

A Conversation on Navigating Personal Finances with Modest Salaries

Managing your finances on a modest salary can come with unique challenges—but you don’t have to navigate them alone! Join MLCOP for an engaging conversation focused on practical strategies, financial decision-making, and building greater confidence in managing your money.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
🎙️ Moderator: Danesha Shelton
Assistant Director of Residential Life, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities

✨ Real Strategies. Practical Tools. Greater Financial Confidence.

🔗 Register: https://myacpa.org/event/financingthemiddle/⁠

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

MID-LEVEL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (MLLS) 2027Ready to learn, connect, and lead? Join the Mid-Level Leadership Summit (MLLS)—a ...
09/21/2026

MID-LEVEL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (MLLS) 2027

Ready to learn, connect, and lead? Join the Mid-Level Leadership Summit (MLLS)—a full-day pre-conference ACPA institute designed for mid-level professionals to engage, learn, and strengthen their leadership practice.

📅 Sunday, March 14, 2027
📍 Toronto, Canada
🎓 ACPA27 Pre-Conference Institute
✨ Registration is NOW OPEN!

Explore the schedule, learn more about the institute, and secure your spot today.

🔗 Register & Learn More:
https://myacpa.org/event/mlls27/⁠

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

Scan the QR code on the poster to register! 📲

09/18/2026

MLCOP Flashback Feature
"In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)"
Check out our June article!



09/16/2026

MLCOP Flashback Feature
"In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)"
Check out our May article!



The September edition of the MLCOP Newsletter is now out! https://mailchi.mp/51677685d07e/mlcop-newsletter-sept2026In th...
09/14/2026

The September edition of the MLCOP Newsletter is now out!
https://mailchi.mp/51677685d07e/mlcop-newsletter-sept2026

In this issue:
• MLCOP Award nominations open 🏆
• MMI Scholarship application open 📝
• Mid-Level professional development 🎙️
• Article by Lauren Irwin & Genia Bettencourt - “On the Desirability of Power: Insights from a national study on mid-level student affairs administrators 💡
• …and much, much more!

Nominations Open: 2026-27 MLCOP AwardsMLCOP Awards: - Exceptional Mid-Level Professional Award- Mid-Level Practitioner-S...
09/08/2026

Nominations Open: 2026-27 MLCOP Awards
MLCOP Awards:

- Exceptional Mid-Level Professional Award
- Mid-Level Practitioner-Scholar Award
- Outstanding Commitment to the Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization
- Distinguished Service to the Mid-Level Community of Practice
- Notable Entity Partner Award

Apply by Friday, October 30, 2026

Scan the QR code or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIEbVuno7yTObm99lXzx98jndbBM3QXiE7t0Wkuc8UCiWwdA/viewform

Note: Nomination letters are not required for MLCOP Awards. Self-nominations are also welcome.

Directorate members and a past chair of ACPA's Mid-Level Community of Practice recently joined higher education research...
09/07/2026

Directorate members and a past chair of ACPA's Mid-Level Community of Practice recently joined higher education researcher Dr. Gudrun Nyunt and Dr. Heather Shea on the Student Affairs Now podcast to discuss "Mid-Level as a Final Destination." The fulsome conversation bridges personal experiences and research to challenge the assumption that career fulfillment always means climbing the organizational ladder. Topics include the purpose, impact, and intentionality of mid-level careers, the influence of hustle culture and traditional leadership narratives, and practical insights for professionals and supervisors seeking healthier, more sustainable definitions of success in student affairs.

MLCOP is grateful for the opportunity to extend this important discussion from the Mid-Level Experience Panel at ACPA26 in Baltimore. Thank you, Heather and Student Affairs Now!

Link to episode: https://studentaffairsnow.com/mid-level-as-a-final-destination/

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