We seek not rest but transformation. We are dancing through each other as doorways. ~ Marge Piercy
Over the last several months, I’ve heard people contemplating the question, “Is ACPA a student affairs association using a social justice lens for its work or is ACPA a social justice organization?” Some members have suggested that social justice education is sufficient and that we must not drift into advocacy and activism. Others, not so much.
[image: ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators, Visual Representation of the Intersection of the 10 Competency Areas. Social Justice and Inclusion is a Professional Competency.]
Dear ACPA Community,
This is the final post in a 4-part blog series discussing the progress ACPA has made regarding equity and inclusion since our 2015 Convention in Tampa, FL, USA.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999, after Rita Hester, a trans woman and advocate, was murdered in Boston. Gwendolyn Ann Smith, her colleague and friend, organized a vigil to remember her and every person murdered and lost. She understood at the heart level that being a trans ally means we are human allies asserting that every person should live with full dignity. Every person should have full access to opportunity regardless of whether or not they fit within a dominant narrative.
You can make a difference to aspiring student affairs professionals by giving to ACPA’s #GivingTuesday Initiative!
From now until December 1st (#GivingTuesday) ACPA is collecting donations through this exciting initiative. #GivingTuesday was created to as a global day to give back and spread generosity.
[image: ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators, Visual Representation of the Intersection of the 10 Competency Areas. Social Justice and Inclusion is a Professional Competency.]
Dear ACPA Community,