Welcome to a New Year, our 90th, and to Our New Webpage

From the President's Desk

Wednesday, 8 January 2014 - 2:14pm
Hello ACPA members and welcome to a new year, our 90 th , and to our new webpage. In 1924, we began with only nine members as the National Association of Appointment Officers, and May Cheney as President. We have come a long way since then and I hope you will take the time this year to learn more about our history as an association. What you will find is that we have always been member driven;...

Catalysts for Change!

From the President's Desk

Friday, 3 May 2013 - 5:35pm
I want to thank Adam Ortiz and the other leaders from MRN and CMA who took time to talk with me, Kathy Obear, Chris Moody, and Eleanor Mower earlier this week about their concerns ( http://multiracialnetwork.wordpress.com/ ). ACPA is an organization that truly values social justice and strives to be inclusive in all ways, and it is incredibly helpful to have members and leaders willing to share...

Springtime in Delaware

From the President's Desk

Monday, 22 April 2013 - 7:37pm
Spring has sprung in Delaware, USA. I realize some of you may not be in a part of the world that experiences a spring season like we have here in the Mid-Atlantic United States, and I am sorry. The beauty of the trees, literally dripping with flowers, is always a breathtaking site. On my campus, the University of Delaware, spring (April and May) also corresponds with the ending of another...

Thinking About Boston...

From the President's Desk

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 - 7:38pm
Hello good ACPA Colleagues, I had intended to write a post about the end of the academic year and spring in the Mind-Atlantic USA, but given recent events I must instead post a note about Boston and the tragedy that occurred on Monday, April 15 th at the Boston Marathon. My thoughts and condolences go out to the families who lost loved ones. I can only imagine the pain and struggle that is now...

We are Granite, We are Wise, We are ACPA!

From the President's Desk

Monday, 18 March 2013 - 7:40pm
Hello. I have just returned from the ACPA Convention in Las Vegas where I assumed the ACPA Presidency at the Annual Businesss Meeting, held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. I was graciously introduced by my supervisor at the University of Delaware, Dawn Thompson, who serves as our Dean of Students and Associate Vice President. I then offered my Presidential Address, which seems to be an appropriate...