Core Values
The mission of ACPA is founded upon and implements the following core values:
- Education and development of the total student
- Diversity, multicultural competence and human dignity
- Inclusiveness in and access to association-wide involvement and decision-making
- Free and open exchange of ideas in a context of mutual respect
- Advancement and dissemination of knowledge relevant to college students and their learning, and to the effectiveness of student affairs professionals and their institutions
- Continuous professional development and personal growth of student affairs professionals
- Outreach and advocacy on issues of concern to students, student affairs professionals and the higher education community, including affirmative action and other policy issues
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