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Marybeth Drechsler Sharp-Diamond Honoree

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Dr. Marybeth Drechsler Sharp is Executive Director of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), a role she has held since 2012. Prior to joining CAS, she worked with leadership and service-learning in the University of Maryland’s College Park Scholars living-learning program and in residence life at the University of Missouri and the University of Central Missouri. Drechsler Sharp completed her doctorate in College Student Personnel at the University of Maryland (UMD), where she also has served as an instructor and internship supervisor. She holds a bachelor’s in American Studies and Writing from Millikin University and a master’s in College Student Personnel from the University of Central Missouri. Drechsler Sharp has been honored for her higher education service, including as recipient of the William L. “Bud” Thomas Jr. Award for Mentoring from UMD’s Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education; Mizzou ’39 Staff Mentor Award at the University of Missouri; Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professional Award from ACPA; and Outstanding New Professional Award from the Missouri College Personnel Association. The author of several book chapters and articles, Drechsler Sharp has researched, written, and presented on student learning outcomes, professional standards, assessment, student leadership, identity development, student engagement in living-learning environments, and experiences of living-learning program faculty members.

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Founded in 1994 during the presidency of Charles Schroeder, the purpose of the ACPA Educational Leadership Foundation (501c3 non-profit organization) is “to enhance the student affairs profession and to generate and disseminate knowledge of college students at all levels within higher education” (Article Three of the Articles of Incorporation). The organization is now known as the ACPA Foundation to more concisely communicate its role as the fundraising arm of ACPA College Student Educators International.

The Mission - The ACPA Foundation exists to support the priorities and activities of ACPA by raising funds and developing resources that help the Association fulfill its mission.

The Vision - The ACPA Foundation will develop sufficient assets to effectively and sustainably fund ACPA’s efforts to provide excellent professional development opportunities to members, advance knowledge in the field, and support the transformative effect of education in the lives of college students.

In order to fulfill its purpose and mission, the Foundation invites members and non-members alike to provide philanthropic support for ACPA's vital initiatives involving research, scholarship, professional development and leadership program.