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A Message From Willie Banks

Willie L. Banks, Jr., Ph.D. serves as the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Banks previously served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Indiana State University (ISU) where he also held an appointment as an Assistant Professor within the Bayh College of Education. Prior to joining ISU, Banks worked for Cleveland State University (CSU) for three and a half years in a number of roles, including Interim Vice President for Student Affairs. Before CSU, Dr. Banks worked at the University of Georgia for 18 years in several positions including Associate Dean of Students for Intercultural Affairs. There, Banks held graduate faculty status in the College of Education. Banks is involved with ACPA- College Student Educators International, Association of College Unions International (ACUI), Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), and Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) National Honor Society. Dr. Banks serves on the Board of Trustees for ODK. Previously, Banks served on the Board of Directors for the ACUI, the United Way of the Wabash Valley, and was member of the Terre Haute Rotary Club. Dr. Banks received his undergraduate degree from Mercer University, and his Master’s and Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia.
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In Support of ACPA Foundation

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.