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Brent Turner

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A Message From Brent Turner

Working in higher education since 2003, Brent Turner has assessed and reimagined programs, services, and campus traditions to pursue equity, cultivate vibrancy, increase satisfaction, and reduce harm. He strives to create conditions where students can discover their passions while putting values into action. He believes student engagement can be a gateway to lifelong learning, friendship, and affinity and that no student should experience barriers to involvement. Brent serves as the Executive Director of Campus Life at Northwestern University, supervising the areas of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership Development & Community Engagement, and Student Organizations & Activities. During his tenure at Northwestern, he restructured and led a strategic planning process for the team. Brent is also a co-founder of the Northwestern LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Affinity Group. He previously worked at DePaul University, Rollins College, Kenyon College, Wisconsin in Scotland, and the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Brent is also a LeaderShape co-lead facilitator and an active member of ACPA where he served on the Tampa and Montréal convention planning teams. Brent earned a bachelor’s degree from The College of William and Mary, a master’s degree from The Ohio State University, and is pursuing a doctorate of education at New England College.

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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.