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A Message From D'Andra Mull

As Vice President for Student Life at the University of Florida (UF), Dr. Mull leads a team of 25 departments committed to supporting a robust community of 60,000+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The development of a comprehensively excellent student experience that allows all students to engage, transform, and thrive as global citizens is centered in the Division of Student Life’s outreach, engagement, advocacy, and support framework. With 20+ years of service in higher education, Dr. Mull has served in a variety of administrative roles including chief of staff, associate vice president and dean of students, and she has directly led multiple functional areas including career services, multicultural affairs, housing and residence life, graduate student support and services, and strategic and international partnerships.  She also teaches on the graduate faculty at UF and her research interests focus on the recruitment, retention, care and resiliency of students, leadership development, and first-generation college students. A proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Mull earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and criminal justice studies from Kent State University, a Master of Arts in higher, adult, and lifelong education from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in educational policy and leadership from The Ohio State University.
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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.