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A Message From Lorraine D. Acker

Lorraine D. Acker she/her/hers Lorraine D. Acker, Ph.D., is a distinguished leader in higher education and serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs at SUNY Brockport. Known for her commitment to student advocacy and academic excellence, Dr. Acker provides strategic leadership in residence life, student activities, health and counseling services, campus recreation, and diversity initiatives. Her leadership is guided by a dedication to equity and inclusion, principles that inform her interactions with students and staff. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Acker has held significant roles at institutions such as Bennett College, Iowa State University, UNC Charlotte, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the Institute for Shipboard Education (Semester at Sea). Her background in women’s and gender studies and higher education administration highlights her commitment to fostering critical thinking and civic responsibility among students. She currently shares her expertise by teaching Black Feminist Theory in the department of women’s and gender studies at SUNY Brockport. Dr. Acker's influence extends nationally through her involvement in College Student Educators International (ACPA) and the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA). She earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport, a master’s from Western Illinois University, and a Ph.D. from Iowa 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.