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A Message From Alexandria White

Alexandria White she/her/hers Dr. Alexandria White is a consultant and scholar-practitioner with 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in diversity, inclusion leadership, and belonging. She has worked with colleges, universities, and Fortune 500 companies to advance these initiatives. Dr. White credits her career success to opportunities at Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College, Ball State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and the University of Mississippi. She researches first-generation college students and the experiences of mothers working in higher education. Dr. White founded S.A.M.S. (Student Affairs Moms), the largest online community for mothers working on college campuses, with over 8,000 members. This community serves as a foundation for research and best practices, and she is currently documenting the lived experiences of S.A.M.S. members for an upcoming book. In 2023, she co-authored 50 Questions Inclusive Leaders Ask to help leaders create more inclusive spaces. ACPA has been a professional home for Dr. White, where she has held leadership roles in the Pan African Network and served as a presenter and program reviewer. Dr. White earned her Doctor of Education in Higher Education from the University of Mississippi. She is the proud mother of Emory, who attends college in Indiana.
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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.