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A Message From Chase Catalano

Chase Catalano (he/him) Dr. Chase Catalano is an associate professor of Higher Education at Virginia Tech. With approximately 15 years of professional experience in student affairs at an array of institutions and functional areas, he earned both his Ed.D. (Social Justice Education) and M.Ed. (Higher Education Administration) are from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research explores liberatory possibilities with a focus on trans students, LGBTQ+ social justice educational interventions (e.g., Safe Zones/Safe Space trainings), and trans and queer center(ed) diversity workers. His publications have appeared in journals such as Journal of College Student Development, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, Journal of Student Affairs Research & Practice, The Review of Higher Education, and TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly. Chase’s joy for collaboration is apparent in his co-edited volumes such as Readings for Diversity and Social Justice (Routledge, 2018), Envisioning a Critical and Liberatory Approach to Trans and Queer Center(ed) Diversity Work (Peter Lange, 2025) and Advising and Supporting in Student Affairs (Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 2021). Chase was recognized as an ACPA Emerging Scholar and Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professional Award in 2018. He resides in southwest Virginia with his partner Stephanie and their two adorable dogs.
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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.