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A Message From Tracey Cameron

Tracey Cameron (she/her) Dr. Tracey Cameron serves as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at Salve Regina University (Newport, RI), bringing more than 24 years of experience in higher education across both administrative and teaching roles. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech, where her research examined the intersections of worklife policies and organizational culture within higher education institutions. Throughout her career, Dr. Cameron has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to student development, holistic learning, and the cultivation of inclusive campus environments that foster belonging and success for all students. Prior to her tenure at Salve Regina, she held leadership positions at Wellesley College and Bard College at Simon’s Rock, where she played a pivotal role in advancing student engagement and institutional transformation. A respected scholar-practitioner, Dr. Cameron has contributed nationally through her leadership and service to the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), as well as through her involvement with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). Deeply committed to mentorship, Dr. Cameron regards the meaningful relationships she has cultivated with students and emerging professionals as her most significant professional achievement.
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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.