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A Message From Joe Cooper

Dr. Joe Cooper is Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students at Montana Technological University, where he provides executive leadership for Student Affairs and advances initiatives focused on student success, retention, well-being, and institutional effectiveness. With two decades of higher education experience, Dr. Cooper has held progressive leadership roles spanning various areas of Student Affairs, including student success, enrollment and financial aid, housing, student leadership and involvement, and emergency management. Dr. Cooper holds an Ed.D. from Edgewood University, M.Ed. from South Dakota State University, and B.S. from Northern Michigan University. Dr. Cooper has been an active member of ACPA for 15 years and has contributed to the association through leadership, presentations, mentoring, and service. He served as a Trustee and Secretary of the ACPA Foundation and currently serves as Vice President for Operations-Elect. He chaired ACPA’s Commission for Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness, following service as Vice Chair for Communications & Outreach. Dr. Cooper has sought to lead with empathy, authenticity, and service, connecting people, systems, and ideas to improve student success and strengthen institutions. He is passionate about developing future leaders and creating collaborative, compassionate environments where students and colleagues can thrive.
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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.