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A Message From Natasha N. Croom

Dr. Natasha N. Croom is Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs in the Graduate School at Clemson University. For over 20 years, she’s worked as a student affairs educator and critical race feminist scholar-practitioner. Throughout her career at the University of Maryland, Iowa State University, and Clemson University, she has collaborated with communities to build equity-centered practices across higher education. A distinguished scholar, leader, and mentor in higher education, she has been recognized as an ACPA Emerging Scholar (2015) and Senior Scholar (2025) and currently serves as the President-Elect for the Association for the Study of Higher Education . Holistic student support is Dr. Croom’s favorite part of the job. Her commitment to shaping the next generation of educational leaders includes formally and informally advising more than 500 master’s graduates; chairing and mentoring 13 PhD graduates who are award-winning professors, senior K-12 and university administrators, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders; and supporting students’ intellectual pursuits, providing career guidance, and leading Celine Dion, Beyoncé, or Whitney Houston sing-alongs. Dr. Croom earned a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, M.S. from Texas A&M - College Station, and B.A. from Texas A&M - Kingsville.
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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.