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Patricia Schwery Smith

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A Message From Patricia Schwery Smith

Patricia (Tricia) S. Smith serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Life at Radford University. In this role, she works with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Involvement, and Student Recreation and Wellness. She has previously served at Virginia Tech, Semester at Sea, and the University of Arizona and enjoyed roles with housing, intercultural engagement, civic engagement, and service learning. Tricia holds a Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, a Masters in Student Affairs Administration from Texas A&M University, and an MBA from Virginia Tech. Tricia calls ACPA her professional home and credits much of her learning to the community of learners and the organization itself. She has served the Association on the Commission for Housing and Residential Life, the Commission for Administrative Leadership, the Taskforce on Alumni Relations and Development, and the Nomination and Elections taskforce. Tricia has attended the Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute and has hosted the formerly titled Residential Curriculum Institute. She has been a program reviewer for over a decade and presented at as many national conventions.

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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.