Team Fundraising Page of Claire Robbins

A Message From Claire Robbins

Claire K. Robbins, Ph.D., is assistant professor and director of the Higher Education master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs at Virginia Tech. Her research concentrates on equity, diversity, and inclusion in graduate education; student development, socialization, and learning; and critical perspectives on race and gender. Dr. Robbins has authored or co-authored over 20 publications in venues such as the Journal of Higher Education, Journal of College Student Development, Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, New Directions for Student Services, Handbook of Student Affairs Administration, and Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. She has received over $20,000 in grant funding, ACPA’s Emerging Scholar award, and the Southern Association for College Student Affairs’ Dissertation of the Year award. She was runner-up for NASPA’s Melvene E. Hardee Dissertation of the Year award. Dr. Robbins is a former student leader and longtime activist. Her research, teaching, and advising draw on student affairs experience in women’s centers, Dean of Students offices, living-learning programs, and diversity initiatives at Duke University, the University of Maryland, College Park, and Gettysburg College. Nothing brings her more joy than her relationships with phenomenal students and educators, including her Diamond Honoree champions – Drs. Patty Perillo, Lucy LePeau, and Susan R. Jones.

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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.