CCPA would like to congratulate the 2008-2009 award recipients! The selection committee enjoyed reading about the many accomplishments of all of the nominees, and was especially impressed with this year’s award winners. It was an honor to recognize you at the CCPA Drive-In Conference this past January. Thank you for providing so much inspiration to your colleagues both at your college and within the state...

A heartfelt thanks to the planning committee and the Leadership Team members for making the January 2010 CCPA Drive-In Conference a success.  Many states around the country host similar Drive-In Conferences in an effort to bring together Student Affairs professionals for networking and sharing of ideas within each state.  Here in Southern California, we had over 60 attendees, which included graduate students...

I believe in music because it speaks to my soul. Growing up in South America, I was surrounded by vibrant sounds of reggae, calypso and steel band music.  The words of each song were meaningful and the rhythm was intoxicating. Today, I am drawn to particular songs that move me to tears and touch me deeply. The vibration within me is felt as words of a song fill my ear and overflows my lungs. I am transfixed...

Thank you for taking the time to complete the annual CCPA survey.  The Leadership Team will be using the collected data to engage and develop initiatives and programs for its members.  Please feel free to share your comments or suggestions. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE CCPA Not Affiliated w/ CCPA What type of institution do you work for? Answer Options Response Percent Response Percent Public...

According to our last poll, the 71% of you answered that the economy is significantly impacting our work on a daily basis.  Below are some articles that talk more about how the economy may impact our students.  What are some best practices that you or your institution are doing to mitigate the impacts that you are feeling? Job Market Lands More Grads Back at Home http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/20/MNS71A5LUL.DTL&type=education College...