I recently viewed a TEDTalk about the power of taking time off and it got me thinking…. How often do we take time off in Student Affairs? What is the role of sabbatical in our field? Is there room or need for a sabbatical? In these hard economic times in California and throughout the country, we (Student Affairs Professionals) are wearing many, many “hats”. There’s already a high turnover...

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, a small but mighty group of Southern California Student Affairs Professionals represented CCPA, SoCal NASPA, & WACUHO and walked 10 kilometers/6.2 miles and raised a little under $2000 with online, mail in donations and corporation matches to make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children affected by HIV and AIDS! Even though there has been a lot of publicity about...

Professional Development is at the Core of CCPA/NorCal NASPA! Help make the 2nd Annual CCPA/NorCal NASPA Drive-In Conference & Mock Placement a success by serving your association as a member of the committee or as the conference chair!!! The CCPA/NorCal NASPA Drive-In Conference & Mock Placement is scheduled for late January in the Bay Area and we need you on the committee! Last year we provided professional...

As you know, ACPA’s support for and commitment to graduate students is strong. The ACPA Governing Board members have personally committed to funding professional development grants to cover ACPA Louisville 2012 Convention registration ($150.00 value) and travel/hotel assistance ($400.00 value) for several graduate student members; they will also offer some registration-only grants. All graduate students...