Through ACPA, the Student Affairs profession embraces aspects of campus life such as financial aid, career planning and placement, counseling, reading and study skills, student health, recreation and intramural sports, student activities, campus unions, residence life, orientation, admissions, regisration, women, minorities, international students, and physically disabled persons. ISPA- Iowa Student Personnel Association ISPA was founded to establish and nurture a statewide community of student personnel professional, educators, and graduate students in which ideas, programs, personal expertise, services, and information can be developed and shared. Most associations have membership applications that are often available through faculty who are members of the association most closely linked to your interest areas. Attending a regional or state conference is a good way to get acquainted with others who are involved in a specific organization. Normally, dues are required for membership which vary in cost among the associations.
Most organizations offer reduced fees to students.
Talk to your faculty advisor for additional information. Check out these other Student Affairs Professional Associations which might meet your specific interests. The University of Iowa. All rights reserved.