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Membership in WCPA
Spring 2007
Dear Wisconsin Student Affairs Colleague,
This is an exciting opportunity for you to become involved with the Wisconsin College Personnel Association (WCPA). WCPA strives itself to be the comprehensive student affairs organization in the state, bringing functional areas together for greater connections, learning, and professional development opportunities at a very reasonable cost. Please see below reasons you should consider being a member!
Who we are
Founded in 1971, WCPA is the only comprehensive student affairs organization in Wisconsin, representing student affairs personnel from colleges and universities across the state. Functional areas represented include Admissions, Orientation, Student Activities, Academic Advising, Career Services, Graduate Studies, Residence Life, Senior Student Affairs, Judicial Affairs, Wellness, Multicultural Programs, Counseling, Registrars, Faculty, and more….
Recognition
2003 Recipient of 2 national awards from our parent organization, ACPA
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The Innovation Award (for Student Affairs 101 for undergraduates)
The Outstanding State/International Division
WCPA seeks to
• Provide opportunities for professional development for student affairs professionals
• Recognize achievements of our members through WCPA awards
• Participate in research in higher education
• Facilitate opportunities for networking with student affairs professionals from a wide range of disciplines
WCPA Professional Development Opportunities
Annual Fall Conference is a low cost conference registration, which includes a one year membership to WCPA. It is two days of great information, great colleagues, at a great location. It is an opportunity for you and/or your staff to share your innovative programs and success stories.
Professional Development Institutes provide a high quality, low cost, local opportunity for professional development. Workshops presented by leaders in student affairs.
Scholarships and Awards
• ACPA Scholarship
• Annabelle E. Wolf "Outstanding Service in College Student Personnel" Award.
• Randy Thrush WCPA Leadership Award
• Daniel Siler Student Scholarship
• Support Staff Professional Award
• Outstanding Professional Award
Benefits
• Professional networking opportunities within functional areas
• Scholarships and Awards
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Leadership opportunities through the executive board
• Members are eligible for reduced registration prices for the conference and professional development institutes
So how can you get all the benefits of WCPA? Become a member! It's easy! Just complete and return the membership form on the website (under Membership) at www.wcpa.ws
Click here to Join Now!
We look forward to your new or renewed involvement in WCPA. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you!
Sincerely,
John Palmer
WCPA Membership Administrator
palmerj@uwosh.edu