a member and haven’t accessed Engage yet, log in with your NACAC credentials to get started. Another new opportunity for con- nection is through NACAC’s inaugural HBCU Advance. This one-day event is being held on June 10 at Coppin State University in Baltimore. Building off the success and interest in the HBCU Roundtable at NACAC Conference 2023, the goal of HBCU Advance is to elevate successful practices of HBCUs to help scale equity goals. As you find ways to create connec- tions and find community, the NACAC board of directors will con- tinue to seek ways to advance our professional association and cultivate the opportunities that best support you.
development. That’s why NACAC has also focused on expanding support for advocacy among affiliates. NACAC is increasing its advocacy efforts at the state level by supporting regional and state affiliates in their state advocacy days, holding quarterly meetings with all affiliate govern- ment relations chairs, and develop- ing resources that will help state and regional affiliates in their efforts to advocate on issues that impact stu- dents and professionals. In thinking about the many ways there are to connect, we should cel- ebrate that this spring marks the first anniversary of NACAC’s mem- ber-driven platform called Engage. This online community is available to all NACAC members, and offers an easy way to build your network, ask and answer questions, share and find resources, and have easy access to expert insights that will help you in your day-to-day work. If you’re
Whether it’s through participating in a Special Interest Group or attending an affiliate conference, taking time for your own learning and network- ing will help sustain you profession- ally and personally. The NACAC Board of Directors will gather this month for an in-person meeting at NACAC headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to board business, our gath- ering offers the opportunity to learn from each other and support each other as we grow in our positions and overcome challenges. In addition to our own meeting, many of the board members and NACAC CEO Angel B. Pérez are on the road this spring attending affiliate conferences across the country and in Canada. Each affiliate has a board liaison, and we’re trying to attend as many of the affiliate conferences as we can. NACAC affiliates are essen- tial to ensuring regional impact and opportunities for leadership
Angelica Melendez is chair of the NACAC Board of Directors.
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