In Baltimore, we will deepen our commitment to intentional, values-based leadership and career wellness by anchoring ourselves in community, purpose, and transformation. Rooted in the ACPA26 Convention focus, Be More Anchored, we will consider what it means to build meaningful and sustainable careers that are aligned with our values and responsive to the needs of our campuses and communities.
With the city of Baltimore—rich in history, resilience, and innovation—as our backdrop, the ACPA26 team is curating opportunities to advance career wellness through:
- Exploring grounded approaches to supervision, mentorship, and job-seeking that center authenticity and care in career development.
- Career-centered content that helps participants maneuver through complex professional landscapes while staying rooted in their purpose and long-term goals.
- Space for reflection, storytelling, and relationship-building to foster networks of support, accountability, and community across functional areas and career stages.
Together in Baltimore, we will be more anchored—to our values, to one another, and to a shared vision for the future of higher education.
Microlearning with Skill Up & Fresh Perspectives Sessions
At ACPA26, Skill Up and Fresh Perspectives sessions offer brief, impactful learning rooted in professional purpose. Each features a 15–20 minute presentation (“skill-up”) followed by a guided discussion (“fresh perspectives”) to deepen reflection and connection.
The skill-up section will feature experts on specific topics critical to career development and wellness presenting bite-sized, hands-on content to add a specific skill to your career portfolio. The fresh perspective discussion will offer a group conversation focused on application and shared learning. These sessions are offered in a back-to-back format so attendees can come and go, depending on what session interests them the most.
Join at your pace. Learn, connect, and leave more anchored in your growth.
- What’s Next? Designing Your Own Career Path
- Reconnecting and Retaining Talent: Building Sustainable Work Cultures
- Navigating Senior Career Moves with Search Firms
- Leveraging Tuition Remission for Career Upskilling
- Managing Career Transitions with Self-Compassion