Strategic Initiatives
The Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) enhances higher education and student success by cultivating relationships and engagement that promote leadership development among current and aspiring student affairs practitioners and scholars. Below you will find new strategic initiatives designed to advance the mission.
TACUSPA@Work Institute (Strategic Goal #2) |
TACUSPA@Work is a 6-week virtual institute guided by TACUSPA’s core values: Development, Advocacy, and Networking. The TACUSPA@Work Institute will include monthly panel discussions and cohort-based activities designed to engage members in meaningful ways to assist in their leadership development and growth. Each month TACUSPA@Work will focus on one of TACUSPA's core values: Development, Advocacy, and Networking. Goals:
Program Overview: Monthly panels are open to all members, but cohort meetings are reserved for TACUSPA@Work Institute participants. Apply Today! Application Deadlines (Applications now closed):
| MONTHLY PANELS: Tales of Professional Development: An Exploration of Pathways Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 12:00-1:00 P.M. | REGISTER NOW Streams to Rivers: Social Justice within the Profession Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 12:00-1:00 P.M. | REGISTER NOW Circle of Influence: Understanding the Power of Your Network Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 12:00-1:00 P.M.| REGISTER NOW COHORT MEETINGS: Exploring Your Professional Strengths and Weaknesses Examining How Work Promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access Developing Your Personal Leadership Cabinet |
Expanded Membership Fields (Strategic Goal #1) |
TACUSPA recently expanded the data fields required to renew membership. Historically, TACUSPA has access to member's name, title, institution, email, and number. Through this recent expansion, TACUSPA will now have more accurate information about the membership, including information such as first-generation status, to support the Board's efforts at making informed decisions regarding the programs, services, and resources offered to support our members. A membership profile will be published annually by the Director of Membership. |
TACUSPA Resume Exchange (Strategic Goal #2) |
| TACUSPA is excited to host a winter break resume exchange! Members are invited to submit their resumes for review by another TACUSPA member. All submitters must agree to serve as a reviewer. Timeline:
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TACUSPA Café (Strategic Goal #3) |
TACUSPA Cafés are designed to provide members an opportunity gather virtually to discuss relevant issues impacting campuses and the communities they serve. During these events members are split into smaller breakout sessions to engage in informal discussions. Once complete, all groups reconvene and summarize their discussions with the larger group. These collaborative events create opportunities for networking and promote of knowledge exchange among the membership. TACUSPA Café Topics:
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