CMA Directorate Application 2021-2022
The mission of the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs is to provide a voice in ACPA and higher education for historically marginalized racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.  Through celebration, advocacy, the promotion of respect, education, and support, CMA creates an environment where all members have a strong voice and a strong community of professionals can thrive.

Specifically, CMA is composed of four singular Networks: Asian Pacific American, Latinx, Multi-Racial and Pan African. All four networks work collectively to promote diversity within ACPA. CMA is a nationally visible and action-oriented group that addresses the changing cultural dynamics within higher education institutions and works to create multicultural strategies and solutions.

We are currently seeking individuals for the following positions:

CHAIR ELECT (1 YEAR): Become adept in understanding the history, procedures, and goals of CMA . Serve as an active presence on the Directorate to better understand the role of the Chair. Act as an additional liaison and resource between the Chair and the Networks. Serve in the absence or removal of the CMA Chair. Serve as a member of the CMA Directorate. Support Sponsored Programs process.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (2 YEARS): Record minutes at CMA meetings, disseminate minutes, and maintain records of CMA. Coordinate the CMA website and other technology in the maintenance of archiving documents. Assist in coordinating Pre-Conference/Conference schedule. Maintain all CMA social media accounts.

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORS (2 YEARS): With input from the CMA Directorate and Networks, devise and implement an annual theme for Culture Fest. Serve as the emcee or designate an individual(s) to serve as emcee for events. Assist in the coordination of the location and space for special events with assistance from the Special Events Coordinators serving on the ACPA Convention Program Team. Provide documentation of all activities, correspondence, budget, promotional items and evaluations to assist in the transition of future events, particularly traditional events like Culture Fest.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR (2 YEARS): Provides encouragement and promotion of scholarship relating to CMA and its constituency groups. Maintain connections with the CMA Scholar in Residence and ACPA outlets to contribute to scholarship. Facilitate the development of relationships between Networks and Directorate members to support the collaboration on scholarship initiatives. Serve as primary Sponsored Programs Coordinator by promoting the submissions of programs for the ACPA Convention and for CMA Sponsorship. Coordinate the selection of CMA sponsored programs for the annual convention. Coordinate with ACPA Convention Program Chair to ensure that all required paperwork and communication is completed on time.

Directorate members should make a strong attempt to attend the 2022 Convention in St. Louis, MO.

Please submit this form no later than Wednesday, June 4, 2021! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Jasmine A. Lee, CMA Chair (cma@acpa.nche.edu).

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Full Name *
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Gender *
Race *
Ethnicity *
Current Institution(s)/Organization(s) *
Email Address *
Current Position in Higher Education *
What is your primary functional area? *
Are you a member of ACPA? *
How long have you been a member of ACPA?
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Do you plan to attend the 2021 ACPA Convention in Long Beach, CA? *
Please share your involvement with ACPA. *
Which of the following CMA Directorate position(s) are you interested in? *
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Why are you interested in serving on the CMA Directorate? *
Please list any direct and/or relevant experience that you have that will make you an ideal candidate for the CMA Directorate? More specifically, why are you suited for this role? *
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