Kentucky College Personnel Association Sine 1976, our association has held a rich history of inclusion, celebration, scholarship, and friendship.
| 2022 | CPAK held it’s annual conference on April 7, 2022. After virtual conference in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CPAK was glad to be able to return to an in-person event. The 2022-2023 CPAK EC met for the first time on May 24, 2022 for the 2022 Transition Meeting. It was a great opportunity for our officers to get to know one another and refresh ourselves on CPAK and ACPA’s mission and purpose. Below is a list of our 2022 – 2023 Executive Committee. President: Lindsay Smith Coordinator for Equity & Inclusion: Antoine Smith-Rouse Conference Chair: Samantha MacKenzie Professional Development Coordinator: Jan Goldman Faculty Representative: Dr. Mike Vetter Central KY Regional Representative: Priscilla Calvo Castillo Northern KY Regional Representative: Jennifer Brown Western KY Regional Representative: Chelsea Wright |
| 2021 | Our annual CPAK conference and business meeting was held virtually the first week of February 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on travel during this time. Our Hall of Fame event was not held in 2021 and no colleagues were inducted into our CPAK Hall of Fame. President: Lindsay Smith, Western Governors University President-Elect: Tachae Sowell, University of Kentucky Past President: Danielle Sims Brooks, Jefferson Community & Technical College Equity & Inclusion Coordinator: Ariel Watson, Jefferson Community & Technical College Administration Coordinator: Indigo Watson, Jefferson Community & Technical College Administration Coordinator-Elect: Diamond Davies, Jefferson Community & Technical College Conference Chair: Samantha LaMar, Purdue University Conference Chair-Elect: Samantha MacKenzie, University of Louisville Professional Development Coordinator: Uriah Carter, University of Kentucky Western Kentucky Regional Representative: Jan Goldman, Owensboro Community & Technical College Central Kentucky Regional Representative: Cydni Sloan, Jefferson Community & Technical College Eastern Kentucky Regional Representative: Rick Holland, Berea College Northern Kentucky Regional Representative: Michael Thomas, Berea College Graduate Student Representative: Anderson Reeves, Bellarmine University Faculty Representative: Dr. Michael Vetter, Bellarmine University |
| 2020 | CPAK received the award for Outstanding ACPA Chapter and LIndsay Smith (Western Governors University) received the award for Outstanding ACPA Chapter Leader at the ACPA 2020 National Convention held in Nashville, TN. Our annual conference, business meeting and 3rd annual Hall of Fame Recognition Ceremony was held on January 26, 2020 at Northern Kentucky University. Keynote speaker was current ACPA President, Craig Elliott. Hall of Fame Inductees: Ingrid Washington, Dr. Kim Vance, Dr. Gene Tice, Jenny Sawyer, Dr. Helen-Grace Ryan, Dr. Denny Golden, Victor Hazard, Virgil Burnside President: Danielle Sims Brooks, Jefferson Community & Technical College President-Elect: Lindsay Smith, Western Governors University Past President: Dr. Brian Bourke, Murray State University Equity & Inclusion Coordinator: Ariel Watson, Jefferson Community & Technical College Administration Coordinator: Ashley Gei, University of Kentucky Administration Coordinator-Elect: Indigo Watson, Jefferson Community & Technical College Conference Chair: AJ Miller, Northern Kentucky University Conference Chair Elect: Samantha LaMar, University of Louisville Professional Development Coordinator: Brent Marshall, Jefferson Community & Technical college Western Kentucky Regional Representative: Dr. David L Travis, Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College Eastern Kentucky Regional Representative: Rick Holland, Berea College Northern Kentucky Regional Representative: Diamond Davies, University of Louisville Graduate Student Representative: Tachae Sowell, University of Kentucky Faculty Representative: Dr. Michael Vetter, Bellarmine University Fundraising & Development Coordinator: Kevin Reynolds, Thomas More College |
| 2019 | CPAK received the award for Outstanding ACPA Chapter at ACPA 2019 National Convention held in Boston, MAThe CPAK Executive Committee created and approved the Development & Fundraising Coordinator and appointed, Kevin Reynolds of Thomas More University. CPAK gave two presentations at the KARH Conference at Morehead State and served on the conference committee for the second year in a row for the 8th annual Dialogue on Diversity held this year at Spalding University. The CPAK Annual Conference & Business Meeting was held at Murray State University. This year’s 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Inductees included Howard Bailey, Dr. Dale Buckles, Dr. Michael J. Cuyjet, Dr. Aaron W. Hughey, Kenna Middleton, Dr. Patricia S. Terrell President: Dr. Brian Bourke, Murray State University President-Elect: Danielle Sims Brooks, Jefferson Community & Technical College Past President: Jen Zoller, University of Louisville Equity & Inclusion Coordinator: Ariel Watson, University of Louisville Administration Coordinator: Catherine Thompson, University of Louisville Administration Coordinator-Elect: Ashley Gei, University of Kentucky Conference Chair: Lindsay Smith, Western Governors University Conference Chair-Elect: AJ Miller, Northern Kentucky University Professional Development Coordinator: Madelyn Frost, Transylvania University Western Kentucky Regional Representative: Indigo Cornelison, Jefferson Community & Technical College Central Kentucky Regional Representative: Brian Daniel, Centre College Eastern Kentucky Regional Representative: Andre Dowell, Western Kentucky University Northern Kentucky Regional Representative: Te’Asia Martin, Transylvania University Graduate Student Representative: Jonathan Siason, Spalding University Faculty Representative: Dr. Michael Vetter, Bellarmine University |
| 2018 | Taylor McGovern U’Sellis (Jefferson Community & Technical College) received the award for Outstanding ACPA Chapter Leader at ACPA 2018 National Convention held in Houston, TX The CPAK Annual Conference and Business Meeting was held at Blue Grass Community & Technical College Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Anthony. Award winners included: Fred W. Rhodes Outstanding Service Award: Pam Curtis, University of Louisville and Dr. Michael Mardis, University of Louisville; New Professional Award: Alli Lake, University of Kentucky; Innovator Award: Natasha Ramsey, Midway University; Dr. Michael Cuyjet Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Elaine Surdyke, University of Louisville. CPAK also collaborated to assist on the conference committee with the 7th annual Dialogue on Diversity conference held in Louisville, KY. This was the first year for our Hall of Fame ceremony recognizing higher education professionals in the Commonwealth who have served their respective institutions, the state, region and/or national association through leadership and service. This year’s inaugural Hall of Fame Recognition ceremony was held at Transylvania University and the class included: Dr. Don Gehring, Wm. Randy Hays, Dr. Fred Rhodes, Dr. Don Robertson, Dr. Laura Smith, Dr. Michael K. Vetter. For more information on our inductees, please see https://ky.myacpa.org/cpak-hall-fame/gallery-of-inductees/ President: Jen Zoller, University of Louisville President-Elect: Dr. Brian Bourke, Murray State University Past President: Hannah Piechowski, Transylvania University Equity & Inclusion Coordinator: Danielle Sims Brooks, Jefferson Community & Technical College Administration Coordinator: Caitlyn Walsh, University of Kentucky Administration Coordinator-Elect: Catherine Thompson, University of Louisville Conference Chair: Ashley Gei, University of Kentucky Conference Chair-Elect: Lindsay Smith, Western Governors University Professional Development Coordinator: Madelyn Frost, Transylvania University Central Kentucky Regional Representative: Natasha Ramsey, Midway University Eastern Kentucky Regional Representative: Tiera Mason, Georgetown College Northern Kentucky Regional Representative: Dannie Moore, Northern Kentucky University Western Kentucky Regional Representative: Rebecca McQueen, Kentucky Wesleyan College Graduate Student Representative: Ayanna Ross, Eastern Kentucky University Faculty Representative: Dr. Michael Vetter, Bellarmine University |
| 2017 | CPAK was awarded the Outstanding Membership Award for an ACPA Chapter at the ACPA 2017 Annual Convention held in Columbus, OH.This year we were excited to elect our first Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, Tamekka Cornelius of Bellarmine University. President: Hannah Piechowski, Transylvania University President-Elect: Jen Zoller, University of Louisville Past President: Taylor U’Sellis, Jefferson Community and Technical College Equity & Inclusion Coordinator: Tamekka Cornelius Bellarmine University; Danielle Sims Brooks, Jefferson Community and Technical College Administration Coordinator: Caitlyn Walsh, University of Kentucky Administration Coordinator-Elect: Miranda Thomas Scurlock, University of Kentucky Conference Chair: Pam Curtis, University of Louisville Conference Chair-Elect: Ashley Gei, Blue Grass Community & Technical College Professional Development Coordinator: Mackenzie Adriance, University of Louisville Western Kentucky Regional Representative: Dr. Brian Bourke, Murray State University Central Kentucky Regional Representative: Laura Kline, Bellarmine University Eastern Kentucky Regional Representative: John Kaky, Morehead State University Northern Kentucky Regional Representative: Olivia Feldkamp, University of Louisville Graduate Student Representative: Alli Lake, University of Kentucky Faculty Representative: Dr. Fred Rhodes, Bellarmine University |
| 2016 | In 2016, the association redefined the operating values to align with ACPA. A product of this work was CPAK’s first Strategic Plan for Equity and Inclusion. Through this plan, the role of Coordinator for Equity and Inclusion was approved for 2017. CPAK collaborated to host the Careers in Student Affairs conference with KAHO (Kentucky Association of Housing Officers). At the 2017 ACPA Convention, CPAK was recognized with the Outstanding Membership Award for work during 2016. Annual CPAK award winners included Angela Taylor, University of Louisville (Fred W. Rhodes Outstanding Service Award); Olivia Feldkamp, University of Louisville (New Professional Award); Dr. Glenn Gittings, University of Louisville (Innovator Award); and Tiera Mason, University of Kentucky (Dr. Michael Cuyjet Outstanding Graduate Student Award) President: Taylor U’Sellis, KCTCS President-Elect: Hannah Piechowski, Transylvania University Past President: Jacob Raderer, Centre College Administration Coordinator: Jen Zoller, University of Louisville Administration Coordinator-Elect: Caitlyn Walsh, University of Kentucky Conference Chair: Pam Curtis, Univeristy of Louisville Professional Development Coordinator: Mackenzie Adriance, University of Louisville Western Kentucky Regional Representative: Dr. Brian Bourke, Murray State University Central Kentucky Regional Representative: Olivia Feldkamp, University of Louisville Eastern Kentucky Regional Representative: Kristina Belcher, Eastern Kentucky University Northern Kentucky Regional Representative: Tierney Bates, University of Louisville Graduate Student Representative: Ashley Gei, BCTCS Faculty Representative: Dr. Fred Rhodes, Bellarmine University NASPA Region III Representative: Charley Pride, Western Kentucky University |
| 2015 | In 2015, CPAK saw its first year as an affiliated internal chapter of ACPA College Student Educators International. The annual conference was held at Centre College on January 28 and 29, 2016, with featured speakers Jason L. Meriwether, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Indiana University Southeast, and Dr. Aaron Thompson, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. The conference featured twenty educational sessions, a SSAO panel, and a dessert social at Cue on Main. During this closing business meeting of the conference, the new positions of regional representatives were approved, replacing members at large. Annual award winners included Randy Hays, Centre College (Fred W. Rhodes Outstanding Service Award); Candace Lamb, University of Louisville (New Professional Award); Dr. Eugene Foster, University of Louisville (Innovator Award); and Hannah Steen, University of Louisville (Dr. Michael Cuyjet Outstanding Graduate Student Award). President: Jacob Raderer, Centre College President-Elect: Taylor McGovern U’Sellis, KCTCS Past President: Matt Real, University of Louisville Conference Coordinator: Sarah Ramage, Bellarmine University Secretary and Treasurer: Hannah Piechowski, Midway College Graduate Student Representative: Olivia Feldkamp, University of Louisville |
| 2014 | The annual conference was held in conjunction with SACSA, hosted this year in Louisville, Kentucky. During the conference, the CPAK Executive Committee officially signed the affiliation agreement with ACPA designating Kentucky as an internal chapter of the association, also now known as ACPA Kentucky. President: Matt Real, University of Louisville President-Elect: Jacob Raderer, Centre College |
| 2013 | The annual conference was held at the Shelby Hurst Campus of the University of Louisville. President: Elizabeth Cassady, Bellarmine University President-Elect: Matt Real, University of Louisville |
| 2012 | President: Elizabeth Liebschutz-Roettger |
| 2011 | President: Destiny Harper |
| 2010 | President: Elizabeth Liebschutz-Roettger |
| 2009 | President: Angela Taylor |
| 2008 | President: Patrick Noltemeyer |
| 2007 | President: Michael Anthony |
| 2006 | President: Emily Coleman |
| 2005 | President: Leslie Maxie-Ashford |
| 2004 | President: Kent Kelso |
| 2003 | President: Christie Bing Kracker |
| 2002 | President: Michael Covert |
| 2001 | President: Michael Covert |
| 2000 | President: Jon Burke |
| 1999 | President: Judith James |
| 1998 | President: Ruth Garvey |
| 1997 | President: Randy Hays |
| 1996 | President: Joe Brockinton |
| 1995 | President: Debbie Ford |
| 1994 | President: Fred Rhodes |
| 1993 | President: Michael Colegrove |
| 1992 | President: Linda Buchanan |
| 1991 | President: Barry McArdle |
| 1990 | President: Jim Ploskonka |
| 1989 | President: Nancy Lackey |
| 1988 | President: Louise Stone |
| 1987 | President: Carol Lunney |
| 1986 | President: Ann Murray |
| 1985 | President: William B. Burley Phelan |
| 1984 | President: Robert Zumwinkle |
| 1983 | President: James Bergman |
| 1982 | President: Francis McDonie, Thomas Updike |
| 1981 | President: Mary Korfhage, Joanne Story |
| 1980 | President: Vernon Sheeley |
| 1979 | President: Clyde James |
| 1978 | President: Wayne Moore |
| 1977 | President: Sondra Ford |
| 1976 | President: Dan Tudor |