Purpose and Values

Professional Development: CPAK will offer exemplary, innovative, comprehensive professional development, based on the professional competencies as well as emerging issues and trends in higher education will provide enhanced student service and foster student learning and development.

Career Development: CPAK will enhance opportunities for its members to make intentional and informed career transitions and advancements to best lead their constituents and the profession.

Equity and Inclusion: CPAK will advance social justice, equity, and inclusion across higher education in the state of Kentucky.

Research and Scholarship: CPAK will lead the student affairs profession in the state of Kentucky in the generation and timely provision of cutting edge research and practice-related professional development resources.

Association Performance and Excellence: CPAK will invest in the Association’s resources, business processes, and workforce to ensure growth and performance improvement in higher education in the state of Kentucky.

Membership, Recruitment, and Retention: Current members will be actively supported in their engagement with CPAK.  New members will be identified and recruited.  Leadership roles will be identified and new membership opportunities will be developed to allow for the continued growth of CPAK.