SAVE THE DATE: The College Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK) is excited to announce its 2025 CPAK Conference. The conference will be hosted at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, March 14, 2025. The conference will give participants an opportunity to learn from and interact with other student affairs professionals from across the state of Kentucky. More information about the call for programs, conference schedule, transportation and lodging, and CPAK Hall of Fame are forthcoming, but be sure to save the date on your calendar!

Summary Details

Theme: To Be Determined (2024 Theme: The "Unconference")

Date/Time: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, with Hall of Fame Reception immediate following

Location: Transylvania University, 300 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508

Contact Info: For more information, visit the CPAK website or email kentucky@acpa.nche.edu.

Professional Competencies

2025 CPAK Conference participants will develop professional competencies in:

  • Advising and Supporting
  • Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Leadership
  • Organizational and Human Resources
  • Personal and Ethical Foundations
  • Social Justice and Inclusion
  • Student Learning and Development
  • Values, Philosophy, and History

Registration Fees

Member Category Early Bird Rate
(TBD)
Regular Rate
(TBD)
Professional Member $75 $95
Professional Non-Member $125 $150
Graduate Student Member $25 $25
Graduate Student Non-Member $25 $25


Keynote Speaker

We are honored to host Dr. Kelvin Rutledge as our keynote speaker for this year's conference to expand upon his keynote address at our 2024 event. Kelvin is ACPA's current Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and incoming President-Elect. Outside of ACPA, Kelvin serves as Interim Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Southern Connecticut State University.

CPAK Hall of Fame

CPAK is proud to establish the CPAK Hall of Fame Gallery of Outstanding Educators and Professionals to honor and recognize our colleagues in the Commonwealth who have served their respective institutions, the state, region and national associations through leadership and service. This year's Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Members are are recognized each year at CPAK’s annual meeting, including: Brian Buford, Peggy Crowe, Michael Mardis, Kristen Nakamura Wallitsch, and Jason Warren. For more information or to donate to our campaign, visit our website.

2025 College Personnel Association of Kentucky Conference

  • Friday Mar 14 2025, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Transylvania University
    300 N Broadway
    Lexington, Kentucky
    United States
    40508