The Virginia College Personnel Association (VACPA) is excited to announce its inaugural Drive-In Conference 2024! The one-day conference will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. Join us to connect with colleagues and access program sessions.

Conference Details:

Theme: The Next Chapter: Higher Education & Student Support in Virginia

Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Location: Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, 8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100, Richmond, Virginia 23227

Directions/Parking: Please take the first right off off Magellan Parkway. The entrance will be the first door (Suite 1100). Please park in a spot marked with a blue square.

VACPA is proud to offer the following rates for our event as we work to increase access to meaningful professional development and networking opportunities. Registration includes entry to the conference and lunch (a boxed sandwich or salad).

Registration Fees

Member Category Early Bird Rate (Feb 16-Apr 30, 2024) Regular Rate (May 1-Jun 7, 2024)
Graduate Student Member $15.00 $20.00
Graduate Student Non-Member $25.00 $30.00
Professional Member $30.00 $35.00
Professional Non-Member $50.00 $55.00


Keynote Speaker

We are honored to host Tricia Smith, MS, MBA of Radford University for our inaugural event's keynote address. Tricia Smith serves as the Associate Vice President of Student Life at Radford University. In that role she is charged with supervision of and collaboration with offices involving recreation and wellness, diversity and inclusion, fraternity and sorority affairs, clubs and organizations, service learning, parent and family programs and the University’s 380-acre Selu Conservancy. Tricia firmly believe that, if fulfilling its greatest potential, higher education has the potential to create curious, creative, and generous humans and communities that are invested in collective well-being and success.

VACPA Drive-In Conference 2024-Presented by the Virginia College Personnel Association

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  • Friday June 21 2024, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
    8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100
    Richmond, Virginia
    United States
    23227