“Social justice work addresses inequality and oppression in all its nuances, including but not limited to, racism and xenophobia, classism and economic discrimination, sexism and misogyny, homophobia and heterosexism, religious and political persecution, the abuse of civil liberties, and ableism.” (p. 7, Journal of Critical Thought and Praxis 2017, Vol. 6, No. 1, 68-63)

Inspired by the ACPA Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice & Decolonization, The New England College Personnel Association (NECPA) Social Justice Academy is designed to bring together higher education professionals to learn about and promote a deeper level of social justice standards, enhancing and refining our skills and competencies to create greater inclusion for all members of our campus communities and beyond. The Academy will consist of four virtual workshops on a variety of topics, including: identity, supporting students, allyship, finding your voice, inclusive spaces, and more (full details below. Overall, the goal of the Academy is a world where this is "full and equal participation of all groups in society and the ability to know when not practiced in society." For more information about the Academy, visit our website or email newengland@acpa.nche.edu.

Registration Fees:

Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members

$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members

$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.

$5 for International Non-Members

Academy Dates:

Friday, 14 March 2025 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern | "Journey Mapping: Exploring Identity and Supporting Students," presented by Angeline UyHam

Friday, 21 March 2025 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern | "Allyship in Uncertain Times: Finding your Voice to Uplift Others," presented by Faustina Cuevas

Friday, 28 March 2025 at 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Eastern | "Using (Counter) Stories to Build Inclusive Campus Spaces," presented by Audrey Grace

Friday, 4 April 2025 at Time TBD | Topic and Presenter TBD

Learning Outcomes:

The NECPA Social Justice Academy will:

  • Provide opportunities for participants to explore social identities;
  • Develop knowledge around social justice;
  • Build a deeper understanding around privilege, intersectionality and how they play a role in society; and
  • Foster opportunities to develop skills to become a change agent on our campuses.

Our objective is to prepare participants with a foundation of skills and knowledge, including the capacity to:

  • Evaluate self-awareness and acknowledgment of personal social identities and the ways their identity impacts society;
  • Interpret the history of oppression and examples of social injustice;
  • Understand the dynamics of privilege and differential access to power and access based on held or perceived social identity; Race, Gender, Sexual orientation, Physical & Mental Ability, Ethnic Heritage, Social Class, Religion and Belief (not that this list is not exhaustive;
  • Recognize and use all aspects of the Racial Justice Decolonization Framework; and
  • Apply what is learned to create the framework to develop socially just environments.

Professional Competencies:

Colloquium participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Social Justice and Inclusion. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners, visit our website.

NECPA Social Justice Academy

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  • Friday Mar 14 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Friday Mar 21 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Friday Mar 28 2025, 11:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Friday Apr 04 2025, 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Event Workshops

Friday, 14 March 2025 At 12:00-1:00 P.m. Eastern | "Journey Mapping: Exploring Identity And Supporting Students," Presented By Angeline UyHam

April 4, 2025  12:00 - 13:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:91

Friday, 14 March 2025 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern | "Journey Mapping: Exploring Identity and Supporting Students" presented by Angeline UyHam

Friday, 21 March 2025 At 2:00-3:30 P.m. Eastern | "Allyship In Uncertain Times: Finding Your Voice To Uplift Others," Presented By Faustina Cuevas

April 11, 2025  12:00 - 13:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:90

Friday, 21 March 2025 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern | "Allyship in Uncertain Times: Finding your Voice to Uplift Others," presented by Faustina Cuevas

Friday, 28 March 2025 At 11:00 A.m.-12:30 P.m. Eastern | "Using (Counter) Stories To Build Inclusive Campus Spaces," Presented By Audrey Grace

April 18, 2025  12:00 - 13:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:88

Friday, 28 March 2025 at 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Eastern | "Using (Counter) Stories to Build Inclusive Campus Spaces​," presented by Audrey Grace

Friday, 4 April 2025 At Time TBD | Topic And Presenter TBD

April 25, 2025  12:00 - 13:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:90

Friday, 4 April 2025 at Time TBD | Topic and Presenter TBD