The California College Personnel Association (CCPA) is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Fall Institute, titled: "Rooted in Resilience: Education, Healing, and Community in Times of Change." The Institute will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific. Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to participate in engaging presentations and roundtables in support of the Institute theme, as well as connect with like-minded colleagues.

Summary Details

Theme: Rooted in Resilience: Education, Healing, and Community in Times of Change

Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific

Location: San Diego State University, Aztec Student Union, 6075 Aztec Circle Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7800

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

Learning Outcomes

Along with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Education, Healing, and Community in Times of Change, 2025 CCPA Fall Institute participants will embrace:

  1. Promising Practices... through the sharing of research findings and successful models within Student Affairs
  2. Professional Development... by obtaining new tools, resources and connections in the field
  3. Resilience Building... by developing holistic strategies for self-care and balance
  4. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging… by challenging norms and advocating for change 

Registration Fees

Member Category Early Bird Rate
(May 1-Sep 7, 2025)
Regular Rate
(Sep 8-Oct 10, 2025)
Professional Member $100 $150
Professional Non-Member $175 $225
Graduate Student Member $50 $75
Graduate Student Non-Member $75 $100
Undergraduate Student $25 $50

Event Logistics

Driving/ParkingFor participants driving to campus, here are driving directions provided by SDSU. The official campus address is: 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182. Parking details are also on this page, with the closest visitor locations being Parking Structures 3 and 4. There’s also the campus map here for participants to navigate there way around campus upon arrival. SDSU also offers a trolley option (specifically, the MTS Trolley Green Line) for those not interested in driving to campus.

Institute Check-In: The Institute will be held in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. Here is that specific address: Aztec Student Union, 6075 Aztec Circle Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7800. We will share more specific details about check-in time and procedures closer to the institute. 

Hotel/Lodging: For participants who choose to stay overnight, here is a list of hotel/lodging options offered by SDSU.

Keynote Speaker

We will announce our keynote speaker and presenters closer to the start of the Institute.

Call for Proposal

Interested in presenting? Please complete the Call for Program Proposals by June 15, 2025 and contact california@acpa.nche.edu with any questions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering? Please contact california@acpa.nche.edu to indicate your interest or fill out the Call for Volunteers Form.

2025 California College Personnel Association Fall Institute

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  • October 18, 2025
  • San Diego State University Aztec Student Union
    6075 Aztec Circle Drive
    San Diego, California
    United States
    92182-7800