The College Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK) is excited to announce its 2024 CPAK Conference. The conference will be hosted at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern. This year's "Un-Conference" will give participants an opportunity to interact with others with similar responsibilities and interests from across the state. CPAK will offer a series of roundtables for participants this year, led by CPAK leadership team members, with the CPAK Hall of Fame Reception to follow.

Summary Details

Theme: The "Un-Conference"

Date/Time: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Location: Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205

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

Professional Competencies

Through roundtable discussions, 2024 CPAK Conference participants will develop professional competencies in:

  • Advising and Supporting
  • Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Law, Policy, and Governance
  • 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
(Jul 18-Sep 18, 2024)
Regular Rate
(Sep 19-Oct 11, 2024)
*extended from 10/4
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, ACPA Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Interim Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Southern Connecticut State University, as our keynote speaker for this year's institute.

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.

2024 College Personnel Association of Kentucky Conference

  • Friday Oct 11 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Bellarmine University
    2001 Newburg Road
    Louisville, Kentucky
    United States
    40205