COVID-19 update:
In response to the COVID-19 situation, WCPA has canceled the Spring Professional Development Institute, “Free Speech, Protest, and Bias”. Click to see more information.
About WCPA:
Welcome to the Wisconsin College Personnel Association (WCPA). WCPA has been around for nearly 50 years supporting professionals and graduate students in higher education grow professionally.
WCPA welcomes individuals from all types of institutions and career fields related to higher education. WCPA affirms and supports the unique identities in our community by striving for inclusive excellence.
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Upcoming Events:
- Spring Professional Development Institute (PDI): Spring 2021
- Fall Annual Conference: October 2021
- Student Affairs 101: October 2021
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