Committed to inclusion and social justice, we connect, develop, and support the Minnesota higher education community
MNCPA aspires to be the welcoming professional home for the Minnesota higher education field that advocates for justice, community, and lifelong learning.
MNCPA upholds ethical leadership based on these core values:
- Inclusion: We honor all identities and life/lived experiences and believe all people deserve equitable access and opportunity.
- People: People, whether students, staff, faculty, or community members, are the center of our work and collaborative learning.
- Access: We value quality, affordable, statewide programming with a focus on intentional design.
- Empowerment: Our work inspires higher education professionals and students to discover and unlock their inner advocate.
- Macalester College
- University of St. Thomas
- University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Hamline University
- Inver Hills Community College
- St. Olaf College
- St. Cloud State University
- Adler Graduate School
- College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
- Bemidji State University
- Northwest Technical College
Board of Directors
Joining the Board of Directors is a privilege and often comes with a nomination. Most positions serve a 2 year term. All positions are volunteer and require approximately 3 hours of time per month. The Board is an inclusive space where a variety of professionals come together to share in thought-partnership, strategize the path forward for the organization, and engage in macro level leadership. The Board supports positions held by all level of the profession (i.e., entry, mid, senior). Applications are reviewed as they are submitted and applications can expect to hear back within a week.
Want join the Board of Directors?