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8 Reasons to Attend the MCPA Drive-In Conference

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8 Reasons to Attend the MCPA Drive-In Conference

 

  1. Networking

One of the biggest goals that MCPA has for this conference is to allow for professionals across the state to meet and learn from each other. Opportunities will be created for you to meet new people and reconnect with those you have not seen in a while.

 

  1. Visit a New Campus

This year, the conference will be held at Newbury College in Brookline, MA. Never been? Take this opportunity to come to campus and see what the quaint New England college has to offer!

 

  1. Reconnect with MCPA

If you’re a member who hasn’t been able to attend the coffee talks or social events, the Drive-In Conference allows you time to reconnect with the organization and hear a bit about the goals of the organization for the upcoming year. The executive board will be sharing information about the proposed updates to the bylaws, allowing for time to vote, and sharing some information about the upcoming ACPA Convention.

 

  1. Support the Local Organization

While closely connected to ACPA, MCPA is specifically geared towards those of us across the Commonwealth. Our organization is successful because of the support, mentoring, and learning that happens during the annual Drive-In Conference. Having an in-state conference allows you to get the conference experience during a one-day event.

 

  1. Talk with the Executive Board About Getting More Involved

If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved with MCPA but don’t quite know how to do that, we’d be happy to talk to you! There are great opportunities for formal (think executive board positions) and informal (we’d love to host a social in your town!) involvement.

 

  1. Support our Award Winners

MCPA award winners will be announced during the Drive-In Conference. Take a moment to talk with an award winner about their career path, or the spectacular program that won them the award!

 

  1. Get Your Headshot Taken

How many times have you been asked for a photo of yourself for an article, announcement, or staff list? Is it time to update that Twitter photo? MCPA is offering complimentary headshots for all conference attendees.

 

  1. Hear from Dr. Cindi Love, the Executive Director of ACPA

Dr. Love will be the keynote speaker for the Drive-In Conference this year. We are so excited to welcome her to our event!

 

 

 

Interested in joining us on December 5th? Register here!

Welcome to MCPA

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On behalf of the Massachusetts College Personnel Association (MCPA) I want to thank you for your membership in the organization.  Last week I had the pleasure of sitting on an alumni panel for Careers in Student Affairs Month, and one thing that I was able to reflect on while I was visiting Bridgewater State is that one constant we have in this field is change.

As Student Affairs professionals we work with change constantly and I think we handle it pretty well.  Today, I am excited to tell you about a few great changes coming to MCPA this year and to announce some proposed changes

New Website and Blog
The new website is now live!  Visit http://www.mymcpa.net or http://ma.myacpa.org to see upcoming events and to read the new MCPA blog the MCPA Minute.  The MCPA Minute has replaced the quarterly newsletter and it is designed to provide on-going content for members.  If you would like to submit

MCPA Awards
We are now accepting nominations for MCPA Awards.  Please submit an award nomination today!  Self-nominations are welcome.  http://ma.myacpa.org/awards/

Membership Fee
At the summer retreat the executive board voted to reduce the membership to $0.  That’s right, FREE MEMBERSHIP!  The board has committed to keeping the membership fee at $0 until December 31, 2016.  There will be a small increase to $10 on January 1, 2017, then to $20 on January 1, 2018, and finally $30 on January 1, 2019.

So tell all your friends, sign-up for free and get the member rate for our events.  If you know someone who is an ACPA member and wants to join MCPA have them contact Ankur Ponda, Senior Lead, ACPA Belong at aponda@acpa.nche.edu.

Bylaws
The current MCPA Bylaws call for an annual review.  This year the MCPA executive board completed an extensive bylaws review and there are many proposed changes.  The executive board has gone through several revisions and now we want your input and feedback.  Please visit http://ma.myacpa.org/about-mcpa/mcpa-bylaws/ to review the current bylaws and the proposed changes.  You will have until Friday, October 30 to comment and provide input.  A final draft will be submitted to the membership for review no later than November 5 and the vote will be held on December 5 at the annual Drive-in during the business meeting.

Conference Information
Help us celebrate MCPA’s 40th Anniversary!  We will be hosting our annual Drive-In Conference on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Newbury College in Brookline, MA.  For more information please visit http://ma.myacpa.org/event/mcpa-drive-in-conference/.

Want to Get Involved?
There are many great ways

  • Host an event on your campus.  We are always looking for locations for the Drive-In and Coffee Talks.
  • Present a program at the Drive-in or be a panelist for a Coffee Talk or Webinar
  • Submit an article for out new blog the MCPA Minute.
  • Social media engagement – connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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John Mayo is the 39th President of the Massachusetts College Personnel Association (MCPA).  John has been a member of MCPA since 2010 and has served in various roles on the MCPA Executive Board.  Professionally, John Mayo is the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Newbury College in Brookline, MA.  John is responsible for all the operational areas including keys, room assignments, work orders, and housing selection. Additionally, John oversees the Main Campus residence halls and supervises the Main Campus.

John holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Bridgewater State College (now University), a Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.

Outside of his work in Higher Education, John is a commissioned Justice of the Peace in Brookline, MA and is a member of the Massachusetts Justices of the Peace Association (MJPA).  John lives on-campus in Weltman Hall with his wife Sara and their Cairn Terrier Kodi.

Contact John:
Mail: Student Center 105, 129 Fisher Ave., Brookline, MA 02445
Office: 617-730-7156
Email: john.mayo@newbury.edu