Dear ACUPA Members: The October issue of the ACUPAexchange newsletter is now online<http://acupa.site-ym.com/?page=Newsletter_Oct_2017>. In this issue:
EDITORS' SOAPBOX: Meet the new members of the ACUPA Board of Directors and the Newsletter Committee, who will bring unique talents and perspectives to ACUPA. CONTRIBUTORS' CORNER: We're excited to announce the ACUPA Member Partnership Program, in which new members will be mentored by seasoned members who can coach them about the benefits of ACUPA membership. CONSIDER THIS: ACUPA members were surveyed on their adoption of gender-neutral language, which is becoming an increasingly important consideration in policy. MAJOR FEATURE: We interviewed conference attendees to see what their key take-aways were and how they will use the information to improve their policy processes. POLICY IN THE NEWS: A roundup of news that impacts higher education policy and practice. This and all past issues are available through the ACUPA home page, under the tab "NEWS AND PHOTOS." Cara O'Sullivan, ACUPA Newsletter Committee Director, Policy Office Utah Valley University BA 206 800 West University Parkway Orem, Utah 84058-5999 Office Phone: 801 863 7355 Cell Phone: 801 655 3754 Pronouns: she/her/hers
