Dear ACPA Colleagues: - ACPA 2014 Indianapolis Convention

Multi-Faith Services and Meetings in Baltimore
Visit http://convention.myacpa.org/general/index.php to review
the posted “Multi-Faith Services and Meetings in Baltimore.” For
additional information, consult your hotel’s concierge desk about services
or meetings in the area. There is also a Prayer, Meditation, and
Relaxation Room available in the Hilton Hotel on the 3rd Level Stone
Room. The Pan African Network and the Commission for Spirituality,
Faith, Religion and Meaning will offer “A Celebration of Being: A
Multi-Faith Experience” on Monday, March 28, at 7:00 - 7:45 am in
the Hilton Baltimore - Key 11.
Staying Healthy During Convention
Tips for staying healthy are provided by the Commission for Wellness:
• Get some rest. Many people may be traveling from long distances
to Baltimore, contributing to an increased feeling of fatigue and jet
lag. Make sure you get at least seven hours of sleep to keep yourself
stress-free and motivated.
• Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Keeping
your body hydrated will help keep you focused and energized.
• Manage your money. It is very easy to spend more money than usual
while out of town. Give yourself a budget for each day and avoid
situations where you might spend more money than usual.
• Eat healthy. It sounds simple enough but many people lose their
healthy eating routines while away from home. Make sure you check
out the local restaurant menu to find some healthy eating options
while in Baltimore.
• Attend to your faith, religious, or spiritual practices while at the
convention. Check out local services or visit the Prayer, Meditation
and Relaxation Room available in the Hilton Hotel on the 3rd Level
Stone Room.
• Continue your exercise routine, whether you run, walk or use the
gym on a regular basis. Find a friend at the convention who will help
keep you motivated by exercising with you during the day. Make
sure you check out the gyms in your hotel and the local parks and
areas in Baltimore to walk or run.
• Avoid flight and travel issues at the end of the convention by giving
yourself plenty of time to get to the airport. Make sure you stay
hydrated while traveling and get plenty of rest once you are home.
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Sustainability at the Convention
Turn IT Off — Limit the length of your showers in the hotel. Unplug
electronics in your hotel room such as cell phone chargers and laptops.
Turn off lights, heat/AC when you are not in your room and request
that housekeeping does not leave lights, TV, and/or radio on with
turndown service.
Reuse IT — Reuse your hotel towels and linens.
Walk IT — Walk when you can. Take public transportation or shuttle
services if it is not feasible to walk; use an environmentally-friendly
taxi if you must use a taxi for transportation.
Spend IT Locally — Venture beyond the convention bubble to
experience some of the local culture and community. When possible,
choose to eat at a local restaurant or purchase local items. This will
help the local economy and will financially assist those who may need
it the most.
Offset IT — Consider donating to non-profit organizations that allow
you to offset your carbon footprint, like carbonfund.org. To make a
carbon-offsetting donation at the convention, visit the Hospitality
Table. Our volunteers would be glad to assist you!
Recycle IT — Recycle your nametag and program book. Do you have
gently used clothing you’d like to donate to a local charity? Attendees
are invited to contribute business attire to Baltimore-area charities that
help job seekers put their best foot forward by providing wardrobe
assistance. For more information, visit the Hospitality Table.
Thank you for helping make ACPA an international leader in
sustainability for higher education. For more suggestions on steps
you can take to help make a difference, visit the Sustainability Web
site at www.myacpa.org/task-force/sustainability.
Ethics
ACPA – College Student Educators International is an association
whose members are dedicated to enhancing the worth, dignity,
potential, and uniqueness of each individual within post-secondary
educational institutions and, thus, to the service of society. ACPA
members are committed to contributing to the comprehensive education
of students, protecting human rights, advancing knowledge of
student growth and development, and promoting the effectiveness of
institutional programs, services, and organizational units. As a means
of supporting these commitments, members of ACPA subscribe to
the following principles and standards of ethical conduct: Professional
Responsibility and Competence; Student Learning and Development;
Responsibility to the Institution; and Responsibility to Society.
Acceptance of membership in ACPA signifies that the member understands
the provisions of this statement.
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