You Can Help OCPA Grow!
The Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA) is celebrating its 50th year as an organization this year. OCPA’s purpose is to advance the field of higher education and student affairs throughout the State of Ohio. As we turn 50, we reflect on our past to honor its impact and turn to the future.
OCPA represents every public and private college and university in Ohio. We serve all institutions and their students: some of the nation’s largest public institutions; small independent colleges; religiously affiliated universities; and local community colleges. We have over 200 members, from University Vice Presidents to graduate students. Our membership is inclusive of a multitude of professional areas, including housing and residence life, Title IX and sexual violence prevention, student wellness, career development, student advising, academic affairs and much more. Geographically, our membership is spread throughout the state.
We have made changes to how we operate, including our annual conference, held every year since 1977. We are hosting the annual conference at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris, on February 9-10, 2026. Our conference focuses on putting into action what we, as a profession, learn and discover. This can be using new data we have to improve student outcomes, shifting budgets to reflect new priorities, or trying a new supervision style because our work has changed. We hope to advance the field, and in turn, student learning and development, by encouraging our peers and colleagues to grow in new ways and turn words into action.
To continue our impact, we are asking for your support. For example, you can sponsor specific sessions and events, which will include the opportunity for presenting naming rights. Your organization may also participate in sponsorship of educational sessions or meals where you have the opportunity to present to our membership. We look forward to your support of our membership, annual conference, and professional development opportunities.
Sincerely,
Zach Hooten
OCPA President
zhooten@mccn.edu
An OCPA Annual Conference Sponsorship allows us to provide a high-quality professional development event for Ohio's Higher Education Student Affairs professionals. This community of learners are often on the front lines of supporting Ohio's college students in their success inside and outside of the classroom. Your sponsorship will ensure that we are able to develop and strengthen our profession by keeping conference costs low for attendees, showcasing your organization, and providing attendees incalculable benefits.
Register Now as a Conference Sponsor! (https://cglink.me/2fv/r2131512)
$5,000
ONE AVAILABLE
Reserved table for 10 during Conference meals for registered attendees (meal included)
Up to 5 complimentary conference registrations
Featured as "The 2025 OCPA Annual Conference, presented by [YOUR NAME HERE]"
One-time use of the full OCPA membership roster in the Winter 2025 and in the Fall 2025 academic semesters
Recognition in OCPA Monthly Minute Newsletter for one calendar year
Additional negotiable conference benefits
All Booster level benefits
$3,500
TWO AVAILABLE
Opportunity to give a 10-minute presentation about your company and/or services to attendees during a meal
Reserved table during your sponsored meal (meal included)
Up to 2 complimentary conference registrations
Company/Product information placed at each table setting for sponsored meal
Quarterly recognition in OCPA Monthly Minute Newsletter for one calendar year
One-time use of conference attendee list
Quarterly recognition in OCPA Monthly Minute Newsletter for one calendar year
All Booster level benefits
$2,000
ONE AVAILABLE
Featured as the "OCPA Career Resource Room, sponsored by [YOUR NAME HERE]"
Quarterly recognition in OCPA Monthly Minute Newsletter for one calendar year
One-time use of the conference attendee list
Up to 3 complimentary conference registrations
All Booster level benefits
$2,000
ONE AVAILABLE
Naming rights to the Annual Conference Social
"OCPA Social, sponsored by [YOUR NAME HERE]"
Quarterly recognition in OCPA Monthly Minute Newsletter
One-time use of conference attendee list
Up to 2 complimentary conference registrations
All Booster level benefits
$1,200
TEN AVAILABLE
Naming rights to one Educational Session Block, Learning Lab, Poster Session, or Roundtable
"OCPA Learning Lab, sponsored by [YOUR NAME HERE]"
"Educational Session Block 5, sponsored by [YOUR NAME HERE]"
Quarterly recognition in the OCPA Monthly Minute Newsletter
One-time use of the conference attendee list
Up to 2 complimentary conference registrations
All Booster level benefits
$400
UNLIMITED AVAILABLE
Inclusion on Sponsor Pages of Program and Mobile App
Recognized as partner on OCPA Conference Website and Social Media
One complimentary conference registration
$400
UNLIMITED AVAILABLE
Promote your program and/or institution to all conference attendees including a table in the conference foyer
Create a slide to include in a rotating slideshow during meal times
One complimentary conference registration
All Booster level benefits
$400
UNLIMITED AVAILABLE
Participation in the conference-long vendor fair to spotlight your services to our attendees
Inclusion on Sponsor Pages of our Program and Mobile App
One-time use of conference attendee list
One complimentary conference registration
All Booster level benefits
