Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

NACA empowers members to amplify the campus experience through inclusive learning, meaningful connections, and engaging entertainment that transforms college communities.

Vision

To create college communities where everyone belongs.

Core Values

These core values are the fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviors and decision making process. As a recognized leader in higher education, we believe our professional values are vital to the advancement of the Association and the campus activities profession.

Stewardship

Make fair and strategic decisions about the use of Association resources with a focus not just on the particular program, but for the long-term health of the Association.

Innovation

Imagine and create new opportunities, improve experiences, and anticipate the needs of our members.

Communication

Enhance relationships through the effective, efficient and timely exchange of information and ideas.

Respect

Commit to see and celebrate the unique value in ourselves, others and the Association.

Learning

Provide opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies.

Inclusivity

Create with intention, environments where all people can thrive and be successful.

Land Acknowledgment

We want to acknowledge that we, as an Association, work and live on the traditional and Native land of the Congaree Tribes. The Congaree people were a small tribe who suffered heavy losses via tribal feuds and smallpox. After fighting against the colony of South Carolina in the Yamasee War of 1715, over half of the Congaree were killed or enslaved. Those remaining moved further north to join the Catawba. Today, the Catawba Nation is the only federally recognized tribe in the state of South Carolina. The Congaree National Park and the Congaree River are vital parts of Columbia.