Summer 2026 ASACCU Business Meeting


Promotional graphic for the ASACCU Annual Business Meeting & Award Celebration. The design features ASACCU branding in maroon and navy with Catholic-inspired imagery, including a church façade, candle, cross, and community gathering photos. Main text reads “ASACCU Annual Business Meeting & Award Celebration” with the subtitle “Celebrating mission, accompaniment, and excellence in Catholic higher education.” Event details include Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST as a virtual gathering. The right side highlights the Robert (Bob) Friday Founders’ Award, Mission Integration Awards, and Community Celebration & Connection. Footer text reads: “Looking ahead with hope toward ASACCU 2027 and engagement throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.”

Save the Date for our Summer 2026 Association Business Meeting

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

3:00pm CST.

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Mission Integration Awards 

  • Dean of Students/Res Life:
    • University of St. Thomas: PTSD and Trauma Conference,
      • N. GiGi Giordano Ph.D. LP, Director Counseling and Psychological Services
      • Marlon Blake, Ed.D.,  Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion
    • University of the Incarnate Word: Caring for the Whole Student: Addressing Financial Burden to Promote Persistence
      • Shandra Esparza, SNHP Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
      • J.R. Chiodo-Benmuvhar, Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing Operations
  • Student Activities:
    • Saint Louis University: Saint Louis University Belize Business Immersion: Justice, Reflection, and Cura Personalis in Action
      • Brittany Ludwig, Academic Advisor
  • Human Dignity & Belonging:
    • Mt. Saint Mary’s, CA: Skill Stack Dialogue Series
      • Janet Nava Cardenas, Asst Dir of Student Employment & Career Education
  • Integration of Principles of Best Practice:
    • Duquesne University: Spiritan Engagement in East Africa
      • Adam Wasilko, Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Life

 

Robert (Bob) Friday Founders’ Award

The Robert (Bob) Friday Founders’ Award recognizes leaders who embody the visionary spirit, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to Catholic mission that helped shape ASACCU’s foundation. Kathy Byrnes, Vice President for Student Life at Villanova University and Past Board Chair of ASACCU, has dedicated her career to holistic student development, accompaniment, and mission-centered leadership within Catholic higher education.