VP's successful innovation stems from strong team

When Beth Lesen received the ACPA's 2026 Harold E. Cheatham Innovative Practice Award, it was clearly well‐deserved. After all, several successful innovative initiatives came to fruition under her leadership as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment at California State University, Long Beach. When asked to explain the secret to her success, she's quick to credit her staff.

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Student Affairs Today
Published
2026-06-16
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https://doi.org/10.1002/say.70083
Primary Topic
Ego Development and Educational Practices
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VP's successful innovation stems from strong team

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Abstract

When Beth Lesen received the ACPA's 2026 Harold E. Cheatham Innovative Practice Award, it was clearly well‐deserved. After all, several successful innovative initiatives came to fruition under her leadership as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment at California State University, Long Beach. When asked to explain the secret to her success, she's quick to credit her staff.

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