Lorraine D. Acker, Ph.D., (she/her) is a distinguished leader in higher education and serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs at SUNY Brockport. Known for her commitment to student advocacy and academic excellence, Dr. Acker provides strategic leadership in residence life, student activities, health and counseling services, campus recreation, and diversity initiatives. Her leadership is guided by a dedication to equity and inclusion, principles that inform her interactions with students and staff.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Acker has held significant roles at institutions such as Bennett College, Iowa State University, UNC Charlotte, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the Institute for Shipboard Education (Semester at Sea). Her background in women’s and gender studies and higher education administration highlights her commitment to fostering critical thinking and civic responsibility among students. She currently shares her expertise by teaching Black Feminist Theory in the department of women’s and gender studies at SUNY Brockport.

Dr. Acker’s influence extends nationally through her involvement in College Student Educators International (ACPA) and the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). She earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport, a master’s from Western Illinois University, and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University.