Teri Bump of ACC Named 2017 Pillar of the Profession by NASPA

Austin, Texas — The NASPA Foundation has named Teri Bump, vice president of university relations and student affairs at Austin-based American Campus Communities, a 2017 Pillar of the Profession.

The Pillars award is designed to honor individuals who have served as teachers, leaders and scholars in the field who:

• Sustained professional distinction in the higher education field, as defined by donors and supporters
• Served in leadership roles in NASPA, either regionally or nationally
• Are recognized or remembered by colleagues, friends, students or student organizations for extraordinary service
• Have made significant lifetime contributions to the higher education field

“Teri is an invaluable member of the American Campus Communities team, and is incredibly deserving of this prestigious award,” says Bill Bayless, CEO of ACC.