Proposed By-Law Amendments 2014
The 2013-2014 Credentials Committee presents the following updates to our by-laws. These eight updates continue to address the changes within our association as we move forward. As in years previous, the Credentials Committee also makes sure that Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) adheres to guiding principles of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and adherence to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice.
I would like to thank the members of the Credentials Committee who have given of their time and expertise in working with the following updates and changes to provide for the by-laws that will continue to allow future leadership and members to adapt to the changes and growth within the association.
Respectfully,
Todd C. Burrell
IACAC Past President
Credentials Committee Chair
Article I – Membership
New Language:
Criteria and qualifications for each category of voting and non-voting members shall be set forth in these by-laws and in the policies and procedures approved by the Executive Board.
Rationale:
This statement is being added to address the addition of the membership portion of the IACAC Policies and Procedure Manual approved at the March 2014 Executive Board.
Article III – Cabinet and Council
Section 1 – Duties of Cabinet and Officers
New Language:
F. Treasurer-Elect.
The Treasurer-Elect shall serve on the Professional Development Grants Committee, Finance Committee and the Illinois College Fair Committee.
Rationale:
This change reflects the re-naming of the ICE Committee to the Illinois College Fair Committee.
Article IV – Nominations and Elections
Section 4 – Voting and Election
New Language:
A. Two separate written ballots shall be cast at each annual membership meeting. One ballot shall consist of candidates to fill the offices of President-Elect, Secretary (alternate years), Treasurer-Elect and the Directorships, the terms of which expire at such meeting and shall be distributed to the voting membership. The other ballot shall consist of the candidates for Delegates to the NACAC Assembly to be elected at such meeting and shall be distributed only to NACAC voting members. At each Annual Membership Meeting the ballots shall be counted by tellers appointed by the Chairperson of the Credentials Committee. The candidates securing the highest number of votes cast for each office shall be declared elected and the Most Recent Active Past President shall then publicly announce the names of the newly elected members of the Executive Board to the general membership. In the case of a tie-vote between candidates for specific position(s) on the Executive Board, voting members will revote for said position(s) during the Annual Membership Meeting.
Rationale:
This change reflects the approval from the 2013 Membership meeting to where a Treasurer-Elect will be elected each year. Thus, the (alternate years) will be removed from the language.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 1 – Council Teams
New Language:
B. Student and Family Outreach Team will oversee the work of the following committees: Illinois College Fair Committee, National College Fair and College Awareness and Preparation (CAP)
Rationale:
This change reflects the re-naming of the ICE Committee to the Illinois College Fair Committee.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 1 – Council Teams
New Language:
C. Professional Development Team will oversee the work of the following committees: District Seminars, Mentorship, Middle Management Institute, Summer Tours, Summer Institute and Inclusion, Access and Success
Rationale:
This change reflects the addition of the Middle Management Institute Committee as a standing committee for IACAC.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 2 – Standing Committees
New Language:
H. Illinois College Fair Committee
The Illinois College Fair Committee shall be responsible for establishing the Illinois College Fair schedule, overseeing policy and procedures, promoting the Illinois Regional College Fairs, and overseeing the planning and implementation of the Articulation Unplugged program held each fall. The Illinois College Fair Coordinator shall be the chairperson and the committee shall consist of nine members, each of whom shall serve a three-year term. Efforts will be made to include a member who serves on the Chicago National College Fair Committee and at least one member who will also serve as the chief organizer(s) of Articulation Unplugged.
Rationale:
This change reflects the re-naming of the ICE Committee to the Illinois College Fair Committee, in addition the appropriate changes to the wording within this section to reflect this change.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 2 – Standing Committees
New Language:
L. Middle Management Institute Committee (MMI)
The Middle Management Institute Committee shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and staffing summer middle management training for post-secondary college admission professionals with three or more years of experience. Membership should have some carry-over from year to year.
Rationale:
This change reflects the addition of the Middle Management Institute Committee as a standing committee for IACAC.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 2 – Standing Committees
New Language
M. National College Fair Committee.
The National College Fair Committee shall be responsible for assisting the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in planning, coordinating, implementing and staffing the NACAC College Fair(s) in Illinois. The membership of this committee shall be diverse and embrace secondary, postsecondary and community-based organizations. Membership should have some carry-over from year to year.
N. Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee shall nominate a candidate or candidates for each office to be voted on by the membership at each Annual Membership Meeting. The membership of this committee shall be as provided in Section 1 of Article IV.
O. Professional Development Grants Committee.
The Professional Development Grants Committee shall be responsible for promoting, reviewing and awarding grants for professional development opportunities within IACAC and NACAC. This committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer.
P. Professional Liaison Committee.
The Professional Liaison Committee shall be responsible for communicating and coordinating IACAC services with like organizations, who offer expertise to individuals throughout the State of Illinois seeking counseling and information regarding postsecondary admission and financial aid. Examples of such organizations would be ISAC, ISCA, CPS, etc. Membership should have some carry-over from year to year.
Q. Summer Institute Committee.
The Summer Institute Committee shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and staffing summer training institute(s) for secondary and postsecondary college admission counselors. Membership should have some carry-over from year to year.
R. Summer Tours Committee.
The Summer Tours Committee shall be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing tours to colleges for counselors involved in the college transition process. Membership should have some carry-over from year to year.
Rationale:
This reflects the change in lettering, beginning with “M” and continuing through “R.” This re-lettering is due to the addition of the Middle Management Institute Committee.
