Proposed By-Law Amendments for 2017
Todd C. Burrell, IACAC Past President Pro Tempore and Credentials Chair
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
The 2016-2017 Credentials Committee presents the following updates to our by-laws. These 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.
These proposed changes will be presented at the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The meeting will begin at 8:15 am. Voting cards and ballots will be available in registration packets. In the interest of being green, we will not be printing a copy of all by-law changes for each folder this year, however, these will be located on the website should you be interested in following along. We will also have all changes displayed on two screens in the Membership Meeting. Voting members who cannot attend Conference may request a proxy ballot.
I would like to thank the members of the Credentials Committee who have given 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.
Article I – Membership
Section 2. Nonvoting Membership.
Old Language:
A. Individuals
1. Any individual currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a postsecondary, graduate, or professional program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or other not-for-profit postsecondary educational institution, and who, in the opinion of the Executive Board, is in accord with the purposes of IACAC and does not qualify for membership under Section 1 of this article.
New Language:
A. Individuals
1. Any individual currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a postsecondary, graduate, or professional program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or other not-for-profit postsecondary educational institution, and who, in the opinion of the Executive Board, is in accord with the purposes of IACAC and does not qualify for membership under Section 1 of Article 1.
Rationale:
This statement is being updated to accurately reflect reference to Article 1.
Article I – Membership
Section 2. Nonvoting Membership.
New Language:
2. Any individual who provides teaching and/or training to professionals who work with students in the transition to postsecondary education, and who is currently employed in a postsecondary, graduate, or professional program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or other not-for-profit postsecondary educational institution, and who, in the opinion of the Executive Board, is in accord with the purposes of IACAC and does not qualify for membership under Section 1 of Article 1.
Rationale:
This statement is being added to create greater awareness within these postgraduate programs and to make professional opportunities and resources available to this group of individuals as well in concert with the NACAC bylaws. This also allows us to build upon the IACAC Strategic plan.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 2. Standing Committees.
Old Language:
Q. 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.
New Language:
Q. Professional Connections Committee
The Professional Connections 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.
Rationale:
This committee used to consist of one person, hence the term liaison was appropriate. The committee now has multiple members, and the name is being changed to reflect a more intimate involvement. Liaison refers to being a middle person to connect two separate entities. The committee wishes to establish relationships and make connections that can continue to flourish in the future.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 2. Standing Committees.
New Language:
R. Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee shall work to solicit, evaluate and select high-achieving students for an annual scholarship. We will promote this scholarship opportunity through IACAC member high schools with the goal of representing the diversity of Illinois students.
Rationale:
This addition will add in the Scholarship Committee as an official IACAC Committee as approved by the Executive Board at the March 2017 meeting and all other committees will be re-lettered as needed.
Article V – Council Teams and Committees
Section 2. Standing Committees.
New Language:
U. Transfer Advisory Committee
The Transfer Advisory Committee shall ensure that the voice and interest of transfer students and professionals working with transfer students are brought forward and heard throughout all levels of IACAC. This committee provides transfer specific professional development opportunities that serve transfer students. Membership should have some carry-over from year to year.
Rationale:
This addition will add in the Transfer Advisory Committee as an official IACAC Committee as approved by the Executive Board at the March 2017 meeting and all other committees will be re-lettered as needed.
