Movers and Shakers is way to share professionally-related news about promotions or moves to other institutions. Congratulations to the following members on their achievements: Shawna Armstrong from Freshman Admissions Counselor to Athletic Recruiting Liaison at Aurora University Mike Melinder to…
By Chris Kawakita, Illinois Wesleyan University; and Zak George, DePaul University Now with over 100 alums total, IACAC's Middle Management Institute has provided a detailed look at what it means to be an engaged communicator and leader, the challenges and successes of effective…
By Kasey Stevens, Ferris State University “We do it for the kids.” All too often it’s what we remind ourselves of as motivation to make it through a seemingly endless college fair or parent night. Sometimes it’s the chorus that accompanies…
By Antonio Rodriguez, University of St. Francis As temperatures outdoors rose this summer, I got to enjoy a break from office life with colleagues new and old at IACAC’s summer institute at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. For both brand…
By Sparkle Hunt, Loyola University Chicago On Saturday, May 31, 2014, the College Awareness Preparation (CAP) Committee gathered for the 2nd annual Motivate Me Young Men’s Conference, this year hosted at Loyola University Chicago. A group of male students from the…
[frame][/frame] College readiness was just put in the spotlight by Michelle Obama when she addressed the American School Counselor Association. Speaking at their Annual Conference in July, the First Lady discussed her Reach Higher Initiative, her effort to inspire students…
Movers and Shakers is way to share professionally-related news about promotions or moves to other institutions. Congratulations to the following members on their achievements: Mike Dunker from retired to Chicago Area Regional Representative at Western Illinois University DJ Menifee from Senior Assistant Director…
By Brian LaPorte, Naperville North High School I had the pleasure of attending my first IACAC Annual Conference this spring and gained a wealth of information during my three days there. Being the resident “techie” at my high school, I…
By Anabel Menifee, University of Cincinnati, and Kasey Mather, City Colleges of Chicago Help us continue to fund our programs (Camp College and Motivate Me conference) aimed at serving underrepresented populations and first generation students. These programs provide essential resources that target…
By Renee Koziol, Trinity High SchoolScholarship Committee Co-Chair The IACAC Scholarship was created two years ago based on the thoughts, commitment and passion to give back to those we work with on a daily basis. The IACAC Executive Board decided to…