By Paula Steiner, Prairie Ridge High School My relationship with the IACAC conference has evolved. When I became the College & Career Center Supervisor at Prairie Ridge High School almost nine years ago, I’d never heard of IACAC. It didn’t…
Nate Bargar, Illinois State University and Courtney Wallace, Augustana College Co-chairs, Ad-Hoc Committee for IACAC High School and Community College Visit Guide As many of you learned at the IACAC Annual Membership meeting the High School and Community a College Visit Guide…
By Elyse Rench, McKendree University The IACAC annual conference was an experience I will never forget and look forward to attending in the future. When I began my career in admissions six years ago in Indiana, I had the opportunity…
By Monica Rangel, University of Wisconsin-Madison IACAC is an amazing conference! This was my second year attending the event. Last year I had such a good time I worried how this year would measure up. My fears were quickly dissolved…
By Anne Kremer, DePaul University After the candidate statements were sent to the membership via email, I received a message from Mary Hendry, retired IACAC member who served in leadership roles at both Saint Xavier and Roosevelt University. Mary may…
By Donna Epton After recently attending my 30th IACAC Annual Conference, I reflected on some of the changes to our association. We have always provided exceptional professional development opportunities for those in the profession, which has improved our ability to serve…
By Sarah Daugherty, Bradley University You saw our committee at the IACAC Annual Conference -- Now come see us at Summer Institute 2014!! Join us in July for IACAC's annual professional development and networking experience, Summer Institute! In partnership with the greater IACAC…
By Mike Dunker, President I can’t believe it has been two years since I nervously stood at the podium at conference and gave my acceptance speech as the candidate for President-Elect. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into.…
By Carla Cortes & Art Munin, DePaul University Manny lived in seven foster homes and attended five high schools. Sadly, he did not attend school at all until sixth grade due to the disordered family life caused by a mother…
Each spring IACAC holds a silent auction and basket raffle during its annual conference to help raise funds to support our educational programs. We are still SEARCHING for donations! With the 2014 conference less than four weeks away, the committee…