Greetings! Within the admission profession there is a belief that if you still love the work after three years, you are likely here to stay. With several years under your belt you may be an aspiring or recently promoted middle…
The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling is affiliated with the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In order to remain a member in good standing, we need to adhere to the guiding principles of that organization, especially in the…
Executive Board Elections Executive Board elections will be held during the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 2. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Voting cards and ballots will be available in registration packets on Wednesday and on Thursday until…
Jason Swann Shawn Wochner Jason Swann Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Management, Rend Lake College Education: B.A., Blackburn College; M.A., McKendree University IACAC Member: 8 years Previous Employment: Illinois Supreme Court (2000–2003); Blackburn College Admissions (2003–2005) IACAC Activities:…
Drew Eder Kathy Major Drew Eder Counselor, Highland Park High School Education: B.A. Communications, Saint Louis University; M.A. School Counseling, Lewis University; Type 75 Administrative Certificate, Lewis University IACAC Member: 6 years Previous Employment: Admissions Counselor, Lewis University…
DJ Menifee Tony Minestra Stephanie Szczepanski DJ Menifee Admission Counselor, Western Illinois University Education: B.S., Lees-McRae College; MS, Instructional Design and Technology, Western Illinois University (Spring 2013); Certificate, Leadership in Enrollment Management, University of Southern California (Spring 2013)…
Brad Kain Amy Thompson Brad Kain College Counselor, Homewood Flossmoor High School Education: B.A. Lewis University; M.A. School Counseling, Lewis University; M.A. Education School Leadership, Olivet Nazarene IACAC Member: 12 years Previous Employment: Lewis University, Admission Counselor (2001–2003); Homewood…
Ryan Downey DeVone Eurales Ryan Downey Assistant Director of Admissions, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Education: B.S. in Business Administration, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville IACAC Member: 6 years Previous Employment: Admission Counselor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2007–2009) IACAC Activities: Annual…
Sacha Thieme Director of Freshman Admission, DePaul University Education: B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; M.S. in Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN IACAC Member: 11 years IACAC Activities: Membership Committee (2003–2008); Government Relations (2004–2008), Springfield Trip (2004, 2006, 2013); District 2NW…
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 Admission Counselor at Lewis University to Out of State Admissions Representative at…