September Executive Board Meeting at Illinois State University By Laura Docherty, Immediate Past PresidentFenwick High School It is that time of year when we are thankful for all that we have and for the people in our lives. As you…
By Todd Burrell, PresidentSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville IACAC Alumni continue to be a vital part of IACAC. This past month, the alumni continued their traditional gathering by hosting events in the Chicago area and central Illinois (Decatur) regions. While these…
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: Erin Alden from Admissions Counselor at Rockford College to Assistant Director and Coordinator of International Admissions…
Join us this July for IACAC’s annual developmental and networking experience, the always dynamic and memorable Summer Institute. In partnership with the greater IACAC community, the 2012 SI Committee is dedicated to engaging with and providing direction to new college…
A group of 40 counselors on the Plane O’Fun will be heading to New Jersey and New York City July 22-27. We will be visiting Elmhurst College, Seton Hall University, Rutgers University, New York University, Columbia University, Hofstra University, Fordham…
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: Jeff Chiapello from Assistant Director of Admissions to Director of Academic Advising at University of St.…
By Ashley Spencer, M.A.CICS Longwood My first-time at the IACAC conference was an enjoyable experience. I came to the conference a little nervous about how the members would treat the “first-timers” but my feelings of anxiety abruptly changed after the…
By Lauren O’ConnorRoosevelt University I was fortunate enough to receive a grant to attend this year’s IACAC annual conference, and I learned that I would also have the opportunity to write an article about my impressions of this year’s keynote…
By Brenda Craig-ChervenyWilmington High School Plan your schedule before the conference.Access the schedule of sessions online; it is available about a month before the conference. I read the session descriptions early and chose one for each timeslot and then ranked…
By Sarah MartinGraduate Student & Intern Connections. You got that right! The theme of this year’s IACAC conference certainly resonated among attendees. Networking was the focus of every session, meal and meeting at the Westin Northwest in early May as…