By Marsha Hubbuch, College Counseling ServicesProject Reach Co-Chair Q: What is Project Reach? A: Project Reach is a service project of IACAC in which new or gently used school supplies, college reference materials, and a monetary award are collected to donate…
By Renee Koziol, Trinity High School, and Stephanie Szczepanski, Saint Louis University On behalf of the members of the IACAC Scholarship Committee, we are pleased to announce that we will again award five $1,000 scholarships ($500 per semester, non-renewable) to students who plan on pursuing a college or…
by Kathy Major, Joliet Catholic AcademyDistrict Seminars Committee Co-Chair The 2014 District Seminar’s will be here before you know it! They provide a great opportunity to renew friendships, build professional development, and network with colleagues. Make it a New Year’s priority,…
By Anne Kremer, DePaul UniversityAnnual Conference Chair and President-Elect Pro Tempore Mark your calendars! The 2014 IACAC Annual Conference dates have been set for April 30th - May 2nd at the Westin Hotel in Itasca. The conference committees have been working very…
By Mike DunkerIACAC President I’m sitting here looking out my back window at a couple feet of snow, and at a thermometer that says 14 degrees below zero. I’m also listening to three of my children who have been cooped…
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: Ashley Dobbyn from Freshman Admission Counselor at Lewis University to Assistant Director of Freshman Admission/Event Coordinator at Lewis University…
By Mike DukerIACAC President A few weekends ago I had the perfect Fall day. I watched my favorite college football team improve its record to 9-0 (Go Huskies), and spent several hours working in my yard on a beautiful afternoon.…
By Jennifer Coomer, Southern Illlinois University Edwardsville; Liz Hannon, Barrington High School; and Jennifer Troupis, Purdue University The Mentorship Committee was formed to offer college admission professionals the opportunity for one on one support, professional growth and sharing of ideas and goals. Since…
By Traci FlowersLoyola Academy The Human Relations Committee has been renamed the Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee to align with NACAC, and better reflect the work of the committee. For many years, Human Relations was often confused with Human Resources. Although the…
By René GomezLake Forest College During our weekly staff meetings, I have slowly figured out that I’m reserved. I am shy. I am a listener. I am a team player. That is who I am. It is hard to change.…