Conference Planning Committee It may only be November and you may still be recovering from the stress that comes with the start of a new school year and the Early Action/Decision deadlines---but the conference planning committee wanted to share with…
Kate McKay University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Mentorship has always been an important part of my life. I participated in various mentee and mentor roles throughout high school and college, so when I graduated and got my first post-grad job in college…
This month's Member Spotlight features Annette Braden, School Counselor at Norris City - Omaha - Enfield High School. How long have you worked in counseling? 20 years How did you get into counseling? Honestly, it was a calling. I worked…
Ziggy Blackwell Golden Apple 2019-2020 IACAC Chief Delegate I’ve worked in higher education for approximately 14 years and the 2019 NACAC Conference ranks as one of the most challenging experiences I have been a part of. For nearly two years,…
Joe Freeman Beacon Academy Evan Wilson Illinois College Emily Tabeek Southern Illinois University Carbondale This month we focus on two major initiatives underway. We are witnessing the advancement of legislation that will have major impacts on the students we serve…
Two important emails were recently sent to our partners, see below: CPS Strike Dear IACAC Friends, As you are likely aware, the Chicago Teachers Union is on strike which means that counselors and other staff who assist students in providing…
Sarah Goldman University of Oregon Happy fall, y’all! I hope this essay finds you feeling great about your travel so far, or about your students’ college lists, and everything else that we all have on our plates during this busy…
Amy Thompson York Community High School IACAC President One of the very best parts of being a long time member, volunteer, and leader in various IACAC roles is that no matter how hectic work can be, I know there are…
Movers and Shakers is your way to share professionally-related news about promotions or moves to other institutions. Congratulations to the following members on their achievements:
Markie Rhodes Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission Illinois Institute of Technology In June 2019, I attended my first Middle Management Institute (MMI) at the recommendation of several of my colleagues. "Markie! You seriously need to go! I learned so much!"…