The Middle Management Institute (MMI) Committee recently followed-up with 2015 attendee, Ashley Hardy, on her experiences during MMI and how those experiences influenced her current recruitment cycle. This month, we profile Ashley and the great work that she accomplished after…
By Chris Kawakita, Illinois Wesleyan University; and Zak George, DePaul University Now with over 100 alums total, IACAC's Middle Management Institute has provided a detailed look at what it means to be an engaged communicator and leader, the challenges and successes of effective…
By Zachary George, DePaul UniversityMiddle Management Institute Co-Chair The Middle Management Institute faculty members have been hard at work to secure a successful conference for our colleagues in the profession with 3-7 years of experience. In its 4th year as a…
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.…
By Erin Halley Conference Grant Recipient Aurora University Every year, the IACAC Annual Conference somehow finds me right where I am. Whether I attend a session as a newbie (now several years ago) and leave jazzed with even more newbie…
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…
By Anne Kremer, Middle Management Institute Committee Co-ChairDePaul University The IACAC Middle Management Institute will take place this year at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, June 6-7, 2013. Our program, modeled after the NACAC Admission Middle Management Institute,…
By DJ MenifeeWestern Illinois University As I took my seat and prepared my pen and notepad for notes, I asked myself “What can I possibly learn from MMI?” As the first session began, we began to identify our communication/behavioral style.…
The IACAC Middle Management Institute is back and will take place June 7-8, 2012 at DePaul University. Our program, modeled after the NACAC Admission Middle Management Institute, will once again aim to educate admission professionals for the jobs they have…
Last spring, I was asked to provide a welcome for a professional development event members of my admissions staff were hosting on behalf of IACAC. I welcomed the invitation—indeed I was enthusiastic about spending time with relatively new admissions professionals—but…