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…
Let the fun begin and sweep away the winter blues! It's time for renewing friendships, building professional development, and networking with colleagues. Make it a New Year’s priority, and join us at one or more of the seven exciting IACAC…
This year, Summer Institute welcomed 54 participants from a variety of public, private, community colleges, and two high schools--the largest SI in recent history. The participants represented the states of Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri. Overall, Summer Institute…
Mark your calendar now for the ultimate IACAC professional development opportunity to “connect” with your colleagues. The 2012 Annual Conference is May 2-4, 2012 at the Westin in Itasca, conveniently scheduled prior to the May 7th start of AP examinations..…
NACAC and the Imagine Grant continue to be very supportive of IACAC and the development of new programming for its members and the students they serve. This summer, the Imagine Grant helped to get IACAC’s first ever Middle Management Institute…
Our organization is busier than ever. Several committees have been putting in long hours working to make this professional association one of the best. As IACAC President, I have the privilege of sharing with you some of the highlights of their work and invite you to marvel with me at our accomplishments to date:
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Are you hiring new admissions counselors? Have you been in your college admissions job for less than 18 months? Then the IACAC Summer Institute is the perfect professional development opportunity for you! Come participate in informative sessions, network with others…
2011 was a great year for District Seminars! Over 300 counseling professionals attended these professional development opportunities, held throughout the state, March 4-18. Frank DuBois and DeVone Eurales lead a team of twelve site coordinators, who offered a variety of…
All this and more awaits you at IACAC’s 2011 District Seminars. Check out the District Seminar website for a full listing of seminar descriptions and online registration. Each district has worked diligently preparing informative sessions that are not only educational, but also fun-filled. All of the coordinators and their committees hope that these seminars will spark in-depth conversations as well as intellectual growth. We have a number of dynamic speakers and colleagues to share their expertise. (And who can forget about the great raffle prizes!)