Interested in intensive information and discussion events that focus on the issues most relevant to your workplace and student population? How about participating in a series of structured lessons geared towards a specific group of professionals? Top
If so, consider registering for preconference seminars or workshops offered before the start of the National Conference. A variety of three-hour preconference seminars will be offered on Wednesday morning, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Preconference workshops are offered as full-day or two-day courses.
Registration and a separate fee of $75 per preconference seminar is required for preconference events. Register now.
Enrollment is limited for all preconference events and they often sell out, so register early!
W = Preconference seminar held on Wednesday
T = Preconference seminar held on Thursday
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 W100
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wedam
W100. Hotspots, Hooks and Hidden Agendas: An Inside Look at the College Admission Process
Room 201
Investigate the decision-making process of the current admission climate within the context and new-found priorities of enrollment management.
(Repeated Thursday from 8:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. - see T300)
Peter Van Buskirk, The Admission Game, PA
W101. The Transformed Admission Landscape: New Hot Colleges
Room 204
Review national trends of enrollment and admission at the nation’s selective and up-and-coming institutions.
Edward Fiske, Fiske Guides, NC
Greg Birk, Kinkaid School, TX
Eileen Blattner, Shaker Heights High School, OH
Ginger Fay, Fay College Counseling, DC
Laura Johnson Frey, Vermont Academy, VT
Bruce Hammond, FiskeGuideBlog.com, VA
W102. The "WOW" Factor
Room 211
Explore effective methods to communicate your message through daily tours, special programs, the latest technology, and more in perhaps the most important factor in a student's college choice- the campus visit.
Jeff Kallay, TargetX, PA
Laura Martin, Hendrix College, AK
Jill Hampshire, The Ohio State University, OH
W103. Ask the Deans and Directors
Room 204
Engage senior college admission deans in a candid dialogue about pertinent issues in selective college admission.
(Repeated Wednesday from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - see W203)
Nina Marks, Collegiate Directions, Inc. , MD
Janet Rapelye, Princeton University, NJ
Paul Marthers, Reed College, OR
John Mahoney, Boston College, MA
Ted Spencer, University of Michigan, MI
W104. Effective Communication in the Recruitment and Admission of International Students
Room 2A
Discuss the dynamics of communication that exist in the recruitment and admission of international students. Learn about recruitment events, involving parents in the process and electronic and print communication.
Paula Mitchell, Council of International Schools, NY
Lisa Ball, Lincoln The American International School of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gwen Bergman, Laguna Blanca School, CA
Eric Maloof, Trinity University, TX
W105. Planning and Evaluating Your Training and Professional Development Program
Room 206
Build a successful training and professional development program using multiple techniques for planning and evaluating its effectiveness.
Ronald Morris, Center for Enrollment Leadership, MO
Ana Rodriguez, NACAC, VA
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
W200. Approaches to the College Essay
Room 303
Build a repertoire of practical approaches to facilitate student writing of the college essay.
Alfie Daniels, Yale University, CT
Bruce Hammond, FiskeGuideBlog.com, VA
Beverly Morse, Kenyon College, OH
W201. The International Baccalaureate Diploma as a Predictor of Academic Success in College
Room 206
Explore the IB Diploma program’s potential as a predictor of college readiness and success within the context of holistic “admission assumptions.”
Sandra Wade Pauly, IB North America, BC
W202. The College Search and Application Process for Students Who Learn Differently
Room 211
Hear about opportunities and factors to consider when students with learning disabilities are considering college options.
Jed Geary, Eagle Hill School, MA
Michael Riendeau, Eagle Hill School, MA W203
W203. Ask the Deans and Directors
Room 2B
See description for seminar W103, Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. W204
W204. Swimming with the Sharks
Room 2A
Enhance your understanding of the complexities of the college admission process with tips on how to navigate the intricacies of the ever-changing college admission playing field.
(Repeated Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.- see T304)
David Prutow, Hunterdon Central Regional High School, NJ
W205. Athletic Recruiting: Secrets of the Locker Room
Room 204
Receive advice on how to work with athletes recruited by both Division I and III schools.
Stephen Jackson, Baylor School, TN
David Lesesne, Sewanee University of the South, TN
Thad Lepcio, Baylor School, TN
Brand Stille, Wofford College, SC
Earl Johnson, The University of Tulsa, OK
W206. From 8-Tracks to iPods: Managing the Generations
Room 201
Discover ways to appreciate and manage your multigenerational staff.
Brian Hazlett, Binghamton University, NY
Joe Roback, University of Scranton, PA
Thursday, September 25, 2008 T300
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
T300. Hotspots, Hooks and Hidden Agendas: An Inside Look at the College Admission Process
Room 201
See description for seminar W100, Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
T301. NCAA Eligibility Center: Preparing Student-Athletes for NCAA Division I or II Athletics
Room 206
Review the NCAA Eligibility Center Web site, learn navigational tools for updating core courses and gather information regarding initial eligibility standards for academic and amateurism certification.
Jennifer Fraser, NCAA, IN
Nick Sproull, NCAA, IN
T302. Creating and Updating Your High School Profile
Room 211
Learn to make your school profile accurate, current, complete, and most of all, helpful to college admission personnel. Discuss various uses of profiles, what makes a great profile and creating or recreating more useful profiles. Attendees should bring 15 copies of their profile to share.
Sherri Geller, Dana Hall School, MA
Barbara Schultz, Arnold O. Beckman High School, CA
David Hautanen Jr, Northeastern University, MA
Kent Rinehart, Marist College, NY
Robert Andrews, Schuler Foundation, IL
T303. Music Admission: An Inside Look at School Choices, Applying and Auditioning
Room 204
Explore ways to advise music students and their parents on college options, the audition process and how music applications are evaluated.
Lee Cioppa, The Juilliard School, NY
Phillip Placenti, USC Thornton School of Music, CA T304
T304. Swimming with the Sharks
Room 2A
See description for seminar W204, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
T305. Sophomore-Junior Nights That Rock
Room 2B
Share ways to facilitate effective and memorable sophomore-junior college preparation night programs.
Andrew Morris, Binghamton University (SUNY), NY
T306. Taking Measure of Admission Tests
Room 303
Analyze the common concerns of standardized admission tests by examining what research and data actually say about the ACT and SAT tests.
Jon Erickson, ACT, IL
Wayne Patience, ACT, IA
John Brady, The College Board, NY
Andrew Wiley, The College Board, NY
T307. Academics, Athletics or Arts? Behavior's Role in Enrollment
Room 307
Develop strategies to adapt the way you communicate, relate and enroll based on student preferences.
Angie Chaplin, Lutheran Services in Iowa, IA
T308. Engineer Your Life: Talking to High School Girls About Engineering
Room 3A Free Seminar
Receive information on how to help students and parents understand the nature of engineering, the academic background needed to pursue it and the various career paths available. Attendees will be offered stipends to train fellow counselors in their region.
Thea Sahr, WGBH Boston, MA
Leslie Collins, National Engineers Week Foundation, VA
T309. Training for the Inaugural Corps of NACAC “Step-by-Step To College” Workshop Volunteers-
Room 3B Free Seminar
NACAC’s Strategic Priorities include building an inclusive community and building professional content. This workshop addresses both of these initiatives. Participants will be introduced to NACAC’s new “Step-by-Step To College” workshop curriculum for underserved students in grades 7-12. In addition, members of the NACAC Human Relations Committee will review recent revisions of the Families, Counselors and Communities Together materials. Those attending will leave with NACAC’s comprehensive tools for meeting the needs of first-generation students and their families.
Phyllis Gill, Providence Day School, NC
Mary Lee Hoganson, NACAC Past President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL
Joan Mudge, Garrison Forest School, MD
Pat Walters, Independent Counselor, TX
Members of the NACAC Human Relations Committee
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