NACAC's 64th National Conference is the best single source for up-to-date information on the college admission profession. All educational sessions offered beginning Thursday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, September 27 are included in the national conference registration fee.
Educational sessions will be offered in seven topical strands:Top
Student Issues
Secondary Counseling Issues
Postsecondary Admission Issues
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Networking
Career and Staff Development
The Dynamic and Diverse Realities of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Higher Education
Learn about the diversity in ethnicity, socioeconomic classes and immigration patterns of the Asian population and what the University of California is doing to track and study this population.
Ah Young Chi, Loyola Marymount University, CA
Michelle Ko, Loyola Marymount University, CA
Christina Louie, Santa Clara University, CA
Vu Tran, University of California-Los Angeles, CA
Early College Outreach: Programming for Students and Parents
Examine programs that aim to reach underrepresented students.
Michele Brown, The Ohio State University, OH
LaToya Sykes, Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation, WI
Myths and Realities of Attending a Liberal Arts College in the Pacific Northwest
Evaluate perceptions—and misperceptions—about students in the Pacific Northwest.
Madeleine Rhyneer, Willamette University, OR
George Mills, University of Puget Sound, WA
Paul Marthers, Reed College, OR
Tony Cabasco, Whitman College, WA
Mike Sexton, Lewis & Clark College, OR
U.S. Pacific Islands: The Untapped Market
Discover what U.S. Pacific Islander students have to offer colleges.
J. Robert Kelley, St. John's School, GU
Larry Kekaulike, Maryknoll School, HI
Chris Krzak, University of LaVerne, CA
Effective Strategies in Engaging Underserved Populations in College-Going Behaviors
Learn about counseling special populations, including youth in foster care, single parent, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) families along with barriers and needs faced.
Marcia Weston, NASFAA, DC
Johnavae Quinn, NASFAA, DC
Best Practices in Counseling Same-Sex-Attracted Students
Learn how to promote understanding and share best practices when counseling students with same-sex attractions.
Randell Hernandez, Independent Consultant, CA
Jennifer Dryfoos, Santa Fe Preparatory School, NM
Steve Frappier, Ransom Everglades School, FL
Is It Really an Option for Me?
Learn how students of the classes of 2009 and 2010 perceive college costs and discover ways to combat these misperceptions.
Don Munce, National Research Center for College University Admissions, MO
Kevin Cavanaugh, Iona College, NY
Student Views on Technology in the College Admission Process
Hear from high school students and college freshmen about their use of technology in the college search.
Beverly Woodson Day, Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Lynn Boehne, Gustavus Adolphus College, MN
Peter Farrell, Fordham University, NY
Jim Goecker, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN
David Henry, University of Miami, FL
Cindy Rodkin, Hinsdale Central High School, IL
Jack Shull, Cairo American College, Egypt
Admitting the Disciplined
Examine disclosure policies and procedures about students' disciplinary histories from a secondary and postsecondary view.
Phillip Trout, Minnetonka High School, MN
Sue Biemeret, Adlai Stevenson High School, IL
Stacy Penkala, Detroit Country Day School, MI
Alisa Fisher, University of Notre Dame, IN
Jill Bisbee, Knox College, IL
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Secondary Counseling Issues – these sessions provide information about the profession of college counseling, best practices, ROI (evaluation of practices), and other practice-related information specific and relevant to secondary counseling. Topics for independent counselors, community colleges, transfers, overseas counselors, and CBOs are also included.
Using Data in Your College Admission Counseling Program
Focus on ways to gather, track and understand data about your students and how to use it when advising them about their post-high school planning.
Robert Bardwell, Monson High School, MA
Sheila Deam, East Longmeadow HS, MA
Trish Hatch, San Diego State University, CA
Measuring Success in College Counseling
Discuss practices currently used to measure success in college counseling along with new and innovative ways of assessing the strengths of counseling programs.
Ari Worthman, Pine Crest School, FL
Marie Bigham, The Bishop’s School, CA
Kelly Herrington, University Preparatory Academy, WA
Liz Schmitt, Miss Porter's School, CT
Making the Most of Their January Admit
Listen to an admission officer, a postsecondary counselor, a GAP-year consultant, and a GAP-year program provider give perspectives about deferred admission.
Linda Connelly, New Trier High School, IL
Ellen Goulding, Colorado College, CO
Bob Gilpin, Time Out Associates, MA
Marianne Rubin, CIEE, ME
Who's on First, What's on Second: Counseling the High School Athlete
Learn about issues facing the high school student-athlete and explore answers to commonly asked questions.
Steve Soud, The Bolles School, FL
Marcia Hunt, Pine Crest School, FL
Mike Goldberger, Brown University, RI
Mary Karen Vellines, The College of Wooster, OH
Creating a College-Going Culture: Working With First-Generation Students
Discuss issues surrounding college counseling for first-generation students and their families and how counselors must create an environment that introduces the concept of going to college.
Tony Seiden, Perspectives Charter School, IL
Kenneth Hutchinson, Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men, IL
Kathy Dominguez, View Park Prep Charter High School, CA
Willard Dix, College For All, IL
Why Good Students Write Bad College Essays—and How to Stop It
Explore the reasons good students seem to write bad essays and learn tools for guiding students on writing more effective application essays.
Jeffrey Durso-Finley, Lawrenceville School, NJ
Holly Burks Becker, Lawrenceville School, NJ
Where Does the EFC Come From?
Analyze the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula and the relative importance of factors such as student assets, number of family members in college and parents' income.
Cindy Forbes Cameron, U.S. Department of Education, MD
Marianna Deeken, U.S. Department of Education, MD
Engineering Resources for School Counselors
Join representatives from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Junior Engineering Technical Society to learn about engineering career information available to school counselors.
Marina Stenos, ASME, NY
Jane Howell-Lombardi, ASCE, VA
Megan Balkovic, JETS, VA
Carole Levy, IEEE, NJ
Yvonne Pelham, IEEE, NJ
Practical Advice for Counseling the "Yellow Chip" Student-Athlete
Learn strategies and practical advice for how secondary school counselors can work with “yellow chippers.”
John Serafine, Fairport High School, NY
Craig Howe, Fairport High School, NY
Stephen Clar, National College Athletic Association, IN
Assessing Executive Function When Counseling the College-Bound Student
Learn about students with executive function problems and a tool for assessing whether a student’s level of independent functioning is sufficient for success in a residential college setting.
Peggy Hock, McClure, Mallory & Baron, CA
Jane McClure, McClure, Mallory & Baron, CA
Ethical Tensions in College Counseling
Examine the ethical behavior among students, counselors and admission officers by looking at Aristotle's definition of ethics and learn to apply that framework to college counseling situations.
John Carpenter, MICDS, MO
Roland Allen, St. Margaret's Episcopal School, CA
Andrea Brownstein, MICDS, MO
Stuart Schmill, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Life With Asperger's Syndrome: A Comedic Perspective
Hear practical information on working with college-ready students diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome or autism spectrum disorder.
Robert Dannenhold, Collegeology, WA
Beth Wasserman, Bridges Academy, CA
Too Much Information?
Weigh the pros and cons of sharing information about students during the admission process.
Chris Hooker-Haring, Muhlenberg College, PA
Marcia Landesman, Yale University, CT
Brett Levine, Madison High School, NJ
Fran Samuels, Trevor Day School, NY
Building Your Boot Camp
Learn strategies to coordinate and run a college counseling summer workshop at an independent school for rising seniors.
Stephanie Shapiro, Viewpoint School, CA
Caryl Kristensen, Campbell Hall School, CA
Kris Ragland, Campbell Hall School, CA
Ann Rike, The Buckley School, CA
Kevin Newman, Brentwood School, CA
Your Kid Is Going WHERE?
Analyze ways to keep parents and students focused on “fit” over “rankings.”
Gina Barteletti, Earlham College, IN
Maria Furtado, Eckerd College, FL
Cynthia Gray, Beloit College, WI
Susan Tree, Westtown School, PA
To Theme or Not to Theme?: Counselor Recommendations and the Real Student
Get advice on what information is necessary when writing recommendations for students.
Amy Garrou, Lycee Rochambeau, MD
Parke Muth, University of Virginia, VA
Where Would Holden Caulfield Get In? Underachieving Boys and Selective College Admission
Discuss strategies for how secondary counselors can better advocate for late-blooming males.
Greg McCandless, Sage Hill School, CA
Annette Cleary, Marquette University High School, WI
Christopher O'Brien, Boston College, MA
Live From Saturday Night! Excite Your Students about the College Process
Explore how popular television reality and game shows can get students excited about the college process and expand their knowledge of college.
Jane Webber, New Jersey City University, NJ
Omar Correa, Concordia College, MN
Karen Dickerson, The University of Akron, OH
Misty Huacuja-LaPointe, Grinnell College, IA
Eileen Doctorow, North Hollywood High School, CA
Creating a Multicultural Case Study
Explore how to create a multicultural case study that will meet the needs of underserved communities in understanding the college application process.
Sylvia Gillies, Making Waves Education Program, CA
Sherry Smith, Making Waves Education Program, CA
Sharon Cravanas, KIPP, CA
Making the Value of Women's Colleges Matter to Your Female Advisees
Analyze survey findings about gender matters in college choice.
Susan Lennon, Women's College Coalition, CT
Ken Huus, Sweet Briar College, VA
Debra Shaver, Smith College, MA
Understanding the Impact of Social Media on College-Bound Youth
Learn ways to use social media to engage and serve high school students and their families.
David Peck, Azusa Pacific University, CA
Pamela Kiecker, Royall & Company, VA
Admission Policies for Undocumented Students: Tough But Not Smart
Discuss with the NACAC Human Relations Committee what lies ahead for students, institutions and those willing to assist undocumented students in the college admission process.
Bridget Herrera, Escola Americana de Campanis, Brazil
Nancy Caine, St. Augustine High School, CA
Maria Adams Davidson, Montgomery College, MD
Kelly Herrington, University Preparatory Academy, WA
Vincent Kloskowski, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, ME
Patty Montague, Marist School, GA
Hope Young, Texas A & M University-Commerce, TX
Shanda Ivory, NACAC, VA
The Impossible Dream?
Share strategies to provide honest, yet empowering, feedback to students who are clearly overreaching.
Lee Stork, Westridge School, CA
Hector Martinez, The Webb Schools, CA
Jaime Briseno, Georgetown University, DC
Shawn Abbott, Stanford University, CA
Parents in the Process: From Handholding to Cutting the Cord
Learn how to make parents part of the process from the high school side through transitioning onto college campuses.
Rebecca Bowlby, Immaculata University, PA
Stacey Schwartz, Immaculata University, PA
Ginny Johnson, Great Valley High School, PA
Gigi Lamens, St. Joseph's College, NY
Creating a College-Going Culture
Learn strategies and tips to create a positive high school-to-college transition for students.
Stacey Ellmore, ACT, CA
Shannon Carr, Eastern Washington University, WA
Ken Schutz, Odessa High School, WA
Susan La Rosa, International School, WA
How to Choose a College Major
Learn about Central Valley High School's (WA) comprehensive, developmental guidance process helping students identify strengths and needs, make good decisions about possible college majors, and build a college-going plan based on personal profiles.
Stacey Ellmore, ACT, CA
Cheryl Regnier, Central Valley High School, WA
Standards of Disclosure: Is Consensus Possible?
Discuss the issue of disclosing students’ disciplinary records.
Diane Freytag, The Overlake School, WA
Rob Killion, Common Application, Inc, VA
Scott White, Montclair High School, NJ
Ryan Burke, The Overlake School, WA
Melinda Demaria, University of Georgia, GA
Slack Attack—Avoiding the Senior Year Blues
Receive strategies to prevent seniors from developing a case of senioritis.
David Weisbord, Columbia University, NY
Sara Williams, Hun School of Princeton , NJ
Joan Parmet, Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, NY
Michael Courtney, SAR High School, NY
Inspiring a College-Going Culture Among Underserved Middle and High School Students Session Cancelled
Explore strategies and resources that access professionals can use to improve college awareness and readiness from middle school to high school.
Judy Bunnell, The Sallie Mae Fund, VA
College Navigator and Other NCES Online Tools
Find out ways to access and analyze postsecondary data with College Navigator and other NCES online tools.
Elise Miller, National Center for Education Statistics, DC
Building a National System of Guidance and Information
Hear the status of and assist with further development of the Web-based system created to serve the information and guidance needs of students and families.
Lloyd Thacker, Education Conservancy, OR
Lisa Reynolds, Education Conservancy, OR
New Session!
International Student Updates: Global Perspectives From the Front Line
Difficulties and issues counselors embrace in daily assessment of students within international settings, travel in the rest of the world, safety topics and the realities of recruiting will be addressed by experienced counselors living and working abroad. Questions addressed in this update include standardized testing issues, local political events altering applications abroad, issue of student funding and the local economy, as well as where students apply and why.
David Allen, British International School of Jeddah, SA
Alex Furstenberg, Mont Kiara International School, MY
Shaun McElroy, Shanghai American School, CN
Rosa Moreno, Consortium of Private Schools in Caracas, VE
Juan Camilo Tamayo, Lynn University, FL
Andrew Whyte, Institute Le Rosey, CH
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Postsecondary Admission Issues – these sessions provide information about the profession of college admission, best practices, ROI (evaluation of practices), and other practice-related information specific and only relevant to the operation of the admission office.
In Loco Parentis: The College's Role in the Helicopter Age
Learn ways colleges can assuage parental fears and identify programs that provide a safety net for students learning to fly on their own.
Barbara Leifer-Sarullo, Scarsdale High School, NY
Rick Bischoff, California Institute of Technology, CA
Mary Ellen Anderson, Indiana University, IN
Peter Johnson, Columbia University, NY
Creating an Institutional Brand
Explore the process of developing a brand and a brand persona.
Lisa Knodle-Bragiel, Linfield College, OR
Jennifer Larsen Morrow, Creative Company, OR
Admission Best Practices: Perspectives from Around the World
Analyze similarities and differences in admission best practices between the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Jean Jordan, Emory University, GA
Krista Northup, The University of Melbourne, AU
Paola Baca, The University of British Columbia, BC
Thea Eytan, The University of Waikato, NZ
Mike Woods, New Zealand Embassy, DC
Sally Bolton, Australian Education International, CA
Recruiting Males—How to Identify and Recruit Them and Other Underrepresented Populations
Learn what current practices encourage gender shift in colleges and the negative impacts on first-generation and minority populations.
Mary Napier, NRCCUA, MO
Jose Flores, Manhattanville College, NY
Lisa Knodle-Bragiel, Linfield College, OR
The Road to Xavier: A Communication, Information and Social Networking Tool
Find out how Xavier University (OH) created and uses a customized social networking tool during the recruitment process.
Doug Ruschman, Xavier University, OH
Marianne Borgmann, Xavier University, OH
Effectively Engaging Families of First-Generation Black and Hispanic Students
Discover techniques for communicating with parents and guardians of first-generation black and Hispanic students.
Michael Marshall, Texas Christian University, TX
Kimberly Baber, Bowling Green State University, OH
Eva Martinez, Marquette University, WI
Data Collection and Communication with College Fair Participants
Find out how one university has partnered with CollegeNet to personalize recruitment efforts through automating the collection of prospective student data.
Joe Manning , James Madison University, VA
Mark Bridges, CollegeNET, OR
Don't Forget the Transfers!
Consider ways to adjust marketing efforts and campus events to better serve transfer applicants.
Rebecca Colwell, Avila University, MO
Janelle Warlick, Oklahoma City University, OK
Practicing Admission in a Changing World
Investigate how enrollment managers adjust their roles and priorities in accordance with their institution’s unique circumstances and the extent to which enrollment practices are meeting the changing needs of students, institutions and society.
Scott Schulz, University of Southern California, CA
Jerry Lucido, University of Southern California, CA
Jim Blackburn, California State University, CA
Esther Hugo, Santa Monica College CA
A Primer on Economics and Determining Financial Need
Explore the impact of pricing, demand, market structure, and price discrimination on the higher education marketplace.
Linda Peckham, College Board, MA
More Than Just a Purchase Name: Reaching Out to Prospective Students
Find out how the University of Arizona has unveiled unique strategies to personalize Web content targeting prospective students.
Kasey Urquidez, University of Arizona, AZ
Eddie Arteaga, University of Arizona, AZ
Ryan Burton-Romero, University of Arizona, AZ
Judy Reno, University of Arizona, AZ
Outcomes of the Regional Representative Model Session Cancelled
Review data and outcomes after 10 years of Loyola University’s (LA) regional office model.
Rae-Anne Mena, Loyola University New Orleans, LA
Lori Zawistowski, Loyola University New Orleans, LA
Chickering and Perry Go to College: Using Student Development Theories in Admission
Review how student development theories can guide the admission field.
Curtis Ferguson, Cornell University, NY Tabitha Courtney, Ohio Northern University, OH
Using Blogging and Instant Messaging in Public and Private Universities
Discuss Web 2.0 and why admission offices must grasp it in order to best communicate with their applicants.
Ben Jones, MIT, MA
Kevin Zalanowski, University of Iowa, IA
Matt McGann, MIT, MA
Gender and the College Admission Process
Learn about the complexities of gender differences in the college admission process and how maintaining a gender balance has become a concern for many colleges.
Jim Jump, St. Christopher's School, VA
Arlene Ingram, Cape Henry Collegiate School, VA
Jennifer Delahunty, Kenyon College, OH
Henry Broaddus, The College of William and Mary, VA
An Ugly Past and a Desperate Need for Change
Discuss issues of institutional racism and how it is being confronted and changed.
Adrece Thighman-Nabe, St. Cloud State University, MN
The UW Dream Project: An Innovative Model for Outreach and Service Learning
Discuss the University of Washington’s Dream Project and how it addresses issues of opportunity, access and success.
Ed Taylor, University of Washington, WA
Grant Twitchell, University of Washington, WA
Matthew Harris, University of Washington, WA
Jenee Myers, University of Washington, WA
Distinguished Scholar Programs: Merging Recruitment with an Academic Fast Track
Discuss the Distinguished Scholar Program at Western Washington University (WA) and how it serves as a buy-in recruitment tool.
Karen Copetas, Western Washington University, WA
Joseph Garcia, Western Washington University, WA
Alex Allyne, Western Washington University, WA
World of Forgeries
Learn about the different types of credential forgeries and how credential evaluators search for clues.
Emily Tse, International Education Research Foundation, CA
Alvira Chernichovski, Woodbury University, CA
Gender Differences in College: Beyond the Enrollment Gap
Discuss the progress made by women in higher education over the past 40 years and hear about ongoing challenges faced by both genders.
Linda Sax, University of California Los Angeles, CA
Using Economic Concepts to Inform Admission Decision Making
View admission decision-making through an economic lens by learning economic concepts and how they can be used by admission officers to solve common problems.
Stephen DesJardins, University of Michigan, MI
Planting the Seeds for Enrollment Management: Middle School Outreach
Review examples of middle school outreach strategies as part of an overall enrollment management effort geared to colleges and universities that serve local and regional communities.
Christine A. Kerlin, Everett Community College, WA
Admission vs. Enrollment Management: Separate But Equal?
Learn the basic principles of strategic enrollment management and its impact on you and your institution’s success.
Shani Lenore-Jenkins, Maryville University of Saint Louis, MO
Jay Goff, Missouri University of Science & Technology, MO
Dramatically Increase American-Indian Numbers With Minimal Financial Investment
Learn how to increase American-Indian college enrollment and graduation through outreach, partnerships, planning, and monitoring.
Michael Pavel, Washington State University, WA
New Theoretical Frameworks in the Field of Chicana and Chicano College Choice
Explore the Chicana and Chicano college choice process highlighting critical areas for improvement in the educational pipeline.
Patricia Perez, California State University Fullerton, CA
Miguel Ceja, Sacramento State, CA
University-Based College Access Initiatives: Making a Firm Commitment and Sharing What Works
Learn about two university-based college access initiatives that make a long-term, deep investment in the preparation of outstanding low-income and otherwise underrepresented students for selective college success.
Jason Klugman, Princeton University, NJ
Deborah Long, Elon University, NC
By the Numbers: Minority Recruitment
Learn about strategies for using data to positively affect underrepresented student recruitment.
Bryan G. Nance, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Jonathan D. Schwarz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
New Session!
Financial Aid and Admission: Tuition Discounting, Merit Aid, and Need-Aware Admission
Many colleges practice need-blind admission to ensure that students were not rejected due to financial need. A growing number of colleges, however, employ need-aware admission practices, including tuition discounting, merit aid and/or need-aware admission. Hear an overview of survey data on need-blind admission and other admission practices from NACAC’s 2007 Admission Trends Survey, as well as conclusions that could inform policy, best/ethical practice statements, and professional development regarding the use of financial aid strategies to recruit and enroll students.
Don Heller, Pennsylvania State University, PA
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College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures – these sessions provide a forum where members come to understand what is required of them and/or their students for entry into postsecondary educational institutions, as well as research/debate the requirements/policies/procedures.
Selecting and Applying to the Right Fit Performing and Visual Arts Program
Learn about selection, admission and student life in performing and visual arts programs.
Kavin Buck, UCLA School of the Arts & Arch., CA
Ed Schoenberg, Otis College of Arts & Design, CA
Time to Talk: Current Trends in College Admission
Speak candidly with NACAC's Current Trends and Future Issues Committee about trends, concerns and challenging issues in counseling, college admission and enrollment management.
Angel Perez, Pitzer College, CA
Bruce Chamberlin, University of Pennsylvania, PA
Gerri Daniels, Northern Michigan University, MI
Naomi Ewing, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, IL
Christine Scott, The Masters School, NY
Lavona See, Marysville High School, OH
Myronee Simpson, The Ranney School, NJ
David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
NACAC Commission on the Use of Standardized Tests in Undergraduate Admission
Hear a general overview of the commission’s work to date.
William R. Fitzsimmons, Harvard University, MA
Philip Ballinger, University of Washington, WA
Joyce Brown, Chicago Public Schools, IL
Dan Davidson, Central Lakes College, MN
Charles Deacon, Georgetown University, DC
Lee Melvin, University of Connecticut, CT
Joyce Vining Morgan, White Mountain School, NH
Jeff Rickey, Earlham College, IN
Laura Slover, Achieve, Inc., DC
Steve Syverson, Lawrence University, WI
Linda Zimring, Los Angeles Unified School District-HS Programs, CA
Randall Deike, Case Western Reserve University, OH
Bill Dingledine, Educational Directions, Inc., SC
Rafael Figueroa, Albuquerque Academy, NM
Marybeth Kravets, Deerfield High School, IL
Nicholas Lemann, Columbia University, NY
David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
Joyce Smith, NACAC, VA
Mary Lee Hoganson, 2007 NACAC Past President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL
Kimberly Johnston, 2008 NACAC President, The University of Maine, ME
Submitting Secondary School Credentials Via the Common App Online
Learn about a new system, launching in July, which will allow secondary school instructors or school-based counselors to securely transmit all school forms online to Common Application member institutions.
Rob Killion, The Common Application Inc., VA
Chad Massie, AY Recruiting Solutions, VA
Thinking Outside the Box: New Predictors for College Admission
Identify and learn implications of noncognitive factors that could supplement the traditional college admission process.
Wayne Camara, College Board, NY
Krista Mattern, College Board, NY
Arlene Cash, Spelman College, GA
Pam Horne, Purdue University, IN
Fight the Hype from Both Sides of the Desk—Part II
Learn ways to diminish the hype in the college admission process from the secondary and postsecondary sides.
John Lintner, Kent School, CT
David Frohman, Dickinson College, PA
Linda Grayman, Walnut Hills High School, OH
Laurie Koehler, Miami University, Oxford Campus, OH
Time to Talk with the Admission Practices Committee
Discuss college transition issues with NACAC’s Admission Practices Committee.
Ken Fox, Ladue Horton Watkins High School, MO
Scott Anderson, St. George’s Independent School, TN
Allison Bahme, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA
Frances Bernstein, State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), NY
Diane Freytag, The Overlake School, WA
Joseph Prieto, Hinsdale Central High School, IL
Arnaldo Rodriguez, Pitzer College, CA
Joyce Smith, NACAC, VA
Test-Optional Admission Update
Probe the reasons more colleges are reducing or eliminating admission testing requirements and explore implications.
Robert Schaeffer, National Center for Fair & Open Testing, FL
Steven Syverson, Lawrence University, WI
Jane Dane, Salisbury University, MD
Ann McDermott, College of the Holy Cross, MA
The Fine Arts Difference: Unraveling the Music and Theatre Admission Process
Find out how to support students applying to Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.
Nathan Ament, Lawrence University, WI
Bob Murray, Illinois Wesleyan University, IL
Meghan Cooley, Augustana College, IL
High School Feeder Networks and College Enrollment
Learn about a recent study examining the influence of networks established between high schools and colleges focusing on the college choice process.
Gregory C. Wolniak, NORC at the University of Chicago, IL
Mark E. Engberg, Loyola University Chicago, IL
The Service Academy Application Process: Detailed But Doable
Review the elements of the Service Academy application, including the congressional nomination and how to assist students with the process.
Donna White, Albuquerque Academy, NM
Kalith Smith, New Mexico Military Institute, NM
If We Knew Then What We Know Now
Hear suggestions from former college admission staff turned college counselors about what they would do differently if they were to return to the admission side of the desk.
Jennifer Christensen, Sonoma Academy, CA
Bill Henley, Marin Academy, CA
Chris Boyle, North Shore Country Day School, IL
Tevera Stith, St. Pauls School for Girls, MD
What Are They Looking for? A Chat with Engineering School Admission Officers
Discuss the admission process, student requirements and student life at several well-known engineering institutions.
Thea Sahr, WGBH Educational Foundation, MA
James Goecker, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN
Jennifer Wong, MIT, MA
Jill Schaffer, Cornell University, NY
Peter Osgood, Harvey Mudd College, CA
How Much Help Is Too Much?
Discuss whether colleges should know if applicants have received additional assistance on their admission applications such as SAT/ACT tutoring or using an independent counselor.
Katherine Cohen, IvyWise and ApplyWise, NY
Lee Stetson, Stetson College Advisory, PA
Jon Reider, San Francisco University High School, CA
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National Issues and External Influences in Admission – these sessions focus on the factors not directly controlled by schools or colleges, such as college rankings, admission-related services, test preparation, state/federal regulation, and other “environmental” issues.
A Sum Greater Than Its Parts—Mixed-Race Students and the 21st Century Landscape
Learn how the Department of Education’s recent policy updates enable institutions to request and report more accurate information from racially-mixed students and the impact on local and national
discussions about diversity and access.
Jim Rawlins, Colorado State University, CO
Ellen Sawtell, The College Board, NY
Jungmiwha Bullock, Association of Multiethnic Americans, CA
David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
Election 2008: How the Candidates Stack Up on College Admission Counseling Issues
Join NACAC's Government Relations Committee as it provides a look at the presidential candidates’ positions on issues important to the association.
Craig Dodson, La Salle University, PA
Sandra Gilbert, Highland Park High School, IL
Melissa Herr-Valburg, Dakota Wesleyan University, SD
Esther Lopez, Justin-Siena High School, CA
Suzanne Siano, Saint Joseph High School, CT
Brian Taylor, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
State of College Admission
Investigate an overview of national-level data describing trends in college admission and counseling using NACAC’s annual State of College Admission Report.
David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
Melissa Clinedinst, NACAC, VA
The No-Longer-New SAT and ACT
Investigate and evaluate data on the revised SAT and ACT, including the writing sections.
Brad MacGowan, Newton North High School, MA
Linda Jacobs, College Placement Services, WA
Jay Rosner, The Princeton Review Foundation, CA
Bob Schaeffer, Fairtest: National Center for Fair and Open Testing, FL
Update on Admission Testing
Talk with representatives of ACT, the College Board and ETS about changes and updates to the most widely-used college admission assessments.
John Brady, College Board, PA
Brian O'Reilly, College Board, NY
Nancy Rehling, ACT, IA
Terry Axe, TOEFL, NJ
Report on the Preliminary Findings of the College Board’s Commission on Access and Admissions and the Task Force on Admissions in the 21st Century
Discuss preliminary findings from these two groups tasked with grappling with the issues of transition to and success in higher education.
Bradley Quin, College Board, VA
Mary Lee Hoganson, 2007 NACAC Past President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL
Counseling Students on College Readiness and Meeting State Standards Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Explore how data can be used from EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, and WorkKeys to predict both college readiness and progress toward state standards.
Yuval Trachtenberg, Cambridge Educational Services, IL
Ray Broderick, Schlarman High School, IL
State of College Readiness for Latino Students
Discuss ACT's State of College Readiness for Latino Students Report and learn best practices from both secondary and postsecondary institutions.
Charles Ramos, ACT Midwest Region, IA
Maria Luisa Guerra, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, TX
Eddie Arteaga, The University of Arizona, AZ
Your School's Green Footprint
Learn how some northwest universities have shifted their Corporate Social Responsibility through globally recognized practices such as the Forest Stewardship Council. With the green movement spreading across US campuses, students are broadening their focus on the environment.
Glenn Blue, Olympus Press, WA
Dave Wilson, Marketing Group, Inc., WA
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Networking – these sessions provide information about building professional relationships and the value of networking with NACAC colleagues, as well as within your own institution.
Town Meeting
Join members of the NACAC Board of Directors and leadership for open, honest and unstructured dialogue. Ask questions, make suggestions and find answers.
Kimberly Johnston, 2008 NACAC President, The University of Maine, ME
William McClintick, NACAC President-Elect, Mercersburg Academy, PA
Mary Lee Hoganson, 2007 NACAC Past President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL
Richard Alvarez, City University of New York-OAS, NY
John Boshoven, Community High School Ann Arbor Public Schools, MI
Scott Hooker, Allendale Columbia School, NY
Allen Lentino, Northwestern University, IL
James Miller, University of Wisconsin- Superior, WI
Carl Peterson, Forest Hills Eastern High School, MI
Lisa Sohmer, Garden School, NY
Evelyn Boyd White, Thomas Dale High School, VA
Terry Knaus, Indiana University, IN
Joyce Smith, NACAC, VA
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Career and Staff Development – these sessions provide information about career planning and advancement and topics that will help increase counselor skills and abilities.
Watching Our Words: The Power of Language in Counseling
Explore the way we talk to students, families and colleagues and how what we say—or fail to say—can impact the counseling and admission process.
Lisa Sohmer, Garden School, NY
Richard Alvarez, City University of New York-OAS, NY
Angel Perez, Pitzer College, CA
Public or Private? Why Not Both?
Learn about the experiences of, and skills discovered during, the transition of three admission professionals as they moved from a large community college system to a small private four-year liberal arts school to a medium-size community college.
Magda J. Castineyra, Barry University, FL
Cathy Cady, Brevard Community College, FL
College Counselor to University Professor: Utilizing Your Expertise to Improve Graduate Counseling Programs
Explore how to promote college counseling among programs in your area and learn how to start teaching your own course utilizing NACAC's newly revised Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling textbook.
Mark Giesmann, Basis School Scottsdale, AZ
Sarah Brewer, The Latin School of Chicago, IL
Jennifer Williamson, Clark County School District, NV
Enjoy the Green Pastures You Have: How to Develop Professionally in an Office You Love
Listen to a panel of mid-level admission officers discuss ways of remaining engaged and professionally challenged.
Adam Sapp, Claremont McKenna College, CA
Lydia Dagenais, Haverford College, PA
Niki Barron, Barnard College, NY
What to Do When Reporters Call—Admission and the Press
Explore ideas to get journalists interested in trends that are not typically covered.
Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed, DC
Ted O'Neil, University of Chicago, IL
Robert Massa, Dickinson College, PA
Why Become a Certified Educational Planner?
Explore the process of earning the Certified Educational Planner designation and the value to individuals and schools.
Steven R. Antonoff, Antonoff Associates, CO
Bill Dingledine, Educational Directions, Inc, SC
Steven Syverson, Lawrence University, WI
It's Not Rocket Science: The Art of Admission Counseling
Discover ways to use your skills and talents to recapture the art of admission counseling.
Ken Anselment, Lawrence University, WI
Steve Brennan, College Coach, CA
Switching Chairs on the Same Side of the Desk
Listen to former high school counselors discuss the transition to independent counseling.
Claire Nold-Glaser, College Planning Help, WA
Debbie Cossey, Rainier College Consulting, WA
Managing Millennials—Challenges of Leading Intergenerational Admission Offices
Learn about the joys and frustrations associated with managing the millennial generation.
Chuck Bachman, Lafayette College, PA
Catherine Davenport, Dickinson College, PA
Darryl Jones, Gettysburg College, PA
Amanda Modar, Pennsylvania State University, PA
Fly-in, Fly-Out: Maximizing Your Recruitment Efforts Through Counselor Fly-in Programs
Gain secondary and college insights on how to organize a successful counselor fly-in program.
Shelley George, Guilford College, NC
Jenny Byers, The Harpeth Hall School, TN
Shelley Miller, Brentwood Academy, TN
Meetings—Bane of Your Existence?
Explore the components of running an effective, productive meeting that can lead to new ideas.
Fran Cubberley, Delaware County Community College, PA
Michele C. Brown, The Ohio State University, OH
Robin Brown, Colorado State University, CO
CC101: The Community College Connection
Discover—or rediscover—the diverse personal and professional resources available at community colleges.
Bruce Marich, Brookdale Community College, NJ
Patty A. Porter, Truckee Meadows Community College, NV
Chris Linebarger, Shoreline Community College, WA
Myths and Realities of Independent Counseling
Hear about the experiences of former admission officers during their transitions to independent consultants.
Rod Bugarin, ApplyWise, NY
Liluye Jhala, IvyWise, NY
Angela Conley, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, NY
Embracing Our Roles as Educational Leaders
Learn to embrace a leadership role by using specific take-away examples, including strategic enrollment management.
Bob Bontrager, AACRAO, OR
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