2010-2011
Committee Chairs
Committee Purpose
The Human Relations Committee serves as a catalyst -- heightening awareness, consciousness and sensitivity to the issues of culture, race, human rights, gender, age, and other differences. The HRC strives to infuse this mission in all aspects of the association and to serve as the communicator, spokesperson and advocate for "people issues." The committee continues to address issues regarding traditionally underrepresented students and college admissions professionals. The HRC develops policy recommendations to assist those who, for reasons of poverty or other disadvantaged experiences, have been denied access to post secondary educational opportunities. It develops educational programs for students and members.
College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students
The IACAC Human Relations Committee has published a guide designed to provide assistance to the high school counselors in Illinois who work with undocumented students. There are approximately 1.6 million undocumented students under the age of 18 are currently living in the United States, 65,000 of whom will graduate each year from high school.
Members can download the a free copy of the Guide by logging into the Members Only website and clicking on the "College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students" link.
