|
IACAC Provides Benefits for All Members . . .
· Professional
Interaction With Colleagues
» Support in your job from the friendships
you develop in IACAC.
»
An e-mail listserv for the quick exchange of information
with colleagues throughout the state.
» A professional network to aid with daily questions
and concerns.
· Annual
Membership Directory
» All institutions and individuals
who join by September 15 are listed in the directory.
» Each member receives
a copy.
» The directory lists all Illinois high schools.
· A Formal
Mentorship Program
» New counselors are partnered with more experienced
colleagues to gain insights, ideas, and support.
» Planned
annual events foster interaction and collegiality. · Illinois College Exposition (ICE) Programs
» A calendar
of Illinois college day/night programs is distributed
to members only.
» Regional programs (ICE fairs) reduce
the total number of programs but increase access for
all Illinois students.
· Annual Spring Conference
» Three-day conference attracts more than
750 participants.
» Workshops, panels, and guest speakers focus on
current issues and professional development.
» Social
events and networking opportunities.
· Seminars and Workshops
» Annual professional development seminars bring
topical admission issues to all eight geographic
districts.
» The IACAC Summer Institute trains new
admission counselors for success in the profession.
» An annual tour of colleges offers high school counselors
opportunities to visit campuses throughout the country.
· Association Publications
» NewsBrief provides up-to-date information on association
activities, discussion of important educational developments,
and news notes from fellow members.
» On Second Thought
provides in-depth review of important professional
topics.
· www.iacac.org
» Quick and easy access to IACAC information.
» Members
only section for in-depth information and resources.
» Notices of events, conferences, committees, workshops,
and seminars. Online registrations available.
.
. . and for Students and Parents
· College
Awareness & Preparation
(CAP)
» IACAC volunteers—with colleagues from the Illinois
Student Assistance Commission and the Illinois Association
of Student Financial Aid Administrators—participate
in activities designed to provide admission and financial
aid information to students and their parents.
» Workshops
to share admission and financial aid information, and
to assist families in completing the FAFSA, are held
throughout the state. IACAC admission professionals
also volunteer to assist on College Goal Sunday to provide
families with information about higher education opportunities
in Illinois.
· Chicago National College Fair
» Planned in conjunction with the National Association
for College Admission Counseling, this is the largest
college fair in Illinois.
» More than 400 colleges and
universities are represented.
» More than 19,000 students,
parents, and counselors attend.
» IACAC volunteers provide
information on college selection, financial aid, and
other aspects of postsecondary planning.
Membership page
|
