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District Seminars

Chicago and
South Suburban District
District Seminar: Friday, March 7, 2008
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Coordinators:
Carol Bivin, Robert Morris College
Lianne Musser, Lyons Township High School
Frank DuBois, Lewis University

Northwest District
District Seminar: Friday, March 14, 2008
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Coordinator:
Angel Bates, Northern Illinois University

West and North
Suburban District
District Seminar: Friday, March 14, 2008
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Coordinators:
Dale Cohen, Oakton Community College
Phyllis Ehret, Taft High School

2007-2008
Professional Development Director: Region 2
Sacha
Thieme
DePaul University
sthieme@depaul.edu
Committee
Job Description
The
Professional Development committee promotes the professional
development of Illinois ACAC members and non-members.
Assesses the professional development needs and interests
of Illinois ACAC members and non-members. Evaluates
professional development opportunities in terms of participation,
relevance and member needs. Evaluates the delivery of
current professional development activities and explores
new means of delivery. Identifies new professional development
opportunities and ways in which current opportunities
may be enhanced.
Committee
Mission Statement
The
mission of this committee is to regularly assess the
professional development activities sponsored by the
Illinois ACAC and create and implement new professional
development activities which are relevant and meet the
needs of its membership.
2007-2008
Goals and alignment with IACAC’s strategic plan
- Provide
professional development opportunities for counseling,
admission and enrollment management professionals.
- Define
and promote best professional practices and ethical
standards.
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Promote Illinois ACAC as a respected source of expertise
on programs and services related to the postsecondary
transition.
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Proactively encourage, welcome and value diverse perspectives.
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Proactively engage and collaborate with educational
and community organizations to assist all students
to access, enjoy and succeed in college.
- Aid
the Illinois ACAC in maintaining a level of financial
vitality sufficient to sustain current activities
and to enable new initiatives.

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