Combined Region Seminar
East Central District & North Central District
Friday, March 8, 2013
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lincoln College, Normal
Choose a Culture of Civility
Hear the civility issues facing high schools and colleges across the nation. Hear what one institution is doing to address in and out of the classroom civility issues. Hear what initiatives are taking place, how it was implemented and how it is working.
Presenter: Tina Nutt, Dean of Academics at Lincoln College, Lincoln
Hot Topics in College Admissions
Another college admissions cycle is nearing its end. What were the issues affecting college admissions this year? What obstacles did we have to overcome? What will the next year look like? What are the top trends in college admissions? Come share two veteran counselors share their insights into the always changing world of college admissions.
Admission into Nursing School
Review the process, timeline, do’s and don’ts when applying to Nursing school. Learn what prospective students should look for and ask if considering this career path. Hear what nursing school admissions directors look for in students they are considering for acceptance.
Middle Management in College Admissions
Is it for you or not? Hear from people in the field who started out as Admissions Counselors and have worked into management positions. Find out what those positions entail, things to do to help you get there and what it takes once you are in middle management.
ISAC Beginner to Advanced
Many have heard of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, but do we really understand all the resources they offer? In this session ISAC employees will describe some of ISAC services as well as give an update on various state and federal financial aid programs including the state of the MAP grant, issues on the horizon and ways ISAC can assist.
Transfer Trends
Hear about trends in admission for transfer students: admissions and credit criteria, most popular majors currently, other details that correlate to students transferring from a 2 year school to a 4 year school. How can we as college guidance and admissions counselors help transfers navigate the process and reach educational goals.
IACAC Members $20 per seminar. Nonmembers $25 per seminar.
Lunch is included. CPDU and CEU evidence completion forms will be available.
Registration Deadline
Friday, March 1, 2013
After the registration deadline, contact Linda Haffner to see if space is available.
Region 1 Contact
Meghan Cooley
Augustana College
(800) 798-8100 x.7703
Region 2 Contact
Erin Reid
Northern Illinois University
(815) 753-3215
District Coordinator
Gretchen Bree, Lincoln College
Opportunities to Give
Project Reach Donations
Project Reach was established to touch the lives of deserving students. Last year, at district seminars, we collected school supplies for the Harrisburg schools. Harrisburg, IL was hit by a tornado and many students lives were disrupted. The supplies provided by attendees at all seven district seminar events across Illinois made a significant difference to the Harrisburg community and in the daily lives of the students impacted by the tornado. Project Reach welcomes you to donate again in 2013: new school supplies, backpacks, college posters, gently used college guide books, ACT resources and other items appropriate for high school students. Please bring donations to the district seminar event. Learn more
IACAC Scholarship for High School Students
IACAC has established a new scholarship for deserving Illinois students attending an IACAC member high school and (preferred but not required) planning to enroll at an IACAC member institution for college. Monetary donations will be collected (potentially including a 50/50 drawing) at the district seminar events. We invite you to bring a contribution to the district seminar. IACAC president, Todd Burrell (SIUE) has challenged all attending the district seminars to collect $1000 for this new scholarship. Learn more
