President's Update: Busy time of year for IACAC!!

Our organization is busier than ever. Several committees have been putting in long hours working to make this professional association one of the best. As IACAC President, I have the privilege of sharing with you some of the highlights of their work and invite you to marvel with me at our accomplishments to date. Continue reading...

Update from the Conference Chair

Learn about who will be this year's closing speaker, volunteer opportunities, how get involved with Project Reach and the new Sister Schools Project, how to donate to raffle, sponsorship opportunities, CEUs, and the Conference's schedule. Continue reading...

2011-2012 Membership Year to Change

The Executive Board approved a proposal submitted by the Membership Committee at their January meeting to change the membership year from June 1- May 31 to October 1-September 30, effective October 1, 2011.

Current IACAC members will have their membership extended from May 31 until September 30, 2011.

The Membership Committee hopes that this change in membership year will allow for adequate renewal time from all of its members. Watch for more information about renewing your membership!

Middle Management Institute

Do you often feel squeezed between those you supervise and those who supervise you? If so, you are a middle manager, a job that sometimes seems impossible because no one likes feeling as though they are shoved into the middle. Help is on the way. Continue reading...

Advocacy Day in Springfield

On Thursday March 3rd, members of the Government Relations Committee partnered with members of the Illinois School Counselors Association in a Springfield Advocacy Day. This annual event has grown in size each year. This year was no exception, with approximately sixty counseling professionals and graduate students in attendance. Continue reading...

Proposed By-Law Changes

From time to time, NACAC reviews the By-laws of its affiliates and makes recommendations to bring us into compliance with NACAC By-laws. Such a review occurred during this fiscal year. Continue reading...

Meet the Candidates

Executive Board elections will be held during the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 5. Learn more about voting.

Read the biography and personal statement of each candidate:

Download a printer-friendly version of all of the candidate bios and statements (PDF).

Request a Proxy Ballot

Voting members who cannot attend the conference may vote by proxy for the Executive Board and on issues known to be presented (e.g., By-Law revisions). If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may request a proxy ballot.

There's No Place Like Macomb

Are you hiring new admissions counselors? Have you been in your college admissions job for less than 18 months? Then the IACAC Summer Institute is the perfect professional development opportunity for you! Come participate in informative sessions, network with others in the profession and have a little fun. This year's Summer Institute will take place July 25th-27th at Western Illinois University in Macomb. Learn more about Summer Institute...

Over 300 Participate In District Seminars

2011 was a great year for District Seminars! Over 300 counseling professionals attended these professional development opportunities, held throughout the state, March 4-18. Frank DuBois and DeVone Eurales lead a team of twelve site coordinators, who offered a variety of topics and conversations throughout the seven seminars. Continue reading and see pictures...

Movers & Shakers

Congratulations to these eight members on their recent career moves.

Share your own professionally-related news about promotions or career moves.