Benefits of IACAC Membership

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.

An online, searchable membership directory lists contact information for all members.
All institutions and individuals who join by October 30 are printed in a paper directory.
Paper membership directories are easy to carry and available upon request.
The directory lists all Illinois high schools.

Members post job listings for non-profit institutions on our online job board.
Subscribe by email to receive alerts when new jobs are posted or follow on Twitter.

New counselors are partnered with more experienced colleagues to gain insights, ideas, and support.
For those with several years experience, special middle management mentorship pairings are offered.
Planned annual events foster interaction and collegiality.

A calendar of Illinois college day/night programs is distributed to members only.

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.

District Seminars: annual professional development seminars bring topical admission issues to all eight geographic districts.
The Middle Management Institute offers professional development in enrollment management strategies for individuals that aspire to go higher within the profession of admissions.
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 by bus or plane, depending on the year.

Our online newsletter provides up-to-date information on association activities, discussion of important educational developments, and news notes from fellow members.