Volunteer

Volunteer with an IACAC committee to get involvedYou, our members, are the foundation of the association. Your talent and expertise in dealing with all aspects of college transition are needed in order for us to do our work!

You are invited to get involved by completing the form on this page. Remember, each committee strives to have a balance of members in relation to geography, gender, ethnicity, and institutional affiliation.

Your continued interest and support is what makes IACAC an outstanding organization, recognized throughout the country for uncompromising service to the students we represent.

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Admission Practices
Reviews and monitors ethical practices and principles; educates members on ethical procedures (7 – 9 members serving three-year terms)

Alumni
Offers opportunities for retired members to share their expertise and provide continued service to the profession

Annual Conference
Plans all activities for the Annual Conference

College Awareness and Preparation (CAP)
Plans, promotes and coordinates association-sponsored activities to offer the expertise of IACAC to individuals throughout Illinois seeking information regarding post-secondary admission and financial aid

Credentials
Conducts annual review of By-Laws; assists in conducting the annual Executive Board election; serves as tellers at Annual Conference

Government Relations
Coordinates government relations through interaction with federal and state legislators and agencies; monitors relevant legislation and informs membership

Human Relations
Develops resources and policies for enhancing equity and access to post-secondary education; encourages sensitivity to under represented groups and to those who have been denied options available to others

ICE/Calendar Committee
Organizes and distributes IACAC ICE and College Day/Night Calendar for programs in Illinois; updates calendar as necessary (9-11 members serving three-year terms)

Membership
Promotes membership benefits throughout the state; plans activities and methods of increasing membership and enhancing member benefits

Media Communications
Increases visibility of IACAC and its activities through media and marketing strategies, including content for the IACAC website. Involved with the association newsletter and in promoting increased use of technology.

Mentorship
Creates professional support relationships between new and experienced members; develops professional growth activities through networking and involvement

National College Fair
Plans, coordinates and collaborates with NACAC to implement the NACAC Chicago National College Fair

Nominations
Nominates candidates for each IACAC Executive Board office to be voted on by the membership at the annual membership meeting

Regional Professional Development
Plans and implements professional development workshops; develops educational materials; enhances member involvement statewide through District Coordinators

Summer Institute
Plans, organizes, and implements summer institute to train new college admission counselors and to provide informational college tours for secondary school counselors