Nick DeFalco North Central College Having missed the first two IACAC Transfer Summits due to scheduling conflicts, I was eager to attend the 2018 Summit in its new location at Moraine Valley Community College. While I had been to the…
Tricia Lothschutz University of Dayton Joe Freeman may be psychic. Last April, he told me I would be going to the next Advocacy Day. I smiled and nodded, because I knew Advocacy Day just wasn’t my thing and that it…
Jill Diaz University of Colorado Boulder “Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.” –Greg McKeown Perhaps you…
The Membership Committee is excited to reboot the IACAC Member Spotlight. This month features Christopher Chiakulas, College and Career Counselor at Round Lake High School. How long have you worked in counseling? This is my 6th year. How did you…
January is National Mentoring Month and the Mentorship Committee highlighted why mentorship is so important via social media. Here are some stories from our members: "Veronica McLaughlin, Drake University, and I actually met for the first time by accident when…
Patrick Walsh IACAC President Illinois State University Happy New Year, IACAC! I hope that all of you had a nice relaxing break and are ready to take on what 2019 has to offer, but ready or not, we are a…
Joel Johnson, University of Oregon With the help of NACAC’s Imagine Grant and a dedicated group of volunteers, IACAC’s Camp College was brought to life ten years ago. A proud staple among IACAC’s annual programs and events, Camp College provides…
Ziggy Blackwell, Illinois College Mayra Lagunas, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dave Marcial, Golden Apple IACAC is proud to announce a new initiative underway: The Leadership, Equity, Accountability, and Diversity (LEAD) Program. LEAD has been designed to provide personal and…
Government Relations Committee Co-Chairs IACAC’s Legislative Advocacy Day will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9 am to 2 pm. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, a friend to your legislator or a stranger, an IACAC fixture…
The “Minutes in a Sec” memo, a compilation of motions passed and highlights from our recent Executive Board meetings, was presented this past spring in an effort to keep our membership more informed. The IACAC Secretary and Media Communications team…