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Movers And Shakers

Movers & Shakers: January 2015

  • January 31, 2015

Movers and Shakers is way to share professionally-related news about promotions or moves to other institutions. Congratulations to the following members on their achievements: Terry Gilbert from Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, National Outreach at Purdue University to Associate Director of Admission at Carnegie…

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Visiting Our Elected Officials in Springfield

  • January 14, 2015

As the Government Relations Committee looks ahead to 2015, we are very mindful of the new challenges and opportunities that IACAC, our institutions, and the students we serve will face in the new year. Last November’s election ushered in many changes,…

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IACAC Annual Conference Raffle Committee

Join the Conference Raffle Committee

  • December 22, 2014

Have you been to the Annual Conference and seen beautiful baskets filled with wine, tickets to events, college swag, etc.? Or were you the lucky one to win $592? The Raffle Committee is essential to the Conference as well as the…

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NACAC Delegates At The 2014 NACAC Conference In Indianapolis

What Do Delegates Do Anyway?

  • December 22, 2014

By Lianne Musser, NACAC Delegate DirectorLyons Township High School This year’s NACAC conference in Indianapolis brought together more than 6,000 secondary and postsecondary college admission counselors to attend educational sessions, network and socialize with colleagues, and experience the products and services that…

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Movers And Shakers

Movers & Shakers: December 2014

  • December 19, 2014

Movers and Shakers is way to share professionally-related news about promotions or moves to other institutions. Congratulations to the following members on their achievements: Heather Breed from Associate Director of Admission to Senior Associate Director of Admission at North Central College Liz Hannon…

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I'm First Generation Tweet Chat

#FirstGenOfficeHour Tweet Chat

  • December 1, 2014

By Traci Flowers, Loyola Academy; Dan Gin, Niles West High School; and Luke Kerber, Aurora University Inclusion, Access & Success Committee Co-Chairs Every first Thursday of the month I'm First hosts a tweet chat inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about…

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NACAC: A Chance to Learn and Be Social

  • November 11, 2014
Those who know me know that the NACAC Annual Conference is my favorite time of year! I have often said I would rather attend the NACAC Conference than take a personal vacation... WHAT? I know I must be coming down from my NACAC high, but I love to LEARN and I love to be SOCIAL. So NACAC is the perfect place!
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Geoffrey Canada NACAC 2014

Don’t Blame Me

  • November 11, 2014
In education especially, there are an insurmountable number of obstacles when it comes to policies, politics, and resources. It is no doubt a challenging field to be in right now. I have heard the heartbreak countless times from many fellow colleagues and teachers who feel they no longer are able to truly teach or counsel students in the way they need because of all these challenges. It breaks my heart. We CANNOT play the "don't blame me" game. Who truly suffers from that? Our students. The reason we are here. We have to fight the good fight…for them.
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The Financial Burden of an Undereducated Populace

  • November 11, 2014
$21,548 was spent per capita within the Illinois incarceration system. In contrast, the average operating expense per pupil within Illinois public schools was $11,841.53, with a total per capita expense of $12,867 (this includes local, state, and federal funding).
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President’s Update: Fall, My Favorite Season

  • November 11, 2014
Fall is my favorite time of year. For me, it’s the beauty the season brings, with bright colors and the crisp air on a morning run. Fall means college football Saturdays and trips to the apple orchard for cider, cinnamon donuts, and colorful gourds for my front porch. The change in season gives me permission to get a Starbuck’s pumpkin spice latte every chance I get and pick up that first new fall sweater I’ve been eyeing at my favorite store. And I certainly cannot forget to mention all the time spent in my yard with family getting those last projects finished before winter sets in.
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