Register NOW for the Summer Institute!!!
PCACAC SUMMER INSTITUTE
For College Admission and College Counseling Professionals
August 3-5, 2009
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, Virginia
Click here to register online!!! OR for a paper form.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 10, 2009.
The Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) in conjunction with Randolph-Macon College are hosting the sixth annual Summer Institute for high school counselors, independent counselors and college admission professionals.
Using a personalized setting, the PCACAC Summer Institute is uniquely designed to provide professional development, networking opportunities, training and leadership development for professionals who assist students in the transition from high school to college. The program is a three-day event that seeks to address many of the complexities of the college admissions process. Both new and experienced professionals will benefit from the exchange of ideas and information.
This year's program will include a keynote address from Robert Lindgren, President of Randolph-Macon College, cracker barrel sessions, a fun social event, a variety of educational sessions and many opportunities to connect and share with fellow admissions and counseling colleagues.
Cost: The $250 registration fee includes the program, lodging, Tuesday night’s social, and meals (Tuesday’s dinner is not included).
Topics to include:
* Ethics in Admission * Parents in the Process * Territory Management * You Are the Admissions Committee * Future Trends in Admission * Campus Visit Programs * Special Interests & Populations * Community College Relations * Using Students Volunteers in the Admissions Office * Financial Aid * Letters of Recommendation * The College Essay * Technology in College Counseling * Finding the Right Fit * College & High School Connections
Faculty to include:
* Anthony Ambrogi, Randolph-Macon College * Brenda Barr, Randolph-Macon Academy * Don Birmingham, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy * Dale Bittinger, University of Maryland, Baltimore County * Bryn Campbell, University of Delaware * Jayne Fonash, Loudoun County Academy of Science * Jameel Freeman, Johns Hopkins University * Bob Herr, Stevenson University * Lou Hirsh, University of Delaware *Arlene Ingram, Cape Henry Collegiate School * Mildred Johnson, Virginia Tech * Jim Jump, NACAC President-Elect, St. Christopher's School * Scott Mayer, St. Christopher's School * Colleen Newman, American University * Susan Rexford, West Springfield High School * Jeff Smith, St. Mary's College of Maryland * Jake Talmage, St. Paul’s School for Boys * Martin Wilder, University of Mary Washington * Luana Zimmerman, Winston Churchill High School
For questions or additional information, contact Bob Herr at rherr@stevenson.edu (443-352-4402) or Don Birmingham at dbirmin@nsacademy.org (757-538-8789 X 3315).
Join us at the NACAC Conference
Baltimore Here We Come!Mark your calendars NOW for September 24-26, 2009 and be sure to join us in Baltimore at this year's NACAC National Conference to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center. Registration is now open at www.nacacnet.org for the Conference.
Local Arrangements Committee Co-Chairs Lisa Hill (Goucher College, MD) and Susan Rexford (West Springfield High School, VA) are asking all PCACAC members to volunteer some of their time at this year's national conference. Over 300 volunteers are needed. Click on the link on the lower right hand box of this website to volunteer this year.
See YOU in Baltimore this fall.
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