PCACAC Seeks Nominations for Mentoring Program
The Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling invites nominations for the inaugural class of participants in the Ann S. Powell Memorial Mentoring Program.
About Ann Powell
The program honors the memory of Ann Powell, Director of College Counseling at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and a leader within PCACAC as High School Delegate, Secretary, and President-elect before having to resign due to the illness that ultimately took her life in 2005. Ann was a model of professional excellence and an inspiration to all who knew her, and shortly before her death she was presented with the Richard L. Apperson Award, PCACAC’s most prestigious recognition, given annually to one member who best represents the ideals of the organization. It was Ann’s expressed wish for PCACAC to establish a program to help mentor those new to the College Counseling profession, whether as a high school counselor or as a college admission officer.
The Mentoring Program
The Ann S. Powell Memorial Mentoring Program is open to new college counseling professionals (defined as fewer than five years experience) from within the region served by PCACAC—Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. PCACAC hopes that this program will serve as an outreach to counselors and schools who may not know that PCACAC exists, and will give special consideration to counselors from schools lacking the resources for professional growth and development.
The Ann Powell Mentoring Program is designed to enable participants to:
--grow professionally by attending regional and national conferences devoted to college admission;
--build professional relationships and develop a support network;
--come to a deeper understanding of the college admission process;
--help students navigate the college choice and application processes more effectively.
The program is a 15-month experience beginning with the PCACAC Summer Institute in July, 2008 and culminating with the 2009 NACAC Conference to be held in Baltimore. In addition to these professional opportunities, program participants will attend the PCACAC Conference in April of 2009 and will be paired throughout the length of the program with an experienced professional for a one-on-one mentoring opportunity.
Nominations
Nominations for the program will be accepted until May 1, 2008. To nominate a deserving individual with less than five years in the College Counseling profession for the Ann S. Powell Memorial Mentoring Program, complete the following form.