A Summer Message From Our President

Greetings PCACAC and Happy Summer!

Summer is a natural season for reflection and renewal. It is a time for students and educators alike to step back, recharge, and transition. Our students are graduating and preparing for the next step in their journeys, while many of our colleagues are stepping into new roles or embarking on fresh career directions.

These same themes of transition and renewal are closely woven into the fabric of PCACAC. While the daily pace of the school year slows down, summer is an active time for our volunteer-led organization.

Reflecting on Our Success, Planning for Our Future
In early June, our Leadership Team and Full Board gathered for our annual summer meeting and retreat. As the largest of our four yearly board meetings, this event brings together the leaders who have steered us through the past year alongside those stepping up to guide us in the year ahead. Together, we celebrated our numerous successes, evaluated our learning opportunities, and mapped out a strategic path forward. We left the retreat feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

Our committee chairs have built active plans to engage and support our membership in the coming months. We are committed to maintaining the flagship programs you love while innovating new offerings to meet the evolving needs of our members.

Exciting Milestones & Upcoming Deadlines

  • The 2026 Summer Institute at Washington College: Taking place later this month, this professional development program offers invaluable training, mentorship, and networking. It is the perfect launchpad for new professionals entering our field, and an excellent refresher for experienced members.
    Don't Miss Out: Registration for the Summer Institute closes on July 9, 2026. If you or a colleague would benefit from this transformative community experience, please register today.

  • Spring Conferences on the Horizon: Planning is officially underway for our Spring 2027 Conference in Norfolk, VA. Furthermore, we are on the cusp of finalizing contracts for our Spring 2028 and 2029 conferences—stay tuned for those exciting details very soon!

Honoring Leadership & Looking Ahead
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Rachel Cleaver for her exceptional stewardship over the past year. Under her guidance, PCACAC has achieved:

  • Historic Growth: Reaching our highest membership numbers to date.
  • Expanded Impact: Delivering an ever-widening array of professional programming.
  • Stronger Governance: Completing a comprehensive audit and update of our operating and governing documents.

As we look to the 2026–2027 year, PCACAC will focus heavily on helping our members navigate today's rapidly shifting economic and political climates. Additionally, we are updating our strategic plan with an emphasis on fortifying our resources and growing our endowment to ensure long-term stability.

It is a truly exciting time to be part of this community. Thank you to every volunteer, member, and advocate who makes PCACAC so special. We look forward to an incredible year ahead, as we support each other in our work helping students discover opportunities.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and delightful summer,

Scott P. Mayer
PCACAC President

Learn more about our committees and our leadership and check out the Board bios at the bottom of this page.

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