Who: The National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) 66th National Conference
What: NACAC’s National Conference is the largest annual gathering of college admission professionals. This year’s conference will address current topics in counseling, admission, financial aid, testing and technology and provide members with specific in-service training suited to their institutional and career needs.
The conference attracts more than 5,500 attendees each year, including secondary school counselors, college admission officers, independent counselors, financial aid administrators, enrollment managers, and affiliate organization members.
When: September 30 – October 2, 2010
Where: America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis, MO
Website: http://www.nacacconference.org
Twitter Hashtag: #nacac10
Conference Highlights:
• More than 130 diverse and informational educational workshops, seminars and sessions led by experts in the field of college admission counseling on such topics as admission testing, college access and selectivity. Experts will also discuss careers in engineering, stress and the college application process, community college, early access programs, managing the generations and much more.
• In-depth discussion of the use of commissioned agents for international recruiting, including expert roundtable and member discussion
• Release of NACAC member opinion survey of US News & World Report rankings
• Presentation on new U.S. Department of Education regulations governing incentive compensation for admission and financial aid officers
• An exhibit hall featuring more than 160 companies showcasing products and services that assist counseling professionals, including the latest technology, marketing and communication tools.
• A Counselors’ College Fair that will provide an opportunity for all national conference attendees to share information, network with colleagues and meet with representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities.
A Sample of Sessions of Interest:
• They Ask; Who Tells? Disciplinary Reporting Practices and Philosophies
• Update on Admission Testing
• A Fresh Look at Rankings: Focusing on the Fit
• What's New With Federal Student Aid?
• Recruitment Videos 2.0: An Intersection Between Admission Videos and New Media
• New Media 201: Advanced Topics and Strategies for Using Social Media in Admission
• Cultural Influences Impacting College Pursuit: The Asian-Pacific Student Perspective
• Balancing Mission and Money: Transparency in College Admission and Finance
• Turning the Most Difficult Parents Into Your Greatest Allies
• Earlier and Earlier: A Statistical Analysis of Application Creep
• Online College Admission Applications: What Happens After You Click Submit?
• Federal Tools for College Counseling
• Increasing Your NCAA I.Q.
• Engaging Communities In Early College Awareness
• Family-Centered College Recruitment and Retention Methods for Latino Students
• View all sessions
RSVP: Register now. Need more information? Email Kristen Garman for more information.
About NACAC: NACAC is an Arlington, VA-based education association of more than 11,000 secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The association, founded in 1937, is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. More information about NACAC is available at www.nacacnet.org.
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