Educational Sessions by Day and Time 

A Sessions - Thursday, September 30; 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
B Sessions - Friday, October 1; 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
C Sessions - Friday, October 1; 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
D Sessions - Friday, October 1; 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
E Sessions - Saturday, October 2; 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
F Sessions - Saturday, October 2; 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
G Sessions - Saturday, October 2; 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

A Educational Sessions
Thursday, September 30, 2010
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A100. It's a Tough Job: Ethical Dilemmas in College Admission
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Analyze case studies that illustrate some of the ethical challenges of the profession. Gain an understanding of NACAC's Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP) as a template for addressing ethical concerns, and understand how the affiliate and national Admission Practices Committees work in concert to address potential SPGP violations.  Located in room number 222. 

• Joe Prieto, Hinsdale Central High School, IL
• Carl Ahlgren, Gilman School, MD
• Francis Bernstein, University at Buffalo (SUNY), NY
• Myronee Simpson, The Ranney School, NY
• Eddie Arteaga, The College Board, CA

A101. Engaging Communities In Early College Awareness
Professional Area: Student Issues
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Study models for engaging adolescent students and their families about college awareness and preparation. Gather practical, research-based and experientially-based methods for reaching out to underserved communities, and resources and organizations that continuously address this growing need.  Located in room number 241.          

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010                      

• Carla Shere, Learning Leaders, NY
• Leslie Davidson, Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA
• Craig A. Robinson, KIPP Foundation, NY

A102. Where Does the EFC Come From?
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Go over the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula and the relative importance of factors such as student assets, number of family members in college and parents' income. Use worksheets to explain federal aid eligibility and demonstrate how to calculate students’ EFCs. Recommended for counselors who understand the basics of the FAFSA process.  Located in room 220.  

Session materials will be distributed on-site.

• Marianna Deeken, US Department of Education, WA
• Cindy Forbes Cameron, US Department of Education, DC

A103. Update on Admission Testing
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Review changes, updates and research related to the three most used standardized college entrance exams: SAT, ACT and TOEFL iBT.  Located in room number 231.

*Updated session materials uploaded on September 28, 2010

• Eric Peterson, ACT, IA
• Nancy Rehling, ACT, IA
• Yvonne Da Silva, The College Board, NY
• Michelle Hampton, Educational Testing Service (ETS), NJ

A104. Come Fly With Me: Making the Most of a Counselor Visit Program
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Networking
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Delve into the benefits of offering counselor visit programs and how to shape future programs to be more beneficial to attendees. Hear what works, what doesn’t and why fly-in programs are so valuable for students.   Located in room number 224.          

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Emmi Harward, The Bishop’s School, CA
• Greg McCandless, Sage Hill School, CA
• Carolyn Blair, Clayton High School, MO
• Mark Moody, Colorado Academy, CO
• Donald Kamentz, YES Prep Public Schools, TX

A105. Getting Virtual – What You Need to Know Before Taking Your Campus Tour Online
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Investigate what types of online campus tours are appropriate for different institutions and how to create one, from proposal to development to implementation to maintenance, including the infrastructure and human resources necessary for development and management.  Located in room number 274.

• James Fowler, Dean College, MA
• Chris Carson, CampusTours, Inc., ME
• George Comeau, Suffolk University, MA

A106. NCAA Eligibility Center 101                                                   Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Get the tools to better serve students during this introduction to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Review core courses, and discuss current issues affecting student athletes.  Located in room number 131.

• Beth Newman, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), IN
• Janet Oberle, St. Louis University, MO
• Lisa Mills, NCAA Eligibility Center, IN

A107. Writing Letters of Special Circumstance
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Discover a method for helping students prepare compelling, well-written letters of special circumstance to showcase a student's resilience and determination to succeed, thus enhancing their appeal as an applicant. Understand how colleges use these letters in their admission process.  Located in room number 223.

• Traci Kirtley, Admission Possible, MN
• Bethany Baker, Admission Possible, MN
• Norma Gutierrez, University of Minnesota
• Eric Staab, Kalamazoo College, MI

A108. Let’s Talk Transfer: Strategies for Attracting and Enrolling Successful Transfer Students
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Investigate and create programs that appeal to the needs of transfer students, including on- and off-campus recruitment activities, curriculum models (including 2+2 and 3+1) and scholarships.  Located in room number 276.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010

• Laura Arbogast, Fashion Institute of Technology, NY
• Artis Gordon, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

A109. Improving K-16 Alignment, School Culture and Counseling Expertise to Enhance College-Going Culture
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Discover a variety of methods for enhancing college-going rates, including linking high school and postsecondary curricula and assessments to seamlessly prepare students for college, identifying and evaluating the components of a college-going culture and promoting activities that prepare counselors to assist students with their postsecondary goals.  Located in room number 240. 

• Scott Schulz, University of Southern California, CA
• Gail Kaufman, University of California, Berkeley
• Jerome Lucido, University of Southern California, CA
• Patricia McDonough, University of California, Los Angeles
• Joyce Brown, Chicago Public Schools, IL

A110. A Fresh Look at Rankings: Focusing on the Fit
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
With the insight of a panel of college presidents, examine college rankings’ effects on college selection, and consider alternative approaches of value and personal fit to benefit the student’s educational goals.  Located in room number 275.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Michael Suzo, Defiance College, OH
• Pamela Eibeck, University of Pacific, CA
• Mark Gordon, Defiance College, OH
• Wendell Pritchett, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ

A111. Enrollment Management in the 21st Century: The Real Deal or a Fancy Facade?
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Advanced
Reflect on enrollment management models in a liberal arts college, a private research university and a public university to understand the future of the profession. Discuss mechanisms for assessing the effectiveness of enrollment management systems, ideas for enhancing programs and concrete examples of how to build an effective model.  Located in room number 221.

• William Conley, Johns Hopkins University, MD
• Robert Massa, Lafayette College, PA
• Pamela Horne, Purdue University, IN

A112. Declared: What Student Choice Lists Tell Us and How the Lists Are Changing
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Explore extensive research into the nature of the colleges declared by students in order to understand the level of college type diversity included in students’ declared interest lists, similarities and differences of the colleges on the lists and how to leverage the types of colleges students are considering by modifying your current counseling approach.  Located in room number 132.

• Larry Erenberger, National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA), MO
• Michael Kabbaz, University of Richmond, VA
• Suzanne Petrusch, St. Mary's University, TX
• Jason Pieratt, University of Kentucky

A113. Creating a Climate of Possibilities: Successful Practices for Recruiting Students From Underrepresented Racial, Cultural and Economic Populations
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Strategize underrepresented student outreach, recruitment and retention to increase numbers, improve campus diversity and create an atmosphere of opportunity during the initial phases of the admission process.  Located in room number 130.

• Richard McLaughlin, Metropolitan College, University of Louisville, KY
• Johnnie Johnson, Georgetown College, KY
• Dwayne Compton, University of Louisville, KY
• Stephanie Duncan, Eastern Kentucky University, KY

A114. Improving Federal Student Aid: The Unfinished Agenda
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Evaluate the improvements that have been made to the federal student aid system, and learn about the Rethinking Student Aid study group’s two-year research and recommendations for further reform. Participate in discussion about the most important priorities for reform and how institutions can prepare.  Located in room number 230.

• Kathleen Little, The College Board, DC
• Pamela W. Fowler, University of Michigan
• Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, Syracuse University, NY

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B Educational Sessions
Friday, October 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

B200. The Essential Role of High School Counselors in Preparing Community College Students for Transfer and the Baccalaureate Degree
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Realize the essential role that high school counselors play in preparing students for community college and transfer success, and garner resources, including research and best practices, for becoming better advocates and advisors for underserved students wishing to earn the baccalaureate degree via community college.  Located in room number 240.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 14, 2010  

• Stephen Handel, The College Board, CA
• David Kamimoto, University of California, Santa Cruz
• Rachel Livingston. Helen Bernstein School, CA
• Dan Nannini, Santa Monica College, CA

B201. Selling Our Souls? The Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding the Commercialization and Marketing of College Admission
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Advanced
Hear about current and pressing issues involving the commercialization and marketing of college admission. Analyze ethical challenges presented by early notification applications, admission officers friending applicants on Facebook, and texting applicants with admission decisions; and brainstorm admission practice solutions.  Located in room number 221.

Session Handout

• Greg McCandless, Sage Hill School, CA
• Heather Keddie, The Archer School for Girls, CA
• John Mahoney, Boston College, MA
• Nan Davis, Austin College, TX

B202. The Fine Arts Difference: Unraveling the Music and Theater Admission Process
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Explore the timeline for music and theater applicants and how this affects secondary counselors. Understand the type of information needed on a music resume, the various types of music auditions, and more. Identify the different concentrations associated with a BFA, the requirements needed for these programs and the different aspects that a college theatre arts program is looking for in an applicant.  Located in room number 224.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 14, 2010  

• Meghan Cooley, Augustana College, IL
• Nathan Ament, Lawrence University, WI
• Bob Murray, Illinois Wesleyan University, IL

B203. How to Build a Dream Team
Professional Area: Career and Staff Development
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Share ideas about how to successfully hire, train and develop admission staffs. The session includes a NACAC-tailored performance evaluation that will make standard human relations materials more meaningful and rewarding to admission professionals.  Located in room number 241.

• Ken Anselment, Lawrence University, WI
• Andrew Sison, Lewis University, IL
• Julie Marlatt, University of St. Francis, IL

B204. The Common Application Turns 35: What's New in 2010-11
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
View the online application process from the student perspective, and gather specific information and resources secondary school counselors need to utilize the Common App Online and train their students and teachers to do the same.  Located in room number 222.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010

• Rob Killion, The Common Application, VA
• Chad Massie, Hobsons EMT, VA
• Scott Anderson, The Common Application, TN

B205.Turning the Most Difficult Parents Into Your Greatest Allies
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Identify behaviors that typify different types of parents, explore the manner in which their emotions and concerns are manifested and receive strategies to transform communication and build positive relationships with them to support every student.  Located in room number 223.

• Karen Felton, University of Maryland
• Tevera Stith, St. Paul's School for Girls, MD

B206. Losing in the Middle: The Decline of Real Access in Rural Communities
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Join the conversation about problems surrounding student access in rural communities, including their economic isolation, which cause middle students to be disproportionately left behind, the state of rural education, the impact of rural brain-drain on states' economies, and the ability to draw new business. Note measures being taken by Iowa public high schools, community colleges and universities to increase the middle’s access to higher education.  Located in room number 276.

• Anne Stansbury Johnson, Iowa Lakes Community College, IA
• Christie Kangas, University of Northern Iowa, IA
• Chris Traetow, Eastern Iowa College Planning Center, IA
• Karla Wymore, Mason City High School, IA

B207. Understanding the LDS (Mormon) Prospective College Student
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Discuss how values and characteristics of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) students influence their college search process, particularly in choosing between church-sponsored and non-church-sponsored institutions, and how current admission and institutional practices and resources at non-church-sponsored institutions may support or hinder their recruitment and retention.  Located in room number 230.

• Kenley Jones, University of Oregon
• Joanna Fletcher, Viewmont High School, UT
• Amanda Morgan, George Mason University, VA

B208. Integrating Emerging Technologies Into Admission
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Understand the current and future directions of technology, including social networking (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.), Podcast/audio, Vodcast/video, mobile strategies, blog/IM/school Web site, and texting. Examine the results of studies on the use and perceived value of technologies from the perspective of the admission office and freshmen, and generate ideas for integrating these technologies into the recruiting process.  Located in room number 220.

• Robin Lindbeck, Drake University, IA
• Brian Fodrey, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
• Gil Rogers, University of New Haven, CT

B209. University Admission Testing Reform: FairTest's 25th Anniversary Update
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Examine a brief history of test fairness advocacy, and assess the current and future trends in college admission testing, including test-optional admission, score choice and the NACAC Report of the Commission on the Use of Standardized Tests in Undergraduate Admission.  Located in room number 130.

Session materials have not yet been received.

• Jay Rosner, The Princeton Review Foundation, CA
• Bob Schaeffer, FairTest, FL
• Steven Syverson, Lawrence University, WI

B210. A Balanced Approach to Advising First-Generation, College-Bound Students
Professional Area: Student Issues
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Examine first-generation college students’ needs and related advising challenges. Identify balanced counseling strategies for first-generation students, and share best practices and personal experiences.  Located in room number 231.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010

• Tenesha Villanueva, High Tech High International, CA
• Donald Kamentz, YES Prep Public Schools, TX
• Edgar Montes, High Tech High Media Arts, CA
• Jasmin Escobar-Taylor, The Bishop’s School, CA

B211. Special Issues and Concerns for the Public School Counselor
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Address the unique demands of working in a public high school, and acquire models and examples of proven, effective and efficient college counseling methods. Share advocacy ideas for college advising in public schools and techniques to deliver quality college counseling with competing demands.  Located in room number 132.

• Cigus Vanni, Cherry Hill High School West, NJ
• Bob Bardwell, Monson High School, MA
• Hilary Campbell, Springfield High School, PA
• Lynda McGee, Downtown Magnets High School, CA

B212. Extreme STEM – Recruiting, Retaining, Inspiring, Motivating
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Learn from and share with peers and panelists from STEM high schools and colleges and universities recruiting STEM students. Discuss best practices, recruitment opportunities, motivation, retention, and inspiration for working with this high-achieving student population.  Located in room number 274.

• Cheryl Lindeman, NCSSSMST - National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of MST, VA
• Jill Sifuentes, Illinois Institute of Technology, IL
• Maria Furtado, Eckerd College, FL
• Maribeth Lynes, University of Arkansas Honors College

B213. Town Meeting
Professional Area: Networking
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Join members of NACAC's Board of Directors and leadership for open, candid and unstructured dialogue.  Ask questions, make suggestions and get answers.  Located in room number 275.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Joyce Smith, NACAC CEO, VA
• Jill Apple, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School, MN
• Bill McClintick, NACAC Past-President, Mercersburg Academy, PA
• Jim Jump, NACAC President, St. Christopher's School, VA
• John B. Boshoven, Community High School, MI
• Kris Getting Roach, University of St. Thomas, MN
• Lynn Slaughter, The Emery/Weiner School, TX
• Mike Goldberger, Brown University, RI
• Michael Willis, Bellarmine Preparatory School, WA
• Nancy T. Beane, The Westminster Schools, GA
• Patricia M. McDonough, University of California-Los Angeles
• Phyllis D. Gill, Providence Day School, NC
• Richard P. Alvarez, City University of New York-OAS, NY
• Scott Hooker, Allendale Columbia School, NY
• Jim Miller, University of Wisconsin, Superior

B214. Ethical Ramifications of Commissioned Agents and International Recruiting
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Listen to a roundtable of experts discuss the use of commissioned agents to recruit international students. Understand NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practices on the subject, and learn about a movement to certify agents in an attempt to make the profession more transparent and accountable.  Located in room number 131.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed, DC
• Mitch Leventhal, The State University of New York, NY
• Barmak Nassirian, American Association of Collegiate Registrars, DC
• Julie Sinclair, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, DC; Chair of Recruitment, Admissions and Preparation Knowledge Community

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C Educational Sessions
Friday, October 1, 2010
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

C300. You Are Gone How Long This Time?!
Professional Area: Career and Staff Development
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues, Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Dialogue about coping with time away from home and how balancing professional and personal lives can result in better counseling. Swap survival strategies for travelers on both sides of the desk.  Located in room number 130.  

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• David Weisbord, Columbia University, NY
• Sarah Graham, Princeton Day School, NJ
• Darryl Jones, Gettysburg College, PA
• Sara Shapiro Harberson, Franklin & Marshall College, PA
• William McClintick, Mercersburg Academy, PA

C301. Preparing Students for the Green Industries of the Future
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Uncover the ways Agricultural Sciences programs prepare students for careers in green industries and scientific discovery in areas such as renewable energy development, environmental protection, land and water quality and use, and sustainable agricultural systems. Exchange practical counseling knowledge to prepare students to be viable candidates for academic programs and careers in the new economy.  Located in room number 230.

*Updated session materials uploaded on September 28, 2010

• Debbie Little, Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, PA
• Marianne Fivek, Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, PA
• Jason Headrick, University of Kentucky

C302. The Changing World of Athletic Recruiting: NCAA Recruiting Rules and Regulations
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Learn recruiting specific-terminology and how to prepare your student athletes for their transition to postsecondary education. Discuss the changing world of athletic recruiting, including official visits, unofficial visits, slots, and commitments, to understand what it means and what counselors should know.  Located in room number 222. 

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Mike Goldberger, Brown University, RI
• Kathleen Housh, Holland Hall School, OK
• Dan Saracino, University of Notre Dame, IN
• Lars Tiffany, Brown University, RI

C303. New Counselor on the Block: First-Year and Transitioning Counselors
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Career and Staff Development
Session Level: Beginner
Swap lessons learned and practical advice for new high school counselors—whether you are first-year counselor or a veteran changing schools. Share strategies for working in a variety of settings and navigating the often overwhelming process of adjusting to a new school during your first year.  Located in room number 274.

• Kevin Fleck, Edgemont High School, NY
• Allison Cohen, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, NY
• Amy Warren, St. Margaret's Episcopal School, CA
• Marissa Lifshen, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, VA
• Yetunde Daniels Rubinstein, Westfield High School, NJ

C304. Legislative Update and Advocacy Tools
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Intermediate
Review federal legislation from the past year and gather advocacy tools with NACAC’s Government Relations Committee.  Located in room number 276.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 15, 2010

• Ken Anselment, Lawrence University, WI
• Amanda Modar, NACAC, VA
• David Hawkins, NACAC, VA

C305. The 500-Word Personal Essay: What Functions Does It Serve, How Well Does It Work and Are There Alternatives?
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Converse about the value of personal essays in the context that they have spawned an industry with no control or ethical supervision over the process. Raise possible alternatives of submission of intellectual work that could be evaluated as part of the admission process.  Located in room number 221.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Jonathan Reider, San Francisco University High School, CA
• Will Fitzhugh, The Concord Review, MA
• Jeffrey Brenzel, Yale University, CT

C306.Earlier and Earlier: A Statistical Analysis of Application Creep
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Examine the data and details of three senior classes and their application activity in Fall 2009 to discover the proliferation of early deadlines for college admission. Inspect the ethical dilemmas faced by students, counselors, and colleges in the early phases of the admission process, and hear strategies to provide sound counseling initiatives and effective marketing techniques for the beginning months of the school year.  Located in room number 223.

• Philip Trout, Minnetonka High School, MN
• Melanie Coffman, Barrington High School, IL
• Frank Sachs, The Blake School, MN
• Ann Sandoval, Detroit Country Day School, MI
• Thomas Willoughby, University of Denver, CO

C307. NACAC Tools for Counseling Underserved Populations
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner
Discover strategies and receive free resources to reach underrepresented students using the Families, Counselors and Communities Together (FCCT) and Step-by-Step to College curricula, and identify successful implementation of these programs.  Located in room number 275. 

• Patty Montague, Marist School, GA
• Ed Escalet, Penn State University, PA
• Susan Hoff, Baker Hoff Educational Consultants, MN
• Hazel Shaw, James Madison High School, NY

C308. International Admission Roundtable: Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Advanced
Recognize the affordability of the educational systems of Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, and get answers about admission requirements and policies, application deadlines, academic expectations, and student support services to better advise students on these international admission policies.  Located in room number 132. 

• Krista Northup, University of Melbourne, CA
• Wendy Smith, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
• Larry Taylor, The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland
• Julie Allan, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

C309. Demystifying Community Colleges
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Understand the mission of community colleges and the benefits they provide students as a viable college choice.  Learn how to prepare students with the transition into community college and to achieve their ultimate academic aspirations.  Located in room number 240.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010  

• Michael Cundiff, Saint Louis Community College at Meramec, MO
• Audrey Hill, Montgomery College-Germantown, MD
• Fran Cubberley, Delaware County Community College, PA

C310. The Educational Crisis Facing Young Men of Color
Professional Area: Student Issues
Other Professional Areas: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Appreciate the challenges facing minority males as they move through the K-16 pipeline. Analyze research on learning styles and cultural barriers for this student population, and learn about specific programs that are improving educational outcomes for minority males.  Located in room number 231.

• Ronald Williams, The College Board, DC
• Julie López Figueroa, California State University, Sacramento, CA
• Jason Chan, Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), DC
• Karen Francis-Begay, The University of Arizona
• Roy Jones, Clemson University, SC

C311. Facebook 101: Practical Tips for Using Facebook in Admission
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Explore the challenges and opportunities of creating a Facebook presence for your admission office. Learn specific steps you can take to improve your current Facebook efforts, as well as frameworks for developing a long-term social networking strategy. Discuss best practices learned from several schools’ experiences using Facebook as a recruitment and yield tool.  Located in room number 224.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 13, 2010

• Mark Rothbaum, Varsity Outreach, NY
• Andrew Bills. High Point University, NC
• Stephanie Elpers, Butler University, IN
• Deborah Stieffel, Susquehanna University, PA

C312. The Crisis of the Undifferentiated Liberal Arts College
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Advanced
Learn to develop and differentiate credible, individual, substantive programs and experiences that potential students see as compelling and unique benefits to increase inquiries, applications and enrollment.  Located in room number 241. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 12, 2010

• Karen Foust, Hendrix College, AR
• Laura Martin, Hendrix College, AR
• David Strauss, Art & Science Group, LLC, MD
• Dawn Hiles. Drury University, MO

C313. The Developing Brain of Teenagers in the College Admission Process
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Explore the brain development of adolescents and its impact on the structuring of a college counseling program, developing appropriate guidelines and practices for college counseling programs and assisting in college application procedures.  Located in room number 220. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010

• Natalie Bitton, Lycee francais La Perouse / De Anza College, CA
• Steven Goodman, Top Colleges, DC
• Joni Bissell, Summer Search, CA

C314. International Recruiting Ethics: A Conversation Among Members
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
As a follow-up to session B214,“Ethical Ramifications of Commissioned Agents and International Recruiting,” participate in an extended discussion of how NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practices applies to international recruiting, and hear from NACAC members about their perspectives. Feedback gathered in this session will inform NACAC’s Admission Practices Committee’s discussion as it attempts to provide guidance for member institutions.  Located in room number 131.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Scott Anderson, The Common Application, TN
• Thomas Weede, Butler University, TX

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D Educational Sessions
Friday, October 1, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

D400. They Ask; Who Tells? Disciplinary Reporting Practices and Philosophies
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Explore various high schools’ disciplinary reporting policies, addressing the philosophies behind them and the pressures colleges face in the admission process, noting how school communities respond to disciplinary reporting questions while staying compliant with FERPA.  Located in room number 221. 

• Carol Wasden, The Hockaday School, TX
• Loyce Engle, Cedar Park High School, TX
• Laura Ross, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, TX

D401. Recruitment Videos 2.0: An Intersection Between Admission Videos and New Media
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Focus on video and new media theory and the pros and cons of video communication, including Webisodes, modern recruitment videos and short films, and how to successfully incorporate video on tight simple production techniques.  Located in room number 132. 

• David May, Chapman University, CA
• Avi Amon, University of Delaware
• David Burge, Arizona State University, AZ
• Drew Rifkin, University of Delaware

D402. Students Living Abroad and College Admission
Professional Area: Student Issues
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Explore the particular issues international students and third culture kids (TCKs) face when they come to the US for high school and/or college, what colleges are looking for in these applicants, the application procedures, how counselors should advise these students in choosing colleges, and how these students can best use their experiences to enhance their applications and university experiences.  Located in room number 130. 

• Betsy Woolf, Woolf College Consulting, NY
• Elizabeth Perelstein, School Choice International, NY
• Ken Anselment, Lawrence University, WI
• Laura Brace, Georgetown University, DC
• Bridget Herrera, Escola Americana de Campinas, Brazil

D403. Partnering to Communicate With Colleges, Counselors, Students, and Parents
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Networking
Session Level: Beginner
Learn to repurpose information from a typical college night presentation for college-bound students and their parents, and incorporate best practices into meetings, advisories, programs, and workshops for students and parents navigating the college process. Discern how colleges and high schools work together to ensure the best fit for students.  Located in room number 220.

• Susan Rexford, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, MD
• Dale Bittinger, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

D404. What's New With Federal Student Aid?
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Study the changes of federal student aid, including simplified online FAFSA and IRS data retrieval, FFEL and Direct Loans, new student grants, and Web and print resources for counselors and students. Recommended for counselors familiar with the FAFSA and its process.  Located in room number 224. 

Session materials will be distributed on-site.

• Cindy Forbes Cameron, US Department of Education, DC
• Marianna Deeken, US Department of Education, DC

D405. Getting Down To Business
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Discuss entrance requirements, admission policies and program differences for students interested in economics or business programs/majors.  Located in room number 274.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Sherri Geller, Gann Academy, MA
• Stephanie Dupaul, Cox School of Business, TX
• Grant Gosselin, Babson College, MA
• Terry Knaus, Indiana University Bloomington, IN
• Michael Cundiff, Saint Louis Community College at Meramec, MO

D406. Increasing Your NCAA I.Q.
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Listen as a college counselor, an associate director of admissions, a coach, and a student-athlete explain the jargon and the college recruitment process for student-athletes looking to compete at Division I, II and III colleges and universities.  Located in room number 241. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010

• Mike Willis, Bellarmine Preparatory School, WA
• Rahsaan Burroughs, The George Washington University, DC
• Eric Monheim, Sidwell Friends, DC
• Christen Connoyer, St. Louis University, MO
• Dylan Richter, Student, Washington University at St. Louis, MO

D407. New Regulatory Guidance on College Admission Activities
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Examine the language of the US Department of Education’s proposed regulations—applicable to any institution that participates in the federal financial aid programs (Title IV programs) for the 2011-12 academic year. Deliberate on potential compliance scenarios, and find out about the circumstances leading to the development of the proposed regulations.  Located in room number 240.

• David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
• Amanda Modar, NACAC, VA

D408. Online College Admission Applications: What Happens After You Click Submit?
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner
Learn what happens in the admission office once a student’s online application is submitted, and review the processing of the application from an operations and enrollment management point of view with an understanding of how technology is enhancing the process.  Located in room number 223. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 12, 2010

• Faye Tydlaska, Tulane University, LA
• John F. Latting, Johns Hopkins University, MD
• Robert Herr, Stevenson University, MD
• Joshua Reiter, Universal College Application, MD

D409. College Access: How It Is Structured and Why Is It Unequal?
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Engage in a lively discussion on issues that many underrepresented groups face as they attempt to manage the transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Review the models of college choice theory, and hear solutions for certain groups to access college.  Located in room number 276. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010

• Fay M. Butler, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, NY
• Beryl Jeffers, The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, NY

D410. Influencing the College Search and Selection Process for First-Generation, Traditionally Underrepresented Students Through Student Blogs
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Observe how students can find the right college fit by using student blogs as a research tool with a focus on the student experience, an important need for first-generation and low-income students. Hear from a student blogger and a variety of institutions about using student blogs as an effective marketing and recruitment tool.  Located in room number 275.

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 13, 2010

• Cara Martin, Center for Student Opportunity, MD
• Ben Jones, Oberlin College, OH
• Matt McGann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
• Julia Roa, University of Virginia
• Jesse Sanchez, Center for Student Opportunity, CA

D411. How to Advise a Non-California Resident About Applying to the UC System
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Learn the University of California (UC)’s admission requirements for out-of-state applicants, the admission cycle and process and the impact of residency on admission and tuition. Receive online resources for students and suggestions for presenting the strongest applications possible.  Located in room number 222. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 13, 2010

• Lisa Przekop, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Gregory Sneed, University of California, Davis
• Michele Butler-Larkrith, University of California, Berkeley
• David Naimie, University of California, Irvine
• Timothy Borch, University of California, San Diego

D412. Implementing a Regional Model of National Recruitment
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Learn how to employ a regional recruitment model through a discussion of best practices and the trials and tribulations at both novice and veteran institutions. Reflect on this cost-effective way to meet and exceed recruitment goals and how it benefits prospective students and their families, secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, and alumni.  Room number 231. 

• Damien Garcia, University of Rochester, NY
• Bradly Booke, University of Rochester, NY
• Kimberly Cragg, University of Rochester, NY
• Carol Lee Conchar, The George Washington University, DC
• Kim McCarty, West Virginia University, WV

D413. Serve and Recruit: Understanding Muslim Students
Professional Area: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Explore the recruitment and cultivation of prospective Muslim students including the sensitivity and cultural awareness needed to recruit and serve this student population.  Located in room number 230. 

• David Allen, Independent Counselor, Scotland
• Amy McGoldrick, EducationUSA, Turkey
• Mona Lewars, EducationUSA, Saudi Arabia
• Jack Shull, Cairo American College, Egypt
• Ammar Karimjee, Student, Washington University in St. Louis, MO

D414  2010 TeensTALK: Full-Cycle Findings
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Assess findings about the 2009-10 testing cycle, which shed new light on the ever-changing perceptions, preferences and expectations traditional-aged undergraduate prospects bring to the college search. Gain a deeper understanding of how high school students relate quality college selection; preferred methods of communication at inquiry, application, admission, and deposit stages of the recruitment cycle and more.  Located in room number 131.

• Chuck Reed, Stamats, Inc., IA

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E Educational Sessions
Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

E500. Working Together to Serve Students as Learners in the College Planning Process
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Provide feedback regarding the next steps in the efforts of the College Board and Education Conservancy to collaborate in developing a student-centric, education-focused college guidance Web site.  Located in room number 223.  

• James Montoya, The College Board, NY
• Lloyd Thacker, The Education Conservancy, OR
• Audrey Hill, Montgomery College-Germantown, MD
• Jeffrey Brenzel, Yale University , CT
• Susan Tree, Westtown School, PA

E501. Confronting the Challenges of a Compressing P-16 World
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Make sense of the dizzying array of choices involved in the college selection process, and suggest improvements to the system by identifying the forces that make choosing a college an increasingly daunting experience.  Located in room number 240. 

• Jonell Sanchez, The College Board, NY
• Deborah Harmon, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, NC
• Kathie Montognese, Hennepin Technical College, MN

E502. The Need for Holistic Enrollment Management in Higher Education
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Recognize the principles of a holistic enrollment management policy, the impact on institutions beyond the admission process and the better control it gives to institutional leadership, while still promoting a student-centered program.  Located in room number 220.  

• Eric Peterson, ACT, IA
• Stacey Kostell, University of Illinois
• Bob Murray, Illinois Wesleyan University, IL
• Boyd Bradshaw, Valparaiso University, IN

E503. Maintaining Rigor and Accountability: The Role of the AP Course Audit in College Counseling and Admission
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Understand the AP Course Audit’s value in college admission, increase awareness of and appreciation for the audit process and see how colleges and universities use the Course Ledger.  Located in room number 275. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 21, 2010

• David Roe, College Board, NY
• Robert Seltzer, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Sally Pfeifer, Spokane Public Schools, WA
• Frank Sachs, The Blake School, MN

E504. Are You Certifiable?
Professional Area: Career and Staff Development
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Through certification, the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (CEP) recognizes counselors who master a high level of expertise and contribute to advancing the profession. Ascertain the certification requirements and examples of successful exam responses.  Located in room number 132.  

• Steve Syverson, Lawrence University, WI
• Steve Antonoff, Antonoff Associates, Inc., CO

E505. Cultural Influences Impacting College Pursuit: The Asian-Pacific Student Perspective
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Listen to a diverse student panel explain the varied Asian-Pacific population, and examine cultural influences on students’ college searches. Learn how best to engage these students in college advising and admission.  Located in room number 131.   

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010  

• David Kamimoto, University of California, Santa Cruz
• Andrew Yu, Student, Washington University in St. Louis
• Sherry Mae Conono, Student, St. Louis Community College at Meramec, MO
• Kensen Tuan Tang, Student, University of Missouri-St. Louis, MO
• Abbas Ali, Student, St. Louis Community College at Meramec, MO
• Aleli Fagaragan, Student, Saint Louis University, MO

E506. Engaging Students Online: Utilizing Online Events in the Enrollment Process
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Achieve specific enrollment objectives by utilizing online events as shown through case studies, and apply best practices related to online program design during pre-event marketing and post-event analysis. Learn to develop a convincing pitch for internal stakeholders that includes concrete success stories with clear ROI.  Located in room number 231.  

• Greg Wilkins, CollegeWeekLive, MA
• Emily Engelschall, University of California, Riverside
• Gil Rogers, University of New Haven, CT
• Bob Patterson, University of California, Berkeley 

E507. Preparing Students With LD and ADHD for College Success
Professional Area: Student Issues
Other Professional Areas: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Recognize the postsecondary options for students with learning and attention challenges, the documentation needed for postsecondary accommodations and the skills and traits necessary for their college success.  Located in room number 222.  

E507 Handout

• Jed Geary, Eagle Hill School, MA
• Nancy Singer, University of Arizona, SALT Center
• Linda Nissenbaum, St. Louis Community College at Meramec, MO

E508. AVID: College Readiness for All
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Recognize how the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program helps close the achievement gap by increasing enrollment of minority and low-income students in pre-AP and AP courses, how to support underrepresented students' success and how basic AVID strategies can be used by all students to promote a college-going culture.  Located in room number 276. 

• George Buss, AVID Center Central Division, IL
• Madelyn Tesch, AVID Center, IL

E509. Inspire Innovation: Students and Admission Pros Explore Engineering Career Guidance
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Grasp what opportunities an engineering degree can provide, and learn about engineering resources for students, parents and teachers. Listen to engineering-school students reveal their influences affecting their decisions to attend and admission professionals’ perspectives on ways secondary school counselors can support a student's choice to pursue engineering, up through the admission process.  Located in room number 130.  

• Kristen Tichenor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
• Jane Howell Lombardi, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), VA
• Leann Yoder, Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), VA
• Dane Shaw, Student, Missouri University of Science and Technology, MO
• Randall Herrington, Student, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Annemarie Hoyer, Student, University of Missouri
• Nathaniel Kinsey, Student, University of Missouri

E510. Using Creativity and Humor With First-Generation Students
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Share creative approaches for injecting the college search process with wit and imagination when working with first-generation, college-bound students. Get fresh ideas for high school counseling programs, as well as ways to revamp your college admission recruitment approach with first-generation students. Bring your humor and innovation to the college application process, and create a motivated college-going culture.  Located in room number 224. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010  

• Arthur Samuels, Renaissance High School for Innovation, NY
• Jaime Anthony, Carleton College, MN
• Jimmy Williams, St. Lawrence University, NY
• William Short, St. Lawrence University, NY

E511. Beyond Fulbright: US State Department Scholarships for International Students
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Collect the specifics of academic exchange programs for US and non-US undergraduate and graduate students sponsored by the US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, including a program supporting highly-talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.  Located in room number 274.  

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 12, 2010

• Caryn Danz, US Department of State, DC
• Bernard Burrola, US Department of State, DC
• Amy McGoldrick, EducationUSA, Turkey

E512. The IB Diploma: Preparation for Postsecondary Success
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Comprehend the IB Diploma program’s curriculum and achievement-based assessment and research on IB Diploma student participation and overall degree attainment, graduation rates, first-year performance, and cumulative GPAs. Look into best practice strategies for developing a recognition policy for IB Diploma and IB Certificate students in colleges and universities in North America.  Located in room number 241. 

• Sandra Wade Pauly, International Baccalaureate, Canada
• Michele Sandlin, Oregon State University, OR
• Mary Lou Bates, Skidmore College, NY

E513. New Media 201: Advanced Topics and Strategies for Using Social Media in Admission
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Recognize issues that arise after the start-up phase of new media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), and share strategies for maintaining engagement and methods for judging successful use. Discuss emerging technologies that help institutions increase transparency and connect with students in new ways. Recommended for advanced users of new media.  Located in room number 221. 

• Jeannine Lalonde, University of Virginia                                       
• Daniel Creasy, Johns Hopkins University, MD
• Matt McGann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

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F Educational Sessions
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

F600. Best Practices for Admission: Predicting Academic Success and the Role Testing Plays
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Advanced
Listen as three institutions present research regarding multiple predictors for academic success, including standardized tests, related changes in admission processes and the students they admit in response to NACAC’s call to “determine, through institution-specific validity studies, whether the predictive utility of tests warrant their use as admission tools.”  Located in room number 223. 

F600 Handout

• David Hawkins, NACAC, VA
• Chloe Rothstein, Johns Hopkins University, MD
• John F. Latting, Johns Hopkins University, MD
• Randall C. Deike, New York University, NY
• Joseph A. Soares, Wake Forest University, NC

F601. Practical Advice for Counseling the "Yellow Chip" Student-Athlete
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Get practical advice and strategies to assist less-visible, yellow chip student-athletes. Investigate the college recruiting process, discover methods for high school athletes to promote themselves to college coaches, create an academic game plan for college-bound athletes, and review the NCAA Eligibility Center.  Located in room number 241.

• John Serafine, Fairport High School, NY
• Stephen Clarr, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), IN

F602. Advising Talented Students Considering Honors and Liberal Arts Colleges
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Compare and contrast liberal arts and honors colleges by discussing each program’s student experience, private liberal arts education fit versus honors college value, the graduates’ futures (jobs and/or graduate school), and other benefits.  Located in room number 231.

• Katie DePonty, Whitman College, WA
• Kenley Jones, University of Oregon
• Kerry Rosen, Florida Atlantic University, FL
• Colleen Murray, Villa Duchesne-Oak Hill School, MO

F603. New Trends in the Homeschool Market
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Explore creative, budget-conscious strategies for reaching the growing number of home-educated students and creating a conducive environment for them. Observe emerging trends for use in cost-effective recruitment planning, and hear directly from the students about their search and decision processes.  Located in room number 131.  

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Erin Guyer Schreiber, Maryville University, MO
• Arthur Ortiz, University of St. Thomas, TX

F604. From the Battlefield to the Blackboard: Supporting Postsecondary Education for Returning Veterans
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Understand the Montgomery and Post 9/11 G.I. Bills, and learn about the variety of challenges faced by veterans returning from battle seeking to take advantage of the education benefits. Discover strategies to ease the enrollment process and provide support services for veterans.  Located in room number 240. 

• William H. Johnson, Fairfield University, CT
• Ann Marie Beall, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
• Jennifer Matteson, Saint Louis University, MO

F605. Family-Centered College Recruitment and Retention Methods for Latino Students
Professional Area: Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Review best practices developed through the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) University Alliance pilot that can be tailored to existing programming in secondary and postsecondary institutions to assist college-going, first-generation Latino students and their families. Understand the role of parents in the college decision-making process and how to integrate bilingual programming into the recruitment and retention process.  Located in room number 132.  

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 19, 2010

• Erin Thompson, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, GA
• Patrick M. Winter, University of Georgia

F606. Changing UK Credentials and the Cambridge Pre-U
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Identify the changes and provide the context for a new suite of examinations, the Cambridge Pre-U. Formulate an appropriate admission policy (matriculation, placement and credit) for Cambridge Pre-U students, compare applications from UK students and evaluate their suitability for undergraduate courses.  Located in room number 274.    

• Val Sismey, University of Cambridge International Examinations, United Kingdom
• Christoph Guttentag, Duke University, NC
• Elzbieta Gzella, World Education Services, Inc., NY
• Sally Lindsley, University of Michigan

F607. How to Get Your Girls to Consider Women's Colleges
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Investigate research findings of the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE) and the Hardwick~Day Alumnae Survey that compare levels of satisfaction among students and alumnae of women’s colleges versus coeducational institutions and data from the College Board and other sources that describe gender matters in college choice. Receive a talking-points toolkit and other references for your girls to consider women’s colleges.  Located in room number 220. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 14, 2010  

• Susan Lennon, Women's College Coalition, CT
• Hector Martinez, The Webb Schools, CA
• Kristin Parran, Stephens College, MO
• Chantal Knight, Mount Holyoke College, MD
• Jennifer Fondiller, Barnard College, NY

F608. Communicating Their Stories: Strategies to Help Students Write Powerful College Essays
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Brainstorm ways to help students craft powerful college application essays that reflect core qualities not evident in the application, and integrate essay writing into English or advisory classrooms, counseling sessions and workshops. Critique essays to learn strategies to coach students through essay writing.  Located in room number 222. 

• Rebecca Joseph, California State University, Los Angeles, CA
• Rebecca Stover, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, VA

F609. Internationalizing Your Campus Through the US Department of State-Sponsored Network
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Networking, Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Learn how to recruit academically-talented international students using the services of EducationUSA. Receive resources for US colleges and universities for developing recruitment strategies abroad, setting up visits with local schools and institutions, comprehending international grading systems, and providing information on local scholarships and US government programs.  Located in room number 130. 

• Bernard Burrola, US Department of State, DC
• Juan Camilo Tamayo, Lynn University, FL
• Amy McGoldrick, EducationUSA, Turkey

F610. Balancing Mission and Money: Transparency in College Admission and Financial Aid
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Join a candid and open discussion about how colleges and universities balance their institutional missions while meeting financial goals in the current economy. Understand the importance of transparency in admission decisions and how finance comes into play in shaping a freshman class.  Located in room number 224.  

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Angel B. Pérez, Pitzer College, CA
• Matthew Malatesta, Union College, NY
• Mary Hill. St. Paul Academy and Summit School, MN
• Jeffrey C. Makris, High School of Economics and Finance, NY

F611. Mountains and Molehills
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Face issues from both sides of the desk as students go through the admission process to reveal better ways to work together. Discuss topics such as Fast Apps, Naviance, The Common Application, application supplements, EA restrictions, and Score Choice.  Located in room number 221.  

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

• Gavin Bradley, Pace Academy, GA
• Bruce Poch, Pomona College, CA
• Peter Johnson, Columbia University, NY
• Karmali Bhanji, The Potomac School, VA
• Gloria Diaz Ventura, Polytechnic School, CA

F612. Understand First, Recruit Second: Insight into the Chinese Student Mindset and Family Approach to US Higher Education
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Contextualize Chinese applicants according to environment, family and mindset, with topics such as differences among applicants from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong; the parental role in selecting a university; financial aid; and the Chinese decision-making calendar. Leave with an awareness that will enhance decisions at the recruitment, admission and enrollment levels.  Located in room number 276.  

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 12, 2010

• Tom Melcher, Zinch China, China
• Phillip Muth, University of Virginia
• Gabriel Niu, Kemeixin, China
• Shaun McElroy, Shanghai American School, China

F613. Lasting Marriages Between Community-Based Organizations and Colleges
Professional Area: Networking
Other Professional Areas: National Issues and External Influences in Admission, Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate
Build a mutually beneficial and strong relationship between CBOs and colleges to recruit, identify, yield, retain, and graduate ALANA students by learning the importance of campus climate and college-wide commitment for ALANA students, and how this give-and-take relationship identifies fit and creates a smoother student transition.  Located in room number 275. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010  

• Carmita McCoy, Bates College, ME
• Leigh Weisenburger, Bates College, ME
• Dan Katz, One Voice, CA
• Debbie Greenberg, College Bound St. Louis, MO

F614. Health Profession: Physical Therapy
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Discuss entrance requirements, admission policies and program differences for students interested in the field of physical therapy (PT). Understand the different degrees available, and how students can best prepare for their transition into PT studies at the postsecondary level.  Located in room number 230. 

• Becky Dunn, Linn State Technical College, MO
• Jennifer Stith, Washington University in St. Louis, MO

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G Educational Sessions
Saturday, October 2, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

G700. TOEFL 101: Helping International Students Demonstrate English Proficiency for Admission
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Other Professional Areas: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Comprehend the TOEFL Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT), including the registration and score reporting processes, and learn how to interpret TOEFL scores to advise students in selecting universities that match their English-language abilities.  Located in room number 275.  

*Updated session materials uploaded October 6, 2010

• Michelle Hampton, Educational Testing Service (ETS), NJ
• John Lintner, Kent School, CT

G701. The Myth of Fit and Other Hobgoblins of College Admission and College Counseling
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Advanced
Reconsider views of colleges and universities to understand the ways young people construct definitions of fit—and even self-identity—through mechanisms that have little to do with undergraduate education. Cultivate and adopt more meaningful and critical techniques to connect students with their postsecondary options.  Located in room number 221. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 12, 2010

• Carl Ahlgren, Gilman School, MD
• Jeff Durso-Finley, The Lawrenceville School, NJ
• Mark Moody, Colorado Academy, CO
• Angel B. Perez, Pitzer College , CA
• John Gaines, Vanderbilt University, TN

G702. Student Views on Technology in the College Admission Process
Professional Area: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Hear freshmen recall how they used technology in the college search, including social networking sites, college Web sites, discussion boards, email, and instant messaging.  Located in room number 220.

This session does not have a PowerPoint presentation or handouts.

G703. Secrets to Being an Outstanding Leader
Professional Area: Career and Staff Development
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Differentiate effective management and leadership techniques, and learn how to enhance motivation, establish a team approach, develop staff, listen and communicate effectively, provide feedback, hire to reinforce a team, maintain productivity, and manage a student staff.  Located in room number 223. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010

• Gigi Lamens, St. Joseph's College, NY
• Kate Rowe, Suffolk County Community College, NY

G704. Success in AP: Is it Just About Credit and Placement?
Professional Area: College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Discover the value of elective credit, using credit and placement policies to attract majors, the impact of AP on selective college admission, why some institutions don’t give credit or placement, and how to use the AP Credit and Placement Policy Database as a resource.  Located in room number 241. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 12, 2010

• Ariel Foster, The College Board, NY
• Philip Ballinger, University of Washington
• Owen Astrachan, Duke University, NC
• Heather Ayres, The College Board, IL
• Randall C. Deike, New York University, NY

G705. A Tale of Three Classes: Three Novel Ways to Offer College Counseling Instruction
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Explore three methods for conducting college counseling classes for juniors and seniors to accommodate different schedules and school parameters. Receive curricula, explanations of how meetings are structured and successful implementation strategies.  Located in room number 222.  

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010

• Abbey Griffin, All Saints' Episcopal School, TX
• Alan Ramirez, Southern Methodist University, TX
• Kristin Vaughn, Fort Worth Country Day School, TX
• Julia Ando, Fort Worth Country Day School, TX
• Carolyn Blair, Clayton High School, MO

G706. The Importance of Behavioral Readiness: ACT’s Student Readiness Inventory
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Access the latest research on behavioral readiness for college from the ACT’s Student Readiness Inventory (SRI), and see how the information impacts students, schools, districts, and states. Evaluate students’ psychosocial attributes, determine students’ levels of academic risk and identify interventions to help students persist in their studies.  Located in room number 240. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 13, 2010

• Steve Kappler, ACT, IA
• Michael Hovland, ACT, IA

G707. Federal Tools for College Counseling
Professional Area: Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner
Participate in a demonstration of tools accessible through College.gov and CollegeNavigator to help educate students and families about college readiness, college financing and the college search process. Discover ways these tools can help students learn about careers, estimate eligibility for federal financial aid, identify a broad array of institutions that might be of potential interest, compare institutions across a number of important dimensions, and create a refined subset of institutions that meet their unique needs.  Located in room number 132. 

• Archie Cubarrubia, National Center for Education Statistics, US Department of Education, DC

G708. Helping US Institutions Reach International Audiences Through Social Media
Professional Area: National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Other Professional Areas: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Witness how interactive Web sites, YouTube channels, Facebook Fan Pages, Twitter feeds, and EdUSA Connects events are changing the way international students view US colleges and universities. Investigate EducationUSA’s tools and outlets that promote US higher education to students abroad through creative, low-cost approaches.  Located in room number 276.  

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010

• Marty Bennett, Institute of International Education, DC
• Caryn Danz, US Department of State, DC

G709. Using Statistical Models to Understand Student Behavior
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Ascertain successful and economical communication and recruitment strategies for application and yield increases based on statistical models of patterns of student and stealth applicant behavior. Take strategies and models for replicating a similar analytic approach back to your institution for development and refinement of recruitment strategies.  Located in room number 131.  

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 13, 2010

• Alexander Subert, University of Colorado at Boulder
• Kevin MacLennan, University of Colorado at Boulder

G710. Stealth Applicants: Myths and Realities?
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Consider how technology is changing students’ behaviors and attitudes, how to track these changes and how to modify admission rather than forcing students into outdated molds. Analyze stealth applicants using recent research, and gather techniques for finding and communicating with potentials before their applications turn up.  Located in room number 224.   

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 7, 2010  

• Martha Pitts, The College Board, OR
• Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, The Ohio State University, OH
• Richard Bischoff, Case Western Reserve University, OH

G711. Assisting Asian-American Students Who Do Not Fit the Mold
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Other Professional Areas: Student Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Discover the enormity and complexities of Asian culture to help students excel and the model minority myth’s effects on Asian-American high school and college students. Hear personal accounts and case studies, and gain various counseling strategies unique to Asian students.  Located in room number 130. 

*Updated session materials uploaded on October 6, 2010

• Sarai Koo, Chapman University, MAPS 4 College, CA
• Susan Stanton, Independent Educational Advisor, CT
• Ah Young Chi, Malibu High School, CA

G712. Student Online Behavior: Changes in Student College Planning and How High Schools and Colleges Adapted
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues and Secondary Counseling Issues
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Discover how students have changed their use of the internet as a college planning tool. Review case studies of various online applications, the lessons learned from student utilization or under-utilization of these resources and how to leverage the availability of these tools as part of a counseling curriculum.  Located in room number 231.  

• Ryan Munce, National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA), MO
• Andrew Wright, Missouri State University, MO
• Andrew Flagel, George Mason University, VA
• David Kogler, Gustavus Adolphus College, MN

G713. Leveraging International Partnerships Across Campus for Recruitment 
Professional Area: Postsecondary Admission Issues; Networking
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Analyze how to bridge partnerships across campus to accrue resources for an international recruitment framework and use e-recruitment and alumni support to augment international recuitment.  Learn how to evaluate ROI by maintaining records that document the lessons learned from partnerships. 

SESSION G713 HAS BEEN CANCELED

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