NACAC's 63rd National Conference is the best single source for up-to-date information on the college admission profession. Learn from the innovators, enhance your counseling and leadership skills and network with your peers by attending the educational sessions offered Thursday through Saturday.
A Educational Sessions
Thursday, September 27
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
A100. Bylaws—Time to Talk: No More Band-Aids
Austin Convention Center, Room 8B/C (3rd Floor)
Career and Staff Development
Discuss with the NACAC Bylaws Review Task Force
thoughts and ideas on draft changes to the association’s
governance policies to be presented at the 2008
conference.
PJ Jorgensen, Chair, OH
Steve Antonoff, Antonoff Associates, Inc., CO
Michele Brown, The Ohio State University, OH
Fran Cubberley, Delaware County Community College, PA
David Kamimoto, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA
Jim Rawlins, University of Washington, WA
Tamara Siler, Rice University, TX
Jane Webber, Seton Hall University, NJ
A101. Professional Development—Time to Talk
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
Career and Staff Development
Speak candidly with the Professional Development
Committee about ways the national committee can
address current college admission issues.
Wes Waggoner, Chair, Texas Christian University, TX
Patty Avila-Porter, Truckee Meadows Community College, NV
Doris Davis, Cornell University, NY
John Davis, Shenandoah High School, IA
Jacqueline Giordano, Bentley College, MA
Stephanie Hart, Saint Teresa’s Academy, MO
Jobey Lichtblau, North Dakota State University, ND
A102. What Can We Do, Post-Prop. 2?
Austin Convention Center, Room 10A/B (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
On November 7, 2006, the voters of Michigan passed Prop. 2, which abolishes affirmative action at Michigan’s state universities.
Increased segregation could result from similar ballot initiatives under discussion in other states, most significantly impacting highly- selective undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Why is this happening? What can we do?
This special session will be presented in two parts (the second presentation is C302).
Jay Rosner, The Princeton Review Foundation, CA
Marvin Krislov, Oberlin College, OH
Kimberly West-Falcon, Loyola University, LA
Victor Saenz, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
A103. NACAC Commission on the Use of Standardized Tests in Undergraduate Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
The NACAC Commission on the Use of Standardized
Tests in Undergraduate Admission will provide a general
overview of its work to date and its plans for the
coming year. The commission offers this as an opportunity
for input on professional issues relating to standardized
tests in undergraduate admission.
William Fitzsimmons, Harvard University, MA
Members of the NACAC Commission on the use of
standardized testing.
A104. Time to Talk… About National Leadership
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Career and Staff Development
Talk with members of NACAC’s Governance and
Nominating Committee about the association’s leadership
opportunities and the nomination and election
process.
Frank Sachs, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee and 2005 NACAC President, The Blake School, MN
Beverly Henry Wheeler, 2006 NACAC President, University of Tulsa, OK
Richard Powell, Oak Hall School, FL
Jill Kuhlers, Coe College, IA
A105. Effective Marketing Techniques to Increase National College Fair Attendance
Austin Convention Center, Room 16B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Discuss innovative ways to attract more students and
parents to National College Fairs; the effectiveness
of public service announcements, press releases and
other media outlets and effects of collaboration with
school systems, local government agencies and other
nonprofit organizations.
Thomas DaRin, Chair, Nazareth College, NY
Harry S. Gong, Niagara University, NY
Sheri Gross, Cleveland State University, OH
Andrew Sison, Lewis University, IL
Lynn W. Caldwell-Slaughter, The Emery/Weiner School, TX
Mark Rasic, Loyola University New Orleans, CA
A106. How to Write for Professional Publications
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
With issues like rankings, Early Decision, standardized
testing, and more in the news, your voices should
be shaping debate––learn how to begin, target the
audience and take constructive criticism, all from an
experienced higher education editor and an awardwinning
author.
Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed, DC
Joyce Vining Morgan, Retired, VT
A107. NACAC Acts to Support School Counselors
Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Be a part of NACAC’s national advocacy campaign to
pass legislation to hire, train and equip school counselors
for college counseling in high-need public
schools.
Jon Westover, Chair, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Craig Dodson, La Salle University, PA
Barbara Hall, National Center for College Costs, IN
Esther Lopez, Saint Mary’s College of California, CA
Karl Stumo, Pacific Lutheran University, WA
Brian Taylor, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
A108. Technology—The Amazing Race
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Join this interactive discussion regarding the increasing
use of technology as you guide students through
the college admission process. Whether you are a secondary
counselor, postsecondary admission officer or
independent counselor, come prepared to share how
technology is impacting your world. This is one race
you don’t want to lose!
Judith Dobai, Chair, Fairfield University, CT
Lynn Boehne, Gustavus Adolphus College, MN
Peter M. Farrell, Fordham University, NY
David Follick, Long Island University C. W. Post Campus, NY
Patrick Hughes, Millikin University, IL
John R. Shull, Cairo American College, Egypt
Beverly Woodson Day, Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Cynthia Rodkin, Hinsdale Central High School, IL
Joe Brentzel, NACAC, VA
A109. What’s on Your Mind?
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Collaborate with other practitioners and discuss
admission concerns and challenging issues with the
Admission Practices and Current Trends and Future
Issues Committees.
Ken Fox, Ladue Horton Watkins High School, MO
Angel B. Pérez, Pitzer College, CA
A110. NACAC’s New and Improved PACT Manual
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
Career and Staff Development
Join the NACAC Human Relations Committee as it
showcases the latest edition of the PACT Manual, now
renamed the Guide to Higher Education: Families, Counselors and Communities Together (FCCT) Manual, which offers strategies for
presenting parent workshops that promote educational
success among students.
Kelly Herrington, University Preparatory Academy, WA
Bridget Herrera, Escola Americana de Campinas, Brazil
Vince Kloskowski, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, ME
Sharon N. Neumann, Granite Hills High School, CA
Nancy Caine, St. Augustine High School, CA
A111. The Common Application—Secondary School
Counselor Q&A
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Collaborate with other secondary school counselors
for a session of questions and feedback about the new
Common Application online system.
Rob Killion, The Common Application, Inc., VA
Chad Massey, AY Recruiting Solutions, VA
B Educational Sessions
Friday, September 28
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
B200. Creative College Counseling Techniques
and Games
Austin Convention Center, Room 8B/C (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Explore how adapted quiz show and game formats,
such as Reject the Rejection Letter; Extreme College
Makeover; Collegeopoly; Selection Solitaire; College
Decision Jeopardy; Peer-Fear-Partner Basketball;
“Lost” in College; and Be-Accepted-Bingo, teach students
to jump-start their searches, narrow their lists
and own their choices.
Jane Webber, Seton Hall University, NJ
Omar Correa, Concordia College-Moorhead, MN
Daniel de la Torre, Quinsigamond Community College, MA
Karen Dickerson, The University of Akron, OH
Eileen Doctorow, North Hollywood High School, CA
Misty Huacuja, Grinnell College, IA
Deborah Hudson, Retired, KS
Jeanette Spires, Jeanette Spires & Associates, IL
B201. Moving Beyond Advanced Placement:
Innovative or Ill-Advised?
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Why are some high schools replacing Advanced
Placement (AP) courses with teacher-designed curricula?
Is it possible to drop AP and live to tell the
tale? Leading admission deans and representatives of a
public school that is dropping AP and a private school
that never used AP discuss rationale and impact on
admission.
Barbara Leifer-Sarullo, Scarsdale High School, NY
William Fitzsimmons, Harvard University, MA
Bruce Hammond, Sandia Preparatory School, NM
Lee Stetson, University of Pennsylvania, PA
B202. Setting the Agenda: How NACAC and College Board Participate in the National Dialogue Concerning College Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 10A/B (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Talk with leaders of NACAC and the College Board
about current association agendas and initiatives,
including those with a common ground and shared
effort.
Mary Lee Hoganson, 2007 NACAC President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL
Esther B. Hugo, Past-Chair, Guidance and Admission Council, The College Board and former College Board Trustee, Santa Monica College, CA
Kimberly Johnston, 2008 NACAC President, The University of Maine, ME
B203. So You Think International Travel Is Glamorous
Austin Convention Center, Room 11A/B
Networking
Discuss stories about the strange, horrific, unusual,
and funny experiences several seasoned travelers have
had and offer travel tips.
Penny Johnston, Franklin and Marshall College, PA
David Borus, Vassar College, NY
Mary Karen Vellines, The College of Wooster, OH
Steve Thomas, Colby College, ME
B204. The Digital Two-Way Street: Using Technology to Communicate With Applicants Instead of At Them
Austin Convention Center, Room 12B
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Discover how to successfully launch and manage an
admission blogging program and realize the potential
of instant messenger as a component to the larger
recruitment strategy of an undergraduate admission
office.
Ben Jones, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Kevin Zalanowski, University of Iowa, IA
B205. Practical Advice for the “Yellow Chip” Student Athlete
Austin Convention Center, Room 12A
Secondary Counseling Issues
The majority of high school athletes are not the highly-
recruited “blue chip” athletes. Most athletes are
the “yellow chip” variety, and they need assistance as
they navigate through the world of recruiting and college
admission. This workshop provides strategies and
practical advice for the secondary school counselors as
they work with the “yellow chippers.”
John Serafine, Fairport High School, NY
Craig Howe, Fairport High School, NY
Jennifer Fraser, National Collegiate Athletic Association, IN
B206. Creating a Mock Admission Program for Any Audience
Austin Convention Center, Room 13A/B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Learn how to develop a Mock Admission Program to
help students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators
understand the admission decision process.
Jennifer Paar, University of Denver, IL
William Motzer, Lake Forest College, IL
Frank Sachs, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee and 2005 NACAC President, The Blake School, MN
B207. Cultural Shift From Admission to Campus Acclimation
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
Student Issues
Analyze how various college admission and campus
acclimation processes affect underrepresented students
and what needs to be done to ensure success and
proper adolescent development.
Angel B. Pérez, Pitzer College, CA
Jeffrey Makris, High School of Economics and Finance, NY
Donald Kamentz, Yes Prep Public Schools, TX
Ted O’Neill, University of Chicago, IL
B208. College Consulting: A Transformed Profession
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Secondary Counseling Issues
In the past few years the field of educational consulting has undergone a dramatic transformation: from a small-scale, kitchen-table avocation to a serious profession in which a growing number of professionals earn a living and serve larger numbers of and more diverse students.
With this growth comes increased responsibilities in ethical counseling and business practices.
This session, based on extensive research, will explore these changes and what the next decade holds in educational consulting.
Mark Sklarow, Independent Educational Consultants Association, VA
B209. Standards of Disclosure: Who Needs to Know What and Why?
Austin Convention Center, Room 16B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
While admission officers are requesting more sensitive
information about each applicant, families want to
protect student privacy. Should all high schools follow
roughly the same policy for disclosing an applicant’s
disciplinary infractions? Are questions about criminal
records appropriate for high school counselors?
Review the standards, implications and gray areas of
disclosure for all those involved in the college admission
process.
Diane Freytag, The Overlake School, WA
Arnaldo Rodríguez, Pitzer College, CA
Mark Goulet, Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze, and Aldridge, P.C., TX
B210. Preparing Parents and Students to Jump Off the Treadmill
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Prepare to organize an event about enriching opportunities
for students who choose to defer college for a
year and see these alternatives as a way to enhance the
students’ ability to be life-long learners.
Linda Connelly, New Trier High School, IL
Greg Cappello, Dynamy, Inc., MA
Marianne Rubin, Council of International Educational Exchange, MA
Maria Cedeno, University of Richmond, VA
Holly Bull, Center for Interim Programs, NJ
B211. Your Future is Getting Younger
Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
Student Issues
Examine the critical issues and trends of recruiting the
youth market.
Maura Flaschner, Iowa State University, IA
Marc Harding, Iowa State University, IA
Tom Becker, Iowa State University, IA
B212. International Academic Study Options
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Consider international education experiences and
many other related “trends” that are impacting high
school graduates from the viewpoints of the student,
the guidance counselor, the U.S. enrollment management
officer, and the receiving institution overseas.
Karen Carsell, Center for International Studies, MA
Jane McClure, McClure, Mallory, and Baron-Educational Counseling and Planning, CA
Liam O’Dochartaigh, University of Limerick, Ireland
Dennis Nostrand, University of New Haven, CT
B213. Approaching the College Essay
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
Secondary Counseling Issues
Utilize the “This I Believe” approach to explain to
students how to successfully use a reflective voice in
college essays. Learn alternative voice exercises, look
at essays that did and did not work and the admission
office essay evaluation method.
David Schindel, Sandia Preparatory School, NM
Beverly Morse, Kenyon College, OH
Jeremiah Quinlan, Yale University, CT
B214. Taking Our Daughters and Granddaughters Seriously: Gender Matters in College Choice
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
Student Issues
Explore the ways parents and grandparents can help
their daughters and granddaughters, especially those
who are traditionally underrepresented or first-generation,
to pursue postsecondary education.
Susan Lennon, The Women’s College Coalition, DC
Stephanie Balmer, Agnes Scott College, GA
B215. The College Search Made Simple
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
Secondary Counseling Issues
The “college search” should not be overwhelming or
torturous, yet mention the process to most high school
juniors and watch their eyes roll. Using an easy to follow
guidebook and PowerPoint, your students will
learn to use innovative Web “ingredients,” self knowledge
and comparative data in a “recipe” for the college
search made simple.
Francine Swift, Red Bank Catholic High School, NJ
B216. Avoiding the Disastrous Campus Visit: Training the Whole Campus
Austin Convention Center, Room 19A
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Identify the impact faculty and non-admission staff
can have on students during campus visits and how
to increase the odds of a positive student experience
through campus-wide training.
Ryan Munce, Center for Enrollment Leadership, MO
Jeff Fuller, University of Houston, TX
Joe Giglio, Saint Peter’s College, NJ
James Mackin, Moravian College, PA
C Educational Sessions
Friday, September 28
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
C300. College Access Marketing: Increasing College-Going Among Underrepresented Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 8B/C (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Examine the principles of college access marketing
developed by the Pathways to College Network and
describe campaigns to increase college-going among
underrepresented students.
Ann Coles, The Education Resources Institute, MA
Melanie Corrigan, American Council on Education, DC
George Dixon, University of North Carolina, NC
C301. Where Does the EFC Come From?
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Analyze the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula
based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and how the EFC is used in determining eligibility
for federal student aid programs. Understand the relative
importance of factors, such as student assets, number
of family members in college and parents’ income.
Cindy Forbes Cameron, U.S. Department of Education, MD
Marianna Deeken, U.S. Department of Education, MD
C302. What Can We Do, Post-Prop. 2?
Austin Convention Center, Room 10A/B (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
On November 7, 2006, the voters of Michigan passed Prop. 2, which abolishes affirmative action at Michigan’s state universities.
Increased segregation could result from similar ballot initiatives under discussion in other states, most significantly impacting highly-selective undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Why is this happening? What can we do?
This is the second panel discussion (the first presentation is A102).
Jay Rosner, The Princeton Review Foundation, CA
Bruce Walker, University of Texas at Austin, TX
Marvin Krislov, Oberlin College, OH
Bob Laird, Former Director of Admission, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Shanta Driver, Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary, MI
Bob Schaeffer, FairTest, MA
C303. Applicants With Disabilities—What Should I Mail? What Should I Read?
Austin Convention Center, Room 11A/B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Explore myths pertaining to quotas, foreign language
exemptions and special admission criteria for students
with Attention Deficit Disorder and other learning
disabilities.
Allen Tinkler, Educational Consultant, NJ
Mary Ellen Anderson, Indiana University, IN
C304. Are You Preparing Your Students for Community College?
Austin Convention Center, Room 12B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Investigate the latest research and best practices
regarding preparing students for success at a community
college.
Stephen Handel, The College Board, CA
Esther B. Hugo, Santa Monica College, CA
Patty Avila-Porter, Truckee Meadows Community College, NV
C305. Tell All About School Profiles
Austin Convention Center, Room 12A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Learn how to evaluate your school’s profile, develop
a profile at a new school and how to update a “tired”
profile. Discover why school profiles are essential in
helping admission officers interpret information about
high schools and students.
Sherri Geller, Dana Hall School, MA
Barbara Schultz, Arnold O. Beckman High School, CA
David Hautanen, Jr., Northeastern University, MA
Robert Andrews, Brandeis University, MA
C306. What Determines the Value of Education? Research on Student and Parent Perspectives
Austin Convention Center, Room 13A/B
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Is a school ever underpriced? Does the cost to attend
make it impossible to recruit the best students? What
determines a school’s value? Enrollment professionals
discuss research findings from college-bound students
and their parents that guided their institutions in
making sound strategic decisions about pricing.
Pamela Kiecker, Royall and Company, VA
Mary Grondahl, College of Saint Rose, NY
C307. HBCUs as a Viable College Choice for High- Achieving African-American High School Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Explore the new programs and expanded co-curricular
activities offered by Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) that help produce the next
generation of highly-qualified African-American
professionals.
Sylvia Carey, United Negro College Fund, Inc., GA
Alfred A. Pinkard, Institute for Capacity Building, GA
C308. Student Staff in Recruitment and Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Examine methods for building and training a student
staff team, creating an effective working environment,
minimizing turnover, and using students in leadership.
Andrew Wright, Eastern Michigan University, MI
C309. When the “Uncommon App” Goes Common
Austin Convention Center, Room 16B
Student Issues
Look into the trend of joining the Common
Application, how the Common Application facilitates
(and complicates) a student’s application process and
how students can make the most of using this universal
application.
Terry Kung, Oakwood School, CA
Roland Allen, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, CA
Keith Todd, Rice University, TX
C310. Those Hazy, Lazy Days of Summer… Or Not!
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
Student Issues
Choosing how to spend the summer is becoming an
increasingly hot topic among today’s high school students.
A student’s summer plans can take an entire year
to prepare. Join in the discussion of counseling students
to choose summer activities that are the best fit for them.
Laura Miller, North Shore Hebrew Academy High School, NY
Michael Courtney, SAR Academy, NY
David Weisbord, Columbia University, NY
Sarah Williams, The Hun School of Princeton, NJ
C311. Independent Meets School-Based Counseling: Partnering Benefits All
Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Examine the experiences of an independent counselor
and a school counselor in an independent school as
they talk about counseling students and families and
how partnering can help all parties.
Kathleen Grant, Catlin Gabel School, OR
Marilyn Petrequin, Petrequin College Consulting, OR
C312. Update on Admission Testing
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Talk with representatives of ACT, the College Board
and Educational Testing System about the changes and
updates to the most widely-used college admission
assessments.
John Brady, The College Board, NY
Brian O’Reilly, The College Board, NY
Nancy Rehling, ACT, Inc., IA
Kathy Pruner, Educational Testing Service, NJ
C313. Recruiting Goes High-Tech
Austin Convention Center, Room 18D
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Web sites, blogs, podcasts, videocasts, Facebook,
MySpace, texting… the list of different communication
modes goes on and on. These technologies are
a lifeline for today’s high school students and have
changed the way admission offices reach out to students.
What have we lost (and gained) along the way?
Mary Anne Chase, Creighton University, NE
Leslie Becker, Creighton University, NE
C314. Careers in Engineering: Resources for School Counselors
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
Secondary Counseling Issues
Join representatives from the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers, the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers and the American Society of
Civil Engineers to learn about engineering career
information available to school counselors.
Douglas Gorham, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, NJ
Marina Stenos, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, NY
Jane Howell, American Society of Civil Engineers, VA
C315. TO EFL iBT: Student Performance and University Score Requirements
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Examine student performance data on the TOEFL
Internet-based test (iBT).
Terry Axe, Educational Testing Service, NJ
C316. Preparation vs. Reality in School Counselor Preparation
Austin Convention Center, Room 18A
Career and Staff Development
Today’s school counselors must be familiar with a
myriad of topics in order to assist secondary students.
However most graduate students do not have the
opportunity to take specific coursework or receive
adequate preparation to meet the challenges of today’s
school counselor. The discussion will utilize several
of the NACAC resources designed to help in college
admission counseling coursework.
Robert Bardwell, Monson High School, MA
Sandy Behrend, Orchard Park High School, NY
Mark Giesmann, Kirkwood High School, MO
Fran Bernstein, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
C317. What 18-Year-Olds Think About Your College
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Discover how to survey admitted students to better
understand their decision-making processes and to
identify critical trends relative to the positioning of
your institution.
Linda Glover, Linda Glover & Associates, FL
Deborah J. Thompson, Stetson University, FL
John M. Tichenor, Stetson University, FL
C318. It Ain’t Rocket Science, But it Sure Isn’t Easy: Writing an Effective Recommendation for Every Student
Austin Convention Center, Room 19A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Get advice on what information is necessary when
writing recommendations for students by using sample
recommendations from NACAC, as well as samples
from panelists’ experiences. Discuss what the admission
office wants to know and hopes to gain and what
the high school counselor can do to gather information
about a student and present it effectively.
Amy Garrou, Inter-Community School Zurich, Switzerland
Parke Muth, University of Virginia, VA
D Educational Sessions
Friday, September 28
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
D400. Where Would Holden Caulfield Get In? Underachieving Boys and Selective College Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 8B/C (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Discuss strategies for how secondary counselors can
better advocate for the “late blooming” males through
letters of recommendation and how students’ applications
answer questions and concerns admission committees
have regarding their past academic record.
Greg McCandless, Sage Hill School, CA
Annette Cleary, Marquette University High School, WI
D401. It’s Your Turn to Speak—We’re Listening
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
Career and Staff Development
Join members of the NACAC Board of Directors and
leadership for open, honest and unstructured dialogue.
Ask questions, make suggestions and find
answers.
Kimberly Johnston, 2008 NACAC President, The University of Maine, ME
Mary Lee Hoganson, 2007 NACAC President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL
Beverly Henry Wheeler, 2006 NACAC President, University of Tulsa, OK
Sherri Geller, NACAC Board, Dana Hall School, MA
Esther B. Hugo, NACAC Board, Santa Monica College, CA
Allen V. Lentino, NACAC Board, Northwestern University, IL
James L. Miller, NACAC Board, University of Wisconsin-Superior, WI
Samuel G. Moss, III, NACAC Board, Darlington School, GA
Carl F. Peterson, NACAC Board, Forest Hills Eastern High School, MI
Lisa Sohmer, NACAC Board, Garden School, NY
Evelyn Boyd White, NACAC Board, Thomas Dale High School, VA
Ann Kjorstad, NACAC Board, Hamline University, MN
Joyce E. Smith, NACAC Board, NACAC, VA
D402. The State of College Admission: Trends in Counseling and Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 10A/B (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Investigate an overview of national-level data describing
trends in college admission and counseling using
NACAC’s annual State of College Admission Report.
David Hawkins, National Association for College
Admission Counseling, VA
Melissa Clinedinst, NACAC, VA
D403. Advising the College-Bound Non-U.S. Citizen
Austin Convention Center, Room 11A/B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Discuss how secondary counselors can counsel high
school students who are not U.S. citizens and how college
admission counselors can legally process foreign
national students.
Petra Knox, Kean University, NJ
Kathryn Kelly, New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ
D404. Developing an American-Indian and Alaska-Native Pathways to College Network
Austin Convention Center, Room 12B
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Analyze proven practices to improve Native-American
student transitions to postsecondary education
and learn how to develop a Native College Access
Campaign for specific grade levels and partnerships
with tribal communities and organizations.
Michael Pavel, Washington State University, WA
D405. Promoting College Access Through Community Connections
Austin Convention Center, Room 12A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Evaluate ways that community organizations support
students with preparing and planning for college.
Drawing from the experiences of college outreach programs
in Boston (MA) and Austin (TX), panelists will
discuss how college admission staff can collaborate
with community partners, the conditions supporting
successful partnerships and the benefits and challenges
of doing so.
Ann Coles, The Education Resources Institute, MA
James Walker, Central Texas Sustainability Indicators Project, TX
Amy Lagenkamp, University of Texas at Austin, TX
D406. Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Austin Convention Center, Room 13A/B
Networking
Since the Justice Department dismantled “overlap”
groups in the early 90s, colleges and universities
have behaved more like competitors than colleagues.
Understanding the limitations that anti-trust regulations
put on sharing price and aid information, can
colleges cooperate on other issues to each become
stronger and better in the marketplace?
Christopher Allen, Grinnell College, PA
Gail Sweezy, Gettysburg College, PA
Carol Rowlands, Lafayette College, PA
Christopher Hooker-Haring, Muhlenberg College, PA
D407. That Was Then; This Is Now
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Discuss data-driven approaches to designing, implementing
and tracking electronic communication strategies
for recruitment, from pool building to enrollment.
Deborah Stieffel, Susquehanna University, PA
Lori Zawistowski, Loyola University, LA
D408. The Two-Year Private College: Higher Ed’s Outdated Dinosaur or Overlooked Asset?
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Secondary Counseling Issues
Recent articles in Newsweek and the Wall Street
Journal have hailed America’s junior colleges as being
among the keys toward helping our nation regain its
competitive edge, yet less than 30 such schools currently
exist in the United States. Take an in-depth
look at today’s two-year, private, residential colleges,
their future and the role they can play in the academic
and social development for the average high school
student.
Paul Vaccaro, Dean College, MA
Nina Lococo, Marymount College, CA
D409. Managing Parent Expectations: A Four-Step Process
Austin Convention Center, Room 16B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Understand how school counselors must take proactive
steps to educate parents about the college search
and application process as parent expectations and
pressures mount. Learn about a successful four-step
approach to managing parent expectations, beginning
in grade nine with College Counseling 101 and ending
in grade 12 with College Counseling 401.
Steve Soud, The Bolles School, FL
Daphne Vagenas, The Bolles School, FL
D410. Beyond College Night: A New Cooperative Program for Secondary Schools
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Three independent secondary schools in Albuquerque
(NM) sponsor a joint college information program
that brings juniors, seniors and parents from all three
schools together with 10 to 12 college admission representatives
for an evening of entertainment, informative games, panels and discussions. Come hear details about this innovative model.
Rafael Figueroa, Albuquerque Academy, NM
Mary Anne Modzelewski, Sandia Preparatory School, NM
Juaquin Moya, Bosque School, NM
Gregory Pyke, Wesleyan University, CT
D411. The Successful Fly-IN Program
Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Examine the program and logistics of managing a successful
Fly-IN program for students of color.
Menelek Lumumba, Occidental College, CA
Anna Jaquez-Herron, Colorado College, CO
D412. Recruiting and Enrolling Underserved Students: Effective Strategies for Enrollment Managers
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Learn about successful strategies to recruit and enroll
underrepresented students (first-generation, lowincome,
ethnic minority). Enrollment managers share
institutional methods to identify student needs/expectations
and best practices to overcome barriers, including
organizational structures, cross-training admission/
financial aid staff, pipeline programs, targeted
messages, community partnerships, parent engagement,
customized yield receptions, and populationspecific
newsletters.
Virginia Bender, Saint Peter’s College, NJ
Dennis DePerro, Le Moyne College, NY
Sandra Hayes, Santa Clara University, CA
D413. Fight the Hype from Both Sides of the Desk
Austin Convention Center, Room 18D
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Learn how to diminish the hype in the college admission
process from the secondary and postsecondary
sides.
John Lintner, Kent School, CT
David Frohman, Dickinson College, PA
Linda Grayman, Walnut Hills High School, OH
D414. The Proliferation of College Applications
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
Student Issues
Examine the growing number of applications students
are submitting by using national and/or institutional
data.
Mary Lou Bates, Skidmore College, NY
Paula Sutton, Saint Mary’s Academy, OR
Rob Killion, The Common Application, Inc., VA
Ken Fox, Ladue Horton Watkins High School, MS
D415. Admission Impact on the Division III Financial Aid Reporting Process
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Review the financial aid reporting process required
for all NCAA Division III institutions, outline the
Division III financial aid legislation and its connection
to admission practices and procedures.
Eric Hartung, National Collegiate Athletic Association, IN
Ann Kearns, National Collegiate Athletic Association, IN
Jeff Myers, National Collegiate Athletic Association, IN
Melissa Ibanez, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, PA
D416. Early Intervention: Critical Things You Need to Know About Entering Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
Student Issues
Probe issues surrounding the earliest experiences of
community college students and the effect those experiences
have on students’ abilities to successfully meet
their goals.
Jeff Crumpley, Community College Survey of Student Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
D417. Understanding Sexual Orientation and Facilitating Best Practices in Counseling GLB Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 19A
Student Issues
While many civil rights advances have been made in
recent history, our young gay, lesbian and bisexual
(GLB) students still face many challenges. This session
is designed to promote understanding and share best
practices in counseling this special population.
Randell Hernández, University of California, San Diego, CA
Charlie Runyan, The Ohio State University, OH
Steven Frappier, Ransom Everglades School, FL
Brian Taylor, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
D418. Applying to the University of California (UC) System
Austin Convention Center, Room 18A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Get advice from UC campus representatives about
basic admission policies and procedures for non-
California residents and how students can present the
strongest application possible.
David Kamimoto, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA
Lisa Przekop, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Michele Larkrith, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Randell Hernández, University of California, San Diego, CA
E Educational Sessions
Saturday, September 29
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
E500. College Knowledge: Parents as Primary Resources
Austin Convention Center, Room 8B/C (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Explore how college admission counselors can help
understand, involve and empower underrepresented
parents to actively assist their children in better preparing
for and gaining access to college.
Ellen Mahoney, The Arthur Ashe Educational Guidance Program, NY
E501. Increasing Latino College Participation at the University of Georgia and the University of Texas at Austin: A Joint Initiative With the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Learn about the University Alliance, a program spearheaded
by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and funded
by the Lilly Endowment that seeks to increase the
recruitment, retention and graduation rate of Latino
students.
Alejandra Rincón, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, CA
Kimberly Fajardo, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, GA
Erin Thompson, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, GA
Milly Legra, University of Georgia, GA
E502. Access, Admission and Success in Higher Education: A College Board Commission and Task Force Response
Austin Convention Center, Room 10A/B (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Hear about the work of the College Board’s National
Commission on Access, Admission and Success in
Higher Education and its National Task Force on
Admission in the 21st Century. This report examines
the work of these two groups focusing on the intersection
of admission practices, financial aid practices,
academic preparation issues, assessment concerns,
college retention issues, issues of institutional mission
and goals, and the prevalence of consumer information
which impact access to postsecondary opportunity.
Bruce Walker, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
Arlene Cash, Spelman College, GA
Gil Villanueva, Brandeis University, MA
Chat Leonard, Clayton High School, MO
E503. Helping Students Sell Themselves
Austin Convention Center, Room 11A/B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Profile sample activity lists and resumés that help
students identify and communicate their “hooks”—
the special talents, interests or passions that set them
apart from the pack.
Pam Proctor, The College Hook, FL
Linda Campbell, Lancaster Country Day School, PA
André Phillips, University of Chicago, IL
Lily Trayes, Lycée Français de New York, NY
E504. Helping Teachers Help Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 12A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Consider what makes an effective teacher recommendation
and offer suggestions on how counselors and
teachers can manage the process of tracking and writing
stacks of letters.
Scott Anderson, St. George’s Independent School, TN
Laura Ross, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, TX
Alan Fenton, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, TX
Joanna May, Columbia University, NY
E505. When the Professional Becomes Personal
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
College admission professionals talk about higher education,
our own colleges, finding the right environment,
and the application process for a living. From a
position of clinical detachment we dispense guidance
and advice to help families make prudent decisions
and maintain equanimity in a pressurized college
admission climate. But what happens when our own
children approach the process? Three directors of
admission share what they have learned about their
children, themselves and the process.
John Mahoney, Boston College, MA
Matthew Fissinger, Loyola Marymount University, CA
Katharine Fretwell, Amherst College, MA
E506. Managing and Retaining Key Student, Alumni and Faculty Volunteers in College Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Weigh the challenges and successes of engaging key student,
faculty and alumni volunteers within the recruitment
process to ensure a strong enrollment for the future.
James Bonner, University of San Diego, CA
Alison Heilman, University of San Diego, CA
E507. Collaborate or Compete: Are Community Colleges Stealing Some of the Market?
Austin Convention Center, Room 16B
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Understand and appreciate how partnerships between
two- and four-year schools can positively impact
enrollments at both institutions.
James Scannell, Scannell & Kurz, Inc., NY
Marc Harding, Iowa State University, IA
Chris Domes, Marymount University, VA
E508. How to Get Successfully Published
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
Networking
This examination of the realities of publishing will
help you decide whether or not to pursue your dream
project. Learn how to successfully research the marketplace,
identify potential agents and/or publishers,
prepare a prospectus, work with a writing partner,
finance a publication, and fulfill the author’s publicity
and marketing responsibilities.
Sally Springer, University of California, Davis, CA
Joyce Mitchell, Nightingale Bamford School, NY
E509. Developing the ST EM Pipeline
Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Learn about counseling approaches and recruitment
efforts that can increase science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM) students on your campus.
Stacey Ellmore, ACT, Inc., CA
Jim Rawlins, University of Washington, WA
Barry Baker, California Academy of Mathematics and Science, CA
Kristin Tichenor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
E510. Applying to the University of California (UC) System
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Get advice from UC campus representatives about
basic admission policies and procedures for non-
California residents and how students can present the
strongest application possible.
David Kamimoto, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA
Lisa Przekop, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Michele Larkrith, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Randell Hernández, University of California, San Diego, CA
E511. Beyond Bragging Rights and Bumper Stickers: The College Process, Adolescent Development and Family Dynamics
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
Secondary Counseling Issues
Explore issues of adolescent psychology and family development as they relate to the college process.
Case studies will illustrate how a partnership between college counseling and psychological counseling can enhance and strengthen the work of the college process.
Participants will learn how to recognize and work with problematic separation issues, high anxiety, student frustration, parental over-involvement and anger, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
Sherry Riggi, Rutgers Preparatory School, NJ
Wendy Winograd, Rutgers Preparatory School, NJ
Shelley Krause, Rutgers Preparatory School, NJ
E512. College Admission: What Are Students Learning?
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Shed light on the educational and social implications
of the college admission system, the messages students
are hearing, what they are learning, and how they are
responding.
Lloyd Thacker, The Education Conservancy, OR
Lisa Reynolds, The Education Conservancy, OR
Alice Kleeman, Menlo-Atherton High School, CA
E513. On Paper, They Can Go Anywhere
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
Student Issues
Learn how to help highly-intelligent students with nearperfect
SATs and high grades, who have learning disabilities
ranging from dyslexia to Asperger’s syndrome.
Beth Wasserman, Bridges Academy, CA
Bob Dannenhold, Collegeology.com, WA
Bob Wilms, Menlo College, CA
E514. Submitting Secondary School Credentials Via the Common App Online
Austin Convention Center, Room 19A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Learn about a new system, beginning in 2008, which
will allow any secondary school instructor or schoolbased
conselor to securely transmit all school forms
online to Common Application member institutions.
Rob Killion, The Common Application, Inc., VA
Chad Massey, AY Recruiting Solutions, VA
F Educational Sessions
Saturday, September 29
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
F600. Café Con Leche: Y Tu Mamá También
Austin Convention Center, Room 8B/C (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Learn about time-tested proverbs and modern-day life
experiences of different Latino counselors and their
methods of recruitment and counseling these students.
Michael DeLeon, Texas A&M University, TX
Eva Garza, James Bowie High School, TX
Mickey Saloma, Advanced Placement Strategies, Inc., TX
Donald Kamentz, YES Prep Public Schools, TX
F601. Parents and the College Counseling Process
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
Secondary Counseling Issues
Demystify the term “helicopter parents” and discuss
issues counselors have with parents and their involvement
in their child’s college admission process. Listen
to helicopter parents speak candidly about their
involvement in the process and what they want from
the college and college counseling professionals.
Brian K. Smith, Baylor School, TN
Nancy Prebul, Parent, Baylor School, TN
Callie Bishop, Parent, Baylor School, TN
Andy Stockett, Parent, Baylor School, TN
F602. Show Us the Money: The Challenge of Financial Aid for Native-American Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 10A/B (3rd Floor)
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Native Americans are among the most underrepresented and underserved groups in higher education.
Financial aid, whether in the form of grants, loans or student employment, is a key problem for Native- American students.
The shortcomings of financial assistance, how the lack of coordination across sectors causes undue hardship and recommendations about
how to improve access and financial aid will be presented.
William G. Tierney, The University of Southern California, CA
F603. Become a Certified Educational Planner
Austin Convention Center, Room 11A/B
Career and Staff Development
Explore the process of earning the Certified
Educational Planner designation and the value to
individuals and schools.
Steven R. Antonoff, Antonoff Associates, Inc., CO
Steven T. Syverson, Lawrence University, WI
Neil Clark, The Walker School, GA
F604. IB as a Predictor of Success
Austin Convention Center, Room 12B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Explore the IB Diploma program’s potential as a predictor
of college readiness and success within the context
of holistic “admission assumptions.”
Sandra Wade Pauly, International Baccalaureate North America & Caribbean Vancouver Office, BC
F605. Balancing Career and Family
Austin Convention Center, Room 12A
Networking
Investigate topics including envisioning working
parenthood, garnering the support needed to make it
work, considering options within the profession, and
self-acceptance.
Angela Barone, Dickinson College, PA
Malika Johnson, Augusta Preparatory Day School, GA
Blair White, Independent Counselor, MD
F606. Creating a Strategic Plan: International Student Enrollment
Austin Convention Center, Room 13A/B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Learn about a process for creating a university-wide
plan for international student enrollment, from the
presidential charge to the sharing/implementation of
the plan on a campus.
Gerri Daniels, Northern Michigan University, MI
William Laffey, Northern Michigan University, MI
F607. Subjective and Objective Factors in College Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Discuss the ideal combination of subjective instruments
(like essays and interviews) and objective
instruments (GPAs and standardized test scores) in the
college admission process.
Mark Speyer, Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, NY
Ted O’Neill, University of Chicago, IL
Stephen Singer, The Horace Mann School, NY
F608. Collaboration Increases Access
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Secondary Counseling Issues
Review the Signature Event and College Summit
days sponsored through collaboration between The
Association of Black Admissions and Financial Aid
Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools and the
College Preparatory Coalition.
Peaches Valdes, Bryn Mawr College, PA
Bryan G. Nance, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Canh Oxelson, Harvard-Westlake School, Upper School, CA
Elizabeth A. Pili, Columbia University, NY
DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Stanford University, CA
F610. Accessing Students’ Foreign Educational Backgrounds
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
Student Issues
Understand the resources that will be useful in the
review of foreign educational credentials, ranging
from downloadable publications on specific countries
and ministry of education Web sites to in-depth educational
profiles and sample credentials.
Nancy Katz, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, DC
Dale Gough, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, DC
Robert Watkins, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
F611. COOL
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Learn about the College Opportunities Online Locator
(COOL) Web site, designed to help prospective students,
parents, high school counselors, and others get
information about postsecondary institutions in the
United States.
Elise Miller, U.S. Department of Education, DC
Tom Weko, U.S. Department of Education, DC
F612. Advising the Friendly Skies
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
Secondary Counseling Issues
Learn all about careers in aviation–how to dispel
rumors and provide accurate information about the
field and its future.
Frank DuBois, Lewis University, IL
Christopher Blackwell, St. Louis University, MO
William Thompson, Embry-Riddle University, AZ
Jonathon Weber, LeTourneau University, TX
F613. Hispanic College Search: How and Why It Is Different
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
Student Issues
Based on last year’s research into how Hispanic students
progress though the college search process, new
analysis and research will be presented. This research
will be based on evolution and parental involvement
in college choice, taking into consideration sociocultural
factors affecting the Hispanic student.
Don Munce, Center for Enrollment Leadership, IL
Antonio Reveles, Bell High School, CA
José Tijerino, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, DC
F614. How Do You Know What You Haven’t Been Taught?
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Discuss the need to educate new and experienced
counselors regarding college admission and learn what
a public school has done to educate their counselors
using NACAC’s Fundamentals of College Admission
Counseling.
K. Anne Lewis, Loudoun County Public Schools, VA
Patricia Allenson, Loudoun County Public Schools, VA
F615. Hook ‘Em With Scholarships
Austin Convention Center, Room 19A
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Take a closer look at the benefits of a community college
hosting a scholarship conference open to all members
of the community.
Audrey Hill, Montgomery College, MD
Denise Simmons Graves, Montgomery College, MD
Terri Bailey, Montgomery College, MD
Karen King, Montgomery College, MD
Sue Adler, Montgomery College, MD
G Educational Sessions
Saturday, September 29
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
G700. Students’ Views on Technology and the College Search
Austin Convention Center, Room 9C (3rd Floor)
Student Issues
Students’ use of technology continues to become more
pervasive, and the impact of the Internet on the college
search continues to evolve. Hear from a panel of
high school students and college freshmen on their
use of technology in the college search process. Also
learn about students’ use of social networking sites,
college Web sites, discussion boards, email, instant
messaging, and more.
Beverly Woodson Day, Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Cynthia Rodkin, Hinsdale Central High School, IL
Peter M. Farrell, Fordham University, NY
John R. Shull, Cairo American College, Egypt
G701. Grass Roots Professional Development for College Counselors
Austin Convention Center, Room 11A/B
Career and Staff Development
Learn about the “brown bag” seminars and annual
professional development conference implemented
by the college counselors in the Los Angeles Unified
School District (CA) and discover how to use them in
your own district.
MaryJane London, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, CA
Esther Walling, Thomas Jefferson High School, CA
Eileen Doctorow, North Hollywood High School, CA
Antonio Reveles, Bell High School, CA
G702. Electronic High School Transcript Delivery Network
Austin Convention Center, Room 12B
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
A high school counselor will demonstrate how high
schools have been sending electronic transcripts to
colleges and the advantages of doing so. A college representative
will explain how the college accepts the electronic transcripts and processes them.
James Kelly, Archbishop Moeller High School, OH
Christine Harper, The Ohio State University, OH
G703. Just Be Yourself: How Admission and Marketing Offices Can Work Together to Tell a Compelling, Authentic Story
Austin Convention Center, Room 12A
College Admission Requirements, Policies and Procedures
Hear about a successful, eight-year marketing initiative
at St. Edward’s University (TX) that has focused
on telling a genuine, mission-driven story about the
institution.
Tracy Manier, St. Edward’s University, TX
Paige Booth, St. Edward’s University, TX
G704. Taking the Leap Online
Austin Convention Center, Room 13A/B
Postsecondary Admission Issues
Are you considering taking the leap from a paperbased
application process to a fully integrated scanning
and imaging system and online application
review? Two years after going online, The George
Washington University (DC) Undergraduate Admission
Office will share the successes and difficulties of transitioning
to an online system.
Ffiona Rees, The George Washington University, DC
Slavko Bradic, The George Washington University, DC
G705. Early Access Programs: Getting a Jump-Start on College Preparation
Austin Convention Center, Room 14
Secondary Counseling Issues
Look into how the Sallie Mae Fund is providing programs
that better prepare minority and underserved
middle school students to pursue college.
Laura Gemery, The Sallie Mae Fund, VA
Kathleen deLaski, The Sallie Mae Fund, VA
Lynn Barnes, Texas A&M University, TX
Rosemary McKinney, Advancement Via Individual Determination Center, TX
Yoko Matsumoto, Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), TX
G706. Appropriate Testing Accommodations for Students With Disabilities
Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Secondary Counseling Issues
Discover information about accommodations on standardized
tests for students with disabilities and learn
about changes in the law, what constitutes a disability
and how to ascertain appropriate accommodations for
students.
Donna Zannola, The College Board, NY
G707. Undocumented Students: Is College Possible?
Austin Convention Center, Room 16B
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Talk with NACAC experts from the Human Relations
and Government Relations Committees about the
federal guidelines and legal ramifications affecting
undocumented students and how you can give practical,
pragmatic advice.
Myra Gonzalez, Texas A&M University, TX
Hope Young, University of Texas-San Antonio, TX
Maria Davidson, Montgomery College, MD
Andrew Flagel, George Mason University, VA
Jon Westover, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Lynn Barnes, Texas A&M University, TX
G708. Planning for a Healthy Retirement
Austin Convention Center, Room 16A
Networking
Address the need for information to help with the
fears of health problems and their possible serious
drain of resources in retirement.
Carolyn Barnhart, Retired, NV
G709. We Know They Are Stressed, Now What?
Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
Secondary Counseling Issues
Evaluate how conseling and college advisement programs
balance the high expectations of students and
parents with the need to promote students’ physical
and mental health, through a panel discussion with
public school counselors.
Beth Irwin, Highland Park High School, TX
Kim Rose, Highland Park Independent School District, TX
Fran Landau, Walt Whitman High School, MD
Gretchen Stauder, New Trier Township High School, IL
G710. CSI—“C” Student Investigation
Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Examine several “C” students—their high school profiles,
where they applied, where they were admitted,
where they enrolled, and how they are doing today.
Phillip Trout, Minnetonka Senior High School, MN
Janet Adams-Wall, The Governor’s Academy, MA
Melanie Coffman, Barrington High School, IL
Nancy Caine, St. Augustine High School, CA
G711. “Fit” in Music Admission
Austin Convention Center, Room 18C
Secondary Counseling Issues
Explore what might differentiate various types of
music programs and how high school counselors and
music admission counselors can effectively partner
with students to find the right fit.
Philip Placenti, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, CA
Laura Strozeski, University of Michigan School of Music, MI
Lee Cioppa, The Juilliard School, NY
Thomas Novak, New England Conservatory, MA
G712. Opening Doors and Paving the Way: Developing Access, Readiness and Resilience Among Underrepresented Students
Austin Convention Center, Room 18B
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Explore innovations in college preparation programs
for underrepresented youth–focusing on university
and community-based initiatives that work in
partnership with schools, communities and colleges/
universities.
Jason Klugman, Princeton University, NJ
Sherry Banks, Fulfillment Fund, CA
William Franklin, Fulfillment Fund, CA
Kimberly Ransom, The University of Chicago, IL
G713. Selling Your Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 19B
National Issues and External Influences in Admission
Receive examples of how dozens of schools today are
teaming up to market their shared location as a competitive
advantage.
Todd Hoffman, Collegia, MA
Kirk Watson, Texas State Senator, TX
Lou Musante, Catalytix Strategies, PA
G714. Getting Noticed, Getting In: Strategies for the Non-Recruited Student Athlete
Austin Convention Center, Room 19A
Secondary Counseling Issues
Analyze the ins and outs of guiding college-bound
student athletes and their parents through the admission
process, coaching their use of Web resources,
answering their questions, and dispelling myths.
Francine Swift, Red Bank Catholic High School, NJ
Joseph Montano, Red Bank Catholic High School, NJ