Statements from Nominees for the Board of DirectorsOn behalf of the Governance and Nominating Committee, I am pleased to once again introduce information about the slate of nominees for the 2009 Board of Directors election. This month each nominee was asked to respond to a question. Capitol OutlookAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Outreach; State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF) Metrics; College Board Releases Report on Undocumented Students Research NotesNACAC recently released a discussion paper, Reaching the Wired Generation: How Social Media is Changing Admission by Dr. Nora Barnes. The paper presents data on the extent to which colleges and universities are using social media for recruitment. NACACtionNACAC Announces First Major Follow-Up to Testing Commission Report; Listen to the Replay: Understanding Financial Aid Awards and Communicating with Financial Aid Offices Webinar; Keeping up with Admitted: The Official Blog of NACAC Knowledge CenterNew Undocumented Students Resources: The College Board recently released a report highlighting the plight of undocumented students, “Young Lives on Hold: The College Dreams of Undocumented Students.” National Conference NewsRegistration and Housing Open; Register for the Counselors’ College Fair; Bookmark the Conference Web Site; Baltimore Volunteers Needed; Exhibit at the National Conference Professional DevelopmentRegister now for Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI). Admission officers new to the field and those with up to five years of experience, especially those who assist students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, are encouraged to attend. On the MoveFollow the latest job changes and opportunities available in the profession. NACAC in the NewsRutherford County Schools to Toughen Valedictorian Policy; Tough Choices for Colleges and Students; Student Councils Focus More on Service; College Bound? How to Choose Smart High School Electives; and more headlines. |