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2020 Conference

del 19 al 21 de April del 2020

Welcome to the session lineup for PCACAC's 55th Annual Conference!

Executive Board Meeting

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 08:30–12:00 EDT
Madison Board Room (79)

Submitter

REGISTRATION (Sunday)

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 12:00–lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 17:00 EDT
Upstairs Mezzanine

Submitter

EXHIBITS OPEN

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–16:00 EDT
Exhibit Hall (Pre-Function Space)

Submitter

First Time? Get Connected

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 16:00–17:00 EDT
Appalachian C (163)

Submitter

Middle Management

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 16:00–17:00 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)

Submitter

Senior Leadership

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 16:00–17:00 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)

Submitter

Conference Kick-Off & Keynote

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 17:15–18:00 EDT
Shenandoah C (307)

Submitter

President's Reception

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 18:00–19:30 EDT
Hotel Lobby Area

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Awards Ceremony & Dinner

domingo, el 19 de abril de 2020 a las 19:30–21:30 EDT
Shenandoah AB (Meals)

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REGISTRATION (Monday)

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 07:30–11:30 EDT
Upstairs Mezzanine

Submitter

EXHIBITS OPEN

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 07:30–17:30 EDT
Exhibit Hall (Pre-Function Space)

Submitter

Breakfast Buffet for All

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Exhibit Hall (Pre-Function Space)

Submitter

PCACAC Committee Meetings

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Shenandoah AB (Meals)
Session Description

Grab a table.

Submitter

SIG Meeting - African-American

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Allegheny A (75)

Submitter

SIG Meeting - First Generation

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Allegheny B (75)

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SIG Meeting - Independent Educational Consultants

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Allegheny C (73)

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SIG Meeting - Latinx

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Appalachian B (75)

Submitter

SIG Meeting - Rural Schools

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 08:00–09:00 EDT
Appalachian A (75)

Submitter

Admissions and CBO's The New Partnership

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Allegheny A (75)
Session Description

This session will talk about the new partnership in the world of higher education. College admissions and Community Based Organizations CBO's.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Postsecondary
ALL

Submitter

Jose Eric Garcia, BA, MED, University of Richmond

Presenters

Jose Eric Garcia, BA, MED, University of Richmond
Job title

Assistant Director of Admissions for Multicultural Recruitment

Application Boot Camp 101

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Appalachian C (163)
Session Description

Interested in establishing an application boot camp for your (rising) seniors or seeing what other schools are doing in theirs? Hear from counselors who run an Application Boot Camp at their schools to enhance what you're already doing or to develop your own program.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Crys Latham, Washington Latin Public Charter School

Presenters

Crys Latham, Washington Latin Public Charter School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Hannah Wolff, Langley High School
Job title

Career Center Specialist

Alicia Oglesby, Bishop McNamara High School
Job title

Director of School and College Counseling

Executive Functioning 101

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Allegheny C (73)
Session Description

With a more competitive admissions process, more extracurriculars, and more distractions, students need a more effective approach. Learn strategies that can help your students prioritize their time, manage their stress, and develop a mindset that leads to success in school and in life.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Andrew Odano, Revolution Prep

Presenters

Greg Schrader, Revolution Prep
Job title

Director of School Partnerships

Mark Guenther, Revolution Prep
Job title

Academic Advisor

Finding Colleges with Substance Use Recovery Supports

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Appalachian A (75)
Session Description

"Individuals 18-25 years old have rates of substance use disorder two to three times greater than older adults, and comprise 20% of addiction treatment patients in the US. Therefore, it follows that universities are increasingly offering innovative recovery support services" (Recovery Research Institute). For students with substance use challenges or those in recovery, Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) can make the difference between thriving and continued struggles. Learn about connecting students to CRPs from regional professionals.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Jennifer Auchmoody, Glenelg Country School

Presenters

Jennifer Auchmoody, Glenelg Country School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Thomas Bannard, Rams in Recovery, VCU
Job title

Program Coordinator

Great Group Visits from Start to Finish

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Allegheny B (75)
Session Description

What does it take to make a field trip to a college campus spectacular? How can a high school counselor prepare students to make the most of the visit? What can colleges do to set expectations and provide a visit that meets everyone’s needs? Hear from a panel of experienced planners from the college and high school sides on best practices to collaborate on a great group visit from start to finish.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Olivia McGuckin, Randolph-Macon College

Presenters

Olivia McGuckin, Randolph-Macon College
Job title

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

Paul Campbell, James Madison University
Job title

Senior Assistant Director

Anthony Ambrogi, St. Catherine's School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Movin' and a Groovin' - but not the regular old TRANSFER song and dance!

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Appalachian B (75)
Session Description

This session aims to share useful strategies and tools that Community Colleges and 4 year institutions can use to better serve and prepare their students for a seamless transfer to a 4 year institution and a clear pathway to degree completion. New River Community College will share tips from collaboration efforts with Virginia Tech and Radford University and offer an inside look at the Hokie Corner and Highlander Hub at their 2 campus locations. Radford will highlight details of their new " Bridge to RU" program while VT will share how they have been able to intentionally engage with students via an online appointment system.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Alison Weston, New River Community College

Presenters

Opal Merchant, Radford University
Job title

Associate Director of Admissions

Jarrid Dulaney, Virginia Tech
Job title

Assistant Director of Admission

Nasim Schwab, Virginia Tech
Job title

Assistant Director for Transfer Student Initiatives

Alison Weston, New River Community College
Job title

Enrollment Management and Transfer Services Coordinator

Storytelling: Creating compelling narratives to tell your institution’s story

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)
Session Description

At a time when prospective students and families have access to so much information about the college process, learn how American University has used storytelling to optimize its outward message to others. In the last two years, AU has re-imagined its digital recruitment and on-campus experience by using technology and content creation to propel its narrative forward.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Jeremy Lowe, American University (DC)

Presenters

Jeremy Lowe, American University (DC)
Job title

Associate Director of Admissions

Alexander Wagner, American University
Job title

Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

Think Tank 1

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Madison Board Room (79)

Submitter

Winning Essays - Effective Collaboration with English Department

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)
Session Description

Learn how counselors at a large public high school worked with English teachers to help teach students how to write essays that wow. College counselors know what makes a quality essay topic and English teachers know how to teach writing. Bring them together and all of your students will benefit. Train English teachers on the do's and don'ts of the college essay and how to think through the lens of the admissions reader. When done well, student feedback was far more effective.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Robyn A. Lady, Chantilly High School

Presenters

Nikki Lehman, Chantilly High School
Job title

English/Creative Writing Teacher

Robyn A. Lady, Chantilly High School
Job title

Director of Student Services

AMP Up Your Team: Building An Admissions Mentorship Program (AMP)

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Allegheny B (75)
Session Description

Looking for staff connection and improved retention? The Office of Admissions at George Mason University wanted the same thing, so they created the Admissions Mentorship Program (AMP). The program matched less experienced staff with leaders in the office, and provided a format for feedback and growth. Come learn about how this one-year program was set-up and coordinated, and join the conversation on professional development for a diverse staff.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Andrew Bunting, George Mason University

Presenters

Andrew E. Bunting, George Mason University
Job title

Director, Admissions Operations

Elena Johnson , George Mason University
Job title

Director of the Washington Scholars Prgoram & K-12 Partnerships

AP Session

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)

Submitter

Academically Promising Rural Students - Identifying strategies for outreach, support and access to post secondary education.

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Appalachian A (75)
Session Description

"Small Town, Big Talent: Identifying and Supporting Academically Promising Students in Rural Areas" is a recent research report produced by the Jack Kent Cook Foundation. James Madison University's Valley Scholars is one of several programs highlighted in the research providing educational enrichment, academic support and access to post secondary education. Through research and practice, recommendations of best practices are offered in identifying and working with talented rural students.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Shaun Mooney , James Madison University

Presenters

Astrik Tenney, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Job title

Program Manager

Shaun Mooney , James Madison University
Job title

Director - Valley Scholars

Know Your Audience: What Students and Parents Have to Say About the College Search Process

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Allegheny C (73)
Session Description

Spark451 conducts original annual research surveys of college-bound students and their parents in order to stay abreast of the changing marketplace of college recruitment from year to year. In this session, we will share some key findings from our most recent surveys and use them as topics for discussion among our panel of high school counselors and college & university admissions professionals.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Peter Colbert, Spark451

Presenters

Pete Colbert, Spark451
Job title

Senior Business Development Strategist

Ben Rous, Hampton Roads Academy
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Meghan Munsey, Stuart Hall School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Travis Carter, Randolph College
Job title

Dean of Admission

Mary Carter Scott, Access College Foundation
Job title

Access Advisor

Jason Faulk, Longwood University
Job title

Dean of Admissions

Preparing High-Achieving Students for the First Year of College

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)
Session Description

Upon entering college, many students feel underprepared and overwhelmed. Two high school counseling directors from Hanover County will provide best practices related to preparing students for the first year of college. We will focus on ways for students to overcome barriers related to mental illness, build resiliency, and engage in campus activities. By preparing students prior to matriculation, students are more likely to stay in school, improving retention rates of colleges.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Joshua Hurley, Hanover County Public Schools

Presenters

Joshua Hurley, Hanover County Public Schools
Job title

Director of School Counseling

Mrs. Libby Brown, Hanover County Public Schools
Job title

Director of School Counseling

Recruiting isn't your first language,

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Allegheny A (75)
Session Description

The primary focus of this session is to help all understand where we are as a community, when it comes to DACA and undocumented students and families. How to recruit families of Latinx descent. What resources are available to all sides of the desk and what information is legitimate and useful as we assist students to the next level of education. Learn from four admissions professionals with different backgrounds and stories.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Luis Raul Portillo, University of Delaware

Presenters

Luis Raul Portillo, University of Delaware
Job title

Assistant Director of Admissions

SCOIR and MaiaLearning and Cialfo, Oh My!

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Appalachian C (163)
Session Description

Join us on an adventure as we follow the yellow brick road into a post-Naviance world. Somewhere over the rainbow three schools successfully migrated to next generation college counseling platforms . Explore features (come see Scattergrams!), pros/cons and cost. Did we reach the Emerald City and find the great and powerful Oz or did we succumb to the power of the poppies trying to get there? One thing is for sure, "We're not in Kansas anymore." This session is for all professionals--high school colleagues will learn about our successes and pitfalls and college colleagues will get an inside look into how these platforms are used in college counseling practices.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Postsecondary
ALL

Submitter

Stephanie Metruk, Garrison Forest School

Presenters

Damian Garcia, Glenelg Country School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Pam Joos, Washington International School
Job title

University Counselor

Crys Latham, Washington Latin Public Charter School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Ann Marie Strauss, Garrison Forest School
Job title

Session Moderator and Director of College Counseling

The Art of Packaging: Helping Your Students' Applications Stand Out

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Appalachian B (75)
Session Description

This workshop is designed to help busy high school counselors and college application advisors understand how to make their students' applications stand out in this competitive admissions climate. Often, students don't share their full story with their counselor/advisors and/or they don't fully describe themselves through their essays and other parts of their application. Participants will understand how to help students share their story in a memorable and unique way.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Carla E. Partlow, University of Maryland Educational Talent Search and Partlow Educational Consulting

Presenters

Charlain Bailey, masters, Going To College: First Generation
Job title

Educational Consultant

Valerie Gregory, The University of Virginia Office of Undergraduate Admission
Job title

Associate Dean of Admission/Director of Outreach

Carla E. Partlow, MBA, SPHR, University of Maryland Educational Talent Search and Partlow Educational Consulting
Job title

College and Career Advisor/Educational Consultant

Think Tank 2

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–11:45 EDT
Madison Board Room (79)

Submitter

Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 11:45–13:45 EDT
Shenandoah AB (Meals)

Submitter

Alumni Interviews: Refining your Program for Applicants and Volunteers

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)
Session Description

Washington and Lee's alumni interviewing program has undergone significant change in the past three years. In an effort to improve the interviewing experience for both applicants and volunteers, a working group comprised of Admissions, Alumni Engagement and Institutional Advancement colleagues closely analyzed and refined volunteer recruitment and program processes. In this session, I will share how we defined our program mission, drafted a student-centered best practices document, built an internal volunteer review process and created more dynamic training materials.

Session duration

7-10-minute Anchor Talk

Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Julia Littlefield, Washington and Lee University

Presenters

Julia Littlefield
Job title

Assistant Director of Admissions

An Ounce of Preparation

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)
Session Description

99% of the time, college and school counselors guide appreciative students and families through the college process. However, some of us may one day encounter the 1%; angry, demanding, unreasonable, and occasionally litigious families. Working on the assumption that the best defense is a good offense, this session will spotlight some outrageous, yet true, ‘tales from the crypt’ and will provide suggestions for proactive steps by the college office, how to establish institutional support, the importance of documentation, and potential responses to our most challenging families.

Session duration

Either

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

KATHLEEN MARTIN, Wilmington Friends School

Anchor Talk 1 (PLACEHOLDER)

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)

Submitter

Anchor Talk 2 (PLACEHOLDER)

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)

Submitter

Anchor Talk 3 (PLACEHOLDER)

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian C (163)

Submitter

Cross Campus Partnerships to Create an Inclusive Honors College Pipeline

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian C (163)
Session Description

Through a partnership with George Mason University’s Early Identification Program (university pre college program), Office of Admissions, and Honors College, a pipeline has been created to encourage talented, underrepresented, first generation students to pursue competitive academic opportunities at the University. Support is provided not only by staff members, but also through a peer mentoring program that assists with the application process and demystifying the Honors College Experience.

Session duration

Either

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Rachel Cleaver

Presenters

Khaseem Davis, George Mason University
Job title

Executive Director

Rachel Cleaver, George Mason University
Job title

Senior Associate Director, K12 Partnerships

Eva Bramesco, MPP, George Mason University
Job title

Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Did You Go Here?: How to Represent Your School with the Same Passion As Your Alma Mater

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)
Session Description

In a profession ruled by recent graduates of the university, one admissions counselor tries to break the mold of the stereotypical admissions counselor. How many times have you been asked, "Oh did you go there?" It is important to understand your university and what it can offer students from all walks of life. Join me for a discussion on how to represent your current institution like a graduate of that institution.

Session duration

Either

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Grant Henry

Presenters

Grant Henry, Mount St. Mary's University
Job title

Admissions Counselor

How to Tackle TRAVEL

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)
Session Description

Whether you are 1 year or 1 month into your new job as an Admissions Counselor, you will probably be overwhelmed with travel session at some point. I am here to tell you that it will be OKAY and will be able to provide helpful tips and advice to get you ready to tackle your travel season!

Session duration

7-10-minute Anchor Talk

Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Camrynn Gonzales, M.S.Ed, coastal carolina university

Presenters

Camrynn Gonzales, M.S.Ed, coastal carolina university
Job title

Senior Admissions Counselor

Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)
Session Description

This session will help the audience understand the unique and additional challenges facing students with disabilities when applying to college. We will walk through everything from the initial review and what they look for, the campus visit and questions they might ask to the application process and what they should and should not do. We will also walk through tips to ensure the entire admissions process is accessible to students with disabilities.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Mrs Emily Lucio, Smart Start Educational Consulting

Presenters

Mrs Emily Lucio
Job title

Owner

Supporting the High School Visit from Both Sides of the Desk

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian C (163)
Session Description

Prospective students are eager to meet their admissions counselor at a high school visit but often hear nearly the same presentation from all colleges. “We have study abroad…a career center…residence halls!” This session will discuss effective techniques for delivering a unique high school visit whether you’re presenting to 1 students or 100!

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Postsecondary
ALL

Submitter

Jennifer Ziegenfus, 1985

Presenters

Dorie Ravick, Maret School
Job title

Associate Director of College Counseling

Jennifer Ziegenfus, 1985
Job title

Associate Director of Recruitment

Transforming Partnerships at a PWI: Black and Hispanic College Access and Outreach

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 14:00–15:00 EDT
Appalachian C (163)
Session Description

Virginia Tech strategic partnerships with a local non profit and campus stakeholders have increased access to hundreds of students from underrepresented communities. We host two summer programs: The Black College Institute and the Hispanic College Institute, both free overnight programs designed to empower and educate students with the tools to succeed in their college admission process. The focus of these programs is not only to engage underrepresented students but also support their families through the inequitable process of college admission. Participants attending this session will leave with increased knowledge regarding minority student engagement and resources, using Virginia Tech as the sample model.

Session duration
75-minute session
7-10-minute Anchor Talk
Either
Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Valentina Vega, Virginia Tech

Presenters

Luisa Burgos, Virginia Tech
Job title

Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Dollars and Sense: Understanding Today's Financial Pressures for Families, Counselors, and Colleges

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Appalachian C (163)
Session Description

The landscape of college finances is more complex than ever. Families are facing ever-increasing costs, college enrollment offices are under pressure to meet revenue goals, and school counselors are often caught in the middle when advising students. Join us for a crash course in college economics as we explore the many challenges in today's college marketplace, the ways that colleges and families are coping, how we got to this point, and how our experienced panelists expect college costs and financial aid to progress in the future.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Postsecondary
ALL

Submitter

Presenters

Rosemary Martin, St. John's College High School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Anthony Ambrogi , St. Catherine's School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

Meeting them Where they Are: College Advising through an Equity Lens

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Appalachian AB (150)
Session Description

Our presentation will frame college counseling through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens. Considering the unique needs of three different school populations in the Washington, DC area, our presentation will highlight programmatic approaches to promoting college access for all students. Counselors and college access providers will be challenged to consider the following question: Based on the needs of my school population, how is my program meeting students where they are?

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Shannon Jeffries, DC International School

Presenters

Shannon Jeffries, M.Ed., DC International School
Job title

College and Career Coordinator

Alicia Oglesby, Bishop McNamara High School
Job title

Director of Counseling

Shamelle Yemofio, Bishop McNamara High School
Job title

Assistant Director of Counseling

Mr. Sanjay Mitchell, Master's in Counseling, Thurgood Marshall Academy PCHS
Job title

Director of College & Alumni Programs

NCAA Recruitment 101

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Allegheny A (75)
Session Description

A detailed view of what goes on to be a recruited student athlete at the NCAA D-I, D-II or D-III levels. Will go over all aspects including NCAA Clearing house, calendars, terms and overall recruitment information

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Postsecondary
ALL

Submitter

Jose Eric Garcia, BA, MED, University of Richmond

Presenters

Jose Eric Garcia, BA, MED, University of Richmond
Job title

Assistant Director of Admissions

ParentUniversity

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Appalachian A (75)
Session Description

Parents…they’re not going anywhere. Helping parents, helps students! Come learn about ParentUniversity – a series of workshops designed to support parents of high school juniors and seniors as they navigate the college application process. The more information parents have about the process, they more confident they can feel in allowing their child to drive. McLean High School counselors Tara Lodwig and Kathleen Otal, with Career Center Specialist Laura Venos, will share their multi-year running program for a stress-less college application process.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Secondary/CBO

Submitter

Laura Venos, McLean High School

Presenters

Laura Venos, McLean High School
Job title

Career Center Specialist

Kathleen Otal
Job title

School Counselor

Tara Lodwig
Job title

School Counselor

Think Tank 3

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Allegheny C (73)

Submitter

Think Tank 4

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Appalachian B (75)

Submitter

What my HBCU Taught Me About Diversity Recruitment

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Allegheny B (75)
Session Description

Diversity, access, and inclusion initiatives have become prevalent at many institutions in recent years. However, there is a sector of higher education that has specialized in underrepresented groups from inception: Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This session will offer a glimpse into the workings of an HBCU admissions office and how lessons learned here can help impact recruiting underrepresented students at PWIs and other institutions. Reflections from former PWI and HBCU admissions counselors will be shared.

Session duration
75-minute session
7-10-minute Anchor Talk
Either
Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Alphonso Garrett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Presenters

Alphonso Garrett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Job title

Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Jennifer Johnson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Job title

Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

“OK, Boomer”: Viewing Higher Ed. Through Generational Lenses

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 15:15–16:30 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)
Session Description

Three pairs of parents whose children have also joined higher education will discuss the evolution of our profession (admissions travel, marketing data, high school visits, recruitment, financial aid, selectivity) through generational lenses. From the humorous, “how did you travel before Google maps and cell phones?” to the theoretical, “how have these advances served our students?” panelists will share decades of wisdom as well as fresh perspectives.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Postsecondary
ALL

Submitter

KATHLEEN MARTIN, Wilmington Friends School

Presenters

Dave Kraus
Job title

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

KATHLEEN MARTIN, Wilmington Friends School
Job title

Dir of College Guidance

Cassidy Martin, Sewanee: the University of the South
Job title

Admissions Counselor

Mrs. Ellen O'Neill Deitrich, The Hill School
Job title

Dir of College Counseling

Jake Deitrich, Syracuse Univrsity
Job title

Assistant Director of Admissions

Meagan Donohoe, The University of Virginia
Job title

Associate Director of Admissions

Counselors College Fair

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 16:45–18:00 EDT
Shenandoah BC

Submitter

Past Presidents Reception (Past Pres Only)

lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 20:00–21:00 EDT
President's Suite

Submitter

EXHIBITS OPEN

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 07:30–lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 12:00 EDT
Exhibit Hall (Pre-Function Space)

Submitter

Beverage Station

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 07:30–09:00 EDT
Exhibit Hall (Pre-Function Space)

Submitter

Admissions & Marketing: Two Offices, One Team

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Allegheny C (73)
Session Description

Hear from Aimee Rose (VP of Integrated Communications & Chief Strategy Offier, recently named Higher Ed Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association), Lisa Ha (AVP of Marketing) and Matt Munsey (AVP of Admissions) from Mary Baldwin University as they discuss successful collaboration between the admissions and marketing offices. This session will highlight data analysis to determine a population group and an appropriate call to action, marketing tactics to increase engagement, the War Room approach for increased collaboration, gamification of accepted student days, and other tactics used to increase the success of MBU's overall recruitment efforts.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

Postsecondary

Submitter

Matthew Munsey, Mary Baldwin University

Presenters

Aimee Rose, Mary Baldwin University
Job title

Vice President of Intergrated Communications; Chief Strategy Officer

Matthew Munsey, Mary Baldwin University
Job title

Associate Vice President of Admissions

Lisa Ha, Mary Baldwin University
Job title

Associate Vice President of Marketing and Advertising

Counseling Students Through Competitive Admissions

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Appalachian B (75)
Session Description

With a diverse group of panelists, this session aims to educate the college counseling and admissions community on how to work with students navigating the selective admissions process. With admissions officers sharing what they look for on college applications and counselors sharing how they counsel students, we hope to share best practices and help all students navigate this process by advising students throughout the admissions cycle.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Nicholas Orban, University of Maryland, College Park

Presenters

Jordan Holmes, American University (DC)
Job title

Assistant Director of Admissions

Stephanie Metruk, Garrison Forest School
Job title

Associate Director of College Counseling

Melisa Hypolite, CollegeBound Foundation
Job title

Associate Program Director of High Schools

Nicholas Orban, University of Maryland
Job title

Special Assistant to the AVP

Current Trends & Futures Issues: The Year in Review

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Allegheny AB (150)
Session Description

Join members of the Current Trends and Future Issues committee for an interactive session. Topics include the NACAC vote and implications to remove three provisions from the Code of Ethical Professional Practices, the ACT changes (computer based testing & section retakes), updates to College Board's Landscape product (formerly known as the Environmental Context Dashboard), the US Department of Education adoption of the "College Financing Plan" (formerly known as the "Shopping Sheet") in an attempt to standardize finaid notifications and more. This session is meant to be interactive--come and join the conversation about the topics that have impacted your work this year.

Session duration

75-minute session

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Ann Marie Strauss, Garrison Forest School

Presenters

Fatmata Koroma, St. John's College High School
Job title

Assistant Director of College Counseling

Ann Marie Strauss, Garrison Forest School
Job title

Director of College Counseling

What Counselors Want: Best Practices for Tours and Fly-ins

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 09:00–10:15 EDT
Appalachian A (75)
Session Description

We all tell prospective students that the best way to experience a college or university is to visit the campus, but how can postsecondary institutions make the most of their counselor programs? In this session, co-presenters Mariah McLane Giardino (college side) and Hannah Wolff (high school side) will discuss the dos and don'ts for hosting a successful counselor visit. Come prepared to share your own experiences (good or bad!) so we all walk away with a better understanding of how to keep our visitors happy while showcasing our institutions.

Session duration

Either

Target audience

ALL

Submitter

Mariah McLane Giardino, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Presenters

Mariah McLane Giardino, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Job title

Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Hannah Wolff
Job title

College and Career Center Specialist

Closing Session & Brunch

martes, el 21 de abril de 2020 a las 10:30–lunes, el 20 de abril de 2020 a las 12:00 EDT
Shenandoah AB (Meals)

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