PACAC Conference Booklet 2018

JUNE 24–26, 2018 KALAHARI RESORT PACAC

P.O. Box 859 • Enola, PA 17025 570-472-2710 • www.pacac.org Email: Info@pacac.org

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Table of Contents President’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Conference Planning Chair’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kick-Off Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Featured Guest – Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2018 Conference-At-A-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Social Media Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General Conference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Conference Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kick-Off Conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 –12 Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–28 Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PACAC Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PACAC Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–35 PACAC History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–39 Raffle Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Exhibitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–46 Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–48 College Fair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 NACAC Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Conference Planning Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51–52 Save–the–Date 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Conference Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Session Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Welcome to PACAC’s 55th Annual Conference Dear Friends in PACAC, Welcome to PACAC’s 55th annual conference! I am excited that we have brought our conference to the beautiful Kalahari Resort in the Poconos, and nearly as excited as my daughter for their amazing water park.

Many thanks to Mike Goebel and the entire Conference Planning Committee for their incredible effort over the course of the last year or so. As president, I have had the privilege of sitting in on a few of their meetings and following some of their conversations via e-mail over the course of the year. This committee is a group of dedicated, creative and insightful individuals who have done yeoman’s work in putting together yet another excellent conference. This is my 19th PACAC conference, and it seems that they just keep getting better and better each year. This is certainly no accident, but the result of concerted, dedicated effort.

Besides the volunteers on the Conference Planning Committee, this conference owes a great deal to many others who are lending their time and expertise. One look at our conference session topics and presenters will attest to that. We have fantastic speakers this year in NACAC president David Burge and State Senator Andrew Dinniman who will be able to provide their own insights into education both statewide and nationally. And we appreciate the vendors and sponsors who have helped to shape this conference as well. Please be sure to visit them in the exhibit hall.

We would love for you to continue to share with us by serving on one of our many outstanding PACAC committees. Check them out at our “Get Involved Fair” on Tuesday or look for the committee chairs (listed on p. 30) throughout the conference. And if you see me over the next few days, please say hi. The PACAC Conference is a fantastic chance not only for learning but for connecting with old friends and making new ones; if I currently don’t count you as the former, I hope to do so as the latter.

It has been a privilege to serve as your president this year, and I cannot think of a better group to spend my last few days in this role with (not that I plan on going anywhere anytime soon!). Thank you all for attending and I hope that you leave much richer not only as professionals but as individuals. May you find the PACAC Conference as welcoming and rejuvenating an experience as I have.

Gratefully, Tim Gallen, PACAC President

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Welcome, PACAC Conference Planning Chair Hello PACAC Conference Attendees & Friends, Welcome to the 55th Annual PACAC Conference held for the first time at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center. Over the next several days you may hear the phrase, “Welcome to PACAC” or “This PACAC is great” but I want to encourage you to recognize this conference is just one part of our wonderful association. This annual event is a condensed version of all the benefits and community we pride ourselves on within our association. Enjoy your time at this signature event of the Pennsylvania Association of College Admission Counseling. Take full advantage of your experience and take some time to “Navigate the Journey”. This year’s conference theme has two meanings I would like to take a moment to explain. First, we are all on a personal and professional journey and this conference has many opportunities to advance your understanding of our profession and deepen our connection to this College Admission Counseling Community. I encourage you to take advantage of the engaging Kick-Off Conversations on Sunday to connect with relavant topics and those in similar professional situations. I have personally attended the PACAC Conferences since 2009 and have some of my favorite professional memories and connections through my attendance. I believe if you navigate your way deeper into this conference, you’ll find you can enjoy the same benefit.

The second connection to our theme is the environment in which we all work in to some capacity. Students, families, and those we represent in the College Admission Counseling Community all have a journey to navigate. It is essential we equip them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to explore their own journey towards success. Please take a look at the outstanding educational sessions and view them with the lens that best fits your frame of reference or potential frame of knowledge. I also recommend visiting with the numerous vendors and exhibitors and supporting our sponsors who have helped us to pull off this year’s conference.

I am so thankful to the many individuals who have contributed to the success of this conference, most especially the 2017–18 Conference Planning Committee who excelled at their work to produce an amazing adventure to explore at this year’s PACAC Conference. Please express your appreciation to those individuals who have represented the PACAC membership and taken part in planning and executing this event.

Connect, engage, and navigate your way through the next three days. My hope is that you find something to get involved in deeper within PACAC. I invite you to our PACAC Involvement Expedition on Tuesday to commit to your interest with in the PACAC Community. You have made the commitment to attending this important event, make the most of your time and navigate your place with the world of College Admission Counseling.

Mike Goebel, Conference Planning Committee Chair www.pacac.org

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Thank you Ursinus College for Sponsoring WiFi & Technology

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Kick-Off Speaker David Burge David Burge is the Vice President for Enrollment Management at George Mason University and the current President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC.) His 20 years of professional experience includes time at Arizona State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Kansas, all in the office of admissions.

In his personal life, Burge has designated himself “The Best Mario Kart Racer of AllTime� and will accept a challenge anyone from anyone in PACAC who wants to test his skills.

Thank you to our pre-conference College Counseling Leadership Institute Hosts!

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Featured Guest – Keynote Speaker Pennsylvania Senator

Andy Dinniman

Known by the people of Chester County simply as “Andy,” Senator Andrew E. Dinniman is recognized as a leader in education and an advocate for communities and families through three decades in public service.

That vision and leadership led to his 2006 election and reelection in 2008, 2012, and 2016 to the Pennsylvania Senate, representing Pennsylvania’s 19th District. Prior to serving in the legislature, Senator Dinniman served for 15 years as a Chester County Commissioner, making him the longest-serving commissioner in county history. As Commissioner, Andy demonstrated a true commitment to the future of Chester County by taking on some of the region’s most difficult issues.

Before being elected county commissioner in 1991, Senator Dinniman served on the Downingtown Area School Board and the West Whiteland Municipal Authority. A teacher, West Chester University professor and community leader, he has been honored by numerous education, business, environmental, veterans’ and service groups: Temple University’s College of Education, Pennsylvania Bio, the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the ARC of Pennsylvania. In the Senate, his priorities include access to education, economic security and job growth, local government control over local issues, environmental protection, historic preservation, and quality-of-life issues.

Senator Dinniman serves as minority chairman of the Education Committee and is a member of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Environmental Resources and Energy, State Government, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.

He also serves on the Education Commission of the States, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania State Public School Building Authority, the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, and the Pennsylvania Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

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2018 Conference-At-A-Glance Friday, June 22 1:30 pm College Counseling Leadership Institute & College Tour

Saturday, June 23 All Day College Counseling Leadership Institute & College Tour 1:00–8:30 pm Stephen R. Merritt Enrollment Management Institute, Zambezi

Sunday, June 24 8:00 am–2:00 pm Stephen R. Merritt Enrollment Management Institute, Zambezi 8:00 am–1:00 pm Hotel Pre-Registration available, Front Desk 9:00 am-2:00 pm Annual Chris Lewis Memorial Golf Tournament, tee time 9:30 am 11:00 am–1:00 pm Exhibitor Registration and Set-Up, Salons D & E 1:00 pm– 6:00 pm Hotel Check-in available, Registration D 1:30 pm–2:30 pm PACAC 5K Race 1:30 pm–3:30 pm Professional Development Committee Meeting, Sagewood 3:30 pm College Counseling Leadership Institute & College Tour Ends 1:30 pm–4:30 pm Exhibit Hall & Registration Grand Opening, Salons D & E 4:00 pm–4:45 pm Kick-Off Conversations, Various Rooms 5:00 pm–5:45 pm Conference Opening & Kickoff Speaker, River Rooms 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Opening Reception, Exhibit Hall, Salons D & E 7:00 pm–8:30 pm PACAC Passport Buffet Dinner, Salons A & B 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Quizzo, River Rooms

Monday, June 25 7:00 am–8:00 am Breakfast, Salons A, B, G, & H 8:00 am–12:30 pm Registration and PACAC Office Opens, Salons D & E 8:30 am–10:00 am Exhibit Hall and Raffles Open, Salons D & E 8:30 am–9:45 am Session A, See p. 12–28 for Rooms 9:30 am–11:30 am Refreshments Available, Exhibit Hall 10:00 am–11:00 am Keynote Speaker–Senator Andy Dinniman, Salons A, B, G, & H 11:00 am–12:30 pm Exhibit Hall and Raffles Open, Salons D & E 11:00 am–12:15 pm Session B, See p. 12–28 for Rooms 12:30 pm–2:30 pm General Membership Luncheon, Salons A, B, G, & H 2:45 pm–4:30 pm Exhibit Hall and Raffles Reopen, Salons D & E 2:45 pm–4:00 pm Session C, See p. 12–28 for Rooms 5:00 pm–5:30 pm PACAC Executive Reception, Salons D & E (Invitation Only) 5:30 pm–6:30 pm President’s Reception & Cocktails (Open to all), Salons D & E 6:30 pm–8:30 pm Gustafson Gala, Salons A, B, G, & H 8:30 pm–12:00 am Evening Entertainment, River Rooms

Tuesday, June 26 8:30 am–10:30 am PACAC Office Opens, Salons D & E 8:30 am–11:00 am Exhibit Hall & Raffles Opens, Salons D & E 8:45 am–10:00 am Session D, See p. 12–28 for Rooms 10:00 am–10:45 am PACAC Involvement Expedition, Salons D & E 10:45 am–12:00 pm Session E, See p. 12–28 for Rooms 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Closing Luncheon, Salons A, B, G, & H

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Social Media Contest ALL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE #PACAC2018 Categories are as follows: 1. Pre-Conference Challenge: Post a photo from any of the Pre-Conference Activities 2. Meet Your PACAC Match: Show us a photo with your PACAC Match (your PACAC Match will be someone who has the same safari sticker on your nametag) 3. Around Conference in Three Days: Complete your Passport by having conversations with Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall 4. Tell Us YOUR Story: Make a video (15 seconds or less) by telling us what your favorite part of Conference is 5. Gustafson Glamour: Post a photo from the Gustafson Gala & evening entertainment * BONUS CATEGORY — “SNACAC”: Share your favorite food at the conference!

Attendees and exhibitors may participate in the Social Media Contest on any of the following platforms: Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. Winners will be chosen by a predetermined panel of judges throughout Conference and winners will be posted outside of the PACAC Office located in Registration D.

All photos MUST include the hashtag: #PACAC2018 & MUST have their privacy setting set to public so that our judging panel is able to find and view their entries.

***Please, leave the props in Exhibit Hall for all to enjoy! ***

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General Conference Information Kickoff Conference Conversations — This year ALL are welcome to attend a 45 minute pre- conference session. Start the conference by connecting with colleagues, new and veteran, to discuss topics near and dear to the work we do. These sessions will be informal; conversation facilitators will be posted in each room to get the dialogue rolling, and the rest is up to us!

Dress — Dress is casual throughout the entire conference, except for the President’s Reception and Gustafson Gala. For these two events, semi-formal attire is encouraged-cocktail dress or suit & tie. Monday’s theme is “school spirit”; wear gear that represents your institution or alma mater.

Session Evaluation Forms — Your opinion matters and we appreciate your thoughts on the Educational Sessions you attend during Conference. Forms have been included in your booklet. Turn in your evaluations for a chance to win a 2019 conference registration. The winning entry will be announced at the Closing Luncheon on Tuesday.

Conference Evaluation — Evaluations for the 2018 Conference will be emailed following the event. The Conference Planning Committee will contact you via email once you return from the conference or you can visit pacac.org. Your feedback is crucial in helping us plan the best possible program for next year.

Act 48 Credits — PACAC provides Certificates of Attendance (COA) for those who complete our professional development programs.Individuals may collect a COA from the moderator of each session they attend. *Please submit these certificates to your local school district or intermediate unit in order to earn the ACT 48 Credits. PACAC cannot submit them to Pennsylvania Department of Education.

NameTags/Ribbons — Enclosed in your conference packet is a nametag, nametag holder and badge ribbon(s). Ribbons are detailed below: Aqua • Award Recipient

Pumpkin/Black • William Penn Sponsor

Canary • NACAC Member

Purple • Past President

Eggplant • President

Red • Sponsor

Goldenrod/Black • Steel City Sponsor

Red/White/Blue • Liberty Bell Sponsor

Hot Orange • Fund Donor

Royal Blue • PACAC Standing Committee

Lavender • President-Elect

Sky Blue • Exhibitor

Light Pink • Special Guest

Tan/Purple • College Counselor Tour

Lime Green • PACAC Individual Member

Teal • Speaker

Mango • Moderator

Vegas Gold/Black • John Harris Sponsor

Maroon • Presenter

White • EMI Participant

Navy/Gold • Keystone Sponsor

Yellow/Purple • Executive Committee

Peacock • Grant Recipient

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Conference Menu SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH DINNER Asian Buffet Shanghai Stir Fry Stations Ginger Vegetable Egg Rolls Oriental Pork Potstickers Fresh Fruit Platter Fresh Vegetable Platter MONDAY, JUNE 25TH BREAKFAST Continental Breakfast MONDAY, JUNE 25TH LUNCH General Membership Meeting and Luncheon Garden Salad Wild Mushroom Chicken, Lemon Butter Gnocchi, Asparagus, & Roma Tomato Or Five Cheese Macaroni with Fresh Mixed Vegetables Stuffed Tomatoes Fresh Baked Cookies MONDAY, JUNE 25TH DINNER Gustafson Award Dinner Classic Caesar Salad Eggplant Parmigiana or Ribeye Steak with Bell Pepper Mushroom Saute, Lemon-Garlic Spinach Artichokes, Three Cheese Ravioli Cinnamon & Caramel Bavarian Pastry Parfait TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH LUNCH Closing Luncheon Nacho Bar with Chicken & Beef **Please note: ID is required for all events serving alcohol.

Two drink tickets (for a drink of your choice) are provided per reception.

These tickets are on your meal ticket sheet.

After your tickets are used, a cash bar will be available

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Kick-Off Conversations Kick-Off Conversations are a great way for all of us, from first-timers to seasoned conference atendees, to gather and discuss topics that are relevant to our work.

Discussions will be facilitated by colleagues who have personal or professional experiences that relate to the topic, but these are not presentations. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!

School Counselors

Aloewood

Moderators: Katie Gray, College Counselor, Kennedy Catholic High School; Julie Sitko, College & Career Counselor, Moon Area High School College Access

Ironwood

Moderators: Ginny Johnson, Pathways to College, LLC; Sandra Vasquez, Assistant Director of Admission, Cabrini Univerity Multicultural Counselors

Rosewood

Moderators: Michael White, Director of Diversity Recruitment, Slippery Rock University First Time Conference Attendees

Sagewood

Moderators: Loren Gordon, Director of College Counseling, Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School; Ryan Gillon, Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Villanova University; Brittany Konieczny, Assistant Director of Admission, Usinus College Women in the Profession

Salon C

Moderators: Becky Bowlby, College Access Counselor, Lower Merion & Harriton High Schools; Pat Tamborello, Counselor, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School; Sarah Smith, Interim Associate Director of Admissions & Special Events, West Chester University of Pennsylvania Transfer Students

Salon F

Moderators: John Solewin, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, Cabrini University; Andre Richburg, Executive Director of Enrollment, Northampton County Community College; Megan Schroeder, Assistant Director of Admissions — Transfer Outreach & Recruitment, Neumann University Continued on next page

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Kick-off Conversations Regional Recruiters Salon G Moderators: Amber Dworek, Assistant Director of Admissions, Colorado Mesa University; Jessica Stephenson, University Development Representative, Grand Canyon University; Brion Morro, Regional Admissions Representative, Assumption College Professionals with Families Salon H Moderators: Krista Evans, Senior Associate Director Director of Admission, Lehigh University; Michael Gaynor, Director of University Admissions, Villanova University; Mary Smith, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Gettysburg College Tour Guides/Student Workers/Event Planning Salon A Moderators: Jeremy Miller, Assistant Director of Admissions, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; Abbey Morris, Associate Director for Campus Visit Programs, Temple University

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Session A

Monday 8:30–9:45am A1 • Social Media and the College Counseling Office — Aloewood Moderator: Gerard M. Brett, Director of College Counseling, La Salle College High School Presenter(s): Jim Sawyer, Associate Director of College Counseling, La Salle College High School The session will discuss the use of social media by secondary school and college counselors to supplement email and web communications. Utilizing several different platforms (College Counseling Website - lschs.org/college, Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram LSCHScollege), we will show you how an effective social media presence among your students and parents can help increase visibility of important dates and deadlines, attendance at college visits, awareness of pertinent news articles, etc. We will discuss the pros and cons, social media dashboard management (Hootsuite), gathering content, etc.

Audience: Secondary School Counselors

A2 • Return on Investment of High School Visits — Ironwood Moderator: Molly Henderson, Director of Admission, Alderson Brauddus University Presenter(s): David Adams, Assistant Director of Admission, Mid-Atlantic, Widener University; Jeremy Miller, Assistant Dean of Admission, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Frosini, Assitant Director of College Guidance, Wyoming Seminary College Prep School; Stacy Soricelli, School Counselor, Hatboro-Horsham High School Admission counselors spend an invaluable amount of time and resources on high school visits each year. With narrowing budgets and costs related to rental cars, gasoline, hotels, meals, toll roads, etc. only increasing. Many admission offices and recruiters have begun to question the value of the traditional high school visit. Conversely, school and college counselors grapple with challenges related to scheduling conflicts, academic stressors, and space limitations that might prevent students and/or counselors from effectively managing visits with admission representatives. Some visits are useful and valuable where an admission professional will meet students and/or interact with a school or college counselor. Yet, there are some where the college representative will not see students nor do they have the opportunity to meet with a school or college counselor. This session will explore the experiences of various stakeholders involved in a high school visit to discuss the distinctive positive and negative qualities of a high school visit, their value in the traditional sense and what school and college counselors expect from admission counselors and vice versa. We will also discuss and solicit ideas for new or alternative ways in which to efficiently and cost effectively recruit students.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges, Secondary School Counselors, Deans and Directors, Community Based Organization, Middle Management

A3 • Are You Making the Best Use of Your Scholarships to Support Your Enrollment? — Rosewood Moderator: David McFarland, Director of Scholarships, Clarion University Presenter(s): Robert Reese, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Cabrini University As the cost of attendance to college increases and funding from government decreases to institutional and individuals scholarships are an important resource to students and families to make their educational dreams a reality. Is your institution organized to efficiently award your scholarships to students? A panel of scholarship administrators from four institutions (four year public, four year private and community college) will discuss how their institution is organized to handle the task.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges, Middle Management, Deans and Directors

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Session A

Monday 8:30–9:45am A4 • As Counselors, How Do We Talk About Diversity, Access, & Inclusion? — Sagewood Moderator/Presenter: Marjorie Torchon Ireland, Associate Director of College Counseling, Westtown School Presenter(s): Becky Bowlby, College Access Counselor, Harriton and Lower Marion High Schools; Suzi Nam, Executive Director of the Lenfest Scholars Foundation; Aaron Jones, Director of College Counseling, St. Joseph’s Prepratory School Diversity, access, and inclusion have been talked about on the college level. This session will address how college counselors, access counselors, and professionals who work with students can have conversations with all students and families regarding diversity, access, and inclusion in college. How do we talk about diversity on the secondary school side? Why is it important for students to continue that dialogue and be empowered to want to understand the importance of the conversation.

Audience: All

A5 • “We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends” — Zambezi Moderator/Presenter: Chuck Bachman, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Lafayette College Presenter(s): Michele Kirsch, Associate Dean for Student Affairs-Schreyer Honors College, The Pennsylvania State University; Angie Barone, Director of Admission Communications, Co-Coordinator of the Dickinson Admission Volunteers Society, Dickinson College Alumni admission volunteers can greatly extend your student recruitment effort and budget, and you don’t have to pay them! Want to start or energize an alumni admission volunteer program? Come learn about two well established programs and the opportunities and challenges of managing alumni volunteers, and learn as well from an institution that recently initiated a program and will share their growing pains and joys.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

A6 • Seeing is Believing: Creating Access With Campus Visits — Nile Moderator/Presenter: Alan Paynter, Associate Director of Admission, Dickinson College Presenter(s): Brittany Lewis, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission & Coordinator of College Access and Inclusion, Franklin & Marshall College; Jennifer Castro, Associate Director of Admissions/Director of Diversity Recruitment, Lehigh University Being able to choose the right campus requires seeing, feeling, and experiencing colleges. But for some, this very crucial part in the college search process can be a major barrier. Fly-ins, group tours, and boot camps are just a few ways that we open our institutions to students. In this session, we will be unpacking best practices for providing access by bringing underrepresented students of color, first generation, and high-need students to the world of higher education.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

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Monday 8:30–9:45am A7 • Case Studies: An Interactive Insiders Look at Shaping the Class — Orange Moderator/Presenter: Mary Smith, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Gettysburg College Presenter(s): Meg Ryan, Executive Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Allegheny College; Ryan Jannos, Senior Assistant Director, Villanova University More secondary schools are offering “case study” programs for their students and parents to get an “insider’s look” at how highly selective schools make decisions on applications. We would like to offer our own PACAC mini-case study with representatives from three highly selective schools. Attendees will review several files and make decisions based on their mock institution’s goals. Discussion will include: holistic application review, competing institutional priorities, and shaping a community. We will also discuss how to organize and implement a great case study program for future use!

Audience: Secondary School Counselors, Community Based Organization, Independent Counselors

A8 • The Value of Added Context in Admission — Salon C Moderator/Presenter: Kevin Corr, Director, Higher Ed Services, The College Board Presenter(s): Peter-Greg Sison, Associate Director, Higher Ed Services, The College Board Learn about the College Board’s environmental context dashboard, a new tool that provides data to help admission officers consider an applicant’s neighborhood and high school in context to make more informed admission decisions. Hear from College Board experts on how this tool could impact holistic admission.

Audience: All

A9 • Expanding Your Counseling Toolbox: Activities and Resources to Engage Students in the College Process — Salon F Moderator: Chris La Tempa, Associate Director of College Counseling, Malvern Prepratory School Presenter(s): Will Yarnell, Professor, Graduate Counseling Program, Villanova University; Corinne Logan, College Admission Counselor, St. Joseph’s Prepratory School In this session, we will highlight interactive lesson plans and activities designed to help students navigate their college search, application, and selection process. We will share activities that have worked well in our counseling classes and department curricula and caution against the types of activities that do not tend to resonate.

Audience: Secondary School Counselors, Community Based Organization, Independent Counselors

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Session B

Monday 11:00am – 12:15pm B1 • Carnegie and Google’s Student Online Behavior Insights — Aloewood Moderator: Christine Kramer, Regional Director, Carnegie Dartlet Presenter(s): Mark Cunningham, EVP Client Solutions and Strategy, Carnegie Dartlet Let’s go straight to the source. Understanding the online behaviors and preferences of students and parents is critical for developing short- and long-term strategies for recruitment and admissions.

And as a Google Premier Partner, we know there is no better source than the warehouses of data Google has to offer. Join us as we go way beyond surveys and tap into the most comprehensive sets of behavioral data available to answer the key questions about prospective students’ online behaviors, preferences, and journeys. Topics covered include search, mobile, social, video, your Web site, creative/messaging, and more.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community College, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

B2 • Creating a Culture of Customer Service in Higher Education — Ironwood Moderator: Casey McVay, Assistant Director of Admission, Clarion University Presenter(s): Suzanne Wasilewski, Admission Representative, Butler County Community College; Gabby Matich, Assistant Director of Admission, Chatham University; Lacy Nettleton, Assistant Director of Admission, Clarion University Today’s prospective student has higher expectations and more information about their options, creating a high demand for great customer service. Frontline higher education professionals must create a culture of high-level service for students. This session provides specific strategies to meet the demand for improved service without sacrificing the rigor of an institution’s policies and procedures. Presenters share tips that have proven to be powerful in the pursuit of customer service and leadership excellence. Topics of discussion include removal of unnecessary barriers, improving responsiveness, efficiency, communication, and conflict management, as well as an overview of the expectations of different demographics.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

B3 • Equipping Low-Income Students with the Mindset, Skills, and Knowledge to Achieve College Access and Success — Sagewood Moderator/Presenter: Precious Mines, Program Director, College Possible Presenter(s): Bryan DeFoney, Program Manager, College Possible; Katherine Mertens, Coordinator of Counseling Services, Upper Darby School District College Possible makes college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. We will share best practices of how we create positive relationships through near-peer coaching and a college-going mindset, as well as how we partner with colleges to ensure student persistence and success when they enroll. Learn some of the common barriers low-income students face and how we can work together to close the degree divide.

Audience: All

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Session B Monday 11:00am – 12:15pm B4 • Six of One, Half Dozen of Another: The Different Stories Your Data Can Tell — Zambezi Moderator/Presenter: Meg Ryan, Executive Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Allegheny College Presenter(s): Jennifer Pogue, Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Carnegie Mellon University The thirst for data is increasing at all levels. Students and parents ask for data to support their decision making. Admissions and college counseling offices seek data to drive their choices. In this session, we will discuss the terminology you need to be a responsible consumer of data, how to use data, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Audience: All

B5 • Hot On the Trail of the Student Decision Journey — Nile Moderator/Presenter: Geoff Broome, Enrollment Solutions Consultant, Capture Higher Ed Presenter(s): Ed Wright, Vice President of Enrollment, Lebanon Valley College Your prospective students are investigating your brand on their own discover pathway leaving a trail of data. 82% of your incoming freshman class will have visited your web site over 50 times looking for information. Utilizing a first-of-its-kind dataset, this session addresses lingering questions about online student behavior and the college selection process. Using individual online behavioral data from multiple institutions, we will discuss how and when students are most engaged with your brand throughout the Student Decision Journey and how to engage them. This case study will focus on the data available from the use of marketing automation and will address long-standing myths about the college selection process and show you how to equip your institution to recruit in the petabyte age.

Audience: Middle Management, Deans and Directors

B6 • Financial Aid and the Admission Counselor-Utilizing PHEAA’s Free Resources to Cross-train Your Staff— Orange Moderator/Presenter: Kimberly McCurdy, Higher Education Access Partner, PHEAA Presenter(s): Tiffanie DeVan, Higher Education Access Partner, PHEAA; This session will explore the most salient financial aid information for admission counselors to be able to communicate with prospective students and provide free resources for your use.

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Session B Monday 11:00am – 12:15pm B7 • Making a Difference Around Issues Related to Access and Equality — Salon C Moderator: Miguel Alvarez, Associate Director of Admission, Carnegie Mellon University Presenter(s): Cynthia Amayo-Santiago, Senior Associate Director, Muhlenburg College; Dr. Andrew Moe, Associate Dean of Admission, Swarthmore College Programmatic and student facing initiatives around diversity are well documented. In order to better serve students, admission professionals must realize the importance of influencing the operation within their office and mobilizing their campus community around their inclusion initiatives. This presentation will focus on the internal facing side of access work. We hope to share examples of areas where we’ve attempted to make our admission or counseling process more accessible for all students involved. We will discuss methods for identifying and removing barriers for students from underserved backgrounds. Our session will also provide specific tools for building a network of advocates on our campus that support our efforts to achieve equity and increase opportunity for all.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges, Middle Management, Deans and Directors

B8 • Preparing Students for the Audition — Rosewood Moderator: Tim Gallen, Director of College Counseling, Solebury School Presenter(s): Anne Lew, Associate Director of College Guidance, Wyoming Seminary; Mary Smith, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Gettysburg College Have you had a student tell you that they wanted to go to a conservatory program in music, dance or theatre? Were you not sure how to help them prepare for the audition? How can you help them find the best fit program for them? Hear from a high school dance and theatre instructor and a college admissions conservatory liaison for tips on how to help students prepare for and navigate through the college audition process.

Audience: Secondary School Counselors, Community Based Organization, Independent Counselors

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Monday 2:45–4:00pm C1 • Disrupt Your Campus Visit Experience — Salon F Moderator/Presenter: Jeff Kallay, Principal, Render Experiences It’s 2018 — is your campus visit still in the 1990’s? GenX parents and their GenZ offspring are now touring your campus, but is your campus visit still designed for their Boomer/Millennial predecessors?

Come discover how these generations are different and rethink the strategy, content, and delivery of your campus visit experiences to connect with your new audience.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Middle Management, Deans and Directors

C2 • The High School Visit (Good, Bad, Ugly) — Aloewood Moderator: Ian Harkness, Director of College Counseling, Malvern Prepratory School Presenter(s): Brittany Konieczny, Assistant Director of Admission, Ursinus College; David Antoniewicz, Director of College Counseling, Perkiomen School Please join us for a lively discussion of the relevance of the high school visit from both sides of the desk. This session will be designed to generate discussion about this important topic with the purpose of helping us all better understand the nuances of what makes a visit great. Some critical questions are likely to include... What are the key components that make a visit great from the high school/ college perspective? How has new technology, such as Hobson’s Counselor Communities, helped or hurt the scheduling process? Has training for new admission representatives changed over the years?

What do school/college counselors expect to learn from visiting college representatives when asking “what’s new?”

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C3 • Complexities and Challenges of the Application Process: A Candid Conversation — Ironwood Moderator/Presenter: Angela Barone, Director of Admissions and Co-Coordinator of Dickinson Admissions Volunteer Society, Dickinson College Presenter(s): Elise Rodriguez, Director of College Counseling, The Dalton School; David Burge, Vice President for Enrollment Management, George Mason University While multiple options have made the process of submitting admission applications easier than ever before, there are still many questions that remain for students and counselors regarding what institutions expect or hope to see on those applications. Join us for a candid conversation on topics such as holistic review, demonstrated interest, the high school profile, compelling college essays, and more.

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Monday 2:45–4:00pm C4 • A Stake In Our Community: Forming & Utilizing Partnerships to Build a Unique Multi-Year College Access Program — Rosewood Moderator/Presenter: Tasha Peacock, Assistant Director, Office of Admission, University of Pittsburgh Presenter(s): Davielle Keiser, Director, College Connection, Philadelphia Futures; Christen Johnson, Director, Sponsor-a-Scholar, Philadelphia Futures; Lauren Wallace, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh This session will explore how to establish a multi-year college access program through the route of built relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We will examine how building partnerships can be difficult and rewarding at the same time, describe the effect of community and campus climate on the partnership process, detail what we learned during our first year of the program, and engage in open discussion and dialogue on ways to enhance and improve efforts of this nature. This workshop will benefit people who work in higher education or community organizations that would like to develop a similar college access program and/or or for those who already work in college access programming and would like to engage in active discussion on development and best practices. In particular, this workshop is for those interested in incorporating their city into their schools’ college access programming pipeline.

Audience: All C5 • Career Trajectory in College Admission — Sagewood Moderator: Crystal E. Newby, Assistant Director of Education and Training, National Association for College Admission Counseling Presenter(s): Melissa A. Bevacqua, Director of Undergraduate Admission, George Mason University; Darryl Jones, Senior Associate Director of Admission/Coordinator for Multicultural Admission, Gettysburg College; Dave Tobias, Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Management, Ursinus College This session will focus on career trajectory within college admission and help up and coming admission professionals grow and find their way in the field. Learn the practical steps you can take to progress in the profession, what challenges you might encounter along the way and how you can utilize research and resources to advance your personal career development. Additionally, attendees will hear about the findings from NACAC’s Career Paths for Admission Officers: A Survey Report.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges, Middle Management

C6 • Testing Coordinators Unite — Zambezi Moderator/Presenter: Nikki Buchanan, College Counselor & AP Coordinator, Salesianum School Presenter(s): Marissa Bowlby, College and Career Coordinator, Spring-Ford High School; Erin Davidson-Kellogg, Associate Director of College Counseling & Director of Testing, Perkiomen School; Elizabeth Frosini, Associate Director of College Guidance, Wyoming Seminary; Julie Sitko, College And Career Coordinator, Moon Area High School; Katherine Barthelmeh, College and Career Coordinator, Conestoga High School Does your role as a counselor include coordinating the AP Exams, SAT/ACT Testing, and/or TOEFL for your school? Are you new to the role and looking for help to better understand your responsibilities?

Have you been performing these duties for years, but you’re looking for new ideas or help? This session is meant to provide a space for current, former, and new Test Coordinators to discuss what this role entails and how we can be most effective in our academic environments.

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Session C Monday 2:45–4:00pm C7 • Finesse Your Fit: Building the Foundation for a Strong CBO Partnership —Nile Moderator/Presenter: Ellen Ridyard, Associate Director of College Admission, Philadelphia Futures Presenter(s): Jade Eggleston, Assistant Director of Diversity Recruitment, Lehigh University This session will provide best practices for strong partnerships, highlighting consistency, relationships, and ways to bridge the access gap between CBO and partner colleges. We will reference the relationship between Philadelphia Futures and Lehigh University, as a strong working model of a college-CBO partnership.

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C8 • “What do you do?”: Understanding the Role of the Multicultural Admission Counselor — Orange Moderator/Presenter: Baron Vanderburg, Assistant Director of Multicultural Admission, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Presenter(s): Eric Tarplay, Assistant Director of Admission, California University of Pennsylvania; Michael White, Director of Diversity Recruitment, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Cerick Austin, Assistant Director of Multicultural Admission, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Learn about the important role that multicultural admission counselors play in the field. This session will explore the area of multicultural admission using case studies.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

C9 • Decoding the PASSHE System: Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of a State University — Salon C Moderator/Presenter: Rachel Mallory, Associate Director of College Counseling, Mercersburg Academy Presenter(s): Sarah Smith, Interim Associate Director of Admission and Special Events, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; Jeremy Miller, Assistant Director of Admission, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) schools are the largest provider of higher education in Pennsylvania. As such, they face unique challenges and celebrations in today’s changing economy. This session will engage participants in an educational conversation about the PASSHE schools, the ways in which they differ from other colleges and universities across the Commonwealth, financial considerations as state-funded institutions, and how students grow and thrive in these communities.

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Tuesday 8:45–10:00am D1 • Enrollment Leaders’ Roundtable — Salon F Moderator/Presenter: Dave Tobias, Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Management, Ursinus College Presenter(s): Cornell Lesane, Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission, Allegheny College; Robert Springall, Vice President for Enrollment Manager, Muhlenburg College The first half of this session is designed as an opportunity to hear from four dynamic leaders about the challenges, trends, and technologies that are and will be influencing the field of enrollment management, with a particular lens on Pennsylvania colleges and universities. This is followed in the second half of the session with an open forum conversation about the thoughts, questions, and concerns on your mind: Where are we going as a profession? What’s the biggest challenge we face in 5-10 years? What’s something cool that I don’t even know about yet?

Audience: All

D2 • Personal Finance 101 — Aloewood Moderator: Erin Latimer, Director, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Carnegie Mellon University Presenter(s): Keegan Ash, Assistant Director of College Counseling, Perkiomen School What your Personal Finance class should have taught you and what your students need to know.

Simple strategies for paying off debt the correct way and information about a variety of retirement vehicles.

Audience: Community Bound Organizations, Secondary School Counselors, Independent Counselors

D3 • Navigating and Simplifying the Financial Aid Process — Ironwood Moderator: Karen Miller, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, SCOIR Presenter(s): Kevin McCloskey, President & Co-Founder, SCOIR A straightforward approach to help school counselors understand the financial aid process so that they can best educate their students and parents. During this session, we’ll explore and simplify the two major sources of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile, and learn about the cost of attendance, financial need, expected family contribution, student aid reports, and the financial aid award letter. We hope that you’ll walk away with the confidence and understanding to better help your students and parents navigate the financial aid process most effectively.

Audience: College Admissions Counselor, Secondary School Counselors, Middle Management, Dean and Directors, Community Colleges

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Tuesday 8:45–10:00am D4 • Professional Engagement: The Benefits of Getting Involved with PACAC & NACAC— Rosewood Moderator/Presenter: Melissa Bevacqua, Director of Undergraduate Admission, George Mason University Presenter(s): Crystal Newby, Assistant Director of Education and Training, National Association for College Admission Counseling; David Burge, Vice President for Enrollment Management, George Mason University; Darryl Jones, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Gettysburg College; Ed Wright, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Lebanon Valley College Giving back to the profession, meeting colleagues from both sides of the desk in Pennsylvania and beyond, and building your personal and professional network are great benefits of getting involved in your state and national association. Learn from colleagues, like the current President of NACAC, and others who have been involved in different state and national associations, what our associations can do for you and the students you serve. You will not want to miss this special session!

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D5 • NACAC’s New Code of Ethics: What it Means for You — Sagewood Moderator: Misty Whelan, School Counseling Coordinator K-12/Assistant Principal, Conestoga High School Presenter(s): Stacey Cunitz, Director of College Counseling, PACAC Chair of Admission Practices, Crefield School; Ian Harkness, Director of College Counseling, Malvern Prepratory School; Frank Betkowski, President, Higher Edge, LLC In this session, we will highlight the changes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice: NACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices, and examine case studies to deepen our understanding of the ethical issues facing our profession. There will be plenty of discussion and time to talk about the ethical issues in our profession that are most important to the session participants.

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D6 • Fixing a Dysfuctional Admissions Office — Zambezi Moderator/Presenter: Shannon Zottola, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management/ Director of Undergraduate Admission, Cabrini University Presenter(s): Robert Reese, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Cabrini University In 2013, Cabrini College (now University) was experiencing declining enrollment. A review of the practices and culture within the admissions office indicated that significant change was needed. By the Fall of 2017, Cabrini experienced a 65% increase in new student enrollment in three years due to the changes that were made by a new leadership team. This session discusses the changes that were made, how data informed decisions, and how best practices were implemented to create success.

Practical strategies related to goal setting, cross-campus collaboration, and management of staff will also be discussed.

Audience: Deans and Directors, Middle Management

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Tuesday 8:45–10:00am D7 • Event Planning: Do’s, Don’ts, Tips & Stories — Nile Moderator/Presenter: Sarah Lasoff, Associate Director of College Counseling, Cheshire Academy Presenter(s): Corinne Logan, College Counselor, St. Joseph’s Prepratory School; Justin Mohney, Assoociate Director of Admission, Carnegie Mellon University Event planners are always ready. There is no crisis, catastrophe, or difficult person that will stand in the way of a successful event. We hope this session will shed some light on our more than 40 years of combined event planning experience and give some tips on how to run successful, yielding, costeffective campus events — no matter their size or focus. These quick tips will be short, sweet, easy to remember, and useful to you, as the event coordinator, and to your office as a whole.

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D8 • Counseling Athletes: A View from Both Sides of the Desk — Orange Moderator/Presenter: Ellen O’Neill Deitrich, Director of College Counseling, The Hill School Presenter(s): Jodi Robinson, Senior Associate Director of Admission, The University of Pennsylvania; Jeff Holloway, Interim Director of Athletics & Head Football Coach, The Hill School; Jim Van Blunk, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Temple Unversity High school athletes are being recruited earlier and earlier. Rules change, coaches, change - what stays the same? How can high school counseling and athetic offices collaborate and partner with college admissions athletic liasions and coaches to ensure the best possible process for students?

Come hear from veteran counselors on both sides of the desk about how to best navigate NCAA and athletic recruitment.

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D9 • Recruiting and Retaining Men of Color in Higher Education: CME Program at Community College of Philadelphia — Salon C Moderator: Christopher Lewis, Admission Recruiter, Community College of Philadelphia Presenter(s): Derrick Perkins, Director CME Program, Community College of Philadelphia; Kevin Covington, Support Coach CME Program, Community College of Philadelphia Overview of the Center for Male Engagement program at Community College of Philadelphia discussing recruitment, engagement, and retention of male students of color in an urban environment.

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Tuesday 8:45–10:00am D10 • Undocumented and DACA Youth: An Overview of Today’s Complex Landscape — Salon H Moderator/Presenter: Dr. Andrew Moe, Associate Dean and Director of Access, Swarthmore College Presenter(s): Myrna Fuchs, College and Career Consultant, College Avenues; Katie Jordan, Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Earlham College This session will explore the various dimensions of undocumented/DACA youth in the United States. Approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools each year, navigating some of the same academic and social issues as U.S.-born peers. For undocumented youth, however, they must also contend with a complex, decentralized higher education system of uneven and conflicting policies and practices in a myriad of states, localities, and systems. Come meet an undocumented student to hear about the ways the student navigated the college search process, explored financial aid options, and perceives the world around them in this uncertain political environment. Presenters will also cover the current legal framework in Pennsylvania and the U.S. and how DREAMers can go to college.

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D11 • Innovative College Access Initiatives in Your Own Backyard — Salon G Moderator: Catherine Campbell-Perna, Associate Director, Freshman Admission, Drexel University Presenter(s): Nick Perez, Director, Communications Strategy, Liberty Scholars Program, Drexel University; Ellen Ridyard, Associate Director of College Admission, Philadelphia Futures; Jared Epler, Counselor, Cristo Rey High School; Andrew Dunakin, School Counselor, Northeast High School; Bernetta Millonde, Director, Freshman Admission, Drexel University Since 2009, Drexel University has been an innovator in creating college-access opportunities for Philadelphia-area students from all backgrounds. Beginning in the 2009 school year, Drexel introduced a full tuition scholarship program to allow 50 low-income high school seniors living in the city of Philadelphia to enroll in the University each year. Additionally, in 2015, Drexel instituted two large-scale events for students in the Philadelphia area, the STEM Conference for Teen Girls and CAPTIVATE 6|7|8, a middle school event. Working together with campus partners, community organizations, and local high schools has allowed the scholarship program and access events to grow as we enroll successful students, alumni and members of the community.

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Session E Tuesday 10:45am–12:00pm E1 • Travel Planning 101 — Salon H Moderator/Presenter: Evan Gruver, Senior Admission Counselor, Thiel College Presenter(s): Kendall Hunter, Admission Counselor, Westminster College; Candice Duckworth, Assistant Director of University Admission, Fairleigh Dickinson University This session is designed specifically for newer admissions counselors. We will cover a variety of topics related to travel planning including “What high schools should I visit?”, “Where should I stay?” and “Can you really stay healthy on the road?”

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges

E2 • What Comes Next? How to Implement a Student and Parent Postsecondary Education Readiness Night — Aloewood Moderator: Julie Cerrito, Assistant Professor and Director of School Counseling Program, The University of Scranton Presenter(s): LeeAnn Eschbach, Associate Director, The University of Scranton; Diane McFarlane, School Counselor, Wilkes-Barre Area School District; Noel Furman, School Counseling Graduate Student, The University of Scranton; Jerika Cummiskey, School Counseling Graduate Student, The University of Scranton; Jaqcueline Bailey, School Counseling Graduate Student, The University of Scranton; Stephanie Mereday, School Counseling Graduate Student, The University of Scranton This session will include information regarding how to implement a student and parent postsecondary education readiness night at a local high school. Content to be discussed will include the following: How to pick a college major, how to pick a college, completing the Common Application, the college application process, how to visit a college, a crash course in financial aid, a guide to college housing, ACT/SAT registration information, and making responsible financial decisions.

Presenters will describe information and resources that will be provided to students and parents in a station format to allow time-efficient access to vital information and resources in navigating the post-secondary education planning process. It is hopeful that this program may become a model for statewide school districts to implement and also allow for greater opportunities for school counselors to foster relationships with college admission counselors.

Audience: Secondary School Counselors, Community Based Organizations

E3 • Three Years or Thirty? — Ironwood Moderator: Deborah Foell, Assistant Director of Admission, Carnegie Mellon University Presenter(s): Ann Snyder, School Counselor, Oakland Catholic High School; Misty Whelan, School Counseling Coordinator K-12/Assistant Principal, Conestoga High School; Darryl Jones, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Gettysburg College; Keith Bryner, Jr., Director of College Counseling, The Ellis School Panelists will discuss why and how they’ve stayed in the profession, reasons for switching sides of the desk, advice on balancing a family life, opportunities to continue education etc. This session is to provide insight on continuing through the profession and can be helpful for attendees who are new to the field or considering having a career in admission counseling from the college or high school side.

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Tuesday 10:45am–12:00pm E4 • Answering the SAT or ACT Question in 2018 — Rosewood Moderator: Joanna Newton, Director of Outreach Support, The Princeton Review Presenter: Dan Coggshall, Vice President – College Prep Outreach, The Princeton Review With the introduction of the redesigned SAT in 2016, the spread of school day testing, and the rising number of test-optional colleges, the admissions testing landscape has undergone seismic shifts in recent years. SAT and ACT scores are increasingly being used to determine aid not just for highachieving students but for all students. At some colleges, more than a quarter of the students are submitting both SAT and ACT scores. The old answers to the common question, SAT or ACT, have changed. This session will reframe the admission testing landscape, examine relevant test-taker and applicant data, and spark a broad, collaborative discussion with the audience on how to best answer the question. Be sure to come with your thoughts and experiences answering the question for your students.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Secondary School Counselors, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

E5 • Leveraging Data-Driven Insights to Evolve Your Enrollment Operation — Sagewood Moderator: Carolyn Weeks, Regional Director, NRCCUA Presenter(s): Edward Flaherty, Strategic Enrollment Analyst, Moravian College; Tom Sherf, Assistant Vice President of Admission, Cairn University Outside influencers continue to change the role of admissions and enrollment management at colleges and universities nationwide. As such, issues like demographic shifts, economic challenges and increased competition are changing the way data-driven enrollment offices evaluate their efforts and build their plans for the future. This session will combine understanding industry-focused research on the maturity model for enrollment management with day-to-day examples of how leading colleges and universities have evolved their roles and teams to address the mounting challenges they continue to face. Additionally, enrollment leaders will lead an in-depth discussion on skills, research, technology, and professional development that allows their team to develop a roadmap for evolution at their institution, and consider how strategies will be defined and operationalized to ensure success.

Audience: Deans and Directors, Middle Management

E6 • Can’t We All Just Get Along? — Zambezi Moderator/Presenter: Becky Bowlby, College Access Counselor, Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools Presenter(s): Josh Ditsky, Director of College Counseling, Berks Catholic High School; Marissa Bowlby, College and Career Coordinator, Spring-Ford High School; Jeremy Branch, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, The Pennsylvania State University; Kelly McGlynn, Associate Director of Admission, Saint Joseph’s University Many people know that communication is the key to building good relationships. Admission and counseling professionals communicating well with each other makes for better school visits, better conversations when discussing some tough areas such as discipline, disclosure and denial, in addition to advocating on both sides of the desk. We will share some funny and not so funny stories from the year on those topics as well as discuss strategies and solutions to make communication on both sides stronger.

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Session E Tuesday 10:45am–12:00pm E7 • Hot Jobs of the Future– Nile Moderator/Presenter: Angeline Abraham, Academic Specialist, Educational Opportunity Centers, Inc. Presenter(s): Carolyn Quinn, Executive Director, Educational Opportunity Centers, Inc. This presentation explores jobs/industries that are in high demand or expected to have large growth.

During this session we will take a comprehensive look at different job sectors/industries that include health care, logistics/manufacturing, STEM careers, technology, etc. In discussing the high demand jobs of these specific industries we will focus on trends, training/educational opportunities, salaries, etc. The goal is that this information will equip college secondary school counselors and college admissions counselors with the knowledge needed in career advising/counseling of their students.

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E8 • Planning Effective Programming for Secondary School Counselors On and Off Campus – Orange Moderator: Justin Mohney, Associate Director of Admission, Carnegie Mellon University Presenter(s): Nikki Buchanan, College Counselor & AP Coordinator, Salesianum School; Carol Warren, School Counselor, Downingtown High School East; Chris La Tempa, Associate Director of College Counseling, Malvern Prepratory School Effectively counseling students during their transition to post-secondary education requires strong partnerships between college admission officers and secondary school counselors. Join us for a panel conversation on how colleges can best serve this partnership through the planning of effective counselor programming on and off campus. Topics will include counselor tours, campus visits, counselor breakfasts and strategies to incorporate access as a focus during counselor programming.

Panelists will reflect on their experiences and the conversation will be opened up for questions and conversation.

Audience: College Admission Counselors, Community Colleges, Deans and Directors, Middle Management

E9 • Fourth Industrial Revolution and the International Baccalaurette Learner Profile: True Access for Underserved Students — Salon C Moderator: Rachelle Bernadel, University Relations Administrator, International Baccalaurette Presenter(s): Dave Weisbord, Director of College Counseling, Winchester Thurston School “By 2020, the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have brought us advanced robotics and autonomous transport, artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced materials, biotechnology and genomics.” According to the World Economic Forum’s report, “The Future of Jobs,” the top 10 skills that will be required for the 2020 workforce are: Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, People Management, Coordinating with Others, Emotional Intelligence, Judgement and Decision-Making, Service Orientation, Negotiation, Cognitive Flexibility. The International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. Whether your students are in Dubai, Denver or Dublin, at the International School of Geneva, North Central High School in Indiana or Mahindra UWC in India IB students are uniquely well-prepared for life in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. How can we do more? #IB4ALL Audience: All

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Session E Tuesday 10:45am–12:00pm E10 • PA CEW Standards and Relation Building: Keys to Post-Secondary Planning — Salon F Moderator/Presenter: Jennifer Kirk, High School Counseling Curriculum Leader, Upper St. Clair High School Presenter(s): Karen Rubican, High School Counselor, Canon-McMillan High School School counselors will discuss the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work (CEW) Standards and Relationship Building with students as it relates to the post-secondary planning process. The counselors will share Counseling Curriculum and Individual Programming focused on individual career plans and the college selection process. They will also discuss specific ties to the CEW Standards: Career Awareness and Preparation (Section 13.1), Career Acquisition (Getting a Job) (Section 13.2), Career Retention and Advancement (Section 13.3), and Entrepreneurship (Section 13.4). Participants will come away with knowledge of systemic programming of individualized and customized college selection. Resources will be provided and there will be ample time for discussion.

Audience: Secondary School Counselors

E11 • Fostering Connections with International Students Throughout Their Educational Journeys in the United States — Salon G Moderator: Elizabeth Frosini, Associate Director of College Guidance, Wyoming Seminary Presenter(s): Jayson Hodge, Associate Director of Admission, University of Connecticut; Danielle Luszcyk, Assistant Director of Admission, Lehigh University; Jodi Robinson, Senior Associate Director of Admission, The University of Pennsylvania This session will focus on tips, tricks, and trends in working with international students at U.S. secondary schools and their transition to college. What are methods to establish meaningful connections with international students studying in the United States? How are counselors and advisors at U.S. secondary schools fostering strong communication and connections with international students and their families? Furthermore, how might meaningful connections made at the secondary level continue through the recruitment process, and do these connections have an impact on the retention of international students at US colleges and universities? Hear from counselors about effective communication platforms and strategies for connecting with international students and parents at both secondary schools and higher education institutions.

Audience: Secondary School Counselors, College Admission Counselors

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Executive Committee 2017–18 OFFICERS President: Tim Gallen, Solebury School Immediate Past President/Chair of Governance & Nominating: Edwin Wright, Lebanon Valley College President Elect: Dave Antoniewicz, Perkiomen School Treasurer: David Weisbord, Winchester Thurston School Finance & Budget Chair: Justin Mohney, Carnegie Mellon University DIRECTORS Marketing: Loren Gordon, Central Catholic High School Professional Development: Sarah Lasoff, Cheshire Academy Public Advocacy: Beth Davis, Temple University COMMITTEES Admission Practices: Stacey Cunitz, The Crefeld School College Fairs: Keo Oura Kounlavong-Sabath, Harrisburg Academy Communications: Corinne Logan, Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School Conference Planning: Michael Goebel, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Government Relations: Kimberly McCurdy, PA Higher Education Assistance Agency Inclusion, Access, Success: Ryan Coffey-Keaton, Friends’ Central School Membership: Michelle Oliva, King’s College Professional Development: Ryan Jannos, Villanova University & Rachel Mallory, Mercersburg Academy Seconday School Counselors: Chris La Tempa, Malvern Preparatory School AT-LARGE DELEGATES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Krista Evans, Lehigh University J. Scott Myers, PACAC Meg Ryan, Allegheny College ADVISORY MEMBERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Conference Chair-Elect: Nikki Buchanan, Salesianum School Treasurer-Elect: Lisa Frankel, Kohelet Yeshiva High School Executive Assistant, Ex Officio: Andrea Cassell

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PACAC Presidents 1960 Samuel L. Clauser, Conestoga High School (partial term) 1960–61 Donald U. Noblett, Lafayette College 1961–62 D. Clark Carmean, Lebanon Valley College 1962–63 C.O. Williams, The Pennsylvania State University 1963–64 Kenneth J. Wenger, Carnegie Mellon University 1964–65 Bruce A. Westerdahl, Franklin and Marshall College 1965–66 Gerald L. Robinson, University of Pennsylvania 1966–67 Robert Cunningham, Cheltenham Township High School 1967–68 T. Sherman Stanford, The Pennsylvania State University 1968–69 Mary E. Gundel, Central Dauphin High School 1969–70 John H. Moser, Grove City College 1970–71 William H. Lee, Moon Senior High School 1971–72 Peggy Donaldson, Chatham College 1972–73 Thomas M. Woodward Jr., Haverford School 1973–74 William F. Elliott, Carnegie Mellon University 1974–75 Emily R. Kleintop, Louis E. Dieruff High School 1975–76 Delwin K. Gustafson, Gettysburg College 1976–77 Sister Jean Boggs, Seton Hill College 1977–78 Sarah S. Heckscher, Springside School 1978–79 Richard W. Haines, Lafayette College 1979–80 William F. Yarwood, North Penn High School 1980–81 Richard A. Stewart, Allegheny College 1981–82 Barbara L. Woodward, The Agnes Irwin School 1982–83 R. Russell Shunk, Dickinson College 1983–84 Lois R. Fritsche, Great Valley High School 1984–85 Gayle Kreider Pollock, Allegheny College 1985–86 E. Alexander Howson, Shady Side Academy

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1986–87 Tom L. Cooper, Bloomsburg University 1987–88 Rita Reichert, Conestoga High School 1988–89 William H. Nunn, University of Pittsburgh 1989–91 Jacob Dresden, William Penn Charter School 1991–92 Naomi Kuziemski, Philadelphia High School for Girls 1992–93 Michael Steidel, Carnegie Mellon University 1993–94 Bryan Seese, Milton Hershey School 1994–95 Stephen R. Merritt, Villanova University 1995–96 Patricia Tamborello, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School 1996–97 Rebecca H. Bowlby, Cheltenham Township High School 1997–98 Fran Cubberley, Delaware County Community College 1998–99 Patricia Rambo, Springfield High School 1999–00 Merris Harvey, Millersville University 2000–01 K. Scott Carter, Sewickley Academy 2001–02 Sue Thomas, Ursinus College 2002–03 Francine Block, American College Admissions Consultants 2003–04 Greg Eichhorn, Albright College 2004–05 Bill McClintick, Mercersburg Academy 2005–06 Chuck Bachman, Lafayette College 2006–07 Thomas Butler, CORE Philly Scholarship Program 2007–08 Ellen O’Neill Deitrich, The Shipley School 2008–09 Thomas Hassett, Gannon University 2009–10 Karen Mason, Germantown Academy 2010–11 Deborah Little, The Pennsylvania State University 2011–12 Ginny Johnson, Phoenixville Area High School 2012–13 Jason Nevinger, Carnegie Mellon University 2013–14 Kevin McIntyre, Rosemont College 2014–15 Ian Harkness, Gettysburg College 2015–16 Misty Whelan, Conestoga High School 2016–17 Edwin Wright, Lebanon Valley College

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PACAC Awards PACAC believes in recognizing the efforts of their volunteer members through a peer nomination process. Every Spring, nominations are solicited for a variety of professional awards. The awards are then given at our Annual Conference during the Gustafson Award Dinner.

The Delwin K. Gustafson Recognition Award is given to a member for dedicated service to students, the profession and PACAC. It is the highest award given by the Association and is usually awarded to a member who has given substantial and continuous service.

2017 Gary Johnson, Temple University 2016 Thomas Butler, Philadelphia Prep Roundtable

1996 William Yarwood, Conestoga High School 1995 Rita Reichert, Conestoga High School

2015 Ellen Deitrich, The Shipley School

1994 Alex Howson, Shady Side Academy

2014 Thomas Hassett, La Roche College

1994 Gayle Pollock, Allegheny College

2013 Joanna Schultz, The Ellis School 2012 Chuck Bachman, Lafayette College

1993 Sally Risberg, Great Valley High School

2011 Francine Block, American College Admission Consultants

1992 Delwin K. Gustafson, Gettysburg College

2010 Bill McClintick, Mercersburg Academy

1991 Jacob Dresden, William Penn Charter School

2009 Sue Thomas, Ursinus College 2008 Greg Eichhorn, Albright College

1990 James E. Cavalier, Sewickley Academy

2007 Fran Cubberley, Delaware County Community College

1989 R. Russell Shunk, Dickinson College

2006 Pat Tamborello, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School 2005 Merris Harvey, Millersville University 2004 Geoffrey Harford, The Pennsylvania State University 2003 Stephen R. Merritt, Villanova University 2002 Rebecca Harding Bowlby, Drexel University 2001 Patricia Rambo, Springfield High School

1988 Sara J. Caum, Central Dauphin High School 1987 John Muir, Episcopal Academy 1986 William F. Elliott, Carnegie Mellon University 1985 Richard Haines, Lafayette College 1984 Richard A. Stewart, Allegheny College 1983 Sarah Heckscher, Springside School 1982 Franklin Carr, Upper St. Clair High School

2000 Lynne Martin, Lynne H. Martin Associates 1999 Michael Steidel, Carnegie Mellon University 1998 Naomi Kuziemski, Philadelphia High School for Girls 1997 Bryan Seese, Milton Hershey School www.pacac.org

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PACAC Awards The Gary M. Kelsey Human Relations Award is awarded to an organization, a secondary school or college counselor who makes outstanding and voluntary contributions for the betterment of the community and students, particularly those who advance the human dignity of minorities and/or the disadvantaged.

2017 Jamika Williams, The Pennsylvania State University

2007 Charles “Chuck” Woodard, Kutztown University

2016 Dana Martin, Mastery Charter School– Lenfest Campus

2006 Veronica Blaine, PHEAA

2014 Monica Lacey, Reading Senior High School 2013 Ian Harkness, Gettysburg College 2012 Jenneen Flamer, Norristown High School 2011 Candace Powell Kinard, Philadelphia Education Fund – College Access Program 2010 Wayne Whitaker, Bloomsburg University 2009 Michael Phillips, The Pennsylvania State University 2008 Gerald Flynn, The School District of Philadelphia

2005 Beverly Tedesco, Simon Gratz High School 2004 Jeff Jones, Kutztown University 2002 Thomas Butler, School District of Philadelphia 2001 Norma Jean Rogers, Reading High School 2000 Michael Gaynor, Villanova University 1998 Gloria Jefferson, Farrell High School 1997 Barbara Thompson, The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Recruitment Center 1996 David Sanchez, Harrisburg High School

The PACAC Partner in Education Award was created in 1998 to enhance awareness about our association by recognizing someone outside the membership for outstanding contribution to, and support of, post-secondary education. This award represents the collaborative spirit needed to foster a commitment to educational equity and access for all.

2016 Phil McCaffrey & David Cerniglia, 3RPrep

2005 The Lenfest Foundation

2015 Kim McCurdy, PHEAA

2002 NEED-Negro Educational Emergency Drive

2014 Robert Freund, College Advising Corps 2013 The Pennsylvania Association of Catholic College Admission Officers 2011 Ron Cowell, The Education Policy and Leadership Center 2010 Dr. Lori Shorr, PhillyGoes2College 2008 Lisa Nutter, Philadelphia Academies 2006 Dr. Ken Hartman, National Technology Institute for School Counselors and NBC 10 Philadelphia

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2003 Philadelphia Futures

2001 PSCA PA School Counselors Association 2000 PHEAA PA Higher Education Assistance Agency 1999 PASFAA PA Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators 1998 The Honorable Chaka Fattah, Congressman (PA-02)

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PACAC Awards The James McKeever Promising Professional Award was established by the Executive Committee of PACAC in memory of James McKeever of Mercyhurst College who died of cancer in 1995 at age 27. McKeever was an active member of PACAC. Given as a means of recognizing and encouraging contributions by secondary or post-secondary members early in their careers, nominees must have demonstrated both outstanding job performance and meaningful professional services beyond their institutions.

2017 Sandra Vasquez, Cabrini University Marissa Bowlby, Spring-Ford High School 2016 David DeBor, Carnegie Mellon University Jake Kohler, Ursinus College Valerie Martin, Gettysburg College 2015 Heather Nicotra, LaRoche College Taylor Miller, Albright College John Solewin, Cabrini College 2014 Miles Smith, Wilson College 2013 Rachel Dingman, Allegheny College Ryan Gillon, La Salle University Samantha Pitcher, Saint Joseph’s University Meg Ryan, Carnegie Mellon University 2012 Mike Goebel, Gannon University 2011 Ryan Mignone, Goldey-Beacom College Justin Mohney, Carnegie Mellon University Shannan Smith, Widener University 2010 Melanie Holodynsky, Temple University Laura Jacobs, Allegheny College Kate Rickards, Temple University

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2009 Maria Caggiano, Marywood University 2008 Laura Fahy, Kutztown University Adrianne Greth, Temple University Loren Morgan, Albright College Lauren Smarkanic, Moravian College 2007 Jennifer Birkenmeier, Immaculata University Ian Harkness, Gettysburg College Bryn Johnson, Immaculata University Amanda Modar, The Pennsylvania State University 2006 Justin Holmes, Lafayette College 2005 Kathryn Adams, Albright College 2004 Katie Gerst, Temple University Stacey Gluc, King’s College Heather Lazzini, Robert Morris University Jennifer Spirer, Allegheny College David Weisbord, Susquehanna University 2003 Jennifer Keegan, Chatham College Mitchell Murtha, Northampton Community College Jaclyn Zimmerman, Elizabethtown College

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PACAC Awards 2002 David Kaiser, Temple University Ian Sladen, Drexel University 2001 Eric Szentesy, Drexel University

1996 Grace Bruno, Mercyhurst College Jennifer Hendricks, Albright College Karen Tafaraolo, Pennsylvania School of Art and Design Ed Wright, West Chester University

2000 Chris Boehm, Albright College Pia Houseal Alport, Ursinus College Tricia Uber, Drexel University Karin West, Temple University Laurel Williams, University of Pennsylvania

1995 Tara Dzmitrizk, Thomas Jefferson University Greg Eichhorn, Albright College Tom Morris, The University of the Arts Christine Wells, Springfield High School

1998 Betty Brown, Delaware County Community College Molly Leese, Gettysburg College Karl Liedtka, Lebanon High School

1994 Kim Atchison, Wharton School of Business Kent Barnds, Elizabethtown College Hope Lentine, Neumann College

1997 Melissa Little Plotkin, York College Kenny Perry, College Access Center Misty Lang Whelan, Cheltenham High School

1993 Kathryn Bagnell, Gwynedd Mercy College Yvette Dennise, The Pennsylvania State University Karen Evans, Milton Hershey School Greg Goldsmith, Swarthmore College Carolyn Nelson, Gwynedd Mercy College

The William R. McClintick, Jr. Service Award was established by the Executive Committee of PACAC as a means of recognizing a person with 10 to 25 years of experience who has dedicated significant service to the college counseling profession and to PACAC. Like Bill, the recipient is someone who has demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the profession, leadership to our association, and who will continue to work on behalf of students to ensure access to post-secondary education.

2017 Josh Ditsky, Berks Catholic High School 2016 Mary Smith, Gettysburg College 2015 Justin Ledesma, Villanova University 2014 Ed Wright, Widener University 2013 Misty Whelan, Conestoga High School

2011 Darryl Jones, Gettysburg College 2010 Craig Dodson, La Salle University 2009 Jason Nevinger, Carnegie Mellon University 2008 William R. McClintick, Jr., Mercersburg Academy

2012 Chris Boehm, Albright College

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History of PACAC/PASSCAC 1954 — First Admission Officers Invitational Conference at Cedar Crest College; 15 Liberal Arts Colleges were invited and 14 were represented. Mary Rose McWilliams from Cedar Crest and Ben James from Dickinson College were the primary movers.

1971 — First Emeritus memberships granted to C.O. Williams and John H. Schrack.

1957 — First annual conference of Admission Officers and High School Guidance Counselors at The Pennsylvania State University. This was also the year of the first conference of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association (PSCA).

1978 — First Summer Institute for admission officers and guidance counselors held at Bucknell University under the leadership of Sarah Heckscher, Springside School.

1960 — Fourth Annual Conference of Admission Officers and High School Counselors held in Hershey as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Milton Hershey School. At this conference, NACAC members decided to form a Pennsylvania Chapter (Pennsylvania Association of College Admission Counselors — PACAC).

1960 — First President, Samuel L. Clauser of Conestoga High School, followed by Donald U. Noblett of Lafayette College, who served the first full-year term, 1960–61.

1964 — Eighth and final “Penn State Conference.” Action was taken to have the Pennsylvania chapter assume responsibility for the annual June conference. This conference was designated as the first-ever Pennsylvania Association of College Admission Counselors (PACAC) conference.

1968 — Brother F. Christopher, La Salle University, elected president of NACAC.

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1973 — First Summer Institute held for admission officers.

1980 — Delwin K. Gustafson, Gettysburg College, 1975–76 PACAC president, elected president of NACAC. 1981 — PACAC hosted the NACAC conference in Philadelphia.

1982 — The PACAC Recognition Award, PACAC’s highest honor, is established.

1985 — PACAC, Pennsylvania Association of College Admission Counselors, Inc. became incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania.

1988 — Rusty Shunk, Dickinson College, 1982–83 PACAC president, elected president of NACAC. 1990 — Amendment passed at annual conference to change name of Association to the Pennsylvania Association of Secondary School and College Admission Counselors (PASSCAC) by unanimous vote.

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History of PACAC/PASSCAC 1993 — PASSCAC hosted the NACAC conference in Pittsburgh.

1994 — Marion Piersol hired as first Executive Secretary of Association.

1998 — PASSCAC website went live.

1998 — The Partner in Education Award was created to enhance awareness about our Association by recognizing someone outside the membership for outstanding contribution to, and support of, postsecondary education.

1999 — Laura Klimitas hired as the Executive Secretary to succeed Marion Piersol.

2000 — Amendment passed at NACAC Conference to change name of Association back to Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) by unanimous vote, which went into effect June 19, 2001 at close of the annual conference.

2000 — The Recognition Award, established in 1982, is named for Delwin K. Gustafson.

2001 — Position of Executive Secretary changed to Executive Assistant.

2003 — 40th annual conference— “Celebrate our Journey: 1963 to 2003; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”

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2005 — Maria DeCrosta hired as the Executive Assistant to succeed Laura Klimitas.

2006 — PACAC hosted the NACAC Conference in Pittsburgh which was chaired by Alex Howson of Carnegie Mellon University and Becky Bowlby of Immaculata University.

2008 — The Human Relations Award, established in 1995, is named for Gary M. Kelsey.

2008 — The William R. McClintick Jr. Service Award was created to recognize a person with 10 to 25 years of experience who has dedicated significant service to the college counseling profession and to PACAC. 2009 — Bill McClintick, Mercersburg Academy, 2004-05 PACAC president, elected president of NACAC. 2010 — Andrea Cassell was hired as the Executive Assistant to succeed Maria DeCrosta.

2010 — PACAC celebrates its 50th anniversary.

2013 — 50th annual PACAC Conference was celebrated at Seven Springs with a Golden Gala.

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Special Thanks to our Raffle Donators PACAC would like to thank all of the individuals, schools and organizations who donated items for our raffles this year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Proceeds from this year’s raffle will be dedicated to the Gustafson Fund. The monies from our raffle donations not only help provide access to higher education for students, but it will also fund professional development opportunities for the people who work with students transitioning to college throughout Pennsylvania. Prizes and drawings will be given away throughout the conference. Remember, you must be present to win!

DONORS Altoona Curve Andy Warhol Museum Barb Conner Camden Aquarium Carlisle Family Emporium Carnegie Science Center Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Delgrosso’s Amusement Park Dave & Busters Pittsburgh Erie Philharmonic Erie Seawolves Frederick Keys Gateway Clipper General Mills Gettysburg Ghost Tour Gettysburg Foundation Glengarry Golf Course Harrisburg Senators

Heinz History CenterPittsburgh Kentuck Knob Keo Oura KonglavongSabath Lincoln Caverns Lisa Prescott Luray Caverns Martin’s Altoona Mattress Factory Mercersburg Academy Molly Henderson National Constitution Center PA Trolley Museum PACAC Past Presidents PACAC Executive Committee Perkiomen School Pittsburgh Aviary Pittsburgh Incline Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh Zoo Philadelphia Area Independent College Counselors Philadelphia Phillies Primanti Brothers QVC Studio Tour Reading Phils Sarah Lasoff Sheetz Stephanie Shandra Turkey Hill Experience Washington Wild Thing West Virginia Power Baseball Whole Foods Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits

The Pennsylvania Association of Catholic College Admission Officers and its 26 member schools wish to thank everyone for their toiletry donations. Please turn your contributions in at the Raffles Table for entry into a prize drawing.

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8:30am – 11:30am *receptions

PACAC Wishes to Thank Our Featured Conference Exhibitors

Air Force ROTC is a college program offered at more than 1,100 campuses across the country. It prepares young men and women to become leaders in the Air Force, but it¿s also much more.

Students will grow mentally and physically as they acquire strong leadership skills that will benefit them as an Air Force Officer and in life. It¿s also a great opportunity to pay for school through scholarships. Plus unlike many college students, Air Force ROTC cadets have a position waiting for them after graduation at one of the world¿s top high-tech organizations¿the U.S. Air Force.

Cappex is dedicated to connecting students and colleges. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve helped over 9 million students achieve their college dreams and more than 1,000 colleges with recruiting and enrollment business solutions. Every year, more than 1.2 million new users register for Cappex.

Capture Higher Ed is the world’s best at using data and technology to attract, engage, and recruit mission-fit students. Capture leverages demographic, socio-economic, and behavioral data to deliver valuable insights for more effective and progressive student recruitment. Using an algorithmic approach, Capture maximizes meaningful engagement with prospective students at the most influential times in their decision-making journey, providing a better ROI to its partner institutions.

Capture’s proprietary technology is built specifically for enrollment professionals, with real-time analytics and data visualization tools to easily monitor progress and measure the success of enrollment goals at any time. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Capture Higher Ed has served nearly 75 higher education institutions across the country, and has been recognized by Fortune as one of the greatest places to work and by Inc. 5000 as a fastest-growing U.S. company.

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Carnegie Dartlet is a full lifecycle marketing firm providing services ranging from transformational reputation research and strategy to industry-leading marketing execution. Carnegie Dartlet is the union of two of higher educations most innovative companies: Carnegie Communications and Dartlet. For over 30 years, Carnegie Communications has been leading higher education digital marketing innovation, providing cutting-edge digital solutions and a multichannel lead generation platform. Dartlet’s groundbreaking research methodologies and strategic process are transforming the way higher education organizations manage reputation and communicate their brand. As Carnegie Dartlet, we’re championing the cause to rid our industry of boring, unauthentic marketing, and we’re connecting students to the right-fit colleges and universities and vice versa. We are Carnegie Dartlet let’s go!

CBSS is the fastest growing student list provider in the industry and allows colleges and universities across country to identify students who meet all of the same characteristics as the ones that have historically enrolled and are from their geographical areas of highest conversion!

CollegeCovered.com was created to help provide students and parents with the know-how to plan and pay for college. The site features compelling multimedia editorial content, insider tips and interactive tools to inform the college planning process and empower smart financial decision making. School Counselors can access Counselors Corner for stories and resources specific to their needs. College Covered is powered by Discover Student Loans.

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Visit our Exhibitors SUNDAY, JUNE 24

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TUESDAY, JUNE 26

1:30pm – 4:30pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm*

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The College Funding Coach is a not-for-profit organization with a goal of educating parents how to pay for their children’s college education without bankrupting their family’s financial future. We partner with private and public high schools, middle schools and elementary schools to provide a free educational workshop entitled, Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College, to parents. Our ultimate goal is to teach parents how to pay for college wether they qualify for financial aid or they do not qualify for aid. Teaching parents who will not qualify for very much financial aid, if any at all, is what separates us from all other organizations out there today.

The leader in education technology, Hobsons helps students to identify their strengths, explore careers, match to best-fit educational opportunities, create academic plans, and reach their education and life goals. Thousands of K-12 and higher education institutions partner with Hobsons and leverage our expertise and our solutions -- Naviance, Intersect, and Starfish -- to improve college and career readiness, college recruiting and admissions, and higher education student success to support millions of students around the world.

Our patented technology MyFutureMascot, offers the BEST way to collect student inquiries in realtime at college fairs, high school visits and other events without inquiry cards, or scanning devices.

Student information is captured using their smartphones and is available in real-time for colleges.

The IB offers an education for students from age 3 to 19, comprising of four programmes that focus on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic.

The IB prepares students to succeed in a world where facts and fiction merge in the news, and where asking the right questions is a crucial skill that will allow them to flourish long after they¿ve left our programmes. We are supported by IB teachers and coordinators who develop and promote the IB’s curriculums in almost 5,000 schools globally every day, in over 150 countries around the world.

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For over 75 years Kaplan Test Prep has helped students reach their admission goals through test preparation. Throughout most of Pennsylvania we offer an array of options for students and schools such as in-person practice tests including the Redesigned SAT, one-on-one tutoring, on-site or online classes, and online self-paced programs. The secondary schools we partner with in Pennsylvania find value in the quality of our curriculum and instructors, the options we have for families of all income levels, and the local service our program managers provide.

Method Test Prep is a national ACT/SAT preparation company. We partner with over 1,000 schools nationwide, serving half a million students every year. Method Test Prep’s cutting edge online ACT/ SAT preparation software is a great fit for students at all levels and the results are undeniable. We look forward to talking with you about your school and your students to see how we can help them raise their scores.

The National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA) is a membership organization that links colleges and universities to the nation’s largest college and career planning program for students seeking post-secondary guidance. In addition, members can receive exclusive access to Encourage Data Lab, an educational data science, analytics, and research platform. For 44 years, NRCCUA has been a leading provider of data, technology, and programs servicing public and private colleges and universities to enhance their marketing and recruiting efforts.

The Air Guard is a unique military branch that offers opportunities you won’t find in any other organization on the planet. Everyone has their own reason for joining — ­ the training, the flexibility, the extra paycheck. But it’s the sense of purpose, and the pride of serving your community and country, that will make you want to stay. Air National Guard missions serve to protect our homeland and support federal efforts. By serving within these missions, you will receive cutting edge training that employers want. And with over 140 locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands, you can serve near where you live.

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1:30pm – 4:30pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm*

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8:30am – 11:30am *receptions

The Parish Group is a full-service agency specializing exclusively in higher education marketing.

For over 30 years, we’ve been providing the tools that higher education institutions use to recruit, enroll, retain and turn students into faithful alumni. Using data driven research, predictive modeling, result-generating search programs, custom publication design, structured fulfillment plans, award winning photography and new internet based technologies, we can help you target the exact kind of student you want to enroll. We’re ready to help increase your net revenue, improve diversity, raise the profile of your class, increase conversion rates and extend your market reach. We’re ready to be the marketing partner you’ve been waiting for. Together we do BIG things!

The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company.

Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school-bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published

by Penguin Random House. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information, visit www.princetonreview.com. Follow the company on Twitter @ThePrincetonRev and Instagram @ThePrincetonReview.

We help colleges craft better campus visits. Since 2006, we’ve been helping colleges create campus visit experiences that strategically align with key enrollment targets.

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Since 2002, Revolution Prep has helped over 1 million students to boost scores and build confidence.

Every tutoring company claims they have the best tutors. At Revolution Prep, we can prove it. With the only full-time faculty in the business, our professional tutors have dedicated their careers to helping students. They are not part-timers. They don’t do this on the side. And because of our online platform, they are not limited to just the families they can drive to. At Revolution Prep, we provide families with the absolute best tutors in the country not just the best one in their neighborhood. Plus, with a pedagogy based on a Growth Mindset research out of Stanford University, we don’t just teach tips and tricks, but holistic skills that create stronger students and lifelong learners. And that’s why more schools trust Revolution Prep as their preferred tutoring partner than any other test prep company in the country.

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Sallie Mae’s mission is to be a trusted financial partner helping Americans reach their potential.

We make the dream of higher education a reality by helping families save, plan and pay responsibly for college.

ScarletCS provides a range of cloud-hosted software applications and services designed to streamline processes and improve outcomes for students and colleges. With an extensive background in selective college admissions, strategic enrollment management, and providing mission critical IT services, ScarletCS has developed flexible, proven solutions for colleges and universities, improving efficiency throughout the student life cycle, from K-12 pre-college\enrichment programs to student success in college. Learn about our Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) and how it can benefit your college or university!

School Guide Publications,since 1935, in print and online, provides admission directors with qualified student inquiries through its printed publications and websites. More than 1 million copies are distributed each year. Websites attract more than 1 million visitors each year.

SCOIR is a comprehensive (and completely free) college guidance management system. STUDENTS enjoy a visually engaging way to discover colleges that fit their personal as well as academic interests. PARENTS utilize financial tools to estimate the cost of attendance at different colleges and incorporate that into the application decision-making process. COUNSELORS can efficiently coordinate visits from college reps, send and track the electronic delivery of all application-related documents, message with students and parents, report on a wide variety of student activities and outcomes, and manage all this from an intuitive centralized dashboard.

Spark451 is a higher-education enrollment strategy, marketing and technology firm that achieves measurable results.

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1:30pm – 4:30pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm*

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StudentBridge is an award-winning provider of digital engagement and student lifecycle solutions.

Our products, including personalized engagement platforms, virtual campus experiences and interactive campus maps, dramatically increase student engagement and lead to higher conversion rates. With our innovative recruitment and retention software solutions, our higher education partners have better insights, engage more prospects, and convert more students.

VisitDays will put your undergraduate and graduate visit program on auto-pilot. VisitDays automates each step of the process to ensure increases in: - Show-up rates - Conversion of students that visit to enroll Integrating with CRM products, VisitDays ensures all of your data is working.

XAP creates career and college readiness resources for educators. Our Choices360 and Paws in Jobland are used throughout the United States.

ZeeMee’s free professional platform not only empowers students to bring their applications to life, but also allows admissions offices to see the unique individual behind the transcripts and test scores.

Using videos and images, students are able to showcase their interests and activities, sharing a side of themselves often difficult to express in traditional applications. Through ZeeMee, admissions teams are now introduced to the authentic, imperfect student and able to better ascertain fit for their particular culture and community. Showcasing more than the sum of their scores, admissions teams are now able to get to know students like never before. In 2016, ZeeMee Community was launched on select campuses which allows students to connect in an exclusive community before ever stepping foot on campus. Students can search one another based on passions and interests, chat on the mobile app, connect with admissions teams and match with roommates. ZeeMee provides its partners with rich analytics on engagement in the community that provides colleges a unique perspective on yield. ZeeMee is the first piece of the application that students can carry with them throughout their life cycle, connecting in a close community and bringing their story to life when applying for internships and campus jobs.

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Professional Development 2018 SUMMER INSTITUTE • July 16–18, 2018 at Bucknell University Target audience: New admission professionals and secondary school counselors of all experience levels Cost: • College Admission Counselors: $450 for PACAC members

$475 for PACAC non-members • Secondary School Counselors: $350 for PACAC members

$375 for PACAC non-members • Price includes housing, meals, and program materials.

SI Dean Josh Ditsky, jditsky@berkscatholic.org, 610-898-9252 SI Director Jeremy Branch, jrb981@psu.edu, 610-892-1202 The PACAC Summer Institute is an intensive, collaborative, three-day workshop designed to introduce new admission professionals and secondary school counselors to the many responsibilities in higher education. Sessions will include counseling for a good match, travel planning, financial aid, current trends in college admissions, hot topics and challenges, working with diverse student populations, and many other interesting discussions. This is also the perfect opportunity to learn from those on the other side of the desk and to network with colleagues in the profession!

AUGUST ADMISSION WORKSHOP • August 13, 2018 at Lehigh University Cost: • College Admission Counselors: $100 for PACAC members

$115 for non-members • Price includes lunch and workshop.

Coordinator: Elizabeth Frosini, Wyoming Seminary, efrosini@wyomingseminary.org The August Admission Workshop will introduce recent hires with less than one year of experience to the exciting world of college admissions. Participants will engage in hot topic discussions around admissions travel, the admissions cycle, building relationships and networking, effective communication, and much more!

SUPPORT STAFF WORKSHOP • August 13, 2018 at Lehigh University Target Audience: Support Staff from the college and secondary sides of the desk Cost: • $40 for all participants, which includes lunch and workshop materials Coordinator: Erin Davidson Kellogg, Perkiomen School, edavidsonkellogg@perkiomen.org Support staff are vital to the successful operation of any school counseling or admission office. PACAC is once again offering this great and unique professional development opportunity. The workshop will run concurrently with the PACAC August Admission Workshops so that co-workers can attend and travel together. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for support staff to take advantage of field-specific professional development.

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Professional Development 2018 PACAC ONLINE WORKSHOPSPACAC is excited to offer new online workshops! Topics and dates of workshops will be announced soon.

Stay tuned to the PACAC website – www.PACAC.org – for the Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 Professional Development Programming lineup.

COMING SOON • Hershey Workshops at the Hershey Lodge, September 5th • South Central College Counseling Workshop at Shippensburg University, September 22nd • Northeast College Counseling Workshop at University of Scranton, November 20th

PACAC Speakers Bureau The PACAC Speakers Bureau is a listing of recommended PACAC speakers who can provide presentations and workshops on a variety of topics related to the college admission process. If your school or organization is looking to do a college information night or needs a presenter for an in-service day, use this list to find resources. Log into your member account at PACAC.org to see the list and contact potential speakers.

To receive an application to join the list or for any questions, email PACACSpeakers@gmail.com.

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PACAC’s Regional College Fairs, 2018–2019 FALL 2018

SPRING 2019

September 4, 7:00–9:00pm Hershey Area Regional College Fair, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center September 27, 6:30–8:30pm Delaware County Regional College Fair, Penn State Brandywine October 2, 6:00–7:30pm Lehigh Regional College Fair, Lehigh Carbon Community College October 3, 6:00–8:00pm Berks County Regional College Fair, Albright College October 9, 6:00–7:30pm Northampton County Regional College Fair, Northampton Community College October 11, 6:00–8:00pm Montgomery County Regional College Fair, North Penn High School October 14, 6:00–8:00pm Bucks County Regional College Fair, Bucks County Community College October 15, 6:00–8:00pm York County Regional College Fair, York College

March 6, 9:30–11:30am & 6:30–8:00pm Allentown Regional College Fair, Cedar Crest College March 14, 8:30–11:00am Lancaster County Regional College Fair, Millersville University April 19, 8:30–11:30am & 6:00– 8:00pm Northeast Regional College Fair, King’s College May 8, 6:30–8:00pm Northwest Regional College Fair, Gannon University Date & Time TBA Main Line Regional College Fair

PACAC COLLEGE FAIR LIST Each year, PACAC puts together a list of college fairs that take place throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

We encourage organizers to avoid Regional College Fair times and National/Religious holidays. We also encourage organizers to choose a date that does not conflict with another program to ensure that you get the most participation from colleges and students. While we may give suggestions for the best time to have your fair, given the dates of other events in your area, being on this list does not make you a PACACsponsored fair. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact one of our College Fair List Coordinators:

Barbara Condrate condrate@alfred.edu

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Jeremy Miller JRMiller@ship.edu

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NACAC’s Representative Elise Rodriguez

Elise Rodriguez is the Director of College Counseling at The Dalton School in New York City. She has previously worked at The Chapin School (also in New York City), Marymount High School in Los Angeles, CA and The University of Portland (Portland, OR). Prior to being elected to the NACAC Board she has served as Chair of the Future Trends and Current Issues for NACAC. She holds a B.S. from the University of Portland and an MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Thank you for Sponsoring School Counselors!

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2018 Conference Planning Committee Amanda Crow, Slippery Rock University

Justin Brymn, Binghamton University (SUNY)

Andrea Cassell, PACAC

Justin Ossont, Lycoming College

Becky Bowlby, Lower Merion / Harriton HS

Kate Moran, Elmira College

Beth Davis, Temple University

Katie Gray, Kennedy Catholic

Brenna Zimpfer, Cedar Crest College

Katie Sukeena, Mount Saint Mary’s University

Brion Morro, Assumption College

Lisa Prescott, University of Delaware

Brittany DeHaven, Juniata College

Maria Dressler, Pace University

Brittany Konieczny, Ursinus College

Marirose Benedict, Pennsylvania State University

Candice Duckworth, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Mary Davis, Jefferson University

Chris LaTempa, Malvern Preparatory School

Meg Ryan, Allegheny College

Corinne Logan, Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School

Megan Schroeder, Neumann University

Daniel Freed, Gwynedd Mercy University Dave Adams, Widener University

Meghin Pettenati, Mount Aloysius College Melissa Sobek, Saint Vincent College

Dave Antoniewicz, Perkiomen School

Mike Goebel, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

David Weisbord, Winchester Thurston School

Molly Henderson, Alderson Broaddus University

Dawn Walker, Michigan State University

Nikki Buchanan, Salesianum School

Diana Dawson, Duquesne University¬

Rachel Hartz, Marywood University

Elizabeth Frosini, Wyoming Seminary

Ryan Gillon, Villanova University

Erin Davidson-Kellogg, Perkiomen School

Sarah Lasoff, Cheshire Academy

Ginny Johnson, Sage Scholars

Sheri Harper, Penn State Altoona

Hillen Grason, Albright College

Stephanie Shandra, MMI Prepratory School

Jeremy Miller, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Taylor Miller, Saint Joseph’s University

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Past Conference Planning Committee Chairs 1994 — Becky Bowlby, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 1995 — Becky Bowlby, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 1996 — Tom Morris, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 1997 — Tom Morris, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 1998 — Steve Fisher, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 1999 — Steve Fisher, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2000 — Becky Bowlby, Lancaster Host 2001 — Becky Bowlby and Alex Howson, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2002 — Becky Bowlby and Alex Howson, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2003 — Susan Kassab, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2004 — Eric Szentesy, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 2005 — Jason Nevinger, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2006 — Don Sharples, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 2007 — Anne Marie Ferriere, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2008 — Abby Parrish Moser, Harrisburg Marriott 2009 — Brion Morro, Split Rock Lodge 2010 — Justin Ledesma, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 2011 — Michelle Zalno, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2012 — Erin Dickerson, The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center 2013 — Melanie Holodynsky, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2014 — Dave Antoniewicz, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square 2015 — Sarah Smith, Seven Springs Mountain Resort 2016 — Sarah Lasoff, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 2017 — Ryan Gillon, Seven Springs Mountain Resort

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Save the Date

On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee, thank you for attending the 55th Annual PACAC Conference at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center. We aim to provide you with a fulfilling experience at conference that helps you feel recharged and ready to jump back into your role at your institution.

I would be honored to invite you to join us for the 2019 PACAC Conference at Hershey Lodge June 23-25, 2019. We are looking forward to providing you with a conference full of growth and connection again next year!

In order for the Conference Planning Committee to ensure that the 2019 PACAC Conference is the best it can be, your thoughts and opinions are incredibly important to us. Please be sure to complete the short conference survey that will be emailed to you shortly after the conclusion of conference. If you’d like to see a topic presented next year, session proposals will be accepted this coming fall!

The PACAC Conference would not exist without the dedicated members of the Conference Planning Committee who donate their time and energy to ensuring that your experience is memorable. If you would like to join CPC, we would love to have you join us at our meeting in August at the Hershey Lodge. Please see me at the PACAC Involvement Expedition on Tuesday or email me at nbuchanan@salesianum.org for more information.

Have fun exploring conference!

Sincerely, Nikki Buchanan 2019 Chair, Conference Planning Committee

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PACAC Conference 2018 • Individual Session Evaluation Please circle your answers: Your current role: o College Admissions Counselor o Community Based Organization o Exhibitor o Independent Counselor

o Secondary School Counselor

o Other

Years in profession: o 1–3 years o 4–6 years o 7–10 years o 11 years and more Using a scale of 1–5, where 5 is “Strongly Agree” and 1 is “Strongly Disagree” please evaluate the session: This session was valuable to me in my current role.

1 2 3 Overall, the speakers for this session were knowledgable. 1 2 3 The session met or exceeded my expectations.

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Comments: Name of Session: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

Drop this into any of the purple boxes in the session rooms for a chance to win a prize!

PACAC Conference 2018 • Individual Session Evaluation Please circle your answers: Your current role: o College Admissions Counselor o Community Based Organization o Exhibitor o Independent Counselor

o Secondary School Counselor

o Other

Years in profession: o 1–3 years o 4–6 years o 7–10 years o 11 years and more Using a scale of 1–5, where 5 is “Strongly Agree” and 1 is “Strongly Disagree” please evaluate the session: This session was valuable to me in my current role.

1 2 3 Overall, the speakers for this session were knowledgable. 1 2 3 The session met or exceeded my expectations.

1 2 3 Comments: Name of Session: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

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PACAC Conference 2018 • Individual Session Evaluation Please circle your answers: Your current role: o College Admissions Counselor o Community Based Organization o Exhibitor o Independent Counselor

o Secondary School Counselor

o Other

Years in profession: o 1–3 years o 4–6 years o 7–10 years o 11 years and more Using a scale of 1–5, where 5 is “Strongly Agree” and 1 is “Strongly Disagree” please evaluate the session: This session was valuable to me in my current role.

1 2 3 Overall, the speakers for this session were knowledgable. 1 2 3 The session met or exceeded my expectations.

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Comments: Name of Session: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

Drop this into any of the purple boxes in the session rooms for a chance to win a prize!

PACAC Conference 2018 • Individual Session Evaluation Please circle your answers: Your current role: o College Admissions Counselor o Community Based Organization o Exhibitor o Independent Counselor

o Secondary School Counselor

o Other

Years in profession: o 1–3 years o 4–6 years o 7–10 years o 11 years and more Using a scale of 1–5, where 5 is “Strongly Agree” and 1 is “Strongly Disagree” please evaluate the session: This session was valuable to me in my current role.

1 2 3 Overall, the speakers for this session were knowledgable. 1 2 3 The session met or exceeded my expectations.

1 2 3 Comments: Name of Session: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

Drop this into any of the purple boxes in the session rooms for a chance to win a prize!

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PACAC Conference 2018 • Individual Session Evaluation Please circle your answers: Your current role: o College Admissions Counselor o Community Based Organization o Exhibitor o Independent Counselor

o Secondary School Counselor

o Other

Years in profession: o 1–3 years o 4–6 years o 7–10 years o 11 years and more Using a scale of 1–5, where 5 is “Strongly Agree” and 1 is “Strongly Disagree” please evaluate the session: This session was valuable to me in my current role.

1 2 3 Overall, the speakers for this session were knowledgable. 1 2 3 The session met or exceeded my expectations.

1 2 3

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Comments: Name of Session: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

Drop this into any of the purple boxes in the session rooms for a chance to win a prize!

PACAC Conference 2018 • Individual Session Evaluation Please circle your answers: Your current role: o College Admissions Counselor o Community Based Organization o Exhibitor o Independent Counselor

o Secondary School Counselor

o Other

Years in profession: o 1–3 years o 4–6 years o 7–10 years o 11 years and more Using a scale of 1–5, where 5 is “Strongly Agree” and 1 is “Strongly Disagree” please evaluate the session: This session was valuable to me in my current role.

1 2 3 Overall, the speakers for this session were knowledgable. 1 2 3 The session met or exceeded my expectations.

1 2 3 Comments: Name of Session: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

Drop this into any of the purple boxes in the session rooms for a chance to win a prize!

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