Nominations for the Blackburn Award close on Friday, December 15th

The PCACAC Past Presidents Committee invites you to SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION for a deserving candidate for the John A. "Jack" Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission.  This award will be presented during PCACAC's 53rd Annual Conference, April 15-17, 2018 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.   Nominations close on December 15, 2017 and will be reviewed by the Past Presidents Committee after that date.  You will be notified prior to the conference if your candidate is selected.

The Blackburn Award was established by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) in 2010 to honor the late Jack Blackburn, long-time Dean of Admission at the University of Virginia. Throughout his career, Jack served as an admirable role model promoting the highest ethical standards, integrity in our profession and equity in access to higher education. This award recognizes a member of our profession who exemplifies the qualities that made Jack Blackburn revered by his peers.

Criteria used for selection are:

• Commitment to the high ethical standards of college admission through sustained active involvement in the profession;
• Dedication to promoting equal access to higher education for all students.

Membership in PCACAC is not a criterion for selection but consideration will be given to professionals in the PCACAC region.  If you would like to enjoy the benefits of membership, please visit www.pcacac.org and click on "Join" or "Renew" in the Membership Information section.

If you'd like to support the 2018 Conference, you can give any amount by texting PCACAC53 to 50155.  To partner with us on a specific conference event, visit www.pcacac.org/conferences for the 2018 Prospectus and Sponsoring and Advertising form (a new, easy to complete form!).

Thank you for helping us recognize those who make a difference!

Sincerely, 

Mike Carter                
Past Presidents Committee Chair

Questions?  We're happy to help...

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Past Presidents Chair:  Mike Carter, mcarter@sssas.orgPCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org, 434-989-7557

Only 6 Days Left To Submit Your Session Proposal!

Time is running out! If you have not already done so, PCACAC invites you to submit a session proposal for our 53rd Annual Conference at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE from April 15-17, 2018. Whether you've been in the profession for two years, twenty years, or more, we invite you to share your expertise!  

Proposals can be on any area of interest to high school counselors and college admission professionals, including hot topics like those on our list of Suggested Session Topics.  Sessions will be 75 minutes or 7-10-minute "Anchor Talks" (modeled after Ted Talks). Presentations will be on Sunday through Tuesday, April 15-17. PCACAC cannot guarantee a specific date or time of any session presentation.

As in the last two years, PCACAC is offering a special incentive for public high school counselors who are interested in presenting for the first time at a PCACAC conference.  Find out more in the Call for Session Proposals.

Visit www.pcacac.org/conferences to download the Call for Session Proposals, Suggested Session Topics, and submityour proposal via the online Session Proposal Form today!  The submission deadline is Monday, December 4, 2017. 

If you'd like to support the 2018 Conference, you can give any amount by texting PCACAC53 to 50155.  To partner with us on a specific conference event, visit www.pcacac.org/conferences for the 2018 Prospectus and Sponsoring and Advertising form (a new, easy to complete form!).

Thank you!

Jake Talmage
PCACAC President-elect and Sessions Chair

Questions? We're happy to help!    

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Visit the conference page at www.pcacac.org/conferences
Sessions:  Jake Talmage, Conference Sessions Chair, jtalmage@stpaulsschool.orgConference:  Rosemary Martin, Conference Chair, rmartin@stjohnschs.org
PCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, PCACAC Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org, 434-989-7557

It's Giving Tuesday! Give a gift that keeps on giving...

In this season of giving thanks, we are grateful for all our members and the work you do with all of the students and families you serve. PCACAC endeavors to provide excellent professional development to members in a variety of settings each year. With each passing year, budgets get tighter making it hard for members to take part in our events. In an effort to create more scholarship opportunities and fund more events for members, we are participating in our first annual Giving Tuesday event.

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many of us focus on our holiday and end-of-year giving. Today we invite you to consider PCACAC in your end-of-year giving. Text PCACAC to 50155 to offer a donation to PCACAC's General Fund. 

If you'd like to support our 2018 Conference, you can give any amount by texting PCACAC53 to 50155.  To partner with us on a specific conference event, visit www.pcacac.org for the 2018 Prospectus and Sponsoring and Advertising form.

Thank you for your commitment to our organization! 

Your friends at PCACAC,

Robyn A. Lady
PCACAC President

Submit Your Session Proposal By Monday, December 4th!

As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to pause and take a moment to thank you for all you do as an admission professional.  We hope you find time to relax with family and friends this Thanksgiving.

If you have not already done so, we invite you to submit a session proposal for our 53rd Annual Conference at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE from April 15-17, 2018. Whether you've been in the profession for two years, twenty years, or more, we invite you to share your expertise!  

Proposals can be on any area of interest to high school counselors and college admission professionals, including hot topics like those on our list of Suggested Session Topics.  Sessions will be 75 minutes or - NEW this year - 7-10-minute Ted Talks. Presentations will be on Sundaythrough Tuesday, April 15-17. PCACAC cannot guarantee a specific date or time of any session presentation.

As in the last two years, PCACAC is once again offering a special incentive for public high school counselors who are interested in presenting for the first time at a PCACAC conference.  Find out more in the Call for Session Proposals.

Visit www.pcacac.org/conferences to download the Call for Session Proposals, Suggested Session Topics, and submit your proposal via the online Session Proposal Form today!  The submission deadline is Monday, December 4, 2017.  

Questions? We're happy to help!    

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Visit the conference page at www.pcacac.org/conferences
Sessions:  Jake Talmage, Conference Sessions Chair, jtalmage@stpaulsschool.orgConference:  Rosemary Martin, Conference Chair, rmartin@stjohnschs.org
PCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, PCACAC Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org, 434-989-7557

Support the Imagine Fund on #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is Nov. 28. Support your college admission colleagues by participating in this global day of giving by donating to the Imagine Fund. On #GivingTuesday, millions of people will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Your contribution to the Imagine Fund will support college admission professionals through Imagine Grants. NACAC's Imagine Grants offer financial support to individuals or NACAC affiliates that assist students in the transition to college. Imagine Grants can be used to participate in professional development opportunities or implement a new school program for students. Don't want to wait for #GivingTuesday? You can donate now.

Contact Us 1(800)822-6285 info@nacacnet.org National Association for College Admission Counseling 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 400  Arlington, VA 22201

Do you know someone deserving of PCACAC's Blackburn Award?

Dear colleagues,

The PCACAC Past Presidents Committee invites you to SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION for a deserving candidate for the John A. "Jack" Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission.  This award will be presented during PCACAC's 53rd Annual Conference, April 15-17, 2018 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.   Nominations close on December 15, 2017 and will be reviewed by the Past Presidents Committee after that date.  You will be notified prior to the conference if your candidate is selected.

The Blackburn Award was established by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) in 2010 to honor the late Jack Blackburn, long-time Dean of Admission at the University of Virginia. Throughout his career, Jack served as an admirable role model promoting the highest ethical standards, integrity in our profession and equity in access to higher education. This award recognizes a member of our profession who exemplifies the qualities that made Jack Blackburn revered by his peers.

Criteria used for selection are:

• Commitment to the high ethical standards of college admission through sustained active involvement in the profession;
• Dedication to promoting equal access to higher education for all students.

Membership in PCACAC is not a criterion for selection but consideration will be given to professionals in the PCACAC region.  If you would like to enjoy the benefits of membership, please visit www.pcacac.org and click on  "Join" or "Renew" in the Membership Information section.

Thank you for helping us recognize those who make a difference!

Sincerely, 

Mike Carter               
Past Presidents Committee Chair

Questions?  We're happy to help...

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Past Presidents Chair:  Mike Carter, mcarter@sssas.orgPCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org, 434-989-7557

PCACAC Needs You to Lead the Way...

Dear Colleague,

The PCACAC Nominating Committee values your opinion as we identify the following 2018 Executive Board candidates:

• President-Elect
• Treasurer
• Delegate/Admission Practices Chair (appointed position)
• Delegate/Credentials and Bylaws Chair (appointed position)

If you have already submitted a nomination - THANK YOU!  If not, please review the duties of each available position in the Call for Nominations and consider either a self-nomination or identify a PCACAC member who is ready to take the next step in PCACAC leadership.  Current membership is required in order to submit a nomination.  If you are NOT a current PCACAC member, please visit www.pcacac.org and click on "Renew" or "Join" under the Member Information section.

Nominations require completion of two electronic forms (combined in one login process for your convenience):  Candidate Application and Institutional Support Form

The official candidate nomination filing deadline is Monday, February 5, 2018. Nominees will be notified regarding candidacy status by the end of February.

The election will be held from March 19 to April 15, 2018.  A final announcement will be made during the General Membership Meeting on Monday, April 16, at PCACAC's 53rd Conference in Dover, DE.  Newly elected officers will take office July 1, 2018.

Thank you for your commitment to PCACAC and we look forward to receiving your nominations!

Sincerely,

Anthony Ambrogi
Immediate Past President and Nominating Chair
aambrogi@st.catherines.org

Share Your Expertise at PCACAC's 53rd Annual Conference!

If you have not already done so, PCACAC invites you to submit a session proposal for our 53rd Annual Conference at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE from April 15-17, 2018. Whether you've been in the profession for two years, twenty years, or more, we invite you to share your expertise!

Proposals can be on any area of interest to high school counselors and college admission professionals, including hot topics like those on our list of Suggested Session Topics.  Sessions will be 75 minutes or - NEW this year - 7-10-minute Ted Talks. Presentations will be on Sundaythrough Tuesday, April 15-17. PCACAC cannot guarantee a specific date or time of any session presentation.

As in the last two years, PCACAC is once again offering a special incentive for public high school counselors who are interested in presenting for the first time at a PCACAC conference.  Find out more in the Call for Session Proposals.

Visit www.pcacac.org/conferences to download the Call for Session Proposals, Suggested Session Topics, and submit your proposal via the online Session Proposal Form today!  The submission deadline is Monday, December 4, 2017.  
Questions? We're happy to help!    

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Visit the conference page at www.pcacac.org/conferences
Sessions:  Jake Talmage, Conference Sessions Chair, jtalmage@stpaulsschool.orgConference:  Rosemary Martin, Conference Chair, rmartin@stjohnschs.org
PCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, PCACAC Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org, 434-989-7557

Upcoming Events & New Resources from NACAC

Nov. 29 | 2 p.m. ET | Empowering LGBTQ Students in the Admission Process | Webinar
What questions should students ask when searching for LGBTQ-friendly campuses? Learn how to help students become their own best advocate in the college search process. Register today.

Jan. 9 | 9 p.m. ET | #NACACreads: My (Underground) American Dream | Twitter Chat
Discuss the challenges undocumented students face during a #NACACreads discussion with author Julissa Arce. Learn more.

Guiding the Way to Inclusion: Submit a Session Proposal
Present at NACAC’s Guiding the Way to Inclusion conference, scheduled July 29-Aug 1 in Washington, DC. Proposals are due Dec. 1.

National Conference: Submit a Session Proposal
Share your expertise at NACAC’s 2018 National Conference, scheduled Sept 27-29  in Salt Lake City. Proposals are due Jan. 8.

Submit Your Nomination for PCACAC's Blackburn Award

The PCACAC Past Presidents Committee invites you to SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION for a deserving candidate for the John A. "Jack" Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission.  This award will be presented during PCACAC's 53rd Annual Conference, April 15-17, 2018 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.   Nominations close on December 15, 2017 and will be reviewed by the Past Presidents Committee after that date.  You will be notified prior to the conference if your candidate is selected.

The Blackburn Award was established by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) in 2010 to honor the late Jack Blackburn, long-time Dean of Admission at the University of Virginia. Throughout his career, Jack served as an admirable role model promoting the highest ethical standards, integrity in our profession and equity in access to higher education. This award recognizes a member of our profession who exemplifies the qualities that made Jack Blackburn revered by his peers.

Criteria used for selection are: 

• Commitment to the high ethical standards of college admission through sustained active involvement in the profession;
• Dedication to promoting equal access to higher education for all students.

Membership in PCACAC is not a criterion for selection but consideration will be given to professionals in the PCACAC region. PCACAC membership must be current to nominate a candidate.  RENEW your membership or JOIN PCACAC now!

If you would like to sponsor this award or another program at our 53rd Annual Conference, please look for the announcement coming soon regarding the opening of our Conference Sponsorship and Contribution Form.

Thank you for helping us recognize those who make a difference!

Sincerely, 

Mike Carter               
Past Presidents Committee Chair

Questions?  We're happy to help...

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Past Presidents Chair:  Mike Carter, mcarter@sssas.org
PCACAC office:  Rhonda Douthit, Executive Assistant, info@pcacac.org, 434-989-7557

NACAC Resources for Affiliates

The State of College Admission Report

Examining the transition from high school to postsecondary education through survey data collected from colleges and universities across the country. Free webinar is Thursday:

New Resource Highlights Colleges and Universities Helping Students Affected by Natural Disasters

In response to the growing need in communities across the country, the Caribbean, South Asia, and Mexico, NACAC has created a digital resource to assist counselors working with students affected by catastrophic events. Since NACAC began surveying colleges and universities, more than 140 institutions have provided campus contacts and a direct link to information on their websites for students affected by the hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes.

We urge school counselors, community-based counselors, independent counselors, and others on the high school side to use this tool to assist impacted students as they make their college plans.

Colleges and universities who wish to add their information may do so by filling out a short survey.

Check out the fall Journal online! Share with #nacacJCA.

Renew Your Membership for 2018 Today!

National Conference Call for Proposals

NACAC's 74th National Conference will be held Sept. 27-29 in Salt Lake City. Share your college admission expertise. Submit a session proposal before Jan. 8.

Register for College Fairs

Meet with students and discuss all aspects of your institution: admission procedures, financial aid opportunities, and more!