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6275.2.2019 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to #NJACAC19, the annual conference for the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling. This year, our conference returns to Atlantic City, NJ, however, we turn to a new venue: the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. As we gather in southern New Jersey to “Connect, Create, and Collaborate with NJACAC”, I look forward to meeting new members and reconnecting with those who have returned as members of our association. Our conference theme really helps to elaborate the scope of our mission. As you engage in our conference sessions and all that #NJACAC19 has to offer, please keep our conference theme at the forefront of your thoughts.

I am extremely excited to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Helen Rothberg, the author of “The Perfect Mix – Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned as a Bartender” and a prominent figure in educational leadership who I know will inspire and encourage all of us to take our skills and talents to the next level. Bob Bardwell, NACAC Board Member, will also be joining us to provide updates from NACAC so that we have a full scope of what is going on in our profession at the national level.

This year’s conference will have some splashes of new sessions and meetings along with many of the classics, such as our Sunday evening Camp College Fundraiser as well as raffles and silent auction items which we will look to give away all throughout the conference. Be on the lookout on how to enter those as you have to, as they say, be in it to win it! Along with the many educational sessions for everyone, our conference is, as always, an opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues and establish connections with new colleagues. First time to our conference? No need to worry! We will offer First Timers plenty of opportunities to get engaged with our association.

Please be sure to visit our gracious Exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall and to share your gratitude with our generous Conference Sponsors. Your conference bags, goodies, lanyards, among other items, are all thanks to the wonderful rapport the NJACAC has with these various organizations. The success of #NJACAC19 is in great part to our exhibitors and sponsors.

My sincerest thanks and best wishes on a successful conference go out to Larry Alterman, President-Elect of NJACAC and the 2019 Conference Chair along with his entire Conference Planning committee. Larry and his team have dedicated much time and effort into planning this year’s conference and their hard work and dedication cannot go without recognition. Furthermore, as we transition the leadership of the association during our annual conference, I have the utmost confidence in Larry and his ability to continue to move our association forward.

I cannot implore you enough to continue your conversations and share thoughts and images from the conference via the world of social media by using #NJACAC19 on your posts. It will be awesome to go back and check out all of the amazing thoughts and images from our conference this year.

Best,

Carlos O. Cano, MA NJACAC President Assistant Director of Admissions for Communications State University of New York, Maritime College

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Welcome to #NJACAC19, the annual conference for the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling. We are excited to have you with us in Atlantic City and we will look to this conference to help you to meet fellow professionals and recharge for all of us in the field of college admission. This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, Collaborate” and with this in mind, let us allow for our conversations during our conference, and after our conference to allow us to remember those three things: the people we serve, the purpose for us doing what we do daily, and to also continue to carry out that purpose with the utmost passion. Being mindful of these three things will serve as an example to our communities that a positive focus on these positive principles have a reach that is much farther than we can imagine.

Our conference comes back better than ever for that professional who has attended our conferences in the past or for the new professional who is in the early stages of their career. The idea being that everyone, on every side of the desk, rookie or veteran, will share information, engage in conversation, and connect with one another in the interest of better serving students.

We are excited to have Dr. Helen Rothberg as our keynote speaker – an author, a professor whose words on leadership will inspire you. Bob Bardwell, Board Member of NACAC, will provide us with news and updates from NACAC. While at this year’s conference, let us not forget to rekindle connections with current and former colleagues as well as establishing new connections.

Not only will you have the opportunity to do that during sessions but also during our pre-conference social on Sunday night, with funds all going to support NJ Camp College as well as our Monday night social. You can continue to support NJACAC programs like Camp College and College Key by participating in our always popular silent auctions and raffles and buy purchasing “Silly Ribbons” to decorate your name tag with! As you get ready to attend our conference, feel free to begin conversations via social media by using our official conference hashtag: #NJACAC19.

We wish you a great conference and we are glad you are here!

Best, Larry Alterman

Larry Alterman NJACAC President-Elect 2019 Conference Chair Manager of East Coast Recruitment Michigan State University

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Michael Cartusciello, Adelphi University

Nicole Cibelli, Bloomfield College

Carol Covino, Berkley College

Kyle Deveza, William Paterson University

Melissa Essman, Felician University

Elaine Freda, Lenape Valley Regional High School

Susan Hatch, NJACAC

Dana Lambert, West Milford High School

Monica Mann, Wayne Hills High School

Marianna Marchese, College Connexxions

Jen Nuechterlein, Hunterdon Central Regional High School

Melissa O’Sullivan, Immaculate Heart Academy

Tashi Oyola, Randolph High School

Janine Silberberg, John P. Stevens High School

Francine Swift, Rumson-Fair Haven High School

Carolyn Ucci, Ramapo College

Jose Vallejo, Ramapo College

Susan Wiener, Hoboken High School

Sarah Zoll, Purdue University

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Monday, May 20 - Luncheon - 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Zakiya Smith Ellis, Luncheon Guest Speaker

Zakiya Smith Ellis currently serves as New Jersey’s Secretary of Higher Education, where she is responsible for the policy development and coordination of higher education activities for the state.

Smith Ellis previously led work at Lumina Foundation, the nation’s largest foundation focused solely on higher education, to advance federal policy to increase attainment and to develop new postsecondary finance models, focusing on issues of affordability.

Prior to her work in philanthropy, Zakiya served as a Senior Advisor for Education at the White House Domestic Policy Council, where she was tasked with developing, informing, and promoting President Obama’s higher education policy. She also served in the Obama administration as a senior adviser at the U. S. Department of Education, where she developed programmatic, policy and budget solutions to respond to pressing challenges in college access, affordability, and completion.

Helen Rothberg, PhD, Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Helen Rothberg, PhD, bartended in New York City throughout her academic career. She has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, small technology start-ups, and nonprofit organizations. She speaks regularly on bartending and leadership at alumni, student, association and company gatherings. Dr. Rothberg is dual degreed in business and behavioral science, and is professor of strategy at the School of Management at Marist College, senior faculty at the Academy of Competitive Intelligence, and president of consulting firm HNR Associates. She is also a contributing author for Money Magazine and Money.com. She lives in Orange County, NY, with her husband, dog, cat, and several part-time goats. She still makes a mean cocktail.

Tuesday, May 21 - Brunch - 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Robert Bardwell, NACAC Guest Speaker

Robert Bardwell has been a school counselor for 25 years and is currently a school counselor as well as the Director of School Counseling at Monson High School in Monson, Massachusetts. He is a Board Director of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and is a former American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Board Member and Secondary Level Vice President. He is a Past President of the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC), the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) as well as a former Advocacy Chair for MASCA. He is the Reach Higher Massachusetts Team Lead, an initiative of former First Lady Michelle Obama.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Springfield College (MA), his M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and his C.A.G.S. from American International College (MA). In addition to his counseling duties, he is an adjunct professor at Westfield State University, teaching both school counseling and college admission counseling courses for aspiring school counselors. He has published numerous articles and presented at over 80 national, regional and state conferences and in 19 states addressing school counseling and college admission counseling topics.

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MONDAY MAY 20, 2019 ACCEPT Meet & Greet - 8:00am - 8:45am ACCEPT: Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today is an on-line based social justice action forum for those working in college admissions. ACCEPT provides deliberate voice, collaboration, knowledge, empathy, and support for colleagues who seek to confront & dismantle institutional barriers that prevent marginalized students from attaining post-secondary education and the potential socioeconomic mobility that follows. Come to the meet & greet to meet other ACCEPT members or to learn more about ACCEPT & how to get involved. Session A - 9:45am-10:45am

A1: Taking Care of Ourselves as we support our Students, their Parents and our Colleagues The college process is filled with overwhelming feelings for students and parents. While we work to support them it is hard to deny the fact that we are also surrounded by anxiety and worry at every turn. Whether on the counseling or admissions side, the high pace and stress of our jobs can be extremely overwhelming. In this session we will discuss how self-care including the practice of mindfulness can make a positive difference in our lives and in turn for those we are working to support. In this session we will discuss practice, resources and how taking care of ourselves is a priority in our work. Presenter: Sherry Riggi, Co-Director of College Counseling, Rutgers Preparatory School

A2: Learning Disabilities and the Road to College This lecture will focus on our role as teachers and counselors in the college process for students with learning disabilities. The presentation will contain information about how learning disabilities can affect college retention and success and will explore, how we, as educators and counselors, can help prepare these students for the challenges that college may bring. Presenter: Mati Sicherer, School Counselor, Wayne Hills High School

A3: Partnering for Student Success in NJ Since its launch in June, 2015, more than 6 million students have utilized Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy (OSP). In this interactive conversation, participants will learn about new efforts in New Jersey that bring together higher education institutions with k12 schools to expand opportunities for college success and opportunity in the State. This type of unique partnership has resulted in concrete, replicable initiatives focused on serving students, positively influencing behavior, and supporting of the use of OSP. Learn from and engage with higher education and K12 leaders engaged in these partnerships, pilot strategies, and early successes. Presenter: Amy Miranda, Director, Higher Ed Services, MSRO College Board

A4: Making College Accessible and Affordable for Undocumented Students Undocumented students, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), are constantly in fear of what might happen next but the State of New Jersey is providing some financial relief and support by making college accessible and affordable. Laws, such S-2479, better known as the NJ Dream Act, and S-699, offer students in-state tuition to NJ State schools and NJ aid. In addition, these laws have opened up the doors for students to apply to the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program. We will discuss the latest in how school counselors and admissions counselors can assist our undocumented students to successfully navigate and finance their higher education. Presenter: Giovanna Flynn, Assistant Director, Rutgers, The State University

A5: Directors’ Roundtable for Directors of School Counseling or those that hope to take on that role A roundtable of Directors of Guidance and School Counseling, for whom college counseling is only one of your responsibilities. Discussion of statistics as they relate to college counseling, college search and application programming, participation/support of parents, anxiety and its effect on the college process, programming related to anxiety, programming related to trends. Presenters: Fran Swift, Director of School Counseling, Rumson Fair Haven Regional HS Sean Struncis, District Director Guidance/Counseling Services, Pascack Valley Regional High School District

A6: (Fit+Match+Interest)xCounselors = Today’s Equation for Student Success Learn more about college search tools inside of Naviance that have been designed with today’s high school students in mind- SuperMatch, College Match, NextGen ActiveMatch, Scattagrams and more… Panel discussion on how student’s college search and process today differ than from 5 or 10 years ago. Hear from panelists from both the high school counselor and the college admissions side of the desk in how they use these tools as well as other techniques to help their students on to the right institution. Discussion of how demonstrated interest on the students’ part has evolved the college admissions processes on both sides of the desks. Presenter: Lauren Preiato, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Hobsons

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Session B - 11:00am-12:00pm - Attend the Special Interest Group (SIG) That Most Interests You

B1: LGBTQA The NJ LGBTQA SIG is being formed to give a more local look and support for the goals and objectives of the larger NACAC LGBTQ & Allies SIG. The purpose of the NJ LGBTQA SIG is to provide a safe and comfortable forum where college admission professionals, high school counselors, IECS, and CBO representatives can exchange thoughts and ideas on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues within our high schools and on our college campuses. Our group is open both to those individuals who identify as LGBTQ as well as those individuals who identify as supportive allies to this group. Today’s workshop will allow individuals to be introduced to colleagues who share their mission & commitment to this work. It will also provide information to participants on the NACAC LGBTQ & Allies SIG network and resources. Come with your thoughts, ideas, concerns, questions!

B2: Cultural Minority The Cultural Minority SIG represents the perspectives and concerns of those professionals who are responsible for the counseling, guidance, education, recruitment and transition (from high school to college) of students of a cultural minority.

B3: Private/Parochial School Counselors The mission of the Private/Parochial School Counselor SIG is to support the work and aspirations of college counseling professions working with private/parochial school students and families and post-secondary professions.

B4: IEC The Independent Educational Consultants SIG allows all educational consultants not affiliated with schools or colleges to come together to share common issues, including ethical practices, support for students in the college admission process, and emerging issues of concern for our group

B5: Community College/Transfer The Community College/Transfer SIG is designed to engage people in discussion about the unique issues facing community colleges and transfer students. This is a SIG for the discussion of issues that relate specifically to the students at community colleges and those that transfer from a community college to a 4-year institution.

B6: Public School Counselors This SIG hopes to bring public school counselors together to voice their common concerns and frustrations about the college process and hopefully find solutions through professional sharing of ideas and solutions.

Session C - 2:30pm-3:30pm

C1: Stress-Busting: New Approach to Recruitment That Differentiates Your College & Best Serves the Student The issue of inherent stress in the college selection process is a challenge. Fresh data shows that addressing the stress in the right way, can become a strong recruitment tool! A groundbreaking higher education study, “Stress-Busting,” offers crucial insights on how admission teams can differentiate their college in a way that prospective students (and their parents!) will like and value. More than 80% of college-bound students find a college much more attractive when it addresses and helps alleviate student stress and anxieties. In 2018, Longmire and Company partnered with esteemed enrollment professionals to present the results of the nationally co-sponsored study, “Emotional Motivators” at NACAC’18 and at the ACT Enrollment Planners Conference. Attendees called the presentations “enlightening,” “powerful,” and “information I can start using today.” Presenters: Susan Mendenhall, Manager of Special Events, Longmire and Company, Inc Dr. Robert Massa, Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Institutional Planning, Drew University Rick Montgomery, Senior Enrollment Strategist, Longmire and Company

C2: “It Takes a Village” Building Relationships to Promote Student Success in Admissions We all have an important role in guiding students through the college planning and admission process. The relationships with colleagues on the other side of the desk are vital to helping us do our jobs well. From counselor calls and visit programs to over-involved parents and anxious teenagers, our partnership plays a significant role in this process. In this session, we will discuss ways to make our connections more meaningful, along with best practices to help students and families through this ever-changing process. Presenters: Jen Nuechterlein, College & Career Counselor, Hunterdon Central Regional High School Bob Bardwell, Director of School Counseling, Monson High School, NACAC Board of Directors Alyce Cusano, Supervisor of Guidance, Cliffside Park High School Ryan DePuy, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Sacred Heart University Meghan Longo, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Outreach, Rutgers University - New Brunswick

C3: The Coalition for College: What is it? What’s new? and What do you want to know? The Coalition for College: Access, Affordability and Success launched a new suite of application tools in 2018. This year, there are over 150 colleges and universities offering the Coalition application. Get an overview on how the Coalition application functions for counselors and students alike, a better understanding of its tools and components, and the inside scoop on what to expect with its future development. The presentation will be enhanced by a live demo of the application, and plenty of time for Q&A. Presenters: Dr. Marco Dinovelli, Senior Associate Director, Rutgers University - New Brunswick Jaclyn Rodriguez, Associate Director for Applicant Services at Rutgers University – New Brunswick

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C4: Best Practices in Transfer Admissions from Both Sides of the Process Is the enrollment of transfer students important to your institution? Do you work with community college students who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree? Are more of your high school students considering community college? Is transfer student success important to you and or your school? (Of course it is!) If you answered yes to any of these questions, attend this session co-presented by transfer professionals from both sides of the process. Learn how to make transfer fairs most productive; discover ways to connect with community college students beyond tabling at lunch; apply innovated techniques in transfer recruitment and yield events on-campus; and learn how establishing contact with transfers early on can make a difference in your transfer numbers. Presenter: Marcie Rosas, Assistant Director, Recruitment & Outreach, Rutgers University-New Brunswick

C5: Helping Students Earn the NROTC Scholarship and Choose Marine Careers With the many branches of the armed forces and several ways to enter the military, it can be confusing to assist students in this process. In this session, we will discuss the ways to enter through ROTC, enlisting, military academies, and through the Reserves. Learn how students can get their college education paid for through several of these entry points, but specifically through the N- ROTC program. What are some of the pitfalls and what are ways the student can optimize chances of successfully applying for this program. We will provide tools and resources for you to build and further develop your knowledge to help counsel students on the military and the various career possibilities available to them. Presenters: Laurie Sieminski, College Counselor, Edison High School Captain Jeramie Connor, US Marines

C6: NJ EOF: Is Access Inaccessible? This session is meant to be a kick off point for counselors and EOF admissions counselors to find ways to streamline the EOF process across the State. It will address how EOF can be difficult to access for many students applying to multiple NJ schools because of the many different formats of applications at different NJ institutions. It also will highlight issues that counselors face when trying to help families navigate the process. We will also share some best practices from NJ institutions who are able to verify all of their students early and have streamlined their process. Presenter: Jose Vallejo, Admission Counselor, Ramapo College Session D - 3:45pm-4:45pm

D1: The Big Publics - What State Are They In? How are the big State Universities doing in terms of attracting the best and brightest students? What are their recruiting policies and strategies, both within their state and out of state? What is the breakdown of the allocation of financial aid: merit aid vs need based aid? What role do Honors Colleges of State Universities play in terms of appealing to outstanding secondary school students? How do their Athletic Teams tell their stories, both positive and negative? With budgets cuts by their State Legislatures on a consistent basis, where do the additional funds come from? What application form(s) gives the State Universities the most complete information about their student applicants - institutional application, The Common Application, Coalition Application? How do the big State Universities market themselves vs the highly ranked private institutions? It’s the Big Publics/States vs the super selective privates in a heavyweight contest - Hear a panel of Vice Presidents of Enrollment, Deans and Director of Admissions from the Big Publics answer these questions and discuss how their institutions are fulfilling their mission to students. Presenter: Richard Freccia, NJACAC Professional Development Co-Chair, Moderator Courtney McAnuff, Vice President Enrollment Management, Rutgers University Karin Mormando, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Temple University Rodney Morrison, Associate Provost for Enrollment and Retention Management, Stony Brook University Kerri Meeks-Griffin, Associate Director of Operations, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Pittsburgh

D2: Stuck in the Middle: Advice and Tips for Middle Management Being in middle management can sometimes feel like being the middle child: lack of support or clarity from the top, the feeling of being overlooked, and the frustration that comes with it all. We want to provide those that may feel forgotten some tips and advice on how to standout. Presenters: Melissa Zolla, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, William Paterson University Carlos Cano, Assistant Director of Admission, State University of New York Maritime College

D3: Survive and Thrive! Tips and tricks to surviving work travel with family at home - Round table discussion This session will address the unique concerns and challenges facing working parents on both sides of the desk. During this round table session, we will explore the following: the emotional load that working parents carry, “mommy guilt,” how to set up your family for success, nursing during travel times, and working together with your manager/employee to create a supportive environment. Our learning objectives are: - To empower professional parents to maintain a work/life balance - Manage the stresses of traveling and having family responsibilities - Tips and tricks to use while traveling Presenters: Paula Mensch, Regional Director of Mid-Atlantic Recruitment, Merrimack College Anna M. Lambert, Assistant Director of Admission-Regional Recruiter, Meredith College

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D4: Why Attend A Historically Black College & University? The session will provide participants with an overview about Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Why attend, what and where they are, graduation rates, and life after an HBCU. Participants will receive a list of NJ students attending HBCU’s. Presenter: Pamela Ghee-Cotton, School Counselor, Parsippany Hills High School

D5: Bullet Point Letters of Recommendation - Short...and sweet? Or sending a sour message With bulging caseloads and mounting application numbers, both school counselors and admissions professionals are challenged to get to the point when developing applicant profiles that pack a punch. Bullet point letters of recommendation provide counselors a speedy format to summarize applicants, while admissions officers can utilize to quickly synthesis strengths and growth areas. But is this new format a determent to students? Hear from school counselors and admissions professionals on their thoughts regarding bullet point letters of recommendation. Sample letters, along with pro/con analysis will be reviewed. Presenter: Janine Silberberg, College Counselor, John P. Stevens High School

D6: NACAC: What do all of those letters really mean, what can it do for me and what might be some of the proposed changes coming in the future? Presenters: Bob Bardwell, Director of School Counseling, Monson High School, NACAC Board Member Dr. Timothy Lee, Vice President of Enrollment Management, LeMoyne College

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Session E - 8:45am-9:45am

E1: Cutting the Cord: Fostering Independence in the College Admissions Process Counselors on both side of the desk are seeing more and more parental involvement in the college search process. This session will give strategies for ownership and student accountability to counselors and admissions officers. We will walk attendees through what we are seeing, why this is happening, and what can be done about it. Presenters: Nicole Oringer, Director of Ivy Educational Services, a Collegewise Company Joe Korfmacher, Director of College Counseling, Collegewise/Ivy Ed offices Rhiannon Schade, Director of College Counseling, Collegewise of Millburn Megan Dooley, Counselor, Bernards High School Greg Moyer, Director of Admissions Recruitment, Dickinson College

E2: Finding Your A-Team: How to Run a Successful Student Ambassador Program This session will provide an insider look at how NJIT (public, technological, research university) transformed its student ambassador program through reorganization, comprehensive hiring and training processes, and renewed prioritization. The session will discuss what the program used to be, the steps taken to revamp it, and the remaining “wish list” to take it to the next level. Presenters: Dimana Kornegay, Director of Admissions Operations, New Jersey Institute of Technology Valerie Batista, Enrollment Services Counselor, New Jersey Institute of Technology

E3: Beyond Good Intentions: Supporting LGBTQ Students Navigate the College Admission Process The session will begin with a comprehensive overview of the LGBTQ umbrella and the current challenges these students face. We will then address interventions counselors on both sides of the desk can implement to support their students each step of the way. Discussion/Participation will be highly encouraged. Presenters: Randy Stamm, (pronouns he/him/his) School Counselor, Hackensack High School Michael Cartusciello (pronouns he/him/his) Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Adelphi University

E4: Helping Students Find Best Fit Colleges Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s chief higher education expert and the company’s lead responsible for the creation of the company’s rankings, ratings and admission content, will lead this group discussion based on the company’s latest College Hopes & Worries Survey data of 11,000 high school students and their parents. Rob will speak directly to the most current issues both college bound students and their families are facing around admission, standardized testing, financial aid and value of their college investment. Rob will walk through trends in college applications over the latest admission year and highlight the avoidable pitfalls into which so many college bound students and their families fall each year. Together we’ll exam the definition of what a “Best Fit College” means to so many and how we as a counseling collective may each partner with students and their families in researching, finding, earning admission to and paying for those best fit schools. Presenter: Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review

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E5: Test-optional Colleges…But Are They Really? According to Fairtest, 130 colleges dropped their admissions exam requirements after the new SAT was announced and more than 1,000 colleges do not require any SAT or ACT scores at all. Is this true? Do these test-optional schools still need test scores to award merit money and place students in appropriate college-level courses? We will examine what test-optional means by surveying diverse college policies. Join us for a frank discussion aimed at helping counselors, parents, and students navigate applying to test-optional schools. Presenters: Stefanie Toye, Director of Tutoring, Test Prep & Curriculum Collegewise/Ivy Educational Services Rebecca Putter, Executive Director of Counseling, Collegewise Nikayla Loy, College Counselor, Collegewise

E6: The Evolution of Enrollment Management Marketing: Where Technology and Tradition Meet Successfully reaching prospective students at the right time with the right message requires a balance between today’s technology and traditional tactics. The powerful pairing of cutting-edge marketing automation and tried-and-true search marketing will give you the control and data- driven insights you need to connect with your students and their family. Identify your prospects and track their behaviors to get an in-depth understanding of interest and intent that will guide you and your team to successful, efficient and cost-effective marketing efforts to reach enrollment goals. In this session, you will see how to: -Demystify marketing automation, digital advertising and predictive modelling for higher education -Structure a successful multi-channel marketing model -Integrate traditional programs, such as student search, view books and direct mail into an enrollment marketing strategy. Presenters: Emma O’Grady, Marketing Coordinator, Capture Higher Ed Geoff Broome, Enrollment Solutions Consultant, Capture Higher Ed

Session F - 11:45am-12:45pm

F1: Early Decision: The Ups and the Downs Let’s talk about Early Decision: the benefits, the frustrations, the emotions. Join our round table discussion where both sides of the desk are encouraged to share their thoughts surrounding early decision processes, trends, and simply things we are seeing and hearing from our students and families. What messages are being sent surrounding processes, how do colleges use early decision in their strategies, and what can we all do to make it a better experience for everyone. Presenters: Jacqueline Williams, Dean of Undergraduate Admission, Stevens Institute of Technology. Sarah Morissette, Assistant Chair of Guidance and College Counseling, Saint Peter’s Preparatory School

F2 : One Application, Unlimited Possibilities: Lowering Barriers to Access Improving pathways for students requires addressing logistical and systemic barriers to college access and transfer admission. In this session, learn how The Common Application and Reach Higher are building evidence-based college access campaigns, connecting students to financial planning and scholarship resources, streamlining the application experience, and supporting counselors with comprehensive tools. Hear from a member college utilizing the Common App and best practices from the high school side. Presenters: Meredith Lombardi, Associate Director, Outreach and Education, The Common Application LaToya Fendrick, Member Relations Manager, The Common Application Nia Pipes, Implementation Specialist, The Common Application Francine Swift, Director of Guidance and School Counseling, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School

F3: Warning: Demographic Cliff Ahead WICHE’s high school graduation projections have long detailed the coming “demographic cliff” in the 2025-2029 timeframe – a national decrease of nearly 10%. While your current focus is on classes that will enroll before this timeframe, the edge of this cliff is a lot closer than you think. The class of 2022 is finishing its first-year in high school, and you will begin recruiting these students shortly if you haven’t already done so. Now is the time for current and emerging enrollment leaders to more fully understand this “demographic cliff” and to be prepared to navigate it. This session will detail the WICHE data as well as new, more detailed higher education demand projections by Nathan D. Grawe from his recent book, Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education, to help you and your institution plan for these changes. Presenter: Amy Miranda, Director of Higher Ed Services, MSRO College Board

F4: NJ Alternative Application During this session learn all about the NJ Alternative Application for Financial Aid. We will discuss who is eligible, what one needs to apply, how to complete the application, and what aid one is eligible for. Presenter: Damaris Medina, Admissions Counselor, County College of Morris

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F5: Charting New Territories: Strategies for Identifying New Out-of-State Markets This session will explore the hot topic of venturing into new out-of-state (OOS) territories and allow participants to be better informed about whether or not it is a viable pursuit for their institutions. We will focus on the components that go into the decision-making, research, and planning processes involved in determining potential new OOS markets. Participants will learn how to analyze institutional data, identify national and regional enrollment trends to assist them in the decision making process, and ultimately weigh the pros and cons of pursuing a new territory for their institution. Learning objectives include: -Developing tangible resources and strategies to research new recruitment territories. -Understanding the benefits and challenges of expanding into new territories. -Learning how to apply these concepts to develop a proposal based on their institution’s needs. Presenters: Jessicca Bacher, Admissions Counselor, Montclair State University Vanessa Devericks, Lead Admissions Counselor for Recruitment Coordination, Montclair State University

F6: The Great Garden State Game The objective of this program is to promote and educate counselors about Higher Ed Institutions in New Jersey. The information will be presented in an interactive way that will encourage counselors to work together and answer trivia about New Jersey. We hope to put some light on all the colleges and universities (specifically 4-year non-profits colleges and universities in New Jersey). The presentation is in the format of a trivia night with rounds on various categories. Counselors will work together to answer questions to ultimately win the coveted bragging rights of the first ever New Jersey Universities Game Show. Question will range from unique trivia about schools (i.e. Notable alumni, name that mascot) to questions about locations, if schools are test optional and notable majors. The Game Show will have information for counselors to use and will be presented in a light hearted atmosphere. This presentation will require participants to think, communicate and work as a team to answer questions. All answers will be researched and sourced if answers are disputed among participants. Presenters: Caitlin Kain, Admission Recruiter, New Jersey Institute of Technology Kelly Doran, Admission Counselor, Ramapo College of New Jersey Kyle Nicole Deveza, Admission Counselor, William Paterson University

Session G - 1:15pm-2:15pm

G1: Student Retention Strategies This session will share the initiatives that Stockton University has implemented in support of improving retention and student success through the institution’s Strategic Enrollment Management Council. In 2018/2019, a team of faculty and staff have been working on implementing a retention plan. This session will share lessons learned from the best practices that we have initiated. Presenter: Robert Heinrich, Chief Enrollment Management Officer, Stockton University

G2: The Ins and Outs of Studying Abroad There is no “one size fits all” when students are considering higher education. So why not have students consider options outside of the United States? We will discuss what makes studying overseas a rewarding opportunity for American students and address common misconceptions regarding degrees, work experience, student life, and affordability. Presenters: Chris Weber, Regional Admissions Representative, US Northeast University of British Columbia Maggie Cardosi, Northeast Regional Representative, University College Dublin’s North America Global Center Jackie Christopher, North American Recruitment, University of Roehampton Jason Via, Senior International Officer, Glasgow University

G3: Grade ‘eh’ Education: Why Canada is a Destination for American Students Are your students looking for an international educational experience without being too far from home? Why not consider Canada’s 95+ publicly- funded Canadian Universities that offer internationally-recognized high quality education, affordable tuition and living expenses, flexible and portable degrees, and clean, safe, cosmopolitan campuses and communities. We will provide information on the following topics: Why study in Canada; Admission requirements & application process, Finances (fees, scholarships & financial aid), Experiential learning opportunities, & Student support services & housing opportunities. Join me in an insightful crash course about Studying in Canada to better prepare you for those conversations with your students. Presenter: Mariya Kala, Recruitment Officers United States, University of Toronto

G4: Training Your Team to Speak Gen ‘Z’ Admissions is often a stepping-stone position for higher education, employing staff members that may not have been formally trained in effective communication techniques. These skills, however, can be the difference between successful enrollment seasons and recruitment flops. Learn the tips and tricks that Ocean County College has used to train our One Stop Shop professionals to communicate with potential students. OCC’s successful techniques via email, text and phone have led to increased engagement and yield rates and decreased enrollment melts. Presenter: Sheenah Hartigan, Director of Enrollment Services, Ocean County College

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G5: Lighting the Way: Can You See Your Students at a University of CA Campus The University of California (UC) campuses (nine undergraduate) are part of a system that differs from most colleges/universities in the nation, especially as it relates to the admissions process. This session provides detailed information on the UC admissions process as it relates to nonresident/out-of-state applicants (a-g requirements, UC application, applicant review process, Personal Insight Questions), and provides attendees with advice and tips for helping their students best present themselves and successfully complete the application. Learning Objectives: -Explain the UC a-g course requirements -Better context and understanding of the UC admission process for nonresident applicants -Learn how to navigate the sections of the UC application -Ability to better advise students on how to craft Personal Insight Question responses and other important contextual information to include on the application Presenters: Curtis Morisaki, Assistant Director, University of California, Berkeley Michelle Burns, University of California, Irvine

G6: International Students in K-12: Working With Them in College Admission Process Learn from international admissions experts the current and future K-12 mobility trends of international students in the US and the challenges high school counselor’s face in advising this population. Attendees will learn best practices and updates in how to work with the college advising process and basic immigration regulations. They will understand the international admissions application, financial aid and Do’s and Don’ts in advising international students transitioning to higher education. Presenters: Yaruby Petit-Frere, Director, Office of International Program & StudyNJ Chair, Felician University & Study New Jersey Janice Thomas-Director, International Education Center at Brookdale Community College Cinzia Richardson- Director, International Students and Scholars at William Paterson University

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1965-66 1976-77 1986-87 1996-97 2008-09 Henry Evans* Richard Evans Nancy Cartwright* Charles A. Geran, Jr. Claire Cafaro Rutgers University Highland Park High School Bridgewater-Raritan High Brick Township Schools Clear Directions School 1966-67 1977-78 1997-98 2009-10 William Rubinfeld* Marjorie Cooke 1987-88 George P. Lynes, II* Melissa Mezzina Weequahic High School Fairleigh Dickinson Ian Hodos Bloomfield College Sacred Heart University University Rutgers University 1967-68 1998-99 2010-11 Alton Sawin, Jr.* 1978-79 1988-89 Linda F. Geran Susan Makowski Drew University Peter Swank* Annette Tomaino* Point Pleasant Schools Rider University West Morris Mendham High Pingry School 1968-69 School 1999-2000 2011-12 Edward Babbott 1989-90 Ronald Semer Marianna Marchese Summit High School 1979-80 William Conley Chatham High School West Morris Mendham High Neil Holtzman Drew University School 1969-70 New Jersey Institute of Peter Hahn 2000-01 Robert Seavy* Technology Blair Academy Bruce Neimeyer 2012-13 Stevens Institute of Rutgers University - Newark Melissa Mezzina O’Sullivan Technology 1980-81 1990-91 Immaculate Heart Academy Phyllis Duffy Sonia Harrison 2001-02 1970-71 Chatham High School Lakewood High School Jane M. Webber 2013-14 Bruce Shenk Roxbury High School Myronee Simpson James Caldwell High School 1981-82 1991-92 Ranney School Howard Hamilton Marvin Sills* 2002-03 1971-72 Fairleigh Dickinson Rowan College of New George P. Lynes, II* 2014-15 Robert Nilan University Jersey Retired Alisa Hogan St. Peter’s College Stockton University 1982-83 1992-93 2003-04 1972-73 Richard McNett* Jon Semcer Karen Ferretti 2015-16 Rudolf Arndt Bloomfield High School James Caldwell High School Newark Academy Andre Richburg Toms River High School Atlantic Cape Community South 1983-84 1993-94 2004-05 College Nancy Campbell* Deborah Bowles Susan Hatch 1973-74 Essex County College Rutgers University - Camden West Milford High School 2016-17 Sr. Lucille Anne Egan* Steve Quinn College of St. Elizabeth 1984-85 1994-95 2005-06 Caldwell University Jo Ann Leasure Curtis Lippincott Robert Maclellan 1974-75 Cinnaminson High School East Brunswick High School Pingry School 2017-18 William Rollins* Dana Lambert Bergen Catholic High School 1985-86 1995-96 2006-08 West Milford High School Jack Davies Bruce Marich Petra T. Knox* 1975-76 Glassboro State College Brookdale Community Kean University 2018-19 E.Theodore Stier* College Carlos Cano Kean College of New Jersey SUNY, Maritime College *Deceased Biunno Lynes Award Recipients The Biunno-Lynes Award is the highest recognition NJACAC can bestow upon an executive board member (present or past) and recognizes one’s loyalty, dedication and extraordinary service to NJACAC. Past recipients have contributed greatly to the organization over the course of many years, having been elected to the Presidential cycle and other Executive Board positions, serving as active Chairs and/or members on standing Committees, and volunteering for multiple NJACAC-led programs and events. The Award is named in memory of Robert Biunno (1927-1976) and George Lynes (1937-2015), two prominent admission professionals who helped shape the profession and the growth of NJACAC.

Sr. Lucille Anne Egan Nancy P. Campbell Sonia Harrison Petra Knox College of St. Elizabeth Essex County College Lakewood High School Kean University Richard Evans Richard MacNett Kenneth W. Hitchner Susan Hatch Highland Park High School Bloomfield Senior High School East Brunswick High School NJACAC Executive Assistant E. Theodore Stier John Davies Curtis Lippincott Nancy Hazelgrove Kean College of New Jersey Glassboro State College East Brunswick High School NJACAC Executive Director Edward Babbott George P. Lynes, II Jon Semcer Claire Cafaro Summit High School Upsala College Passaic Valley High School Clear Directions Robert H. Seavy Annette T. Tomaino Bruce Marich Susan Makowski Stevens Institute of Technology Pingry School Brookdale Community College Rider University Rudolph Arndt Tassie Livingston Linda F. Geran Cigus Vanni Toms River High School South Madison High School Holmdel Township Schools Cherry Hill High School Neil D. Holtzman Marvin G. Sills Jane Webber Melissa O’Sullivan New Jersey Institute of Technology Rowan College of New Jersey Roxbury High School Immaculate Heart Academy Bernice Hornchak Charles A. Geran, Jr. Jersey City State College Brick Township School 19 2018-2019 OFFICERS, DELEGATES, COMMITTEE CHAIRS & REPRESENTATIVES

NJACAC COMMITTEE CHAIRS NJACAC SECONDARY SCHOOL ABCs of College Planning Historian REPRESENTATIVES Laurie Simienski [email protected] [email protected] Inclusion, Access, and Success Sarah Morissette, St. Peter’s Prep Admissions Practices Desiree Brower, Sarah Smith Melissa O’Sullivan, Immaculate Heart Academy Kate Brittain, Rebecca Muraview [email protected] [email protected] Laurie Sieminski, Edison High School Membership Awards Marianna Marchese, Melissa Zolla Randy Stamm, Hackensack High School Liz DeMott [email protected] [email protected] Mentorship NJACAC COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES Basics Dan Riegel, Melissa O’Sullivan Michael Cartusciello, [email protected] Sarah Morissette, Kaitlin Sleight Michael Cartusciello, Adelphi University [email protected] National College Fairs Nicole Cibelli, Bloomfield College Meadowlands: Susan Makowski, Cigus Vanni Bylaws Atlantic City: Elaine Freda, Christina Vazquez Julia DelBagno, Bloomfield College Dana Lambert [email protected] [email protected] Melissa Zolla, William Paterson University Naviance Camp College [email protected] Sharaea Boyd, Pamela Cotton NACAC DELEGATES TO THE [email protected] Nominations and Elections Dana Lambert NATIONAL ASSEMBLY College Fair Registry/Regional College [email protected] Fairs Chief Delegate Carlos Cano Professional Development Dana Lambert, School Counselor [email protected] Rich Freccia, Janine Silberberg West Milford High School [email protected] College Key NJ Julia DelBagno, Randy Stamm, Caitlin Scholarship Larry Alterman, NJ Regional Representative Stillwell Monica Mann Michigan State University [email protected] [email protected] Carlos Cano, Assistant Director of Admissions for Communications Communications Social Media State University of New York, Maritime College Michael Cartusciello, Michael Cartusciello Cherilyn Reynolds [email protected] [email protected] Elaine Freda, School Counselor Sponsorships Lenape Valley Regional High School Conference Planning Melissa O’Sullivan Larry Alterman [email protected] Rebecca Muraview, School Counselor [email protected] Ridge High School Summer College Tour Fiscal Oversight Russell Althouse, Brian Switay Jennifer Nuechterlein, College & Career Counselor, Alisa Hogan, [email protected] Jennifer Nuechterlein, Dan Reigel Hunterdon Central Regional High School [email protected] Transfer Advisory & College Community Subcommittee Danielle Toglia, Regional Director of Admission, Government Relations GRC Damaris Medina, Christina Vasquez George Washington University Aixa Marie Carmona, Jose Vallejo [email protected] [email protected] Cigus Vanni, Independent Counselor Website Graduate Student Advocacy Cherilyn Reynolds Kaitlin Sleight, Sarah Morrissette [email protected] [email protected]

NJACAC OFFICERS President - [email protected] Carlos Cano, Assistant Director of Admissions for Communications, State University of New York, Maritime College President-Elect - [email protected] Larry Alterman, Manager of East Coast Recruitment, Michigan State University Past President - [email protected] Dana Lambert, School Counselor, West Milford High School Treasurer - [email protected] Dan Reigel, Associate Director Office of Admissions, Rowan University Secretary - [email protected] Julie Washington, Senior Assistant Director of Regional Enrollment, Miami University (OH) Executive Assistant - [email protected] Susan Hatch, NJACAC Executive Assistant Students hit the jackpot at Rutgers–New Brunswick

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NJACAC2019-full4C.indd 1 5/3/19 4:25 PM Schedule at a Glance - Monday 5/20/19 8:00am - 9:00am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors - Exhibit Hall 9:00am - 9:30am Opening Remarks – Hollywood Ballroom

Big Cypress A Big Cypress B Brighton 4 Immokalee A Immokalee B Tampa Studio SESSION ROOM A6. (Fit+Match+Interest) A3. Partnering for A1. Taking Care of A5. Directors’ A4. Making College A2. Learning Disabilities xCounselors = Today’s Student Success in NJ Ourselves as we Roundtable for Directors Accessible and and the Road to 9:45am - 10:45am Equation for Student support our students, of School Counseling or Affordable for College Success their parents, and our those that hope to take Undocumented Students colleagues on that role

B6. Public School B3. Private/Parochial B2. Cultural Minority B1. LGBTQA SIG B5. Community College/ B4. IEC SIG 11:00am - 12:00pm Counselors SIG School Counselors SIG SIG Transfer SIG

12:15pm - 2:15pm Lunch – Hollywood Ballroom C6. NJ EOF: Is Access C1. Stress Busting: C2. “It Takes a Village” - C4. Best Practices in C3. The Coalition for C5. Helping Students Inaccessible? New Approach that Building Relationships to Transfer Admissions from College: What is it? Earn the NROTC 2:30pm - 3:30pm Differentiates Your Promote Student Success Both Sides of the Process What’s new? and What Scholarship and Choose College & Best Serves the in Admissions do you want to know? Marine Careers Student 3:15pm - 3:45pm Beverage Break with Exhibitors – Brighton Ballroom D4. Why Attend an D2. Stuck in the Middle: D1. The Big Publics - D5. Bullet Point Letters D3. Survive and Thrive! D6. NACAC: What do all Historically Black College Advice & Tips for Middle What State Are They In? of Recommndation - Tips and tricks to of those letters really 3:45pm - 4:45pm & University Management Short ….and sweet? Or surviving work travel mean? sending a sour message with family at home - Round table discussion 5:00pm - 8:00pm Evening Social – Hard Rock Cafe

Tuesday 5/21/19 7:45am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors - Exhibit Hall

SESSION ROOM Big Cypress A Big Cypress B Brighton 4 Immokalee A Immokalee B Tampa Studio

E1. Cutting the Cord: E6. The Evolution of E2. Finding your A-Team: E4. Helping Students E5. Test-optional E3. Beyond Good Fostering Independence Enrollment Management How to Run a Successful Find Best Fit Colleges Colleges. . . But Are The Intentions: Supporting in the College Marketing: Where Student Ambassador Really? LGBTQ Students 8:45am - 9:45am Admissions Process Technology and Program Navigate the College Tradition Meet Admission Process

10:00am - 11:30am Brunch / Business Meeting / Awards - Hollywood Ballroom F2. One Application, F3. Warning: F1. Early Decision: The F4. NJ Alternative F5. Charting New F6. The Great Garden Unlimited Possibilities: Demographic Cliff Ahead Ups and the Downs Application Territories: Strategies for State Game Lowering Barriers to Identifying New Out-of- 11:45am - 12:45pm Access State Markets

12:45pm - 1:15pm Beverage Break G2. The Ins and Outs of G1. Student Retention G4. Training Your Team G5. Lighting the Way: G6. International G3. Grade ‘eh’ Studying Abroad Strategies to Speak Gen ‘Z’ Can you see your Students in K-12: Education: Why Canada 1:15pm - 2:15pm students at a University Working With Them is a Destination for of CA campus? in College Admission American Students Process