2015-2016 PCACAC Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

April 17-19, 2016 Ocean City, MD

#PCACAC2016

Greetings! am thrilled to welcome you to PCACAC’s 51st Conference in Ocean City. Whether this is your first or your 51st Conference, I know you will be able to find a session, conversation, or presentation that will provide you with some new professional insights. There is a lot Ithat’s new for us and the students we guide. Whether it is the redesigned SAT assessments, the Prior-Prior Year FAFSA, the updated ACT scoring, changes in the Common Application, the launch of the Coalition Application, or the continuing complexity added to our work lives, you will be able to have a conversation or attend a session that will help you better comprehend these changes to your work life. Of course, you will also have the opportunity to learn how to more deeply understand the parts of our profession that are not changing but will still be vital to being the most effective professionals we can be. Finally, and importantly, there’s an ocean and a beach right outside, so I hope you’ll take some time to relax on these days away from FROM THE PRESIDENT your office. The Conference Planning Committee has put together a professionally relevant and fun conference for us, and it’s my pleasure to be here with you. Mike Oligmueller Director of College Counseling The Potomac School, VA

elcome to the OC! On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee, I’m so glad that you are here for the 51st PCACAC Conference. We have an outstanding program for you as we kick off our next half-century of Wadvocacy and camaraderie for our profession. I first visited Ocean City in middle school, and I remember three things: the beach, Thrasher’s fries (with vinegar?? Yes!), and parasailing for the first time. It was exhilarating to see the entire beach from above with a totally new perspective, and I immediately wanted to do it again. This conference is a chance to look at what we do every day in a new way, to build new relationships and renew existing ones, and hopefully, to excite us enough to want to do it all over again. FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT PCACAC is vibrant because of the engagement of our members and our connections to each other. I experienced it at my first conference nearly 20 years ago and every Anthony Ambrogi time since, and I hope you’ll feel the same. We’re so happy to have you here, and enjoy Director of Admissions & Enrollment Research the conference! Randolph-Macon College, VA

elcome to PCACAC’s 51st Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD! Every year a group of dedicated PCACAC colleagues work together to create, coordinate, and execute a conference experience to be remembered. An endless thank you to each of the WConference Planning Committee members for all of their hard work and efforts to make this event come together. This year, I have had the pleasure to step into the Chair position for the Conference Planning Committee. I was faced with hard shoes to fill, taking over this role from the esteemed Heather Jeter. The mentorship, guidance, and time Heather and I spent together while she prepared me to take on this role were invaluable. Although Rhonda Douthit is leaving the Executive Assistant position with PCACAC, it does not feel like it! She still spends endless (many sleepless nights) making sure every minute detail of the conference comes into place. Thank you, Rhonda, for all of your hard work and tireless efforts! You are going to be very FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR missed by all. This year marks a year of many changes in the landscape of our profession. The PCACAC Rosemary Martin Conference is a great time to connect with colleagues, get informed on upcoming hot topics, Assistant Director of Admissions University of Maryland, and participate in some great conversations with professionals from both sides of the desk. I College Park, MD always look forward to our annual conference because it is a time to see old friends, to make new connections, and to gain knowledge that can positively impact my career. The Conference Planning Committee has spent endless hours finding ways to enhance and add to our already wonderful program. We hope you will take advantage of every minute!

Make sure to find time to also enjoy the amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean and get some sand in between your toes!

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16 MONDAY, APRIL 18 (CONTINUED« 5:00 ʹ 6:30 pm Executive Committee Mtg. 7:30 ʹ 8:30 am Past Presidents Breakfast Off-site (Closed) Cayman 7:00 ʹ 9:00 pm 3UHVLGHQW·V&RXQFLO'LQQHU Exhibitor Breakfast for the Off-site (Closed) College Side Eleuthera SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Exhibitor Breakfast for the 8:30 am ʹ 12:00 pm 3UHVLGHQW·V&RXQFLOMtg. High School Side Dominica (Closed) Dominica 12:00 ʹ 2:00 pm Exhibitor Set-Up Continental Breakfast for All Caribbean/Exhibit Hall Caribbean/Exhibit Hall 12:00 ʹ 4:00 pm REGISTRATION 9:15 ʹ 10:15 am B Sessions Premiere Lobby Barbados and Palmetto 2-5 1:00 ʹ 3:00 pm Committee/SI Meetings Atrium/Palmetto 5 10:30 ʹ 11:30 am C Sessions Caribe Ballroom, Palmetto 2-5 1:30 ʹ 3:00 pm Virtual College Tours 11:45 am ʹ 1:45 pm Luncheon Mako At Monday’s Luncheon, Ms. Siler will provide updates and news from NACAC and other state and regional affiliates. Atrium 3:15 ʹ 4:15 pm First Timers Session Palmetto 3 2:00 pm ʹ 3:00 pm D Sessions 3:15 ʹ 4:15 pm Emerging Leaders Session Caribe Ballroom, Palmetto 1-5 Palmetto 5 3:15 ʹ 4:15 pm E Sessions 2:00 ʹ 4:15 pm Exhibits Open Caribe Ballroom, Palmetto 2-5 Carribbean/Exhibit Hall 4:30 ʹ 5:30 pm Counselors College Fair 4:30 ʹ 5:45 pm Opening Session A Atrium Carribbean/Exhibit Hall 6:30 ʹ 8:00 pm Dinner on Your Own 6:00 ʹ 7:30 pm 3UHVLGHQW·V5HFHSWLRQ Group Sign-Ups at Hospitality Table Sun Deck (Atrium if rain) 7:30 ʹ 9:00 pm 3UHVLGHQW·VDinner 8:00 pm ʹ 12:00 am Social Atrium Off-Site at Seacrets 9:00 ʹ 11:00 pm Outside Bonfire Café South TUESDAY, APRIL 19 MONDAY, APRIL 18 8:30 ʹ 9:00 am Beverage Break Palmetto Promenade * Welcome One-Day Attendees! 7:30 am ʹ 12:00 pm REGISTRATION 9:00 ʹ 10:15 am Closing Session F Premiere Lobby Palmetto Ballroom 7:30 am ʹ 5:30 pm Exhibits open 10:30 ʹ 12:00 pm Membership Meeting Caribbean/Exhibit Hall and Brunch

*One-day registration includes participation in events & sessions scheduled from 7:30 am ʹ 5:30 pm on Monday, April 18.

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and families we serve. Looking at your online blog, The Anchor, has made me even more excited to interact with your emerging leaders and rising stars as well as those who have many years of service at the affiliate and national level. Tamara Siler NACAC Board of Directors Please feel free to use me as a resource during the conference whenever Senior Associate Dir. of Admission applicable. In my 24 years as a college admission professional, I have Rice University, Houston, TX been a leader in defining how diversity of all types shapes a community, an advocate for GLBTQ students and professionals, a promoter of the reetings! I am honored to value of STEAM and not just STEM, and a guide and supporter for represent NACAC at Potomac rising leaders in my home affiliate of Texas ACAC. I estimate that I and Chesapeake ACAC’s 51st have read over 30,000 applications of promising first-year and transfer undergraduate students over the years, and I still find myself excited by annual conference. As a newlyG elected board member, I am pleased the process of building a class. Spring conferences are often a great way to be sharing this leadership journey with one of your own, Jayne to recharge each admission season, and I look forward to renewing my Caflin Fonash. I look forward to reconnecting with so many PCACAC commitment to this important work that we do with all of you. professionals I know through NACAC and my work at Rice University, and to connect with many of you whom I will be meeting for the Thank you to the PCACAC leadership and conference planning first time. committee for your hard work! I’m sure we have all heard that the only constant in life is change. This is certainly true in the current college admission landscape. My formal comments on behalf of NACAC to be delivered at the Monday luncheon will certainly highlight some of the ways NACAC is responding to these changes, challenges and opportunities. However, my hope is that the entirety of our time together will allow me to be a teacher and a student as we discuss topics in an effort to better counsel the students

At Monday’s Luncheon, Ms. Siler will provide updates and news from NACAC and other state and regional affiliates.

In the face of our extraordinary challenges I would encourage each Jayne Caflin Fonash NACAC Board of Directors of you to continue to change the world right now from where you Director of School Counseling are standing. As you learn from others in the next few days, I Loudoun Academy of Science hope you will take away new thoughts and ideas on improving PCACAC President, 2010-2011 the work you do each day. I am thankful for the colleagues and friends who have helped me to shape a life and a profession in college counseling where many of us have been able to make reetings! I am excited to be substantial contributions to our students’ recognition of what is joining all of you in Ocean City possible. for our 51st annual conference. GI look forward to this gathering every I hope you will consider the service and leadership opportunities year as an opportunity for reunions and conversations with dear afforded to you through PCACAC and NACAC. There is great value friends and trusted colleagues, as well as to meet new colleagues in sharing your expertise in a conference session or regional and learn about what is important to you. I am also delighted professional development activity, passing out bags or directing to welcome my NACAC Board colleague Tamara Siler from Rice students at a college fair, or advocating with your state legislator University to her first PCACAC Conference. (my personal favorite). I have been fortunate to be a member and a leader in a great affiliate, later with an amazing group of affiliate Conference sessions and informal conversations here will presidents, and currently on the NACAC board. Serving and focus on the world we face today, which is one of increasing learning with all of you has truly been one of the best experiences competition and pressure on students, families and institutions. of my life, and something I hope that each of your will consider as Many of us wrestle with conflicting priorities and find ourselves part of your future. grappling with accountability to institutional goals. I hope that our conversations at the conference will remind us that our Thanks to Rosemary Martin and the Conference Planning effectiveness is enhanced when we work collaboratively from Committee for three great days by the sea! all sides of the desk to promote and protect our students’ best interests and their dreams.

PAGE | 3 MOBILE APPLICATION CONTINUING A special THANK YOU to Randolph-Macon College for EDUCATION UNITS sponsoring this year’s mobile application. CEU credits are available at this conference. Our mobile app is available for both Android and Apple Copies of the form are provided in each devices and is easy to download. Use the app to build registration packet. Please visit the your conference schedule, access materials, see who’s Registration Desk for details. NACAC is a exhibiting and sponsoring, view maps, and reach out to NBCC approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) friends and colleagues instantaneously via Facebook, and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that Twitter and Instagram. meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. VOTE! HOSPITALITY Now it is the time as a PCACAC member TABLE to vote for your favorite candidates in Be sure to stop by the Hospitality Table during this year’s election. Visit www.pcacac. the conference. There, you can pick up swag, org and click on “2016 Ballot” under treats, and a variety of brochures and maps for area the “News” section.Voting closes at attractions. 8:00 pm on Monday, April 18. Newly-elected officers will be announced at the Membership Meeting and Brunch This event is generously sponsored by the Delaware on Tuesday, April 19. Association of Independent Schools.

PROJECT REACH Project Reach, originally developed by Illinois ACAC, provides an opportunity for every affiliate member to touch the lives of under served students and counselors. This effort enables PCACAC to collect and donate school supplies and college counseling items to a high school in need in our region and to provide a conference scholarship for a counselor from the selected school. The recipient of this year’s award is Pocomoke High School, Worcester County (MD).

THANK YOU for donating to Project Reach! Please drop off donations at the Registration Desk by Monday evening.

LOCAL COUNSELOR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM After a highly successful pilot year at the 2013 Conference, PCACAC is continuing this special outreach effort. Knowing that the cost to attend conferences poses a hurdle for many public school counselors, the Local Counselors’ Day Committee contacted the admission offices of many colleges and universities to ask if they would sponsor a number of local, one-day attendees. The response from these colleges and universities was tremendous! Through their support, the deans and directors of these admission offices have shown they are committed to and invested in offering quality professional development and networking opportunities to local counselors. It is our sincere hope that these counselors will discover new resources and support at this year’s conference. The following colleges, universities, and organization are sponsoring local public school counselors:

PAGE | 4 VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOURS Join us for the second year of this exciting program, designed to make traveling easier on you – Virtual College Tours! On Sunday, April 17th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm, we’ll see you in the Mako Room to embark on electronic “walking” tours of campuses from the following line-up of schools: University of Delaware University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park and Washington College

COUNSELORS COLLEGE FAIR

The Counselors College Fair provides multiple networking opportunities designed to connect high school counselors and college admission professionals. Join us on Monday, April 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm in the Atrium to meet with over 40 public and private colleges and universities. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

POST-CONFERENCE DROP-IN COLLEGE TOURS Several schools will be offering special tours just for PCACAC counselors on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 pm following the conference. Each college would appreciate knowing that you are coming so they can plan for your arrival. If interested, please contact: • University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Zelma Hayward, [email protected], 410-651-8403 www.umes.edu • Salisbury University Leigh Ann Taylor, [email protected], 410-548-9180 www.salisbury.edu

SATURDAY • APRIL 16 Saturday, April 16 5:00 – 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting Closed Meeting – Off-site

7:00 – 9:00 pm President’s Council Dinner Closed Meeting – Off-site

PAGE | 5 SUNDAY • APRIL 17 Sunday, April 17 8:30 am – 12:00 pm President’s Council Meeting Closed Meeting – Dominica

12:00 – 4:00 pm Registration Premiere Lobby

12:00 – 4:00 pm Exhibitor Setup Caribbean/Exhibit Hall

1:00 – 3:00 pm Committee Meetings Atrium/Palmetto 2

1:30 – 3:00 pm Virtual College Tours Mako Embark on electronic “walking” tours of campuses from the following schools: University of Delaware; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; University of Maryland, College Park; Washington College.

3:00 – 4:15 pm First Timers Session Generously sponsored by: All levels Palmetto 3 If this is your first time at one of our conferences, please join us for this excellent introduction to your conference experience. Judy Edwards, Lake Braddock Secondary School (VA) Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Stevenson University (VA) Jeannine Lalonde, University of Virginia (VA)

2:00 – 4:15 pm Exhibits Open Carribbean/Exhibit Hall Visit the Exhibit Hall, open for business on Sunday, April 17, beginning at 2:00 pm and all day Monday, April 18. There, you’ll find valuable information about various products and services related to college admission.

3:15 – 4:15 pm Emerging Leaders: Get Involved in PCACAC/NACAC All potential emerging leaders Palmetto 5 Are you interested in learning more about becoming involved in PCACAC and NACAC? The presenters will share their experiences within these organizations. You will learn who the current leaders are, what roles they play, the commitment re- quired, and how becoming active in PCACAC/NACAC will complement your day job. Anthony Ambrogi, Randolph-Macon College (VA) Olander Fleming, Longwood University (VA) Jayne Fonash, Loudoun Academy of Science (VA) Rebekah LaPlante, Virginia Tech (VA) Rosemary Martin, University of Maryland, College Park (MD) Chris Miller, Glenelg Country School (MD) Moderator: Sue Rexford, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (MD)

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Opening Session SESSION A 4:30 – 5:45 pm That was Then and This is Now All levels Caribbean Room This interactive session will explore the past and current climates of college admission, each panelist’s road to pursuing a post-secondary education, and the changes we are facing in the next year, including Prior-Prior Year (PPY), the new Coalition Application, and the new SAT. The audience will enjoy stimulating conversation with a panel of seasoned professionals! Olander Fleming, Longwood University (VA) Mildred Johnson, Virginia Tech (VA) Robyn Lady, Chantilly High School (VA) James B. Massey, Jr., University of Maryland, College Park (MD) Konrad Turnbull, Shepherd University (WV) Moderator: Ben Rous, Hampton Roads Academy (VA)

6:00 – 7:00 pm President’s Reception Sun Deck (Caribe BR if rain) Join us for a celebratory reception, as attendees come together to enjoy great company, live entertainment, and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

7:00 – 9:00 pm President’s Dinner Atrium Continue the evening’s celebration with a delicious buffet dinner, entertainment, and an awards ceremony you won’t want to miss!

9:00 – 11:00 pm Outside Bonfire Café South Monday, April 18 7:30 am – 5:30 pm One-Day Attendees 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Exhibits Open Caribbean/Exhibit Hall

7:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Premiere Lobby Breakfasts sponsored by: 7:30 – 8:30 am Past Presidents Breakfast Closed Breakfast – Cayman

7:30 – 8:30 am Exhibitor Breakfast for the College Side Eleuthera

7:30 – 8:30 am Exhibitor Breakfast for the High School Side Dominica

7:30 – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast for All Caribbean/Exhibit Hall

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SESSIONS B1-B5 9:15 – 10:15 am Session B1 – Delawhere?: Recruiting in New Markets College Barbados In a changing educational landscape, it is important to expand into new markets. Using data, we strategically expanded recruitment into eight new markets. Come learn about our plan and the challenges and tactics that led to our success. Danny Barrow, Towson University (MD) Erica Matt, University of Delaware (DE)

9:15 – 10:15 am Session B2 – What do you mean I’m undocumented? Helping Navigate the College Application Process for Students without Documentation in the U.S. All levels Palmetto 2 This session will highlight the journey of an undocumented student in his attempt to complete the first step of his dream to graduate from a college in the United States. Join us as we share his experiences navigating and living the day-to-day obstacles associated with the college search and application process. Learn about the hurdles he comes to face, the disappointments, and his victories. During the session we will discuss how college admission and high school counselors can work together in their efforts to better assist and serve undocumented students as well as DACA eligible students. Attendees will have the opportunity to also share their own experiences, resources, and/or suggestions. Olander Fleming, Longwood University (VA) Rosemary Martin, University of Maryland (MD) Luis Portillo, Radford University (VA) Iris Rivera, Chantilly High School (VA)

9:15 – 10:15 am Session B3 – Learn, Explore, Grow, Focus, Apply: The Common Application and the Path to College Enrollment All levels Palmetto 3 The Common Application has long been a leader in the college application transaction--that point in time where students complete and submit an application. Now, with a user base of over one million students and recommenders, the association is building on its four-decade legacy by collaborating with educators, researchers, foundations, and like-minded organizations to expand educational opportunities for all students. Join Common App staff and member colleges for an update on the application system and a discussion of access initiatives that range from virtual advising to FAFSA completion to counselor professional development. Scott Anderson, The Common Application (VA) Jennifer Davis, The Common Application (VA) Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Stevenson University (MD)

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9:15 – 10:15 am Session B4 – College Counseling Classes and Seminars: From 30,000 Feet to Ground Level High School Palmetto 4 Often, guidance/college counselors get the opportunity to speak with classes and small groups about the college process. The traditional approach to these sessions tends towards the nuts and bolts of the college search process (testing, search engines, essay writing, application boot camps) and NACAC’s Step by Step curriculum, which provides a solid framework for these discussions. At the same time, the landscape of college admission is changing rapidly and many students have little understanding of the ethics, economics, or purpose of higher education. This session explores two different curricular approaches to college counseling that complement traditional lessons with topically based discussions on admission marketing, collegiate business models, the history of college admission (public and private), education as a public good vs. education as a private good, the role of colleges in a democracy, and the future of education. Joseph Freeman, Randolph School (VA) Aaron Fulk, Collegiate School (VA)

9:15 – 10:15 am Session B5 – So What’s Ethical? Current (and Thorny) Case Studies in Admission Ethics All levels Palmetto 5 Each profession has its code of ethics, and ours is NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP). This session is built around ethical conundrums that are currently of concern to many in our profession. Some are addressed by the SPGP. Others are not, but perhaps should be. We’ll give you fascinating (and thorny) case studies. You be the judge! Dale Bittinger, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MD) Jake Talmage, St. Paul’s School for Boys (MD)

SESSIONS C1-C8 10:30 – 11:30 am Session C1 – Team Work Makes the Dream Work! Joining Hands to Navigate the Complexities of Transfer Recruiting and Admission All levels Barbados This session is intended to facilitate dialogue among admissions professionals serving in two-year and four-year institutions, high schools, and CBOs, in order to encourage collaboration that’s geared towards easing the transfer admission process. This session will highlight the essential role of registrars and student services divisions in transfer recruiting and admission. Topics will include: community college dynamics; understanding the Student Services Center and Registrar’s Office; Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM); outreach initiatives; and key challenges and recommendations. Margaret Omwenga, Northern VA Community College (VA)

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10:30 – 11:30 am Session C2 – The Relationship Dynamic: Building Bonds that Lead to Enrollment College Cayman Building relationships is a complex, nuanced and powerful part of student recruitment. Colleges will learn what they can do to influence relationship-building with their prospective students in all aspects of their recruitment efforts, from social media to personal contact. They will learn how to involve all influencers, in the development of rich relationships with prospective students. This session will provide you with actionable data you can use to better understand how to build strong bonds with your prospective students that will lead to enrollment. The data and insight presented will benefit you as a public, private or community college, regardless of your size. William Brown, Hood College (MD) Rick Montgomery, Longmire and Company (KS) Brenda Poggendorf, Roanoke College (VA) Kimberly Buster Williams, University of Mary Washington (VA)

10:30 – 11:30 am Session C3 – Storytelling and Admissions All Levels Dominica Humans are natural storytellers, and we understand our world through stories. Why should the admission process be any different? Hear examples and learn strategies for storytelling in your admission presentation, marketing materials, or your students’ college essays. This session will focus on how to use storytelling throughout the college admission process, to include topics such as: why storytelling is so compelling and persuasive; how to structure a high school visit presentation like a story; how to do the same with an information session; how to include current student stories in your communications; and how storytelling is effective in the college essay. Aundra Anderson, Washington College (MD) Lisa Davies, University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

10:30 – 11:30 am Session C4 – Session Cancelled

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10:30 – 11:30 am Session C5 – “We just heard the same thing from the last college rep!” All levels Palmetto 2 Hear from colleagues on both sides of the desk about the good, bad and ugly of college presentations to high school students during recruitment season. Learn how to train new and seasoned college admission counselors to share stories about your college that will keep students mesmerized and have school counselors repeating them to others. Learn how school counselors can make admission colleagues feel truly welcome and build relationships, while ethically advocating for students. Dale Bittinger, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MD) Annalise Miyashiro, Vanderbilt University (TN) Ethan Percy, Baltimore City College (MD) Ann Marie Strauss, Garrison Forest School (MD)

10:30 – 11:30 am Session C6 – Alphabetizing the Alphabet Soup: Recruiting and Retaining LGBTQ+ Students All levels Palmetto 3 While the exact size of the LGBTQ+ student population is unknown, many universities are underprepared to support this population because they lack the services and basic knowledge of their specific needs. While some schools have implemented changes to campus policies and practices to support the students, others have not. This session will discuss the needs of the LGBTQ+ students and how campuses can offer more inclusive environments during the admission process and beyond. Cailin Asip, Longwood University (VA) Andrew Bunting, George Mason University (VA)

10:30 – 11:30 am Session C7 – Work Experience, Skills and Money for College? Tell Me More about AmeriCorps! High School Palmetto 4 In the AmeriCorps national service program, participants serve communities while exploring new interests and developing marketable skills. AmeriCorps benefits, which are not need-based, include a stipend and an Education Award to pay for college or repay student loans. The session will discuss eligibility, the application process, and the kinds of projects participants do in AmeriCorps NCCC, a residential team-based program for ages 18-24, and working with organizations such as City Year and other nonprofits. Rebecca Claster, Blyth-Templeton Academy (DC) Katrina Mathis, AmeriCorps NCCC (DC) Jamaal Williams, City Year (DC)

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10:30 – 11:30 am Session C8 – Going International: A Look at Overseas Options High School Palmetto 5 This session, led by representatives from University of Glasgow in Scotland, University College Dublin in Ireland, and The American University of Rome, will provide an overview of the international options available to students, examine some key differences between curriculum overseas and in the US, and offer tips on advising students applying to international institutions. By highlighting the advantages of studying overseas and addressing some common concerns of students, parents, and counselling staff, this session aims to assist counselors in identifying whether an overseas education might be a good fit for their students. Danielle Houston, University of Glasgow (FL) Nohea Reveley-Mahan, The American University of Rome (Italy) Lindsey Siferd, University College Dublin (NY)

11:45 am – 1:45 pm Luncheon Atrium Please gather for a delicious lunch and special recognition of colleagues. Recipients of the following awards and honors, please stay after the luncheon for photographs: NACAC Leadership Award, Apperson Award, sponsored counselors and their Building Bridges sponsors, Project Reach, and Student Support Grant.

SESSIONS D1-D9 2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D1 – Round Table - Violence in School Settings All levels Barbados Local, national, and international news reports are filled with stories of violence. Violence, it appears, is all around us, permeating every fiber of every institution in every country. While many argue that violence is more prevalent than in years past, violence is not new; but the level and intensity of violence within schools are new. Calling upon research and experiences, this roundtable is designed to allow for a free exchange of ideas on how educators can contribute to our understanding of and possible solutions to violence within educational settings. Deborah Basket, The College of William and Mary (VA)

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2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D2 – Suburban Legends All levels Cayman The college admission process includes a number of beliefs and assumptions that might be labelled as “Suburban Legends.” Like urban legends, they sound plausible, but are they true? Come hear a panel of experienced professionals discuss their favorite Suburban Legends and be ready to contribute your own. Penny Deck, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School (VA) James Jump, St. Christopher's School (VA) Lou Hirsh, University of Delaware, Retired (DE) Sally Stone Richmond, Washington and Lee University (VA)

2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D3 – We Are Coming To You – The Virginia Publics Coming Together on Diversity Initiatives All levels Dominica More now than ever, the terms “access,” “diversity,” and “inclusion” are tossed around and discussed in admission circles and higher education. But what is actually being done? What are you doing? This session will address these questions and show how talk was put into action this past year when a group of admission officers from several universities teamed up. Come hear about new ideas on diversity programs and discovered best practices. Alphonso Garrett, Virginia Tech (VA) Valerie Gregory, University of Virginia (VA) Monyette Martin, James Madison University (VA) Christian West, University of Virginia (VA)

2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D4 – The Redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments: Understanding Scores and Reporting All levels Eleuthera The redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments is finally here! The redesigned PSAT/ NMSQT was administered in October and the redesigned SAT has finally made its debut. Learn how you can make sense of the information it provides you and your students or prospective students. Topics covered will include understanding new scores and what they mean, using concordance to compare previous scores to redesigned test scores, getting the most out of the new reporting portal, creating personalized practice through Khan Academy, and understanding the impact of the SAT Suite for higher education recruitment and admission. Cassandra Allen, College Board (PA) Josh Lubben, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MD) Rene Rosa, College Board (PA)

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2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D5 – Uber, Lyft or CAB: How to Hail a Counselor Advisory Board All levels Palmetto 1 “Is that the same thing as a fly-in?” Learn how Counselor Advisory Boards are value-added propositions to both sides of the desk. CABs offer school counselors an in-depth view of the institution and assist counselors in introducing the institution to students for whom it may be a good fit. Colleges gain insight from trusted high school colleagues about efficacy of programs, campus initiatives, and marketing messages and receive direct feedback about the students/parents that they hope to attract. Admission colleagues will hear how to articulate the purpose for a CAB, determine the budget, select counselors, schedule visit dates/ programs, and coordinate with other campus offices. Michael Carter, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School (VA) Abbi Pfister-Soria, Southern Methodist University (TX) Ann Marie Strauss, Garrison Forest School (MD)

2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D6 – Toolkit for all Counselors: Recruiting and Retaining Millennials and Generation Z All levels Palmetto 2 This session discusses the college fit from four points of view: those of admission officers, parents, students and college counselors. All four “players” must understand their own offerings and needs and carefully fit them to each other. Admission officers, the front line of recruitment, can implement specific processes to attract and evaluate students beyond marketing materials and on-line applications. The panel addresses possible programs to retain the sensitive and somewhat coddled current generation. Strong, targeted recruitment and admission lead to retention. Robyn Lady, Chantilly High School (VA) James Pennix, Radford University (VA) Brenda Poggendorf, Roanoke College (VA) Julia Ross, Professional Tutoring, LLC (VA) Kathleen Voss, Georgia Tech (GA)

2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D7 – College and Career Readiness Mentoring (CCRM) Program for Homeless High School Students High School Palmetto 3 The CCRM team will discuss how they acquired the funds to run the program from the Maryland State Department of Education through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Participants will hear success stories and learn how mentors are recruited, trained, and assigned to identified high school students (9-12) in temporary housing, and they will receive an overview of how Naviance (a tool for college/career readiness) activities are created for mentors to use with their students. Nancy Overton, Howard County Public School System (MD) Kara Rick, Oakland Mills High School (MD) Dana Scott, Wilde Lake High School (MD)

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2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D8 – Creating a College-Going Culture in Public High Schools High School Palmetto 4 Whether you’ve been in the profession for two months or twenty years, every counselor can benefit from some new and fresh ideas to create a college-going culture in their building. Learn how two high schools in Hanover County, with limited budgets and even less time, have implemented some fun and exciting ways to promote a college-going atmosphere in their buildings. Emily Garcia, Lee-Davis High School (VA) Joshua Hurley, Patrick Henry High School (VA) Erika Morck, Patrick Henry High School (VA) Allie Smith, Lee-Davis High School (VA)

2:00 – 3:00 pm Session D9 – Working With the Other Side of the Desk: MARCA to the Rescue! High School Palmetto 5 Students assume that college admission representatives are trying to find ways to deny them instead of ways to accept them. Team up with MARCA (Mid-Atlantic Regional Counselor Association) and learn about student programs implemented by high schools with the help of MARCA college admission representatives. Discover ways they have made the college admission process more personalized, less intimidating, and more empowering for students. Kalin Burns, Bryant University (RI) Sean Lewis, University of Dayton (OH) Hannah Wolff, Langley High School (VA) SESSIONS E1-E8 3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E1 – Secrets from the Social Chair All levels Barbados Have you always wondered why some offices have all the fun? Team morale starts with YOU! According to sociologist Alexander Leighton, “morale is the capacity of a group of people to pull together persistently and consistently in pursuit of a common purpose.” This session will explore various approaches to achieve the perfect balance of team-building exercises and staff development to increase staff morale that is applicable to diverse work environments. Justine Okerson, College of William and Mary (VA) Kate Perry, College of William and Mary (VA)

3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E2 – Design Thinking the College Search Process High School Cayman What do a needle-free vaccine, creating a tastier Pringle, and improving airport- security checkpoints have in common? They are all the result of a process called design thinking. This theory uses subjective and objective criteria to craft an outcome beneficial to the user. In a nutshell, design thinking describes the college search process perfectly. This interactive session will explain design thinking in greater detail and provide an understandable roadmap for college advisors and students to use this concept in their college quests. Kalin Burns, Bryant University (RI) David Hamilton, St. Mary's Ryken High School (MD)

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3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E3 – Game Changer: The New Way to Connect with Gen Z All levels Dominica Learn how engaging students in creating a positive, digital identity and embracing this holistic supplement not only enables students to stand out during the application process and throughout the student life-cycle (including internships and employment), but also bolsters college efforts in recruitment, selection, and matriculation in a time-efficient manner. With an exciting introduction to ZeeMee’s latest features, you will leave this presentation with new tools to engage and connect with Gen Z like never before. Molly Garnett, Albermarle High School (VA) Juan Jaysingh, ZeeMee (CA) Jill Lauck, Tower Hill (DE) Keating Sherry, ZeeMee (CA)

3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E4 – Affordability and Outcomes: The Coalition Application All levels Eleuthera A coalition of highly respected American public and private colleges and universities has begun the design and organization of an online platform that hopes to recast the nature of applying to college in the 21st century. As a group, all colleges and universities in this coalition are committed to strong outcomes and high graduation rates, and, perhaps most importantly, broadening access to students of all backgrounds by making their institutions affordable for as many families as possible. This presentation will outline the progress the Coalition has made in the past year of development and highlight the benefits of this new application platform. Mildred Johnson, Virginia Tech (VA) Rebekah LaPlante, Virginia Tech (VA)

3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E5 – Help Me! I’m First Gen... All levels Palmetto 2 Roughly 30% of college-bound seniors are first generation. School counselors and admission officers will need to work more collaboratively to ensure students and their families receive the resources necessary to navigate this process. Once enrolled, we must retain them, make sure they have satisfying academic and social experiences, and prepare them for the workforce. This session will delve into the needs of first- generation students and how that differs from what students needed years ago. Calin Asip, Longwood University (VA) Miriam Filvarof, Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) Elizabeth Lightfoot, St. Paul’s School for Girls (MD) Ashley Woodard, Longwood University (VA)

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3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E6 – Swing and a Miss: Analyzing the Impacts of Preferential Treatment During the College Admission Process for NCAA Student-Athletes All levels Palmetto 3 Student-athletes across all divisions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are often academically unprepared for the rigors of college. To benefit their athletic programs, many higher education institutions provide student- athletes with preferential treatment during the college admission process. This session will look at the eligibility requirements of the NCAA, how admission offices make decisions about their incoming student-athletes, and how these decisions can impact both the institution and the student. Tiana Hakimzadeh, American University (DC) Monique Hyppolite, Johns Hopkins University (MD)

3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E7 – “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” All levels Palmetto 4 Mid-management professionals are often asked the question, and often ask themselves, “What is your next move?” Those of us who have been in the admission field for a while understand that there is no direct path to take. If you are thinking about your next step and want to talk to some individuals who have made all kinds of different career moves, join us for this session. We will provide our backgrounds, why we took the steps we did, and help you think about some of the questions you might wish to ask yourself in order to help you decide what you really do want to be when you grow up. (Spoiler alert: we are still thinking about that ourselves!) Anthony Ambrogi, Randolph-Macon College (VA) Emily Thigpen, Colgate University (NY) Libby Weith, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School (VA)

3:15 – 4:15 pm Session E8 – Building a Free College Program All levels Palmetto 5 We will chronicle the journey and building of a college partnership that led to an open-access, free, college-credit program for our high school students. We will share how we have built our program, the struggle to keep it going, and the promise of getting our most underrepresented students college credit before leaving high school. Working with Richard Bland College we have changed the free-college-credit landscape. J. Tyler Hart, Richard Bland College of William and Mary (VA) Kevin Terry, Rock Ridge High School (VA)

PAGE | 17 MONDAY & TUESDAY• APRIL 18 & 19

4:30 – 5:30 pm Counselors College Fair Atrium The Counselors College Fair provides multiple networking opportunities designed to connect high school counselors and college admission professionals. Meet with over 40 public and private colleges and universities. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

6:30 – 8:00 pm Dinner You can have dinner on you own or join one of the groups heading out to local restaurants by adding your name to the lists at the Hospitality Table.

8:00 pm – 12:00 am Social Seacrets (Off-site) Generously sponsored by: The Social is a special affair that allows you to unwind to music, dancing, drinks (drink ticket and cash bar), and a fabulous dessert. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a PCACAC Social without karaoke!

Tuesday, April 19 8:30 – 9:00 am Beverage Break Palmetto Promenade

SESSION F Closing Session 9:00 – 10:15 am Session F – Current Trends and Future Issues: The Solutions Edition All levels Palmetto Ballroom A multitude of topics are impacting higher education and many affect the realm of college admission and advising. Some issues have been around for decades, and some are recent developments. While this session will address current trends and future issues, the focus will be on possible solutions to these problems. Members of the CTFI Committee

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Membership Meeting & Brunch Atrium Generously sponsored by: Members will gather at this meeting to hear the outcome of our annual election and to vote on key business items. Non-members are welcome to attend to learn more about PCACAC business and the importance of membership. PCACAC Board members should stay after the brunch for photographs.

PAGE | 18 SNACK AND REFRESHMENT BREAKS Snack and refreshment breaks have been generously sponsored by our Partners:

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MARYLAND & DC SCHOOLS (AIMS) Annapolis Area Christian School • Archbishop Spalding High School • Concordia Preparatory School Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School • Boys’ Latin School • Bryn Mawr School Cristo Rey Jesuit High School • Friends School of Baltimore • Garrison Forest School Gilman School • Glenelg Country School • Indian Creek School Jemicy School The John Carroll School • Key School • Loyola Blakefield School • McDonogh School Maryvale Preparatory School Mercy High School • Notre Dame Preparatory School • Oldfields School The Park School of Baltimore • Roland Park Country School • St. James School • St. Paul’s School St. Paul’s School for Girls • St. Timothy’s School • Severn School DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (DAIS) Archmere Academy • Caravel Academy • Padua Academy • St. Andrew’s School St. Elizabeth High School • St. Mark’s High School • St. Thomas More Academy • Salesianum School Sanford School • The Tatnall School • Tower Hill School • Ursuline Academy Wilmington Christian School • Wilmington Friends School

EVALUATIONS We hope you enjoy all this year’s Conference has to offer! Your feedback is important to us and will help us know what we can improve upon for future professional development opportunities. Please take a moment to complete online evaluations for sessions attended and for the overall conference, either from the mobile application or from the links at www.pcacac. org/conferences. A paper copy of the “Full Conference Evaluation” is also provided as the last page in this program.

VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOU! There are many ways for members to volunteer with PCACAC! For instance, you can join a committee, run for an office, speak at a Drive-In Workshop, or present at the Summer Institute or Conference. Please visit the Membership Information section at www.pcacac.org to explore available volunteer opportunities.

PAGE | 19 Save the Date April 23-25, 2017 52nd Annual Conference @ Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, VA

PCACAC Williamsburg, VA

PAGEPCACAC | 20 .ORG/CONFERENCES ExhibitorsEXHIBITORS ACT, INC. www.act.org H•A THIRTY ONE www.hathirtyone.com ACT is an international, mission-driven, nonprofit organization Grown organically, one client at a time, simply by being ourselves with more than 50 years of experience generating data-driven and being good at what we do. H•A ThirtyOne specializes in taking assessments and research. As a trusted leader in the testing the time to truly get to know a school and developing an approach field, ACT is known for developing high-quality assessments that tailored to an institution’s specific needs. From enrollment strategy determine college and career readiness and provide the most and communication flow planning to executing creative solutions advanced measures of workplace skills. and helping schools with Student Find campaigns (because really, who has time to search?). We promise real results. Every time.

HOBSONS www.hobsons.com APPLEROUTH TUTORING SERVICES Hobsons helps students identify their strengths, explore www.applerouth.com careers, create academic plans, match to best-fit educational opportunities, and reach their education and life goals. We Applerouth is an Atlanta-based tutoring company that has been deliver solutions -- including Naviance, Radius, and Starfish -- that preparing students for college since 2001. A national organization enable thousands of educational institutions to improve college with more than 200 tutors and offices in DC, Atlanta, New York, and career planning, admissions and enrollment, and student Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Applerouth offers individual success and advising for millions of students around the globe. and group tutoring both in-person and online. We put students on a path to reach their goals by exposing them to postsecondary opportunities, connecting them with higher education institutions where they will thrive, and helping them to engage with a connected, informed campus community dedicated to their success. CARNEGIE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC INTERNATIONAL www.carnegiecomm.com BACCALAUREATE Carnegie Communications has been at the forefront of integrated, ORGANIZATION response-driven enrollment marketing and recruitment for over www.ibo.com 30 years. Through customized, cutting-edge digital solutions and a multi-channel lead generation platform, Carnegie connects higher The International Baccalaureate (IB), is a recognized leader in education institutions with their target audiences. international education, offering three high-quality, challenging educational programs for a worldwide community of schools, aiming to create a better, more peaceful world. The IB Diploma program is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, COLLEGE BOARD normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and in life beyond. www.collegeboard.org The programme is normally taught over two years and has gained The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities. that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made KAPLAN up of over 6,000 of theworld’s leading educational institutions and TEST PREP is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each www.kaptest.com year, the College Board helps more than seven million students For over 75 years Kaplan Test Prep has helped students reach their prepare for a successful transition to college through programs admission goals through test preparation. Throughout Maryland, and services in college readiness and college success - including Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, DC we offer an array of options the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization for students and schools such as in-person practice tests including also serves the education community through research and the Redesigned SAT, one-on-one tutoring, on-site or online classes, advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. and online self-paced programs. The secondary schools we partner with 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.

PAGE | 21 Exhibitors

METHOD THE PARISH GROUP TEST PREP www.parishgroup.com www.methodtestprep.com We’re the nation’s only full-service marketing agency to specialize From a web-based, self-paced program to live online classes, exclusively in marketing for private higher education and practice tests, and all the way to personalized private tutoring, independent schools. That’s right: private education marketing. Method Test Prep offers a number of solutions to fit any schedule, Nothing else. That means we only partner with one kind of client: learning style, and budget. Method Test Prep makes every effort You. For nearly 30 years, we’ve been providing the tools that private to customize the standardized test preparation process to fit higher education institutions and independent schools use to your individual or school-wide needs. The methods are designed recruit, enroll, retain, and turn students into faithful alumni. Over to allow students the ability to prepare for the SAT and ACT that time, we’ve perfected our approach for admissions success. whenever they want, wherever they want. Our people have developed unrivaled experience and expertise in promoting private institutions and independent schools, each unique and each targeting specific types of students.

NRCCUA First Timers Session & www.nrccua.com Counselors College Fair THE PRINCETON REVIEW NRCCUA operates the nation’s largest College Planning Program, www.princetonreview.com MyCollegeOptions.org, containing nearly 6,000,000 students. Serving For 30 years, The Princeton Review has been the destination for as a link between their educational goals and our member schools. college and grad bound students to make their dreams a reality. Last year alone, we helped more than 3.5 million students get into a great college or grad school. How do we do it? Online and in-person tutoring and test prep from top-notch educators as well REVOLUTION as more than 150 books that provide test prep help to college PREP admissions advice. www.revolutionprep.com Revolution Prep was founded in 2002 with the dream of changing VISITDAYS education for the better. We partner with hundreds of schools www.visitdays.com to offer tutoring in all subjects & standardized tests, as well as presentations, practice exams & need-based scholarships. VisitDays provides a visitor-first campus visit solution for higher Schools & families chose us for our professional full-time tutors, education institutions. Prospective students schedule for visits, our unique growth mindset approach, our tutoring matching open houses, and one-on-one meetings from anywhere on process & our transparency. your institution’s website using VisitDays Mobi. Visitors receive personalized, automated emails and text messages at optimized times before their visit, check in via text message, and complete mobile surveys following their visit.

SWISS EDUCATION GROUP www.swisseducation.com ZEEMEE SEG schools offer programs for undergraduates and postgraduates www.zeemee.com students in all sectors of the Hospitality industry including; Culinary For students, applying to college is nerve-wracking. They wonder Arts, Design, Tourism, Business Administration, E-Business, if they will truly be seen. For admissions reps the process has Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Hotel, Restaurant, Resort, become too standardized, and leaves them wanting to see more. Event & Spa Management. The classes are taught in English ZeeMee provides both a highly aesthetic, digital portfolio via which and combine practical training with management theory. The students can finally be seen and a fresh streamlined interface by bachelor programs include two paid internships in Switzerland or which admissions reps can see more than they ever have before. abroad. ZeeMee is a free service that gives you the ability to showcase yourself for college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and employment by creating a unique profile page. Use your own images, videos and documents to easily build and organize your page, and once completed, simply copy and paste the link into any application. Your ZeeMee page brings your application to life and helps you Get Seen.

PAGE | 22 2016 Sponsors AdmiralAdmiral

Monday Conference Social AnchorAnchor

First Timers Session & Tuesday Membership Meeting Marion Flagg Scholarship Program Counselors College Fair & Brunch (3 sponsorships)

Mobile Application Name Badge Wallets StewardSteward Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS) Annapolis Area Christian School • Archbishop Spalding High School • Concordia Preparatory School Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School • Boys’ Latin School • Bryn Mawr School • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Friends School of Baltimore • Garrison Forest School • Gilman School • Glenelg Country School • Indian Creek School Jemicy School • The John Carroll School • Key School • Loyola Blakefield School • McDonogh School Maryvale Preparatory School Mercy High School • Notre Dame Preparatory School • Oldfields School The Park School of Baltimore • Roland Park Country School • St. James School • St. Paul’s School St. Paul’s School for Girls • St. Timothy’s School • Severn School Snack & Refreshment Breaks

Marion Flagg Scholarship Program (2 sponsorships) Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) Archmere Academy • Caravel Academy • Padua Academy • St. Andrew’s School St. Elizabeth High School • St. Mark’s High School • St. Thomas More Academy • Salesianum School Sanford School • The Tatnall School • Tower Hill School • Ursuline Academy Wilmington Christian School • Wilmington Friends School Hospitality Table / Snack & Refreshment Breaks

Past Presidents Breakfast

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StewardStewardContinued Mike Oligmueller In Memory of Suzanne Colligan

Richmond Area Independent Schools (RAIS) Benedictine College Preparatory • Blessed Sacrament Huguenot • Christchurch School • Collegiate School The New Community School • St. Catherine's School • St. Christopher's School • St. Gertrude High School St. Margaret's School • The Steward School • Trinity Episcopal School • Westminster Academy Ann Powell Mentoring Program (2 sponsorships)

Tidewater Area Independent Schools Cape Henry Collegiate • Hampton Roads Academy • Nansemond Suffolk Academy Norfolk Academy • Norfolk Collegiate School Ann Powell Mentoring Program in support of the 2015-2016 mentees

Washington Area Independent Schools (WAIS) Academy of the Holy Cross • Barrie School • Bullis School • Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Commonwealth Academy • Connelly School of the Holy Child • Edmund Burke School • Field School Flint Hill School • Georgetown Day School • Georgetown Preparatory School • Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Gonzaga College High School • Holton-Arms School • Landon School • Madeira School • Maret School National Cathedral School • Potomac School • Sandy Spring Friends School• Sidwell Friends School • Siena School St. Albans School • St. Andrew's Episcopal School • St. Anselm's Abbey School • St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart • Washington International School In memory of Suzanne Colligan, a long-time counselor at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Suzanne was a tireless advocate for students, a wonderful and supportive collegue, and a good friend. CrewCrew Mike Carter Barbara Conner Jayne Caiflin Fonash Robyn Lady Mary Layman Sue Rexford Jeff Smith

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PAGE | 24 PCACAC Annual Scholarships and Awards STUDENT SUPPORT GRANT (SSG) PCACAC recognizes that members may not always have the groups. New and creative ideas are welcome! financial resources to implement student programming. Priority will be given to Student Support Grant applications To address this need, we offer Student Support Grants to that meet the following proposal guidelines: help underwrite worthwhile initiatives that directly benefit  address an unmet need in the community; students in the college admission process. Members may  can lead to the targeted participants’ increased apply for a Student Support Grant for their own student involvement in the college process; projects. They may also wish to nominate a community  give detailed plans for the use of the grant; and member whose volunteer work nurtures college readiness.  reach underserved populations. Successful SSG applicants will propose events directly benefiting students, such as: trips to college campuses; If you have questions about the program, please contact SSG money for student college counseling or financial aid Committee Chair, Lucy Neal Duke at lduke@cristoreybalt. workshops; or college programs to host prospective student org, 410-727-3255, ext. 1021. THE JOHN A. “JACK” BLACKBURN AWARD FOR ETHICS IN COLLEGE ADMISSION he John A. “Jack” Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission was established by the Past Presidents of 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 Tan 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. 2011 Shirley A. Bloomquist 2012 Louis L. Hirsh 2013 Valerie H. Gregory 2014 James W. Jump 2015 Mildred Johnson

RICHARD L. APPERSON AWARD he Richard L. Apperson Award, named in honor of PCACAC’s first president, is the Association’s highest honor presented to a PCACAC member. It is awarded annually to a member whose career embodies the ideals of the Association—providing extraordinary service to students, to PCACAC, and to the college counseling profession. TThe recipient is presented with an engraved Jefferson cup as well as temporary custody of the Apperson bowl. 1973 Mary Ross Flower 1988 Joseph Monte 2003 Arlene Ingram 1974 Lucille Norman 1989 Pamela Fay-Williams 2004 James W. Jump 1975 Sallie W. Scott 1990 Pamela W. Spence 2005 Ann Story Royall Powell 1976 Ann Splitstone 1991 John A. Blackburn 2006 Virginia Carey 1977 H. Kenneth Shook 1992 Karl L. Wolf 2007 Betty Delk 1978 Charlotte Wilder 1993 Martin A. Wilder, Jr. 2008 Evelyn Boyd White 1979 Thomas N. Pollard, Jr. 1994 Audrey T. Hill 2009 Joanne Wood 1980 H. Conrad Warlick 1995 Marjorie S. Loenning 2010 Betty Jones 1981 Arria McGinnis 1996 Katherine L. Reilly 2011 Margaret ‘Peg’ Cothern 1982 James R. Ten Broeck 1997 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 2012 Paul M. Feakins 1983 John T. Casteen III 1998 James D. Holmes 2013 Lisa M. Hill 1984 Marion Flagg 1999 Norma Smith Taliaferro 2014 Jenifer Blair 1985 Jean L. Rayburn 2000 James J. Gorman 2015 Jayne Caflin Fonash 1986 Jud Samon 2001 Joan W. Mudge 1987 Edward Smith 2002 Bertrand R. Hudnall

PAGE | 25 MARION FLAGG SCHOLARSHIP amed for one of PCACAC’s most outstanding members, the Marion Flagg Scholarship is awarded annually to a group of exceptional educational professionals who are not currently members of PCACAC. The Inclusion, Access, & Success Committee oversees the selection of Nthe scholarship recipients. Most of these colleagues work with minority populations or students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They may be high school counselors, two- or four-year college admission professionals, independent counselors, or individuals working in such programs as I Have a Dream and Upward Bound.

The 2016-2017 Marion Flagg Scholarship Recipients are:  Jaime Conklin, Hermitage High School (VA)  Calvin Ruffin, DC College Access Program (DC)  Kendra Taylor, High Rocks Education Corporation (WV)  Tameka Williams, Caesar Rodney High School (DE)

PCACAC PAST PRESIDENTS 1966-1967 Richard L. Apperson 1990-1991 Audrey T. Hill 1967-1968 Jeanette McDonald 1991-1992 James D. Holmes 1968-1969 Harold Gray 1992-1993 Bonnie A. Fitzpatrick 1969-1970 William R. Baldt 1993-1994 Karen Cottrell 1970-1971 H. Kenneth Shook 1994-1995 Larry A. Griffith 1971-1972 Dorothy S. Love 1995-1996 Virginia Carey 1972-1973 Ernest H. Ern 1996-1997 Elizabeth W. Delk 1973-1974 Willis J. Stetson, Jr. 1997-1998 Jenifer L. Blair 1974-1975 Thomas N. Pollard 1998-1999 Arlene P. Ingram 1975-1976 John A. Blackburn 1999-2000 Richard J. Edgar 1976-1977 James R. Ten Broeck 2000-2002 James W. Jump 1977-1978 H. Conrad Warlick 2002-2003 Evelyn Boyd White 1978-1979 Marion R. Flagg 2003-2004 Susan Knight 1979-1980 Jud Samon 2004-2005 James W. Jump 1980-1981 Pamela K. Fay 2005-2006 David Kraus 1981-1982 Jennifer G. Hantho 2006-2007 Susan Rexford 1982-1983 James M. Ballengee, Jr. 2007-2008 Lisa M. Hill 1983-1984 Pamela W. Spence 2008-2009 Paul M. Feakins 1984-1985 Leigh D. Sherrill 2009-2010 Jeffrey E. Smith 1985-1986 Terry Scarborough 2010-2011 Jayne C. Fonash James R. Ten Broeck 2011-2012 Alison A. Gauch 1986-1987 Katherine L. Reilly 2012-2013 Carolyn T. Doyle 1987-1988 Karl L. Wolf 2013-2014 Michael D. Carter 1988-1989 Bertrand R. Hudnall 2014-2015 Kelly Farmer 1989-1990 Martin A. Wilder, Jr.

PAGE | 26 ABOUT PCACAC Founded in 1964, the Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) is a nonprofit, professional organization for those who work with students in the transition between high school and college. PCACAC exists to maintain high professional standards at both the secondary and college levels and to connect college admission officers, secondary school counselors, independent counselors, financial aid officers, and educational organizations to discuss common professional concerns and to explore ways to empower students. PCACAC is the regional affiliate of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) serving Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

STANDING COMMITTEES Admission Practices Government Relations In keeping with NACAC’s “Statement of Principles of In conjunction with NACAC, PCACAC monitors state Good Practice,” the AP Committee advocates, promotes and federal legislation related to educational issues and monitors ethical standards and practices in college and promotes the interests of students and counselors admission. through Advocacy Days and contacts at the state and federal levels. College Fair/College Night The College Fair/College Night Committee coordinates the Inclusion, Access, & Success college fair and college night schedules within the PCACAC The IAS Committee develops policy recommendations that area. This committee also serves as a liaison between expand access to higher education for underrepresented PCACAC and the NACAC National College Fairs in the region. student populations. IAS subcommittees include the Marion Flagg Scholarship Program, the Ann Powell Communications Memorial Mentoring Program, The Student Support Grant The Communications Committee is responsible for Program, and the Joining Hands for College Program. external communications to the membership including web and print information, Facebook, Twitter, e-list, and Membership The Anchor, the organization’s online blog. The Membership Committee is responsible for the promotion, recruitment, and retention of membership in Conference Planning PCACAC. The Conference Planning Committee, in conjunction with the President-Elect and several subcommittees, plans the Nominating annual spring conference. The Nominating Committee recommends members for leadership positions within PCACAC. Credentials & Bylaws The Credentials & Bylaws Committee determines eligibility Past Presidents for membership in PCACAC, investigates membership The Past Presidents Committee reviews the Strategic eligibility questions referred by the Board, and annually Plan, existing policies and procedures, and makes reviews and updates the Articles of Incorporation and recommendations to the Board. It is responsible for the Bylaws. selection of the recipient of the John A. Blackburn Award.

Current Trends & Future Issues Professional Development CTFI annually reviews trends in counseling, college The Professional Development Committee develops admission, and enrollment management. The Committee programs that contribute to the professional growth and makes recommendations for programs and services that development of the membership, including regional Drive- educate and inform members and other members of the In Workshops, the Summer Institute, and the Annual public about professional issues and trends. Conference.

Finance & Budget The Finance and Budget Committee makes budget estimates, recommends investment and audit policies to the Board and supervises all other PCACAC financial matters.

PAGE | 27 2015-2016 PCACAC Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT ʹ Mike Oligmueller, Director of College Counseling, The Potomac School (VA) PRESIDENT-ELECT ʹ Anthony Ambrogi, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Research, Randolph-Macon College (VA) PAST PRESIDENT ʹ Kelly Farmer, Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions, Stevenson University (MD) SECRETARY ʹ Heather Jeter, Director of College Counseling, The Steward School (VA) TREASURER ʹ Joel Lang, Director of College Advisement and Guidance, Padua Academy (DE) EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EX OFFICIO) ʹ Rhonda Douthit, [email protected], 434-989-7557

DELEGATION

CHIEF DELEGATEʹ Kelly Farmer, Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions, Stevenson University (MD)

ASSEMBLY DELEGATES - COLLEGE Anthony Ambrogi, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Research, Randolph-Macon College (VA) Karen Felton, Director of Admissions, The George Washington University (DC) James Pennix, Dean of Admissions and Enrollment, Radford University (VA) Sam Shoge, Assistant Director of Admission, Washington College (MD)

ASSEMBLY DELEGATES ʹ HIGH SCHOOL Barbara Conner, Director of College Counseling, Foxcroft School (VA) Jennifer Evans, Director of College Counseling, Jemicy School (MD) Heather Jeter, Director of College Counseling, The Steward School (VA) Robyn Lady, Director of Student Services, Chantilly High School (VA) Kathleen Martin, Director of College Guidance, Wilmington Friends School (DE) Scott Mayer, Associate Director of College Counseling, ^ƚ͘ŚƌŝƐƚŽƉŚĞƌ͛Ɛ^ĐŚŽŽů;sͿ Mike Oligmueller, Director of College Counseling, The Potomac School (VA) Jake Talmage, ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌŽĨŽůůĞŐĞŽƵŶƐĞůŝŶŐ͕^ƚ͘WĂƵů͛Ɛ^ĐŚŽŽůĨŽƌŽǇƐ;DͿ

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES Admission Practices Chair ʹ Jake Talmage, ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌŽĨŽůůĞŐĞŽƵŶƐĞůŝŶŐ͕^ƚ͘WĂƵů͛Ɛ^ĐŚŽŽůĨŽƌŽǇƐ;DͿ College Fair/College Night Chair ʹ James B. Massey Jr., Senior Associate Director, University of Maryland, College Park (MD) Communications Chair ʹ Aundra Anderson, Associate Director of Admissions, Washington College (MD) Conference Planning Chair ʹ Rosemary Martin, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Maryland, College Park (MD) Credentials & By Laws Chair ʹ Scott Mayer, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. ŚƌŝƐƚŽƉŚĞƌ͛Ɛ^ĐŚŽŽů;sͿ Current Trends & Future Issues Chair ʹ David Hamilton, Director of College Advising, St. Mary͛s Ryken High School (MD) Finance & Budget Chair ʹ Joel Lang, Director of College Advisement and Guidance, Padua Academy (DE) Government Relations Chair ʹ Sam Shoge, Assistant Director of Admissions, Washington College (MD) Inclusion, Access & Success Chair ʹ James Pennix, Dean of Admissions and Enrollment, Radford University (VA) Membership Chair ʹ Carl Ahlgren, Director of College Counseling, Gilman School (MD) Nominating Chair ʹ Kelly Farmer, Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions, Stevenson University (MD) Past Presidents Chair ʹ Michael Carter, Director of College Counseling, St. Stephens and St. Agnes School Professional Development Chair ʹ Robyn Lady, Director of Student Services, Chantilly High School (VA) SUBCOMMITTEES Fund Development Chair ʹ Judy Hingle, Retired Career Connections Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) Marion Flagg Program Chair ʹ Chris Miller, Co-Director of College Counseling, Glenelg Country School (MD) Summer Institute Chair ʹ Renee Norden, Director of College Counseling, Highland School (VA) Student Support Grant Chair ʹ Lucy Duke, Assistant Director of College Counseling, McDonogh School (MD)

AD HOC COMMITTEE Living History Project Chair ʹ James D. Holmes, Retired (MD)

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President Mike Oligmueller, The Potomac School (VA) Professional Development Chair Robyn Lady, Chantilly High School (VA) PCACAC Executive Assistant Rhonda Douthit, PCACAC Executive Office (VA) Conference Planning Committee Chair Rosemary Martin, University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

SUBCOMMITTEES

CEUs Judy Hingle, Retired (VA) College Fair Barbara Conner, Foxcroft School (VA) Elizabeth Dugas, University of Alabama (VA Regional) College Tours Joshua Lubben, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MD) Evaluations Alice Robertson, Chantilly High School (VA) Exhibits Carolyn Doyle, Retired (DE) Jayne Fonash, Loudon Academy of Science (VA) First Timers Judy Edwards, Lake Braddock Secondary School (VA) Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Stevenson University (MD) Jeannine Lalonde, University of Virginia (VA) Hospitality Sue Rexford, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (MD) Mary Boylan, American University (DC) Local Counselors Day & Scholarship Luis Portillo, Radford University (VA) Rich Bader, Potomac Falls High School (VA) Kelly Hawse, St. Mary’s High School (MD) Past Presidents Susan Rexford, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (MD) Project Reach Site Coordinator Jayne Fonash, Loudon Academy of Science (VA) Public Relations, Marketing & Photography Rhonda Douthit, PCACAC Executive Assistant (VA) Registration Olander Fleming, Longwood University (VA) Renee Duckworth, St. Vincent Pallotti High School (MD) Michele Flores, Collegiate Directions, Inc. (MD) Rebekah LaPlante, Virginia Tech (VA) Sessions Anthony Ambrogi, Randolph-Macon College (VA) Social/Entertainment Katie McEnroe, Holton-Arms School (MD) Kellyn Fleming, Randolph-Macon College (VA) Sponsorship/Contributions Judy Hingle, Retired (VA) Chris Miller, Glenelg Country School (MD) Beth Clarke, Virginia Wesleyan University (VA) Hillen Grason, Jr., Albright University (PA) Robin Roth, Annandale High School (VA)

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PAGE | 34 Full Conference Evaluation Princess Royale, Ocean City, MD April 17-19, 2016

Please complete this form and drop it in the designated container at the Conference Registration Desk (Premiere Lobby) before you leave the conference. Use a separate piece of paper for further comments (i.e., suggestions for future sessions, changes to conference schedule, etc.).

Your profession: Years of Experience: Admission Office, College 0 ʹ 1 Community Based Organization 2 ʹ 5 Independent Counselor 6 ʹ 10 Private/Independent School Counselor 11 ʹ 15 Public High School Counselor 16+ Retired Student Other:

In what capacity and for how long did you attend the conference? Local counselor who attended one day (Monday, April 18) Out of town counselor who attended one day (Monday, April 18) Local counselor who attended the full conference Out of town counselor who attended full conference

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