2016 Congress Long Program FINAL

2016 IACAC CONGRESS INDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING The Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling Annual Admission and Financial Aid Congress “Leap Into the New Year” Monday–Wednesday, February 29–March 2, 2016 Indianapolis Downtown Westin Hotel 2016 CONGRESS COMMITTEE General Chairperson Brian Meekin – Ball State University Program Chairperson Carrie Poehlein – Roncalli High School Registration Catie Taylor – University of Evansville Karen Matthews – Beech Grove High School Jean Howell – IACAC Executive Assistant Exhibits/Sponsors Shari Sutton – Park Tudor School On-Site Liaisons Kathy Pivonka – Cathedral High School Auction Wes Hansen – Ball State University Alex Barrett – Ball State University Evaluations Will Patch – Manchester University Program Committee Jackie Acosta – College Board Tuesday Anderson – Lawrence North High School Jennifer Bostrom – Franklin College Susie Bremen – North Central High School Jill Butcher – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Linda Christy – International School Amanda Culhan – Indiana Department of Education Tara Evans – Purdue University Lindsay Gross – Brebeuf Jesuit Scott Ham – Texas State University Abby Haworth – Ball State University Ange Huffman – Manchester University Kelly Meyer – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Matt Moody – IUPUI Tim Osborn – ACT Will Patch – Manchester University Kathy Pivonka – Cathedral High School Tiffany Powell – Vincennes University Karen Reinoehl – Trine University Rachel Slade – Hanover College Lindsey Speer – Ball State University Jane Stormer – Hanover College Shari Sutton – Park Tudor School Catie Taylor – University of Evansville CONGRESS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE MONDAY Congress Registration 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m The SAT is All New! What Do You Need to Know? 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m Networking Reception 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m TUESDAY Past Presidents’ Breakfast 7:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m Congress Registration 7:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m Open Exhibit Time 7:30 a.m - 5:00p.m Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m - 9:15 a.m Opening Session & Speaker 8:45 a.m - 9:15 a.m Session A 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Session B 10:45 a.m - 11:45 a.m Membership Meeting, Awards, & Luncheon 12:00 p.m - 1:15 p.m Session C 1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m Session D 2:45 p.m - 3:45 p.m Happy Hour and Silent Auction* 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m *We accept debit/credit cards along with cash or check for purchase of Silent Auction items WEDNESDAY Congress Registration 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m Open Exhibit Time 8:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m Session E 8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m Session F 9:45 a.m - 10:45 a.m Brunch & Closing Speaker 10:45 a.m - 12:00 p.m MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m Grand 3, 2nd Floor The SAT is All New! What Do You Need to Know? Join us for an interactive session designed to provide you with information and resources about the new SAT to support your students, parents and colleagues Bring your laptop or iPad and join us as we review the 2015 PSAT/NMSQT administration, explore Khan Academy’s free personalized practice tool, and create new bookmarks to easily locate information and resources available at collegereadiness.collegeboard.org The session will conclude with a panel of higher education experts who will discuss how they plan to utilize the new SAT scores for admission, placement and financial aid Brought to you by The College Board Presenters: Jackie Acosta—The College Board Moderator and Recorder: Lindsay Gross—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School 4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m CONGRESS REGISTRATION Senate, 2nd Floor 6:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m NETWORKING RECEPTION House, 2nd Floor Join the Professional Development Committee for a networking reception while learning (no formal presentation) about several great opportunities and events coming your way! This is a wonderful time to connect with your IACAC mentor or mentee, network with professionals in our field, reflect on NACAC and step back from the craziness of our every day jobs! Food and refreshments provided! #IACAC2016 #INDIANA #MENTORSHIP #NETWORKING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 7:30 a.m – 8:30 a.m PAST PRESIDENTS’ BREAKFAST (by invitation) 7:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m CONGRESS REGISTRATION House, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m OPEN EXHIBIT TIME 8:00 a.m – 9:15 a.m CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Senate, 2nd Floor Grand Ballroom Foyer Grand 4/5, 2nd Floor 8:45 a.m – 9:15 a.m OPENING SESSION: *Sponsored by Indiana Youth Institute Dean Andrew R Klein Grand 4/5, 2nd Floor Andrew R Klein joined the IU McKinney School of Law in 2000 and became Dean in the summer of 2013 He is also the Paul E Beam Professor of Law From 2010-2013, Dean Klein served as Chief of Staff to the Office of the Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at IUPUI Before joining IU, he taught at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and practiced with the Chicago firm of Sidley & Austin Dean Klein earned a B.A with distinction in journalism and economics from the University of Wisconsin and a J.D with distinction from the Emory University School of Law, where he studied as a Robert W Woodruff Fellow in Law and was editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal Dean Klein’s scholarship focuses on the intersection of tort and environmental law He is co-author of two casebooks, Toxic and Environmental Torts: Cases and Materials (Thomson/West 2011) and Torts: Cases, Problems and Exercises (Lexis/Nexis 4th ed 2013), as well as a student-oriented textbook, Mastering Tort Law (Carolina Academic Press 2009) Dean Klein is a member of the American Law Institute and serves on the executive committee of the Association of American Law Schools’ section on Torts and Compensation Systems He also has served as Reporter for the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals Civil Jury Instructions Committee and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis and Indiana Bar Foundations In addition, Dean Klein is a dedicated classroom teacher who has won ten student teaching awards during his career He has also been a national lecturer on tort law for BarBri Bar Review #LEAPIN2NEWYEAR TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 9:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m Session Block A *Sessions are coded as C (college), HS (high school), B (both) A1 The ACT® Test – New Insights for Students, Parents and Educators (B) Grand 3, 2nd Floor In these changing times, one thing remains constant—the ACT® test is as stable and reliable as ever Gradual updates and enhancements based on research and evidence are integral to our philosophy of continuous improvement This session will provide details on the enhancements to the ACT made this year and some exciting improvements coming for 2016-2017 Join us to learn more about new reporting, scoring metrics, and readiness indicators that will provide students, parents and educators more meaningful and personalized insights from the ACT Presenters: Tim Osborn—ACT Moderator and Recorder: Kelly Meyer—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology A2 Understanding the State Requirements for the Higher Education Award (Frank O’Bannon) (HS) Capitol 1, 1st Floor Overview of the current student eligibility requirements, as well as any upcoming changes to the HEA grant process Brought to you by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Administrators (ISFAA) Presenters: Lynn Roberson—Vincennes University Moderator and Recorder: Jennifer Bostrom—Franklin College A3 Supporting Transgender Students in the College Transition (B) Capitol 3, 1st Floor Many challenges fall upon high school students whose gender identity is in question or who have gone through a gender transition The college search, application processes, and navigating the college experience are no exception to the challenges they face This session will outline the issues, note how colleges and universities can best support these students in the application process and on their campuses, and help high school counselors know what kinds of questions that these students need to have answered in order to find a supportive community The presenters will also serve as a panel for questions Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee Presenters: Jon Riester—Hanover College; Anne L Mitchell—IUPUI; Li Pietruszka—IUPUI; Jamika Jones—Ben Davis High School Moderator: Jane Stormer—Hanover College Recorder: Lygia Vernon—IUPUI A4 Middle Management 101 (C) Capitol 2, 1st Floor The Illinois ACAC will be hosting the Middle Management Institute 2016 at Butler University, designed to give admission counselors with 3-7 years experience the skills to think about their next steps in the profession of admission This session will be a preview of our 2-day conference, led by the MMI chairs to answer questions and begin the conversation about professional growth Presenters: Zachary George—DePaul University; Angie Cooksy—Bradley University Moderator and Recorder: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 A5 Indiana’s Transfer Opportunities: Navigating the Landscape (B) Grand 2, 2nd Floor This program will update counselors and advisors on many of the Commission for Higher Education initiatives including dual credit, Statewide Transfer General Education Core, and Transfer Single Articulation Pathways It will provide an opportunity to learn how these initiatives can help students in both high school and college pursue their goal of higher education Presenters: Tari Lambert—Indiana Commission for Higher Education Moderator: Jill Butcher—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Recorder: Jill Butcher—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology A6 Indiana Department of Education Update (B) Grand 1, 2nd Floor Amanda Culhan, Program Coordinator for School Counseling at the Indiana Department of Education, will inform attendees of recently passed legislation from the 2015 legislative session and proposed legislation from the current 2016 legislative session Information regarding assessments, graduation requirements, and other relevant updates will also be presented Presenters: Amanda Culhan—Indiana Department of Education Moderator: Tuesday Anderson—Lawrence North High School Recorder: Tuesday Anderson—Lawrence North High School 10:30 a.m - 10:45 a.m BREAK AND EXHIBITS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER, 2nd Floor 10:45 a.m – 11:45 a.m SESSION BLOCK B B1 ACT State and District Testing: Good for Your District, Good for Your Students – Let’s Increase College Access and Opportunities for all Indiana Students (B) Grand 3, 2nd Floor Did you know that your state or school district can offer an “official” test administration of The ACT at schools during regular school hours on a weekday? Since 2007, students in more than 30 states have earned college-reportable scores taking The ACT in their own classrooms through ACT State and District Testing Participating in ACT State and District testing provides your students with the opportunity to assess their academic skills and level of college readiness in a familiar environment Having all students participate raises college awareness and exposure among all students, rather than only self-selected, college-bound students For some students, the experience may help them realize they have the skills to perform college-level coursework Students may not know it, but they have been preparing to take The ACT for years The ACT has always been about what students learn in high school Join this session for an overview of ACT State and District testing and most importantly hear from three panelists from the state of Indiana who participate Panelists include representatives from Crown Point Community Schools, Greater Clark County Schools, and Westfield Washington Schools Colleagues from higher education may find this topic interesting as well wouldn’t you want to have an awareness if you had an entire school district that you recruit from taking The ACT? Sponsored by ACT Presenters: Tim Osborn—ACT; Carroll Easterday—Westfield Washington Schools; Dr Andrew Melin— Greater Clark County Schools; Chip Pettit—Crown Point High School Moderator and Recorder: Lindsay Gross—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 B2 Managing Special Independent (Homeless) and DACA Students (B) Capitol 1, 1st Floor This session will provide information about what constitutes a Homeless student and the types of documentation needed to confirm the student’s status As well as, how colleges and universities are helping DACA students to make college affordable Brought to you by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Administrators (ISFAA) Presenter: Carrie Bishop—Ivy Tech Community College Moderator and Recorder: Abby Haworth—Ball State University B3 Affordability and Outcomes: The Coalition Application (HS) Capitol 2, 1st Floor 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, and point to the road ahead of a full launch in 2016 Attendees will be given an early glimpse of the features of the Coalition Application, emphasizing the three integrated parts of each application Presenters will demonstrate the use of the College Locker, which collects academic and personal materials in one place for simple submission in an application, the Collaboration platform, which allows students to collaborate with their counselors and college representatives to produce an app which matches their strengths and personality, and a personalized college application, exemplifying the type of institution-specific form which will both save time and provide the best and most effective college application Attendees will participate in a discussion with representatives from member institutions, highlighting the mission of the Coalition as well as the shared characteristics of its members Transparency and communication are key – questions will be welcome Presenters: Terry Knaus—Indiana University; Megan Dorton—Purdue University; Will Herald—University of Chicago Moderator and Recorder: Susie Bremen—North Central High School B4 Military Options for Students Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree (B) Capitol 3, 1st Floor This session will focus on information regarding how students coming out of military experience can lead to financial aid options with the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program There will also be discussion on the avenues to a bachelor’s degree, including ROTC, reserves, officer routes, and enlistment Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee Presenters: Judy Clark—Butler University; Ssgt Sean McQuillan—Marines Recruiting Sub Station North Indy Moderator: Jane Stormer—Hanover College Recorder: Blaine Bishop—Hanover College TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 B5 Stop the insanity! An overview of online meeting schedulers (HS) Grand 2, 2nd Floor As any high school or college counselor knows, the process of booking fall visits can be daunting on both the college and high school side Did you know that free scheduling help is available? The use of online scheduling systems can save time and ensure that students have access to visits with college representatives This session will provide an overview of how to find and implement an online scheduling system for your high school Participants will receive an overview of available meeting schedulers, and learn how to develop and implement the system that will work for their college counseling program Presenter: Anna Coyne—Ben Davis High School Moderator and Recorder: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University B6 Indiana Department of Education Update (B) Grand 1, 2nd Floor Amanda Culhan, Program Coordinator for School Counseling at the Indiana Department of Education, will inform attendees of recently passed legislation from the 2015 legislative session and proposed legislation from the current 2016 legislative session Information regarding assessments, graduation requirements, and other relevant updates will also be presented Presenters: Amanda Culhan—Indiana Department of Education Moderator and Recorder: Kelly Meyer—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 11:45 a.m – 12:00 p.m BREAK AND EXHIBITS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER, 2nd Floor 12:00 p.m – 1:15 p.m LUNCHEON, AWARDS, & MEMBERSHIP MEETING Grand Ballroom 4/5, 2nd Floor Zakiya Smith, NACAC Board of Directors *Sponsored by ZeeMee Zakiya Smith, Strategy Director at the Lumina Foundation, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) at the organization’s 70th National Conference in Indianapolis, IN.Recently named one of Forbes’ “Top 30 under 30 in Education,” Smith is currently a Strategy Director at the Lumina Foundation, the nation’s largest foundation dedicated solely to higher education At Lumina, she leads the work of the foundation to develop new models of student financial support for higher education 1:30 p.m – 2:30 p.m SESSION C C1 Indiana Transfer Council (B) Capitol 2, 1st Floor The Indiana Transfer Council (ITC) was formed in 2015 to provide collaboration on transfer in Indiana The grassroots organization partners with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and offers committees on dual credit, scholarship, trends and many more While this group is still in its early stages, it has already proven to be a great resource for sharing new state legislation and other updates among transfer professionals Come to this session to learn more about the organization and how you can get involved Presenters: Jillian Scholten—Ball State University; Julius Edwards—Ivy Tech Community College; Karen Reinoehl—Trine University; Carrie Powell—University of Indianapolis; Lori Current—Indiana University East; Tari Lambert—Indiana Commission for Higher Education Moderator and Recorder: Abby Haworth—Ball State University TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 C2 Finding Scholarships (HS) Capitol 1, 1st Floor Discover some of the best sites and resources you can make available to your students to assist them in applying for scholarships Presenters: Mike McClure—Vincennes University Moderator and Recorder: Lindsay Gross—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School C3 Summer Enrichment Programs for Underrepresented Students (HS) Capitol 3, 1st Floor Studies show that idle summers can be harmful to students’ ability to retain learned material, and for underrepresented students the lack of access to summer enrichment opportunities is a significant contributor to the achievement gap This session will present information on existing summer programs that focus on serving underrepresented students in Indiana and other top programs around the country Particular focus will be given to enrichment programs that focus on college access, provide financial support for needy students, and that take place on college and university campuses Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee Presenters: Jane Stormer—Hanover College Moderator: Ange Huffman—Manchester University Recorder: Karen Bush—Pike High School C4 Beyond the FAFSA–Critical Steps for Families to Fund Their Education Wisely (H) Grand 3, 2nd Floor Timely FAFSA filing is a first step in securing financial assistance for college, but the next steps are critical for students to maintain their eligibility and make wise funding decisions ISM College Planning will outline various activities that counselors can provide to their families to assist them in maximizing free money, resources to compare financial aid awards from colleges, and a tool to understand the impact of loan debt on future income We will also facilitate discussion surrounding the recent change in federal processing that will allow students to file the FAFSA earlier starting in October 2016 and the potential impact on the college access and funding timelines Sponsored by ISM College Planning Presenters: William Wozniak—ISM College Planning Moderator and Recorder: Tuesday Anderson—Lawrence North High School C5 Trends in Admissions and Enrollment Management (B) Grand 2, 2nd Floor What are the hot topics facing admissions and enrollment management right now? Join a panel of veteran admission and enrollment management professionals in an interactive discussion of current trends and pressing issues facing our industry Presenters: Sacha Thieme—Indiana University; Mona Bowe—Saint Mary’s College; Lisa Norton—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mitch Warren—Purdue University Moderator: Scott Ham—Texas State University Recorder: Will Patch—Manchester University TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 C6 GRIT: How to Identify, Increase & Leverage Perseverance in Your Students (C) Grand 1, 2nd Floor In this session, participants will learn how Ivy Tech ASAP leaders use Angela Duckworth’s GRIT survey to predict students’ potential for college success in the admission process Once students arrive on campus, strategies used to increase and leverage their GRIT potential via curriculum enrichment interventions will be shared Presenters: Sean McCan and Beth Chaney—Ivy Tech Community College Moderator and Recorder: Shari Sutton—Park Tudor School 2:30 p.m - 2:45 p.m BREAK AND EXHIBITS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER, 2nd Floor 2:45 p.m - 3:45 p.m SESSION BLOCK D D1 Taming the CRM Beast: A Guide for Admission Counselors (C) Grand 3, 2nd Floor Purchasing a CRM demonstrates your institution’s commitment to student enrollment and success And now that you’ve had some experience working with your CRM, you understand that it’s a pretty powerful tool However, you’ve probably just scratched the surface on how to best use this software to your advantage This session will cover a few use cases for the investment your institution has made Regardless of which CRM you are using, you’ll learn practical tips and tricks, including how to manage data fields, execute segmented campaigns, and enhance reporting We’ll also discuss what CRMs can’t for you You’ll be able to take these CRM capabilities back to your office, so you can more effectively recruit the best-fit students for your college Sponsored by Target X Presenters: Nathan Ament—Target X; Suzanne Deranek—Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Moderator and Recorder: Rachel Sharpe—Hanover College D2 The Indiana Common Transcript Initiative: Everything You Need To Know (B) Capitol 2, 1st Floor In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly passed HEA 1341, which requires all Indiana high schools to develop and send a common electronic transcript Join us to hear a panel discussion on the purpose, progress and challenges associated with this groundbreaking initiative Significant time will be devoted for Q&A with members of the panel Presenters: Matt Sterenberg—Parchment; Kirstin Saxon—Parchment; Brad Hostetler—Ball State University; Tari Lambert—Indiana Commission for Higher Education; Amanda Culhan—Indiana Department of Education Moderator and Recorder: Matthew Moody—IUPUI D3 Financial Aid 101 (B) Capitol 1, 1st Floor Overview of some important aspects of the financial aid process such as: Dependency Overrides, Special Circumstances, Verification, and Satisfactory Academic Process Brought to you by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Administrators (ISFAA) Presenters: Leo Hertling—Purdue University; Julie Wonderlin—Ivy Tech Community College Moderator and Recorder: Linda Christy—International School of Indiana TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 D4 Closing the Gap: Strategies in Making College Possible for Undocumented Students and DACA Students (B) Capitol 3, 1st Floor One of the greatest challenges that undocumented and DACA students face in their college search is making college affordable This session will give an overview of how legislation affects the prospect of college for undocumented and DACA students, discuss initiatives that High School staff can take to put students in the best position for higher education and present strategies from the college perspective of how these students can best access scholarship funding Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee Presenters: Vicky Hidalgo—Hanover College; Karen Bush—Pike High School; Nicole Hicks—Pike High School Moderator: Jasmine Rodriguez—IUPUI Recorder: Ezell Moore—Brebeuf Jesuit Prepatory High School D5 College and Career Readiness Activities for grades 9–12 (HS) Grand 2, 2nd Floor Participants will receive a variety of resources and information on different activities that can be used when working with high school students on college and career readiness Presenters: Jennifer Martin—Salem High School Moderator and Recorder: Tim Osborn—ACT D6 Connecting from Within: Utilizing Current Students to Enhance Recruitment (C) Grand 1, 2nd Floor As admission counselors, we face a variety of challenges trying to connect prospective students to our institutions, particularly when they see us as authority figures making decisions on their applications or as professionals out of touch with the college experience College or university students not only can assist in bridging this gap of communication, but can also easily promote and emphasize experiences that appeal to interested high school students This session will highlight how one private liberal arts college engages current students throughout the admission process to enhance the enrollment experience and yield prospective students Presenters: Amanda Eaton and Brett Reardon—Franklin College Moderator and Recorder: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University 4:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m HAPPY HOUR & SILENT AUCTION Grand Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor **We accept debit/credit cards along with cash or check for purchase of Silent Auction items WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 7:30 a.m – 9:00 a.m CONGRESS REGISTRATION 8:00 a.m – 10:30 a.m OPEN EXHIBIT TIME Senate, 2nd Floor Grand Ballroom Foyer 8:30 a.m – 9:30 a.m SESSION BLOCK E E1 Transfer 101 (B) Capitol 2, 1st Floor Join a panel of Admissions professionals who encompass a wide variety of Institutions (Private, Public & Branch) as we share best practices, transfer processes, successes & challenges and transfer programming ideas Let’s work together to ensure Indiana is providing the best transfer process for our students and the institutions we represent Information will be shared from the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) 2015 Conference Come prepared to learn, discuss and network! Presenters: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University; Blaine Bishop—Hanover College; Christy Tollett—Purdue Polytechnic-Richmond; Brandi Chauncey—Manchester University Moderator and Recorder: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University E2 IP Targeting (C) Grand 3, 2nd Floor Indianapolis-based Emmis Marketing Group has developed a digital marketing program that uses technology to deliver messaging to qualified prospects through the home IP address This program is designed to assist admission departments in targeting potential students, and has produced documented, measurable results for Indiana colleges and universities resulting in increased applications, campus visits and cash deposits We will share the results of these programs! Sponsored by Emmis Marketing Group Presenters: John McCurdy, Bob Parrish, and Robyn Scott—Emmis Marketing Group Moderator and Recorder: Jill Butcher—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology E3 FAFSA—The Key to Financial Aid (B) Capitol 1, 1st Floor Overview of the FAFSA process including the new FSA ID requirement and the upcoming Prior-Prior Year change for the 2017-2018 FAFSA Brought to you by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Administrators (ISFAA) Presenter: Mike McClure—Vincennes University; Stan Werne—Vincennes University Moderator and Recorder: Karen Reinoehl—Trine University E4 Racial Tension: Getting Beneath the Surface (B) Capitol 3, 1st Floor Recently in the media, there have been several instances of racial unrest rippling across college campuses This session will provide a platform for us to discuss what high schools and colleges are doing to address racial tension and concerns within their campus community Professionals from Brebeuf Jesuit and IUPUI will talk about “Best Practices” they are using to get out in front of this issue…Addressing this issue from the student to student perspective, as well as student to administration This session will address how conversations around race may impact the admissions process as well Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee Presenters: Mr Freezell Brown—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School; Kimberly Stewart-Brinston—IUPUI; Dr Khalilah Shabazz—IUPUI; Dominic Dorsey—IUPUI; Amanda Bonilla—IUPUI Moderators: Ezell Moore—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School; Lygia Vernon—IUPUI Recorder: Tiffany Powell—Indiana State University WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 E5 Who are your Indiana regional representatives and how to best utilize them (HS) Grand 2, 2nd Floor Come and meet your Indiana regional representatives This session is geared toward high school counselors and will answer the following questions • Why are colleges and universities incorporating these positions into their recruitment plans? • What does a regional recruiter do—and what are the benefits? • What are some great ways that high school counselors can utilize these professionals? Living in a recruitment territory allows an admissions representative more flexibility to participate in additional events, such as classroom presentations, parent panels, college nights, case studies programs and financial aid nights Come hear from others as to how they have begun to utilize the Indiana regional representatives and how it has benefited their high school communities Presenters: Katie Brazzale—Marquette University; Melinda Stephan—Carmel High School; Jennifer Potts— University of Alabama; Ange Huffman—Manchester University Moderator and Recorder: Susie Bremen—North Central High School E6 21st Century Scholars: Resources and Updates (B) Grand 1, 2nd Floor Receive an overview and update of recent changes to the 21st Century Scholars Program requirements from enrollment in 7th and 8th grade to college graduation In addition, this session will discuss changes to the FAFSA with implications to the 21st Century Scholars and all state-aid recipients Finally, learn about tools, resources, and contacts to help support Scholars through the pipeline from enrollment to college graduation Presenters: Chris Enstrom—Indiana Commission for Higher Education Moderator and Recorder: Megan Juchcinksi —Franklin College 9:30 a.m – 9:45 a.m BREAK AND EXHIBITS GRAND 1-3 FOYER, 2nd Floor 9:45 a.m – 10:45 a.m SESSION BLOCK F F1 Student Leadership: From Volunteers to Philanthropists (HS) Capitol 2, 1st Floor Do your students struggle to find in-depth and meaningful extracurricular opportunities outside of their school community? Join the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana and the Joseph Maley Foundation to hear about ways to help your students move from being “warm body” volunteers to engaged philanthropists Learn about opportunities where students can give of their time and talent in ways that impact their communities Presenters: Courtney Basso—Joseph Maley Foundation; Jill Gordon—Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana Moderator and Recorder: Linda Christy—International School of Indiana F2 Ten BIG Mistakes Colleges Make When They’re Recruiting (C) Grand 3, 2nd Floor The competition to attract prospective students is at an all time high for colleges and universities across the country This interactive educational session will discuss ten common mistakes (and how to avoid them) that many college and university admission counselors make during the recruitment process Sponsored by Tudor Collegiate Strategies Presenters: Jeremy Tiers—Tudor Collegiate Strategies Moderator and Recorder: Ange Huffman—Manchester University WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 F3 How to Leverage the Financial Aid and Admission Offices (B) Capitol 1, 1st Floor How can you strengthen the relationship with the Financial Aid Office at your school to increase enrollment and make a positive student experience? Presenter: Jon Riester—Hanover College Moderator and Recorder: Will Patch—Manchester University F4 Finding a More ‘Accessible’ Path to College (HS) Capitol 3, 1st Floor This session will provide high school counselors with examples of the types of accommodations and resources that are available at postsecondary institutions for students with learning-related and/or other types of disabilities Presenters will also discuss best practices for how to identify the right resources for students with an ability issue, and how students can disclose their disability, their needs for accommodations, and/or other concerns to their college(s) of interest Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee Presenters: Debbie Spinney and Dana Goldman—University of Indianapolis Moderator: Tara Evans—Purdue University Recorder: Jasmine Rodriguez—IUPUI F5 Managers as Mentors (C) Grand 2, 2nd Floor Learn how to build your “office bench” and prepare young professional for a meaningful and rewarding career in higher education enrollment management Key content will be management, delegation, accountability and employee goal development and growth Presenters: Chris Gage—Hanover College and Aimee Scheuermann—Butler University Moderator and Recorder: Rachel Sharpe—Hanover College F6 Traveling Health: Use your mind and body on the road (C) Grand 1, 2nd Floor Throughout every travel season I find myself in the worst shape of my life, until this year Learn all the ways to stay healthy, eat right and get the most out of your crazy travel season This session will discuss everything from phone apps to use, snacks that are easy to travel with, and workouts/movements you can in your hotel room! Session will include physical activity Presenters: Robert Olivieri—Southern Illinois University Carbondale Moderator and Recorder: Abby Haworth—Ball State University 10:45 a.m – 12:00 p.m BRUNCH & CLOSING SPEAKER *Sponsored by ZeeMee Alan Witchey Grand Ballroom 4/5, 2nd Floor Alan Witchey, Executive Director of The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention (CHIP) mobilizes, advocates, and empowers community collaboration towards ending homelessness and fosters an effective system of homelessness prevention and intervention in the greater Indianapolis area THANK YOU! A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE 2016 IACAC CONGRESS SPONSORS: Tuesday’s Opening Session: Indiana Youth Institute Tuesday’s Lunch: ZeeMee Wednesday’s Brunch and Closing Speaker: ZeeMee Guidance Counselor Sponsor: Purdue University; Ball State University Thank you for joining us for the 2016 IACAC Admission and Financial Aid Congress! Please be sure to complete your Congress evaluation online These evaluations are very important to us as we plan for the future Mark your Calendars! Middle Management Institute: Butler University: June 14–15, 2016 Learn more at iacac.org/mmi Summer Institute: July 18–19, 2016 at Franklin College Learn more at iacac.net College Admissions & High School Counseling 101: Ball State University, April 14, 2016 Learn more at iacac.net 2017 IACAC Conferece: Febuary 20–22, 2017 at Westin Downtown Indianapolis  .. .2016 CONGRESS COMMITTEE General Chairperson Brian Meekin – Ball State University Program Chairperson Carrie Poehlein – Roncalli High School... refreshments provided! #IACAC2016 #INDIANA #MENTORSHIP #NETWORKING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 7:30 a.m – 8:30 a.m PAST PRESIDENTS’ BREAKFAST (by invitation) 7:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m CONGRESS REGISTRATION House,... on existing summer programs that focus on serving underrepresented students in Indiana and other top programs around the country Particular focus will be given to enrichment programs that focus