Professional Development Committee
This committee develops policy recommendations and programs that will assist in the development of college admission counseling at secondary schools and postsecondary institutions. The Professional Development Committee shall formulate policy and programs that assist the counselor in his or her personal career development, professional development and education.
The Professional Development Chairperson shall:
- Coordinate with the President-Elect all aspects of the annual conference
- Coordinate all aspects of the Workshop for New Counselors
- Coordinate the Winter Financial Aid Workshop in conjunction with the Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators (MAFAA)
- Organize events/workshops promoting the professional development of the membership
- Work with other MACAC committees to help promote their activities and concerns
Chair Members
Bryan Gates, University of St. Thomas, (651) 962-6173
Chad Terry, Hastings High School, (651-480-7493
Anne Pabst, Visitation School (651) 683-1766
Members
Genna Anderson, Anoka-Ramsey CC - Anoka Campus
Chris Franken, Eastview High School
Rachelle Hernandez, University of Minnesota - TC
Kay Kendall, St. Catherine University
Alex Klute, University of North Dakota
Melissa Lansing, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Jodi Nelsen, Mayo School of Health Sciences
Kim Oppelt, Naviance
Brenda Panger, College of St. Scholastica
Joy Reese, Gustavus Adolphus College
Mike Vandenberg, University of Minnesota - Morris
David Wagner, St. Olaf College
Carla Zelada, Carleton College
Val Handstad, Rosevile High School
Heather MacPherson, North Dakota State University
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