Professional Development Committee

This committee organizes and implements professional development programs for college admission (2 and 4 year), high school counseling, and independent counseling professionals as well as professionals in community based organizations that help students on their path to further their educational goals. The four programs offered each year help attendees with personal career development, professional education and growth from shared expertise and best practices, as well as networking with peers. The committee works in concert and consultation with the MACAC President and Board.

CHAIR MEMBERS

Emily Albright Minnesota State Mankato

Janelle Sperry University of Iowa

Christine Barnhouse University of St. Thomas

pd@mn-acac.org

Board Liaison
Jennifer Landy Wayzata High School

General Members
Erik Aschenbeck CSB/SJU
Jeff Polski University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Danielle Carden University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Marie Schofer Cornell College
Stacy Carpenter Carroll University
Jenna Houser Alexandria Technical and Community College
Jeremy Baldwin Holy Family Catholic High School
Norma Gutierrez Minnetonka High School
Sierra Maata Lawrence University
Jonathan Rosario University of St. Thomas

EVENT(S)

Admission Counselor Institute

Date(s): July 22 - 23, 2024

Location: Minnesota State University-Mankato

This two-day in-person conference is geared to new admissions professionals with one to two years of experience. Registration and event agenda will be available soon.

Learn more about Admission Counselor Institute.

Fall Forum

Date(s): November 8, 2024

Location: Minnetonka High School

Fall Forum is a comprehensive, day-long event meant to bring both high school counselors and college admission professionals together. We will learn from each other and discuss best practices in guiding and supporting students pursuing higher education.

Learn more about Fall Forum.

Spring Conference

Date(s): May 19 - 20, 2025

Location: Hyatt Regency Bloomington

College Admission professionals and High School Counselors.  Alternating every other year between a MACAC conference and a multi-state conference with Iowa, Wisconsin and North & South Dakota ACAC’s.

More information coming soon!

IMPORTANT LINKS

Admission Counselor Institute 2024 RECAP

This year's Admission Counselor Institute event took place at Minnesota State University-Mankato, and over the course of two days, we had dozens of eager professionals cover topics from financial aid to communicating with high school counselors.

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