Professional DevelopmentCamp CollegeJuly 18, 19, and 20, 2022 University of Minnesota Crookston Camp College is a three day pre-college experience where rising seniors at Minnesota high schools will learn valuable information about applying to colleges, college resources, financial aid, and much more! MIDWest ConferenceMay 22-24, 2022 The conference theme "Better Together" exemplifies what we do. We are stronger as a region, helping students find their way to higher education. After years apart, we are looking forward to collaborating, networking, and learning from one another, once again. As you connect with new and old friends and colleagues, remember to enjoy yourself. The planning committee has worked hard to provide you with engaging sessions, roundtables, and speakers that will foster growth, knowledge, and new ideas! Join us for the Welcome Social and we hope you enjoy your stay at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel! Learn more about MIDWest ConferenceAdmission Counselor InstituteJuly 24-26, 2022 MACAC's Admission Counselor Institute (ACI) is a professional development opportunity that hosts eager professionals from two and four-year colleges from every corner of Minnesota. This two-day in-person conference is geared to new admissions professionals with one to two years of experience. You will engage and cover topics on financial aid, communicating with high school counselors, uncomfortable conversations, and more. In addition to the in-depth session topics, you can network with other newer professionals working in higher education. The Professional Development committee recognizes the intense training their home institutions offer, so this is a supplement to that training, touching on and reinforcing your training and providing you with tools and resources to ensure a successful first or second year of recruitment. Fall ForumNovember 18, 2022 The 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. Our focus will also include topics in financial aid, admissions criteria, and working with students from diverse backgrounds.Learn more and register for Fall Forum Ready, Set, FAFSA eventsFree financial aid events will be available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom in February! The series, running February 8 through March 1, will cover general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college. Read the press release here. Show on the RoadUpcoming workshops TBD Show on the road is a traveling professional development conference providing high school counselors around the state with resources and presentations on subjects like hot topics in admissions, regional career forecasts, and financial aid.
This year "Show on the Road" will be held virtually through Zoom. Click on the link below to learn more about the three sessions that will be offered! Day on the HillFeb. 15, 2023
Spring ConferenceMay 15 - 16, 2023 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
NACAC Professional DevelopmentNACAC National ConferenceSeptember 22 - 24, 2022 | Member ProgramsMentorship ProgramThe program seeks to assist in building connections between new members and those who have been involved in the profession and organization for several years. Learn more about the Mentorship ProgramLeadership Development ProgramThis unique program is designed to provide opportunities for individuals to investigate, define, and further develop their leadership skills. Learn more about the Leadership Development ProgramCollege FairsMinnesota Education FairsMinnesota Education Fairs - MEFs are college fairs held throughout the state at high schools and other venues. Learn more about the Minnesota Education Fairs Minnesota National College FairThe Minnesota National College Fair will be held in-person on October 5th and 6th, 2022.Learn more about the National College Fair Virtual College ExplorationVirtualLearn more about Virtual College Exploration Partnered EventsCollege Knowledge MonthFormerly Minnesota College Knowledge Month, Minnesota Goes to College consists of two state-wide college-going campaigns: College Knowledge Month and Minnesota College Goal, The goal is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college, especially underrepresented students (students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students. Please consider volunteering! Session Submission FormDo you have a session idea or topic you would like to either present or learn more about at a MACAC conference or event? Let us know about it! Submit a Session TopicProfessional Development GrantThe Professional Development Grant is designed to support membership by funding professional development opportunities. The Professional Development Grant will cover the cost of registration, hotel, airfare, meals and membership fee (when applicable). |