MACAC's Land Acknowledgement — Learn More

ARC sought multiple rounds of feedback on the Land Acknowledgement statement, both from the MACAC board and from Minnesota tribal advisors, and presented a finalized Land Acknowledgement statement to the MACAC Board in April of 2026. The Land Acknowledgement was approved and formally adopted.

Professional Development Updates 

Across 2025-2026, ARC presented on relevant topics at the Admission Counselor Institute, MACAC’s Fall Forum in November, and the MIDWest Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, in May. In sum, our programming engaged with around 120 participants, creating dialog and sharing best practices for empowering BIPOC students in primarily white post-secondary institutions.

Communications Committee

Government Relations Committee

Day on the Hill — Learn More

March 24, 2026 | Minnesota State Capitol

The annual Day On The Hill lobbying event took place on March 24th. Twenty-three MACAC members held over forty meetings with legislators to discuss funding for school counseling and the Minnesota State Grant. They also shared stories about the benefits and challenges of the PSEO program. It was a day to interact with those who represent us in the government and have important conversations about our organizational values!

Grants & Development Committee

Professional Development Updates 

This past year, the committee was able to send seven folks to different professional development opportunities:

Other Work 

The committee also helped make progress on efforts from the Strategic Plan, including meeting with all nine committees to better understand the work they do and the way their committee is structured. This information was brought back to the Executive Board to help shape decisions for the next year and beyond. This work let us help try and identify plans for a seamless transition among board members and to make sure new board members have the resources and know how needed when they take office.

Professional Development Committee

Fall Forum — Learn More

November 7, 2025 | 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.

MIDWest Conference 2026 — Learn More

May 17 - 19, 2026 | Madison Concourse, Madison, WI

This conference is a multi-day event meant to present a broad range of sessions, as well as facilitate networking opportunities and engagement between both high school counselors and college admission professionals from across the state.

Admission Counselor Institute — Learn More

July 28 - 29, 2025 | 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.

Member Relations Committee

Membership by the Numbers

Thank you to all of our amazing MACAC members!

Below are some Post-Secondary member-level stats:

Below are some Secondary member-level stats:

Below are some Variety member-level stats:

MACAC Chats — Learn More

Four times a year, MACAC Chats is a lunchtime gathering designed for MACAC members to share best practices, seek advice, and build meaningful connections. It’s a space for real talk about the work we do — from big-picture strategy to day-to-day challenges — all in a welcoming, community-driven environment.

MACAC Mentorship Program — Learn More

The MACAC Mentorship Program seeks to assist in building connections between new members and those who have been involved in the profession and organization for several years. The goals of this program are to strengthen the profession, strengthen the organization and have fun in the process.

Minnesota Education Fairs Committee