nysacac 2011 registration book

NYSACAC
CONFERENCE
JUNE 7-10, 2011
REGISTRATION BOOK
Keynote Speaker:
Greg Mortenson
author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission
to Promote Peace, One School at a Time
Conference Schedule
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Noon-3:00 pm
Pre-Conference Registration
Coming Together Conference Registration
Coming Together Welcome and Introductions
3:00-4:30 pm
Coming Together Workshop A
5:00-6:30 pm
NYSACAC Steering Committee Reception
(invitation only)
6:00-7:30 pm
Coming Together Dinner
7:30-8:30 pm
Coming Together Keynote Speaker
8:30 pm-Midnight Coming Together Evening Reception
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
7:30 am-9:00 pm
Registration for Annual Conference
7:30-8:30 am
Coming Together Breakfast
7:30 am-1:00 pm
Golf Outing
8:30-10:00 am
Coming Together Workshop B
10:00-10:15 am
Coming Together Break
10:15-11:45 am
Coming Together Workshop C
11:45 am-4:00 pm
Pre-Conference College Tours
Noon-1:30 pm
Coming Together Lunch and Closing Address
Noon-4:15 pm
Exhibit Area Open
1:45-3:15 pm
NYSACAC Executive Board Meeting
2:00-3:15 pm
3:15-4:00 pm
University of Rochester Campus Tour
First-Timers Orientation
4:00-5:30 pm
Conference Welcome, NACAC Update,
Keynote Address
5:45-7:00 pm
First Timers / Summer Institute Reception
5:45-7:00 pm
General Membership / Vendor Reception
7:00-11:00 pm
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Dinner/Conference Social
Thursday June 9, 2011
7:00-8:45 am
Breakfast
7:30 am-Noon
8:00 am-4:00 pm
8:15-8:45 am
Registration for Annual Conference
Exhibit Area / Internet Café Open
General Membership Meeting
9:00-10:15 am Mega Sessions A, B, C
10:15-10:30 am Break
10:30-11:30 am Workshop Session One
11:45 am-1:15 pm Awards Luncheon
1:15-2:00 pm Dessert in Exhibit Area
2:15-3:15 pm Workshop Session Two
3:30-4:45 pm Legislative Session
5:00-7:00 pm Fundraising Events
7:30-9:00 pm Dinner and Silent Auction
9:00-Midnight Conference Social
Friday June 10, 2011
7:00-8:15 am
Breakfast
8:30-9:30 am Workshop Session Three
9:30-9:45 am Break
9:45-10:45 am Workshop Session Four
11:00 am-Noon Closing Session and Lunch
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Welcome from
NYSACAC President
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We invite you to NYSACAC’s 33rd Annual Conference,
to be held on June 7-10, 2011, on the River Campus of
the University of Rochester. This year’s conference will
offer great opportunities for professional development and
networking. Our conference theme is the University’s motto,
“Meliora,” meaning “ever better.” This is our aspiration for
our students.
The 14th annual Coming Together Conference begins on
Tuesday, June 7, by highlighting the importance of working
with underserved students who seek access to higher
education. This year’s Coming Together keynote speaker will
be Gregory Darnieder, who is special assistant on college
access to United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
The Annual Conference will be launched with our keynote
speaker, Greg Mortenson, co-author of The NY Times
#1 Best Seller Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to
Promote Peace, One School at a Time. It recounts the
journey that led Mortenson to successfully establish schools
in some of the most remote regions of Afghanistan and
Pakistan. Mortenson combines his unique background with
his intimate knowledge of the developing world to promote
peace with books, not bombs, bringing education and hope
to remote communities.
After the keynote, nationally recognized leaders will present
relevant topics in a series of Mega Sessions, focusing
on three distinct areas: the impact of cyberbullying in
high schools and colleges, contemporary issues in higher
education, and examples of reform in secondary school
education.
This year, nearly 100 professional development
workshops have been submitted, addressing issues such
as college access; enrollment management; the economy
and the educational landscape; Naviance; Trends in Mobile
and Social Media; admission counselors and school
counselors working together; an inside look at three New
York City high schools; Understanding the Teen Brain; and
Tips to Help your Chronically Disorganized Student Navigate
the College Admissions Process.
Come network and socialize during our fundraising
events that include the ever popular Golf Outing, Bocce
Tournament, Brewery Tour, Wine Tasting, Mt. Hope
Cemetery Tour, and River Cruise. In addition, be prepared
for a night of arts and culture as well as the Taste of New
York State event that will have something for everyone.
If you have attended in the past, be prepared to see a new,
exciting, different, bigger conference. The schedule has
been changed to offer more sessions than ever before.
There will be broader offerings on Friday – don’t plan on
leaving early on Friday as you will miss some valuable
learning opportunities as well as some surprises!
We hope you will join over 800 high school guidance
counseling and college admission professionals to learn,
grow, share, network—all while having fun. We will be
waiting for you at University of Rochester’s beautiful
campus for what is to be one of our best conferences ever.
Sincerely,
Greg Wasserman
Kent Rinehart
President President-Elect
Pre-Conference Activities
14th Annual Coming Together Conference
Coming Together is an important professional development event
organized by the NYSACAC Human Relations Committee. The
committee’s role is to be a catalyst, heightening awareness and
sensitivity to the issues of culture, human rights, gender, age and
other differences, and infusing the following values: diversity, equity
and access. The Coming Together Conference is integrated with the
NYSACAC Annual Conference and gives professionals an intimate
forum to talk about serious, yet sensitive issues. The Coming Together
Conference is open to all professionals working with a diverse student
body – particularly those from underserved and underrepresented
populations.
We are pleased to announce this year’s keynote speaker, Mr. Gregory
M. Darnieder, Special Assistant and Advisor to the United States
Secretary of Education on the Secretary’s Initiative on College
Access. In 2003, he established the Department of Postsecondary
Education and Student Development (DPSESD) at Chicago Public
Schools (CPS), designing and implementing an assortment of
postsecondary, academic, financial, and social support programs
and building university, corporate and civic partnerships to enhance
college access. In 2008, he was named the Director of the Department
of College and Career Preparation (DCCP) for CPS, a newly formed
department that consists of the DPSESD and the Department of
Education To Careers.
In 2009, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, named Mr. Darnieder
the Special Assistant to the Secretary for College Access at the U.S.
Department of Education where he currently serves. We feel very
fortunate to have Mr. Darnieder travel to Rochester and address this
year’s Coming Together participants.
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HOW TO REGISTER
The Coming Together Conference will be held on June 7-8 at The
University of Rochester prior to the NYSACAC Annual Conference. The
fee is $130, which includes all Coming Together conference activities,
housing, and meals. You will be able to keep the same room on campus
throughout the entire conference. You can register for the Coming Together
Conference at the same time you register for the NYSACAC Annual
Conference. Any questions regarding the Coming Together Conference,
please contact Christopher Milton (cmilton@brooklyn.cuny.edu) or
Karen Staller (kstaller@lawrence.k12.ny.us).
Golf Outing
Golf Scramble: The 2011 NYSACAC Open at Irondequoit CC
Whether your handicap is 3 or 30, you’re sure to have a great time at
our annual NYSACAC Golf Scramble. (Don’t know what a scramble is?
Don’t worry! Neither do we.) The Rochester area is blessed with many
spectacular golf courses and is a frequent stop for the PGA, LPGA, and
Nationwide tours. This year’s NYSACAC Golf Scramble is being hosted
by Irondequoit Country Club, home to one of the area’s finest courses.
In recent years, ICC has hosted the Nationwide Tour and a qualifier
event for the US Open.
Tee time is 7:30 am on Wednesday, June 8. For the low cost of $60 per
golfer, you get greens fees, a cart, lunch, and a gift; if you assemble your
own fore-some, it’s only $55 each! We’ll have prizes, door prizes, and
sur-prizes! And, even if you end up golfing worse than Tiger did in 2010,
it will still be more fun than a day in the office. So, grab your clubs, grab
some friends, and join us on the links!
If you plan on attending the golf outing, and would like to stay on
campus Tuesday night, accomodations will be provided at no cost.
Golf Sponsors: There are incentives for sponsors! Hole sponsorship
costs either $200 or $400. (For $200, one golfer is covered; for $400,
two golfers.) If your school or company is interested in sponsoring a
hole or other part of the NYSACAC Open (lunch, the beverage cart, the
putting contest), or has door prizes you can donate, please contact
Mark Emblidge (mark.emblidge@rochester.edu) or Lou Quinn
(quinnl@klsd.lhric.org) for details.
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College Tours
Admissions, secondary school, and independent counselors are
encouraged to sign up for one of three college tours being offered
throughout the Greater Rochester area. If you are interested in
participating in one of the following tours, please indicate your
preference on the conference registration form. Tours will run
concurrently, so you will only be able to participate in one. Tours will
depart from the University of Rochester campus on Wednesday, June 8
at 11:45 am. Transportation and lunch will be provided for each tour and
participants will return to campus in time for the Conference Welcome.
Participants of Coming Together will have the opportunity to
participate in the College Tours as well.
Tour A: St. John Fisher College and Monroe Community College
Tour B: Nazareth College and State University of New York at Brockport
Tour C: Rochester Institute of Technology and
State University of New York at Geneseo
Tour spaces will be assigned as space permits.
For additional information, please contact Ashley or John at:
Ashley Foster
University of Rochester
Ashley.Foster@rochester.edu
(585) 273-5298
John Serafine
Fairport High School
John_Serafine@fairport.monroe.edu
(585) 421-2108
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Tour A
St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution,
located just minutes outside the city of Rochester, NY. It is home to 31
majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business,
and nursing, as well as 10 pre-professional programs (including prepharmacy). Undergraduate enrollment is currently 2,700 full-time
students. Nearly 100% of Fisher’s first-year students receive some form
of financial assistance. In addition to its merit-based awards, the College
offers a number of unique scholarships, including the Service Scholars
Program, the First Generation Scholarship, the Foreign Language
Scholarship, the Honors Program, and the Science Scholars Program.
Fisher, home to the Buffalo Bills Training Summer Camp, offers 21 NCAA
DIII collegiate sports. (www.sjfc.edu)
Monroe Community College, located in Rochester New York, has
a total annual enrollment of just under 36,000 students. MCC offers
a wide variety of academic programs that serve the diverse needs of
the community. Over 80 degree and certificate programs range from
Communications to Criminal Justice; from Business to Education; plus
numerous 2+2 Dual Admission and Career programs. MCC is also
home to an outstanding intercollegiate athletic program, and one of only
a handful of community colleges in New York that offer residence halls
for enrolled students. Nationally ranked and recognized as one of the
most innovative community colleges in North America, MCC is one of
the best academic values in the country. (www.monroecc.edu)
Tour B
As part of the State University of New York system of higher education,
The College at Brockport represents one of the greatest values in
education today. Located 20 minutes outside the city, Brockport could
be considered a small college-town, with all the benefits of being near
a large city. Brockport offers 50 undergraduate majors, and teacher
certification in 24 areas. Undergraduate enrollment reaches just over
7,100 students, with nearly 80% of students receiving financial aid.
Brockport offers more than 100 overseas programs in 25 countries with
approximately 450 students enrolled at the undergraduate level—the
largest program in the SUNY system. The College at Brockport is a
NCAA Division III college with 23 varsity sports and a large student-life
community. (www.brockport.edu)
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Nazareth College is located in the metropolitan region of Rochester;
offering academic programs in the liberal arts & sciences and
professional programs in health & human services, education, and
management. Nazareth is a coeducational, independent college with
more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education
programs, a vibrant arts center, and a variety of athletics, clubs and
organizations. The undergraduate student body at Nazareth College
is just over 2250, with 97% of students receiving financial aid.
Nazareth is one of the few schools to have an on-campus Center for
Civic Engagement. Included within the center are the Department of
Community Service, Center for Service Learning, and the Professional
Internship Program. (www.naz.edu)
Tour C
SUNY Geneseo, the most selective institution within the SUNY system,
is considered New York’s Public Honors College. Located in the
historic village of Geneseo in the upstate Finger Lakes region, the State
University of New York at Geneseo is a premier public liberal arts college
with a rich tradition of academic excellence. Just under 5000 full-time
undergraduate students study one of the 43 majors offered, and over
300 students study abroad annually. Kiplinger’s ranks Geneseo #2 out of
all (500+) public colleges and universities in the nation for value (quality/
price). (www.geneseo.edu)
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a privately endowed,
coeducational university with eight colleges emphasizing career
education and experiential learning. The campus occupies 1300 acres
in suburban Rochester. The RIT student body consists of approximately
11,400 full-time and 1600 part-time undergraduate students, and 2350
graduate students. Enrolled students represent all 50 states and more
than 100 countries from around the world. RIT is also home to the
National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the world’s first and largest
technical college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. (www.rit.edu)
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Keynote Speaker
Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of
Central Asia Institute, founder of Pennies
for Peace, author of Stones into Schools:
Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs,
in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and co-author
of the New York Times #1 Best Seller
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to
Promote Peace…One School at a Time.
Since its publication, Three Cups of Tea has
sold 4 million copies, been published in 47
countries, and was named Time magazine’s
“Asia Book of the Year.”
Mortenson was born in Minnesota in
1957. He grew up on the slopes of Mt.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (1958 to 1973). His
father, Dempsey, co-founded Kilimanjaro
Christian Medical Center (KCMC) a
teaching hospital, and his mother, Jerene,
founded the International School Moshi.
He served in the U.S. Army in Germany
(1977-1979), where he received the Army
Commendation Medal, and graduated from
the University of South Dakota in 1983.
In 2009, Mortenson received Pakistan’s
highest civil award, Sitara-e-Pakistan
(“Star of Pakistan”) for his dedicated and
humanitarian effort to promote education
and literacy in rural areas for fifteen years.
As of 2010, Mortenson has established or
significantly supports 171 schools in rural,
and often volatile, regions of Pakistan and
Afghanistan, which provide education to
over 64,000 children, including 54,000
girls, where few education opportunities
existed before.
Mr. Mortenson will be available for a booksigning during the Conference.
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Legislative Session
Thursday, June 9 at 3:30 pm
College Counseling During a State Fiscal ‘Crisis’
Governor Cuomo’s executive budget calls for major cuts to the
operating budgets and state funds for K-12, SUNY, CUNY, and NYS
independent colleges. It is becoming clear that districts and institutions
of higher education will be asked to do more with less in this political
and economic climate. As SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher testified,
“…we have managed more demands with significant decreases in
funding through the implementation of creative solutions, hard work, and
a true dedication to a greater cause. In the face of unprecedented fiscal
hurdles, these efforts have kept SUNY strong. SUNY is strong…but not
invincible.”
The Legislative Session will focus on how the fiscal crisis is expected to
affect higher education in New York State. The Government Relations
Committee is putting together a panel of state and regional officials to
address these issues.
Be a part of this important discussion!
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Mega Sessions
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Mega Sessions are new this year. They focus on three distinct areas:
contemporary issues in higher education, the impact of cyberbullying
in high schools and colleges, and examples of reform in secondary
school education. Mega Sessions will be led by influential educators
recognized in academia and on the national stage for their research and
contributions to education.
Mega Session A
Reform in Secondary School Education
Educational reform and successful models developed to improve the
quality of education for students and increase college-going rates.
Panel including:
Tim King
Founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies, Chicago, IL
Mitch Kurz
Academic Dean at Bronx Center for Science and Math
Judy Kiyama
Professor at the University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education whose research
focuses on college access, outreach, choice and retention
Mega Session B
Cyberbullying and Its Impact
Professor Bauman will discuss her current research, which focuses
on the growing problem of cyberbullying and its impact on secondary
schools and colleges and universities.
Dr. Sheri Bauman
Director of the School Counseling program at the University of Arizona, and author of
Cyberbullying: What Counselors Need to Know
Mega Session C
Contemporary Issues in Higher Education
A discussion about current trends and challenges facing secondary
schools and higher education.
Scott Jaschik
Editor and founder of Inside Higher Ed and former editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Mega Session Presenter
Information
Mitch Kurz is the Academic Dean, College Advisor, and Chair of the Math Department
at Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics. Mitch has over 20 years of experience
working with New York City public schools, first as a trustee of the Harlem Children’s
Zone, Teach for America, and New Visions for Public Schools, and since 2001 as a teacher
and counselor for the Department of Education. Serving on these boards so inspired him
that Mitch elected to leave a successful career in advertising to join the New York City
Teaching Fellows in order to gain direct insights into the core issues and opportunities in
the classroom.
Judy Kiyama is a Professor of Education at the Warner School of Education. Her research
focuses on college access, outreach, choice and retention, with particular interest in
underrepresented students, their families, and communities, by examining these areas
from three overarching theoretical perspectives: organizational theory, traditional models of
capital (social and cultural capital), and funds of knowledge.
Tim King is founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies, a nonprofit
organization operating a network of public college-prep boys’ schools in Chicago,
including the nation’s first all-male charter high school, and related programs aimed
at promoting college success. 100% of Urban Prep graduates, all African American
males and mostly from low-income families, have been admitted to four-year colleges/
universities. Tim also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University and has
contributed to the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Huffington Post.
Dr. Sheri Bauman is an associate professor and director of the School Counseling
master’s degree program at the University of Arizona. She is a member of the editorial
boards for the Journal of Counseling and Development, Professional School Counseling,
and in July 2007, became editor of the Journal for Specialists in Group Work. She
has presented on topics related to bullying at local, state, national, and international
conferences, including an invited presentation on cyberbullying at the National Coalition
Against Bullying conference in Melbourne, Australia in November 2007. Her newest book,
Cyberbullying: What Counselors Need to Know was published in 2010 by the American
Counseling Association. Her vita includes 39 publications in peer-reviewed journals, one
training DVD, and numerous other publications. She writes a quarterly column, “Spotlight
on Journals” for the ACA magazine, Counseling Today, in which she reviews research
published in ACA journals.
Scott Jaschik is one of the three founders of Inside Higher Ed. Scott is a leading voice
on higher education issues, and regularly publishes articles in The New York Times,
The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Salon, and elsewhere. He has been a judge
or screener for the National Magazine Awards, the Online Journalism Awards, the Folio
Editorial Excellence Awards, and the Education Writers Association Awards. Scott is
a mentor in the community college fellowship program of the Hechinger Institute on
Education and the Media. From 1999-2003, Scott was editor of The Chronicle of Higher
Education. Previously at The Chronicle, he held numerous other positions and his reporting
work was honored by Investigative Reporters and Editors and The Washington Monthly.
Scott grew up in Rochester, NY, and graduated from Cornell University in 1985.
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Conference Workshops
The conference workshops topics are related to one or more of the following
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Post Secondary Admissions Issues (1)
Community Based Organizations (2)
Secondary Counseling Issues (3)
Student Issues (4)
College Admissions Requirements, Policies, and Procedures (5)
Career and Staff Development (6)
National/State Issues and External Influences in Admissions (7)
Other (8)
Adolescent Development (1, 2, 3, 4)
Join us for a lively, and sometimes humorous, one-hour presentation on the latest
research findings on adolescent development. Specifics in hormonal, neurological,
cognitive, and behavioral changes in the context of families and schools are
discussed.
Advanced Trends in Mobile and Social Media for College Admissions: A Dual
Perspective from College Admissions and 2011-12 Grads (1)
Do you know the latest about how the next two years of college-bound classes use
the Web and mobile tools for college search and admissions? With this session,
you’ll get an in-depth look at the latest student behavior and preferences for getting
college information through social media, mobile, and other online channels. Plus,
colleges from around the country sound off on their approaches.
Advising Students on Financing College (3)
In these difficult economic times, a “balanced college list’’ is less about selectivity
and more about cost for many of our families. This session will give high school
counselors advice on how to help guide students to qualify for and secure the best
financial offer colleges can make. We will also offer insight on guiding the delicate
conversations about how college fit goes beyond prestige and/or love for a particular
college to factors like cost and affordability.
Assimilation: Un Peu De Tout (A Little of Everything) (1, 2, 3, 4)
This workshop seeks to address the inexperience and related insecurity that many
students have in navigating everyday (and not so everyday) issues outside their
respective comfort zone. These issues range from the macro (e.g. the insidious
racism of low expectations) to the seemingly unimportant (reading a menu and using
proper eating utensils in restaurants), all of which conspire to make students hesitant
about engaging in life outside their neighborhood/comfort zone.
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The Benefits of Mentoring (1, 6)
Admissions directors face a challenging, multifaceted, and fully accountable work
environment. Often, little time remains to fully coach staff and foster meaningful
professional development opportunities. Hear from two perspectives: (1)
experienced directors of admission who exhibit and prioritize staff mentoring and
professional development together with overseeing all aspects of admissions
operations, supervising professional and support staff, recruitment and marketing,
and other competing job demands and (2) mid-level professionals who are
benefiting from active professional development opportunities, meaningful
mentoring relationships, and learning to pay it forward. Presenters will discuss
insights, answer targeted questions, and share best practices.
Beyond the Funnel: Communicating with Students in Today’s
Admissions Stream (1)
Is your communication stream having the impact you desire? This session
will review our 2010 Students and Parent Perceptions and Preferences in
Communicating with Colleges survey and our analysis of search and inquiry
trends, recommend best practices, and discuss the Stream as a new concept in
place of the traditional funnel.
Bias, By-Us: An Everybody Issue (1, 2, 3)
The college admissions desk is the intersection where personal opinion meets
professional practice. What impact does personal bias have on the integrity of
college admissions decisions we make?
Bienvenidos: Working with Emerging Latino Populations in the
Changing Suburbs (2, 3)
This workshop will discuss ongoing outreach programs designed for Latino
students and families that include evening meetings to welcome Spanish-speaking
families to the school community, intake and orientation for new students, and
college readiness through school activities. Audience members are encouraged to
share best practices.
Breaking New Ground (1, 6)
Your Director just told you that this upcoming travel season there will be changes.
Your territory will be expanded and new areas will be added. So now what?
Where do you start with travel prep? What resources are available? Learn how
two different-sized offices handled the challenge. Find out what worked and what
didn’t, what tools were assets, and what we would have done differently while
breaking into new territories.
Collaboration Leverages Results (1)
A veteran team of enrollment management professionals will discuss a
collaborative and integrated approach to meeting new student enrollment and
revenue targets.
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A Collaborative Approach to Closing the Achievement Gap (1, 3) Collaborative
activities between institutions of higher education and secondary schools to
facilitate enrollment and academic achievement have emerged as a result of the
growing concern that many minority students graduate from high school poorly
prepared to study at the collegiate level. The presenters will discuss the activities
that Syracuse University has established with Murry Bergtraum that encourage
academic achievement and the successful transition from high school to college.
Panel will consist of Syracuse University’s Director of Metropolitan Admissions,
Murry Bergtraum’s Director of College Guidance, and two Bergtraum students who
are in their second year at Syracuse University.
College Access Data: How Level is the Playing Field? (1, 2, 3)
This interactive session focuses on important data on college access and success-what are the access and graduation rates of different groups? How does cost
affect different students? Participants explore the statistics and discuss how the
information impacts their work. This workshop was presented at Coming Together
2010; many participants requested that it be offered at the general conference.
Communicating With Younger Inquiries (1, 3, 4)
What to do with 8th graders and freshmen that express an interest in your
institution. How do we communicate with a 13 year-old?
Complexity in the College Admission Process: Truths and Myths (1, 2, 3)
Is the college admissions process unnecessarily complex, or are concerns about
outcomes driving this perception? This will be an interactive discussion framed by
the results of a quantitative research project that explored the question of whether
the college application process is unnecessarily complex. If there is complexity,
who does it affect and how? Come prepared to share ideas about how this
information can be used to help students and families from all backgrounds and
institutions from all sectors of post-secondary education.
Conducting Effective Research to Enhance your Enrollment Productivity (1, 6)
Every admissions office needs solid research findings that will guide and inform
strategic enrollment decisions. This interactive session will explore a variety of
tried and true research methods that will enhance your recruitment productivity.
Participants will be introduced to the strengths and weaknesses of several
fundamental research tools, as well as specific ways with which to implement
research strategies into the admissions process.
The Death of a Student - How to Cope With a Tragedy (1, 2, 3, 4)
Too many students die tragically each year. Illness or injury, suicide, traffic
accidents - regardless of the cause, counselors are relied upon to support the
school/campus community. Hear how some schools have handled such a crisis,
and how admissions professionals have responded to prospective families when
questions arise.
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Demystifying the Application Review Process (Case Studies 2.0) (1, 2, 3)
This workshop will teach participants how the application review process is more
than just a subjective process as outlined in a typical ‘’case study’’ workshop.
Participants will learn a fictitious review rubric and will have a better understanding
of what happens behind closed committee doors.
Exploring the Implications of Net Price Calculators (1, 3, 7)
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 stipulates that by October 29,
2011, all Title IV colleges and universities provide prospective students with a Net
Price Calculator on their institutional website. These calculators enable families
to input financial information and receive a personalized estimate of college costs.
Some view these calculators as a progressive step toward greater transparency,
while others see them for their shortcomings and express concern about the
commoditization of higher education. How are colleges and universities meeting
the Net Price Calculator regulations? How will families use these calculators?
Might this confuse rather than make clearer this critical issue for families? What
impact, if any, will calculators have on higher education? Hear a panel of college
and high school leaders discuss their potential implications.
Find the Fit; Make the Match (1, 3)
High school counselors work to ‘’find the fit’’ for each student, while college
admissions counselors work equally hard to ‘’make the match.’’ Representatives
of both sides will discuss the challenges they face and the strategies they employ
to result in a happily enrolled, likely retained freshman.
Fraudulent Documents from China and What You Can Do About It (1, 3)
Many admissions officers have heard stories about fraudulent applications
from China; documents so fake they are easy to catch. What about the more
sophisticated fraudulent applications? How can you detect them? How common
are they? We will discuss why they are increasing and what can be done to
combat this trend.
From Both Sides of the Desk: A Round Table Discussion Regarding Hot
Topics with Area School Counselors and College Admissions Representatives
(1, 3)
Join area school counselors and college admissions representatives to talk about
challenges and successful strategies in aiding high school students in navigating
the college search and selection process. Based on your interests, the discussion
will touch on these topics: the Common Application; importance of the high
school curriculum; how colleges view demonstrated interest; and available transfer
options. Bring suggestions for topics that are important to you and be prepared to
take part in a lively discussion!
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Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Joint Travel in Admissions Recruitment (1, 3)
As the national economic climate remains uncertain, colleges and universities are
casting about for creative ways to pool institutional resources. In that spirit, please
join us for a discussion about joint travel. Topics discussed will include: factors to
consider when selecting institutions for a joint venture (similarities/differences in
size, location, and program), target markets, logistical/operational concerns, event
planning, and more. Learn how to plan a joint travel venture that will mutually
benefit all participating institutions. The specific joint travel venture referenced
will be the Arts Capital of the World tour, comprised of Barnard College, Columbia
University, Fordham University, The Julliard School, and New York University.
A Growing Trend: On-the-Spot Admission (1, 3)
This workshop is designed for school counselors and college admissions
counselors to address the pros and cons of an on-the-spot/instant decision day.
We will discuss how to properly prepare and conduct an effective decision day
at a high school. The focus of this workshop is geared toward the admission of a
traditional freshman.
Guess Who’s Coming to Breakfast? Innovative Recruiting in Untapped
Markets(1)
This session will focus on developing creative recruitment opportunities and
forging impactful professional relationships in uncultivated territories. Learn
techniques for augmenting your traditional travel with counselor breakfasts, group
travel and more.
Halting Hate and Harassment: Peer Leader Intervention for Improving School
Climate (1, 2, 3, 4)
Our interactive session will inform educators about bias, harassment, and bullying
that exists in our school systems and helps them gain tools for empowering
students to be leaders in positively changing school climates. We will lead
educators in activities that will provide assistance when working with students to
promote an environment of acceptance, inclusion, and respect.
Helping Students Write More Effective College Essays (3)
How can you help students write more effective college essays without helping
too much? Can you get them past, “Life Lessons Learned from Football” or
“Volunteering at the Blood Drive Taught Me the Importance of Helping Others…”
even if you have a large caseload? I’ll share a college essay workshop that has
helped over 3,000 students find their best stories without putting undue strains
on counselors. No sales pitch and no strings attached. Just take it and use it in
whatever way will help your kids.
How Can They Hear Me When They’re Snoring? (1, 3, 6)
Let’s face it: it’s no fun talking to a room full of zombies. Whether you’re a high
school counselor or college representative, presentations are as inevitable as
death and taxes. We’ll discuss ways to wake up your audience by improving your
public speaking and deciding what’s most important for your audience.
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How to Save Time and Increase Productivity with Guidance Direct (3)
During this workshop, I will demonstrate how NY State school counselors can
use Guidance Direct to enhance their programs by reviewing the program and
answering their questions.
How Universities Can Win Big with Location-Based Social Media (1)
Social media has been a hot topic in higher education for the past several years,
and these days, location-based services (LBS) comprise the newest form of social
media. How can schools leverage this cutting-edge technology to their advantage?
What can a school do with Facebook Places, Foursquare, and SCVNGR, and
what makes the various platforms unique? What is the role of games and game
dynamics in recruitment strategy? This presentation will aim to give a fuller glimpse
into the world of location-based social media, and how universities can leverage
different platforms to achieve their unique goals.
Immigration Status: How Does it Impact Our Students Going to College? (1, 3)
Understanding our students’ immigration statuses and all the ensuing rights and
responsibilities are critical to the role of college counselor. A student’s status
directly impacts his/her college prospects and financial aid eligibility. This session
will give participants a framework to understand the immigration system and will
also address the different ways to determine statuses, as well as the rights and
responsibilities associated with each.
The Importance of Establishing Partnerships Between Colleges/Universities
and College Access Organizations (1, 2, 3)
Discussion will focus on:
a) how to identify colleges that would be a good fit
b) the financial aid education process and scholarships
c) issues surrounding the management of student debt levels
d) identifying and tracking students from the application/acceptance/
enrollment process through to graduation
e) retention and graduation rates
The Inner Workings of the Big New York Three: Bronx High School of Science,
Stuyvesant High School, and Brooklyn Technical High School (3)
There are mostly positive stories that come out of the big three public specialized
exam schools in New York City. We hear about college attainment, notable
alumni, etc. What about the challenges these schools face with large caseloads,
anxious students and parents, high expectations, etc? Come learn about the inner
workings of these powerful public high schools from the counselors that work
there.
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A Model for Public and Private College Counselor Collaboration (3)
The obligations placed on high school-based guidance/college counselors have
increased in recent years. This is due in part to greater caseloads per counselor
and the rise in the number of applicants for a specific admission. Complicating
factors include shifts in the testing landscape and types of applications, student
demand for specialized programs and scholarships, and the wider need for
financial aid. Effective partners to school-based counselors, private counselors
offer guidance, perspective and availability to students and their parents, even on
a pro bono basis, throughout the process.
Naviance 101 - From Both Sides of the Desk! (1, 3)
If you’ve heard of Naviance, but wonder how it can benefit your office, this session
is for you! Learn how a couple of high schools have used Naviance to enhance
the college process, and how electronic applications impact the operation of an
admissions office.
Not Replying, Yet Still Applying (1)
Replying to college inquires isn’t what it used to be. Our research shows that for
fall 2010, of applications from students whose names were purchased through
search, 6 out of 10 did not respond to search. We explore this phenomenon and
how institutions can more effectively engage students who are not responding in
the traditional ways.
NYS Opportunity Programs: What Do Counselors Need to Know to Connect
Students to These Resources? (1, 2, 3)
This interactive workshop will help newer counselors understand the similarities
and differences between HEOP, EOP, SEEK, CD, and other admissions and
support programs that can help their students succeed in college.
NYSACAC Admission Practices (AP) Committee Update (1, 2, 3, 5)
The NYSACAC Admission Practices (AP) Committee is responsible for monitoring
and enforcing ethical practices in the admission process for all institutions,
including high schools and colleges. NACAC and NYSACAC are committed to
maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among
those involved in the transition process as outlined in the Statement of Principles
of Good Practice (SPGP). Learn more about the SPGP and AP in the form of an
update from committee co-chairs and members.
The Partnership Between Admissions and Advancement Sharing Alumni Volunteers Successfully (1)
Explore and discuss the potential pitfalls and successes of two offices with
inherently different goals that effectively share alumni volunteers to succeed in
their respective missions. Please come prepared to talk about the issues and
successes you’ve experienced at your institution.
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Personal PR: How to Show Off All the Great Work You Are Doing in the
College Office (1, 3)
So often, the hard work we do in our busy college offices is only evident to
the members of our school when the year-end report shows the volume of
applications processed, the numbers of acceptances offered and accepted, and
the total dollars of scholarships won. This workshop will give you concrete ideas
of how you can continually present your great work throughout the school year to
administration, faculty, and parents.
Pre-College Programs: Early College Exploration (2, 3)
This workshop will explore the benefits to students of pre-college programs.
Many colleges host a variety of academic programs for high school students
that allow them to explore the college environment as early as 6th grade. These
programs are designed to broaden a student’s educational experience and help
sharpen academic skills. Participation in such programs can help students build
confidence and increased comfort with higher education and its potential. How
can students select the program that best fits their needs? What are the benefits
of attending a pre-college program? How can students find scholarships for these
enrichment activities? This discussion-based workshop will feature program staff
as well as past student participants in a dialogue about pre-college programs.
Preparing High School Students and Undergraduates for a Future Application
to Veterinary Medicine (1, 3)
Veterinary Medicine is a career many high school and college students prepare
for early. We hear from high school counselors and students daily asking about
the best way to start working toward a future application to veterinary medicine.
There is a lot a student can do throughout high school and college to prepare
for an eventual application to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Learn
about ways to advise a student in coursework throughout their secondary and
college education, choosing an undergraduate college/university, deciding on a
major, gaining animal and veterinary experience, and other helpful information for
advising pre-vet students.
Prospective Students vs. College Admissions: What Really Matters (1, 2, 3)
NextStepU and Crux Research teamed up to survey students and admission
counselors nationwide. We asked them what is most important when considering
a college for attendance. Come to our workshop to find out if your top ten is the
same as your prospective students’ top 10 considerations!
Race to Nowhere versus Road to Somewhere (1, 2, 3)
The stakes to get into college increase yearly. The movie Race to Nowhere
highlights the intense pressure for students to do everything and anything to
make themselves competitive for college. Come learn about a program which
encourages students to increase their social and interpersonal skills while also
promoting a healthy balance to future personal and professional success. We call it
Road to Somewhere.
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Recruiting Native American Students (1, 2, 3)
This workshop will explore Native American cultural competency, the history and
relationship of education and Native Americans, and what institutions can do to
support Native American families through the admissions process. Suggestions
will come from a variety of sources, including personal experiences and
communication with Native American high school and college personnel.
Recruiting Underrepresented Students: Understanding Who and What
Influences Their College Search and Enrollment Decisions (1, 2, 3)
Technological and social changes have spawned new opportunities to reach
underrepresented students. This session will share research findings from these
students, focusing on their frustrations and influences during the admissions
process. We will discuss ideas on how to best inform and connect with students
who often get lost in the frenzy.
Retention and Completion: The College Completion Agenda and Your Role (1,
3, 5, 6)
Preparing for, and applying to, college are important steps toward a college
degree. However, once on campus, getting through college requires different
attention and focus. This session will share the details of the College Board’s
College Completion Agenda, focused on meeting the national goal of 55% of
Americans holding a college degree by 2025. This interactive session will explore
how higher education and secondary education can each do its part to fulfill the
agenda and meet our common goals of retention, resulting in success for our
institutions and our students.
So You Want To Be A Director? Part Two (1, 5, 6)
College and university admissions directors face a challenging, multifaceted, and
fully accountable work environment. Hear from professionals who have made the
move from entry level to junior to senior to director level and oversee all aspects
of admissions operations, supervising professional and support staff, recruitment
and marketing, and other competing job demands. Presenters will follow up
on our well received NYSACAC 2010 presentation and discuss more detailed
topics and insights, answer targeted questions, and share specific best practices
in transitioning from staff to a director in the field of admissions and enrollment
management.
Social Media and the Admission Funnel (1, 5)
Ithaca College has maintained a customized social networking environment, IC
Peers, for our admitted students for several years. This year, we opened IC Peers
to applicants. This session will focus on the how and why, and the lessons we’ve
learned.
The Social Network: Connecting Current and Prospective Students Through
Social Media (1, 8)
This session will focus on the utilization of social media outlets as a way for
Admission offices to bring your college story to life in cyberspace. Prospective
students get to know your University and its students whenever and wherever
they want through social media outlets including blogs, chats, emails, Facebook,
Twitter, and more.
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Successful Transition Programs: Grade 8–9 and Grade 12–College Process (3)
Facilitating a smooth transition from middle school to high school is paramount to
success for students. Orchard Park High School begins that transition for students
and parents beginning at the 7th grade level and finishes at graduation.
Supporting Foster Care Youth in College (1, 2, 3)
A panel will share research findings and their experiences on the special
challenges that foster care youth who beat the odds to enroll in college face when
they arrive on campus. Panelists will discuss ways to support youth in care so
they stay in, and graduate from, college. Panelists will include professionals from a
foster care agency, CBO supporting youth in care, college based staff and possibly
a college student who is in foster care.
Supporting the Transition of Minority Students to Majority White Campuses
(1, 2, 3)
Many of our urban high schools cannot provide an education that can facilitate
postsecondary educational opportunities without some assistance. This includes
the successful transition to campuses where the majority of students are white.
Syracuse University has joined with Murry Bergtraum HS, Bronx Center for
Science and Math, and Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice to enhance
college academic achievement and the transition to Majority White campuses.
The degree and type of involvement is different at each school. Participants will
engage in a discussion of the components/activities and offer practical guidelines/
suggestions to establishing relationships.
Teams, Travel, and Treats: Creative Management Techniques for Admission
Professionals (1, 6)
This workshop is designed for middle managers who would like to discuss ideas
and strategies for creatively managing and developing junior staff. This session is
meant to be interactive and audience contribution will be encouraged.
This Isn’t What I Thought It Would Be: Life Lessons in Independence,
Resilience, and Engagement (1, 2, 3, 4)
While a majority of college students successfully negotiate the often-slippery
path from orientation to commencement, some number of students experience
unanticipated challenges. Whether the difficulties arise from increased academic
demands, the constant (and tempting) distractions of college life, or a lack of
mature coping skills, it is devastating to high schools, parents, and students when
capable students don’t succeed. In this session, three college administrators will
share observations and advice about how to prepare students for some of the
predictable ups, downs, and detours of college life.
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Trends in Financial Aid and Trends in College Pricing (1, 5, 7)
Trends in aid and tuition are always important topics in our work. The current
economic situation and the likely major changes to the student financial aid system
have made those topics even more salient. This session will share highlights from
the latest research in the College Board’s annual Trends series. This information
impacts everything from student choices to campus budgets to implications on the
local community and the entire economy. Join your colleagues for a dialog around
the current impact of these trends on your students and your work.
Underserved and Underrepresented Student Access to Higher Education at
Private Schools (1, 2, 3)
A discussion to help our students understand that private higher education
is accessible. We will discuss access to campus visits, community and local
outreach, regional outreach, and best practices in breaking down traditional
stereotypes held by students and families of what a private education means and
to whom it is available.
Understanding Student Loans Terms and Process (1, 3)
Our students are taking out increasing loan amounts to finance their college
educations. As counselors, it is critical that we are able to explain loan
terminology and loan process to our students. This interactive session will help
participants learn loan vocabulary and feel more confident with the questions
students must consider. The facilitators will also walk participants through the
steps students must take to keep their loans in good standing.
Understanding the Student Experience (1, 3, 4)
Come listen to insight from a diverse student panel about the college search and
application process, the college experience, and life after college.
Using Non-Cognitive Data in Developmental Interventions: ACT’s Student
Readiness Inventory (2, 3, 4)
High rates of poor academic performance and dropout are detrimental to
individuals and society. One of the challenges in raising achievement and reducing
dropout is early identification of those students who would benefit most from
intervention. Research shows that measuring key psychosocial characteristics
(i.e., motivation, social engagement, self-regulation, etc.) improves prediction of
academic success. Session attendees will learn how schools and colleges may
use ACT’s new Student Readiness Inventory (SRI) to help evaluate students’
psychosocial attributes, determine their levels of academic risk, and identify
interventions to help them persist in their studies and achieve academic success.
What You Need to Know to Help Your Aspergers and Autistic Spectrum
Student Transition to College Successfully (1, 3, 4) What questions need to be
explored to assess the Aspergers and Autistic student’s readiness for college?
What supports will many Aspergers or ASD students need when transitioning to
college or university to be successful? How will you and your student know if the
student will be a good match for the colleges they’re considering?
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What’s New in the 2011-12 Common Application: Preview and Feedback (3)
This session will detail changes in next year’s Common Application to help
counselors assist students in navigating Common App Online, and counselors will
have an opportunity to provide feedback that will be used to design next year’s
support resources. Admission officers wishing to understand how the process
unfolds for their applicants will also benefit from the conversation, which will
provide ample time for questions and answers.
Who Told You “You Can’t?” Raising Student Confidence in the College
Application Process (3, 4)
A student’s confidence in college choices is directly related their confidence in
themselves. Whoever told our students that college was not for them? You will
be surprised at where these messages emanate from. Let’s learn how the glass
ceiling was created and how we can help our students shatter it. Understand the
factors (social, psychological, vocational, and experiential, etc.) that contribute
to the formation of a student’s belief in collegiate success. Our discussion will
help you identify the windows of opportunities for students and develop practical
interventions to assist students in raising their self-efficacy beliefs.
A Whole School Approach to the Application Process (1, 2, 3)
The skills developed during the course of a reflective and thorough college search
and application process also prepare students for future work and life pursuits.
Tapestry Charter School sought to incorporate several key parts of the college
process in the curriculum that are often left for students to complete in whole or in
part on their own. The administrators saw this as an opportunity to further model
good decision-making and writing skills, as well as increase the likelihood that
students would discover and gain acceptance at colleges that would be a strong
fit. The question then became how the sole guidance counselor would accomplish
this and the answer was to formally involve the faculty (most notably in the Crews).
Yield 2.0: Live Video and the Enrollment Process (1)
Video engagement improves yield. Economic challenges and increased value on
peer-to-peer interaction are driving colleges to communicate with prospective
students via live video. This presentation reviews the latest research in the
adoption of live video and specific initiatives where live video engagement
increased applications, quality of students, and yield.
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Conference Events
Fundraising Events
As customary, our conference schedule leaves plenty of time for
socializing and opportunities to reconnect with colleagues from around
the state. Fundraising events include the Golf Outing, our ever-popular
Bocce Tournament, a boat tour on the Genesee River featuring regional
wine tasting, a trip to High Falls Brewery for a tour and beer sampling,
and finally a guided walking tour through Mount Hope Cemetery, the final
resting spot of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, and home to
rare geological formations stemming from its 12,000 year old history.
As always, raffle tickets will be sold to support the Summer Institute.
Show your school spirit by donating sweatshirts, t-shirts, pennants, and
other branded items to be raffled off throughout the conference.
And don’t forget that at Thursday night’s dinner there will be a Silent
Auction to raise money for the Fund for the 21st Century. The committee
is hoping to offer a wide variety of items. If you would like to donate
an item or make a monetary donation, please email Jessica Pitcher at
jdpitcher@cazenovia.edu.
Entertainment and the Conference Social
NYSACAC is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and
mingle with new colleagues. Take advantage of this opportunity at one
of the social events held each evening.
On Wednesday, it’s “A Night of the Arts” at the University of
Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery. Sip on some drinks and let your
creative juices flow. Immerse yourself in visual and performing arts,
while attempting to make masterpieces of your own.
On Thursday night, join us for a “Taste of Rochester,” featuring local
food favorites and drink. Afterwards, travel through New York State in
Wilson Commons, as we celebrate the diversity of each of our region’s
landmarks—listen to beats while sipping a Manhattan in the City room,
then venture upstate to the central region to the Great New York State Fair!
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Other Details
What Should I Bring?
Workshop presenters and moderators usually wear business casual
clothing. However, attendees should feel free to dress comfortably.
Typical June weather in Rochester ranges from 55 degrees to
75 degrees, so please pack accordingly. Many classrooms and
residences will not be air-conditioned. Umbrellas and rain gear are
also suggested. If you plan on working out, don’t forget gym clothes.
A jacket is recommended for evenings.
Rochester will not be offering bags at this year’s conference. If you
feel that you may need one, you are encouraged to bring one from a
past conference.
In order to promote a more professional ambiance, the University of
Rochester will be supplying a limited number of tickets redeemable
for alcoholic beverages at conference socials. All bars will accept
cash, so please plan accordingly.
Where Should I Stay?
The University has rooms set aside for all conference attendees
staying on campus. The residence hall rooms are equipped with
sheets, a blanket, a pillow, and a towel. Toiletries are available at
check-in. You may want to pack an alarm clock, iron, additional
towels or blankets, a fan, or anything else that may make your room
more comfortable.
Single and double occupancy rooms are available. If you would like to
share a room with a specific Conference attendee, please indicate the
individual’s name and institution on the registration form. If you plan
to stay off campus, there are a number of hotels nearby. Staybridge
Suites is just across from the River Campus (walking distance), and a
block of rooms are available for those who mention they are with the
Conference.
For a listing of accommodations, visit
http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/visit/hotels.shtm.
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Where Can People Find Me?
If an emergency occurs at home or in the office, and people cannot
reach you on your cell phone, your party can attempt to reach you by
calling Campus Security at (585) 275-3333. Computer and internet
access will also be readily available throughout the Conference.
Where Can I Work Out?
The Goergen Athletic Center is home to 21 Varsity and 35 Club Sports.
The 11,000 square foot facility offers two floors of free weights,
machines, and a variety of cardio equipment. The field house includes
a 200-meter indoor running track, in addition to an outdoor 400-meter
running track. A 25-yard pool is also available in the Aquatic Center.
Job Postings
Whether you’re looking for a job, or looking to fill a position, the
NYSACAC Job Board can help. If you would like to post a position,
please bring a detailed description of the position, outlining
requirements, deadlines, and contact information. The Job Board will
be located near the registration area throughout the duration of the
conference.
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How to Get to Rochester
From the East on the NYS Thruway (Route 90), take exit 46 and follow
I-390 North to exit 17/Scottsville Road. Turn left on Scottsville Road.
At the second traffic light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the
Genesee River Bridge and turn left onto Wilson Boulevard.
From the West on the NYS Thruway (Route 90), take exit 47 and follow
I-490 East to I-390 South to exit 17/Scottsville Road. Take a left onto
Scottsville Road. At the third traffic light, bear right onto Elmwood
Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and turn left onto Wilson
Boulevard.
By Air
The University’s River Campus is about two miles from the Greater
Rochester International Airport (airport code ROC). Continuous
NYSACAC Shuttles will be running during the times below. In addition,
commercial taxi service and car rental are available from the airport.
Cab fare is approximately $10, depending on the number of people and
luggage.
Shuttle Schedule
Tuesday, June 7
Wednesday, June 8
Friday, June 10
Noon to 2:00pm
11:00am to 5:00pm
11:00am to 1:00pm
By Train or Bus
The Rochester Amtrak station and Greyhound bus station are located at
320 Central Avenue which is about five miles from campus. Taxi service
and car rental are both available to campus. The station is also located
on the municipal bus line that serves the River Campus.
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NYSACAC Conference Registration Form
To register online, visit: www.nysacac.org
To register using postal mail, complete and submit this form by May 9, 2011 to:
New York State Association for College Admission Counseling, 126 S. Swan Street, Suite
101, Albany, NY 12210
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First NameLast NameTitle
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Name for BadgeMale/Female
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Institution
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Address 1
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Address 2
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CityStateZip
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Email
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Cell Phone
Work Phone
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Fax
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Number of years in profession
Conference Fees
and Accommodations
Conference Ribbons
I am a graduate of the University of Rochester.
Check all that apply to receive appropriate conference ribbons.
NYSACAC Member
NACAC Member
NYSACAC Executive Board
NACAC Delegate
NYSACAC Committee Chair
NYSACAC Committee Member
NYSACAC Past President
Conference Steering Committee Member
Panel Moderator
Panelist/Presenter
Summer Institute Graduate
Summer Institute Faculty
Event Sponsor
Exhibitor
Conference First-Timer
Donor - NYSACAC Fund for the 21st Century
Donor - Joan Zinner Scholarship Fund
Camp College Mentor
Coming Together Conference Attendee
Coming Together Conference (includes Tuesday night accommodations) - $130.00
Full Annual Conference/Resident Housing - $255.00
Full Annual Conference/Commuter - $185.00
One Day/Commuter (Wednesday, June 8) - $75.00
One Day/Commuter (Thursday, June 9) - $130.00
One Day/Commuter (Friday, June 10) - $75.00
Room Accommodations (Monday, June 6) - $50.00
Room Accommodations (Tuesday, June 7) - $50.00 (free for Golf Outing participants)
Professional Development Grant Recipient - No fee
Additional Options
College Tours
I’d like to participate in a pre-conference college tour on Wednesday, June 8 (select one,
space is limited):
Tour A: St. John Fisher and Monroe Community College
Tour B: Nazareth and SUNY Brockport
Tour C: Rochester Institute of Technology and SUNY Geneseo
Golf Outing (Wednesday morning, June 8)
Single
Group of Four
$60.00 fee*
$55.00 each golfer, group of four $220.00*
____________________________________________________________________________
My handicap
My group of four is
I would like housing for Tuesday, June 7 for ___ people. (max. of 4, no additional
*fees are payable on-site
fee for golf participants)
Fundraising Events ($15.00 On-Site Donation)
On Thursday, June 9, I plan to participate in the:
Guided Mt. Hope Cemetery Tour
High Falls Brewery Tour (limit 45)
Bocce Tournament Wine Tasting on the Genesee River (limit 45)
Special Transportation Options
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Bocce partner
I do not have a bocce partner but would like to participate.
Arriving/Departing By Plane
The University’s River Campus is about two miles from the Greater Rochester International
Airport (airport code ROC). Continuous NYSACAC Shuttles will be running throughout the
conference during the below times. In addition, commercial taxi service and car rentals are
available from the airport. Cab fare is approximately $10.
I plan to use the airport shuttle during the allotted times on:
Tuesday, June 7 – Noon to 2:00 pm
Wednesday, June 8 – 11 :00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, June 10 - 11:00am to 1:00 pm
Arriving/Departing By Train or Bus
The Rochester Amtrak Station and Greyhound Bus Station are located about five miles
from campus. Taxi service and car rental are both available to campus. The station is also
located on the municipal bus line that serves the River Campus.
Other Information
Single
Double (Roommate ___________________________________________ )
I require
vegetarian meals
Kosher meals
gluten-free meals
wheelchair accessibility sign language interpretive services
quiet housing
Payment
Full payment must accompany registration form in order to be confirmed
Check(payable to NYSACAC)
Visa
Mastercard
AmEx
Discover
Credit Card No._______________________________ Exp. Date _______ Security No. _______
Name on credit card ______________________________________________________________
Billing address ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________________
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Phone: (585)275-3221
Registration inquiries:
please call 518-472-1977 or email nysacac@nysacac.org.
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