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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

GPACAC supports college admission and counseling professionals through advocacy, education, and ethical practices with the goal of access for all students as they pursue post-secondary opportunities.

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

GPACAC strives to create an inclusive community of professionals who provide ethical guidance as we collectively support students as they realize their full potential.

History

In 1966, Great Plains was formed with Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. Texas formed its own affiliate (TACAC) in October of 1979. In the Spring of 1993, North Dakota and South Dakota formed their own affiliate, DACAC. GPACAC is now comprised of members and member institutions in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, as well as affiliate members who work with students in our tri-state region.

Past Presidents

Awards

Rising Star Award – Awarded to a professional with no more than 5 years of experience who has made significant contributions to the organization, has demonstrated a commitment to professionalism, and shows GPACAC/NACAC leadership potential.


Distinguished Service Award – Awarded to an individual who has provided outstanding service to students, to the admission and counseling profession, and to the goals of the organization.


Burge Spirit Award – Awarded to a member whose enthusiasm and creativity have been an inspiration and contributes to the camaraderie of the association. This award originated in 2010 in honor of GPACAC Past-President David Burge.


GPACAC members, we encourage you to nominate a colleague for a GPACAC award. Nominations are reviewed annually by the Governance and Nominating Committee and award recipients are recognized at the GPACAC conference in April. 

AWARDS NOMINATIONS FORM

Past Award Recipients

2022 

Distinguished Service Award

Bill Motzer                      Nebraska Wesleyan University (NE)

Burge Spirit Award

Kristle Lacy                    University of Tulsa (OK)

Katie Cameron               Benson High School (NE)

Sasha Kuchinski            Wichita Collegiate School (KS)     

Rising Star

Geoff Louvar                  Newman University (KS)

Kala Sellers                   Oklahoma State University (OK)                


2021

Distinguished Service Award

Dana Blumbaugh           Pittsburg State University (KS)

Jennifer Fry                    College Matters (KS)

Burge Spirit Award

Jerome Bennett              Wichita State University (KS)

Rising Star

Hannah Smith                University of Tulsa (OK)

Stephanie Berkhalter     Washburn Rural High School (KS)

Cecilia "CJ" Kracl          University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE)


2020

Distinguished Service Award

Annette Shamas            Wichita Collegiate School (KS)

Lisa Oliver                      Cascia Hall (OK)

Burge Spirit Award

Megan Zorch                 Metro Christian Academy (OK)

Sam Kiehl                      University of Oklahoma (OK)

Rising Star

Jill Manning                   University of Oklahoma (OK)


COMPLETE LIST OF PAST RECIPIENTS

Strategic Plan

The GPACAC Executive Board voted to approve an updated Strategic Plan in June 2020.

Strategic Plan

Executive Board Members & Leadership

GPACAC leadership is made up of thirteen Executive Board members and a six-member Executive Leadership Team who are voted on by GPACAC members. To see the leadership directory for GPACAC, click below. 


For general inquiries please contact Rob Lundien at gpacac.ea@gmail.com 

Our Mailing Address is: 

PO Box 9274

Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 


Leadership Directory

Bylaws

Approved by the GPACAC Membership at the GPACAC Annual Membership Meeting in April 2022.

Bylaws

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