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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

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 2023.

Bylaws

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. 

Past Award Recipients

2023

Distinguished Service Award

  • Brent Casey, Holland Hall (OK)

Burge Spirit Award

  • Courtney Hallenbeck, Kansas State University (KS)
  • Stacey Evert, Creighton Preparatory School (NE)

Rising Star

  • Staci Pennington, The University of Tulsa (OK)

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)

COMPLETE LIST OF PAST RECIPIENTS

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