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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
J O I N T O D A Y !
GPACAC offers unique tools and resources to help members stay current on the college admissions landscape and build a community of support. Our membership cycle is July 1-June 30 each year.
- Professional Development: GPACAC offers training through workshops and webinars which are available to high school counselors and college admission professionals. Financial aid, admission practices, technology, and the NCAA are just a few topics presented at these events.
- Annual Conference: Each year members gather in April to discuss current trends, network, and learn new ideas to implement to better serve the families they work with.
- Newsletters and Resources: We provide professional tools and current information about trends affecting college admission counseling.
- College Fairs: GPACAC coordinates 45+ college fairs throughout the year. Events are held each fall and spring throughout our three state region.
- Grants: Apply for funding to attend professional development conferences and implement programming to serve your students.
- Scholarships: We offer scholarships that your students can apply for as well as counselor-nominated scholarships.
- Networking: Connect with admission and college counseling professionals from across the region.
See more information below on the memebership types and information! For questions please contact Membership and Engagement Chair, Stacey Evert, at membership@gpacac.net
Membership Options
Committee Involvement
GPACAC has committees that operate throughout the year to support our members through professional development and engagement opportunities. Our committees are the people who bring the mission and vision of GPACAC to life. Whether you have only have an hour a week to contribute or you want to lean in and lead a large-scale project, we have a committee that needs your talents and passion for the work that we do.
Find one that sparks your interest? Join GPACAC and fill out our Committee Interest Form! We'll follow up and get you plugged in.
GPACAC Committees
Annual Conference
Annual Conference
Annual Conference
The conference committee plans the Annual Conference held every April. The chairs are responsible for organizing committee members into sub-committees including: Registration, Hospitality + Outreach, Programming, Marketing + Communication, Social, On-Site, and Vendors + Exhibitors.
1-2 meetings in the fall,
Monthly meetings in the spring
3 hours of work per month
Annual Conference
Annual Conference
College Fairs
Annual Conference
College Fairs
This committee develops a spring signature college fair calendar (Overland Park, KS; Wichita, KS; Tulsa, OK; & Oklahoma City, OK) and supports the fall Tulsa Fair Expo. Each site chair coordinates the local arrangements for the fair. In addition, the committee coordinates the Oklahoma Fall College Fair Circuit.
3-4 meetings per semester
1 hour of work per month
Communication
Governance & Nominating (GNC)
College Fairs
This committee is in charge of all publications and outreach of the association, including newsletters, brochures, conference programs, and social media. The communication team produces “The Weekly Wrap” which features articles on organizational activities, professional development, and legislative concerns.
1-3 meetings per semester
1-3 hours of work per month
Governance & Nominating (GNC)
Governance & Nominating (GNC)
Governance & Nominating (GNC)
The GNC works closely with the Past-President, finding and representing a slate of officers to be approved at the annual conference. The committee also solicits nominations and selects yearly award recipients.
Active for 1-3 months of the year
Government Relations
Governance & Nominating (GNC)
Governance & Nominating (GNC)
This committee leads the efforts of GPACAC in educating members about public policy, keeping all members informed of issues concerning our educational system, and fostering relationships with our elected leaders. The Government Relations committee shares timely news and resources impacting our students and our role in education in the GPACAC Weekly Wrap.
1-3 meetings per semester
1-2 hours of work per month
Inclusion, Access, and Success
Inclusion, Access, and Success
Inclusion, Access, and Success
This committee promotes, advocates, and communicates on the issues of diversity, equity, and access, ensuring equal access to post-secondary education opportunities in Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. This committee assists in planning inclusion and access workshops and professional development.
1-3 meetings per semester
1-2 hours of work per month
Membership + Engagement
Inclusion, Access, and Success
Inclusion, Access, and Success
The membership committee helps expand, promote, and engage membership in our three states by fostering relationship and providing programming and support based on member needs.
2-3 meetings per semester
1-2 hours of work per month
Professional Development
Inclusion, Access, and Success
Professional Development
The role of the professional development committee is to implement professional development programs and workshops for members and non-members. The professional development committee has three chairs, one person representing each state.
1-2 meetings per semester
1-2 hours of work per month
Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships & Grants
Professional Development
The scholarships and grants committee awards college scholarships to students and conference grants to counselors. Committee members will review scholarship applications in February and March, and grant applications as needed prior to regional and national conferences.
1-2 meetings in the fall and
2-3 meetings in the spring
Up to 5 hours of work in the spring
Technology
Scholarships & Grants
Technology
The technology committee updates the GPACAC website, creates online forms, and maintains the e-list. The technology committee supports the use of Slate. The role of the technology committee is to see that the image/identity of GPACAC reaches its entire constituency of Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
1-3 meetings per semester
1-2 hours of work per month