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 below! We'll follow up and get you plugged in.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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