GPACAC Advocacy Series Presentations: The advocacy series features four webinars designed to share more about what advocacy is and why it’s important, how to be effective advocates for our profession and our students and how to get involved. Participants attending three of the four sessions earn an Advocacy certificate! See calendar of presentations below.
Advocacy Series Presentation Calendar
- September 17 - Introducing Advocacy
- November 19 - Financial Aid and the new FAFSA (registration and more information below)
- January 14 (as a GPACAC Chat in partnership with the Professional Development committee) - How to Advocate
- March 25 - What's Next? A Post-Hill Day Discussion
Advocacy Resources
Communicating with our representatives is one way to start advocating for the issues we care about. But sometimes it's hard to know who to reach out to. Constituents in our states can find their legislators' information at the below links
Voter Resources
To vote in the election on November 5, 2024, voter registrations or updates to registrations must be received by October 15, 2024.
Different types of registration may have different deadlines, but many are the third Friday preceding an election.
To vote in the election on November 5, 2024, the majority of registration applications by be received by October 18, 2024.
Registration applications must be received at least 25 days prior to an election in order to participate in that election.
To vote in the election on November 5, 2024, registration applications must be received by October 11, 2024.
Past GPACAC Hill Day Events
Kansas Hill Day 2024
Oklahoma Hill Day 2024
Oklahoma Hill Day 2024
In late March, GPACAC members visited the
Capitol Building in Topeka for the Kansas Hill Day.
Sponsored by Senate Minority Leader and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Education Committee, Dinah Sykes, the group hosted an informational room and met with legislators. Afterwards, members of the group attended a series of meetings with other Education Committee members including House Committee Chair Adam Thomas. It was a valuable opportunity to make further inroads to legislators in Kansas with the hopes of garnering more support for educators in our region.
Special Thanks to these Kansas Hill Day attendees: Ben Censky-Kieklak, University of Kansas; Sasha Kuchinski, Wichita Collegiate School; Marcie Frederickson, Washburn Rural High School; and Joshua Diazdeleon, Kansas State University
Oklahoma Hill Day 2024
Oklahoma Hill Day 2024
Oklahoma Hill Day 2024
In late March, members of GPACAC visited
Oklahoma City for this year's Hill Day.
Sponsored by Senator Jo Anna Dossett, the group met with members of the Oklahoma House and Senate to spread awareness about GPACAC and discuss important education issues impacting secondary and post secondary institutions. Later that afternoon, Senator Dossett introduced the group to the full Oklahoma Senate!
Special Thanks to these Oklahoma Hill Day attendees: Alyssa Myrick, Jennifer McClendon, Kala Davis, Rick Fernandez, Cynthia Parish and Maureen Lawler.
Oklahoma Hill Day 2023
Oklahoma Hill Day 2023
Oklahoma Hill Day 2023
Several of our Oklahoma members spent some time at the capitol in OKC in March 2023 advocating for our students!
They had the opportunity to meet with Senator Jo Anna Dossett, Senator Dave Radar, and Representative John Waldron.
Special thanks to these OK Hill Day attendees: Veleecia Hearne-McKeever, Heritage Hall; Miguel Pizana, Oklahoma State University;
Jennifer McClendon, Oklahoma State University; Kala Sellers, Oklahoma State University; Rick Fernandez, Oklahoma City Community Foundation; Maureen Lawler, Bishop Kelley HS; Natasha Seymour, Oklahoma State University .
Nebraska Hill Day 2023
Oklahoma Hill Day 2023
Oklahoma Hill Day 2023
In March 2023, a few of our Nebraska members met with Senator Dave Murman, Chair of the Education Committee.
They discussed the cost of education and FAFSA, the importance of mental health support, and staff shortages. They also stopped by the offices of other Education Committee members to spread the word about the great work that GPACAC does. We appreciate the time you spent advocating for students!
Special Thanks to these NE Hill Day Attendees: Kevin Halle, Wayne State College; Stacey Evert, Creighton Preparatory School; Nishja Nuss, Tekamah Herman Community Schools; Cindy Cammack, Peru State College
Upcoming November Events
- Nov 19 - Advocacy Series Presentation - More information and registration
- Nov 21 - GPACAC Chat - More information and registration