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  • About
    • About
    • Leadership
    • Past Presidents
    • Strategic Plan
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  • Membership
    • Member Portal
    • Join Today
    • Get Involved
    • Member Referral
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2025-2026 GPACAC Chats

Join us for GPACAC Chats! Times vary, so be sure to check the schedule on this page. We will feature a variety of guest speakers and plenty of discussion on college admissions related topics. Grab your lunch and don't miss out on these awesome professional growth opportunities. All members are welcome! All chats are held virtually via Zoom. Watch your email and the Weekly Wrap for updates and registration information for each chat. 

Upcoming GPACAC Chats

Watch for future updates, registration links, and specific times these events will be held.

September

Title:  State of Affairs in College Admissions

Date:  Wednesday September 24, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Target Audience:  All GPACAC Members


Guest Speakers:   

  • Patricia DeBolt (VP and Dean of Admissions) The University of Tulsa 
  • Patrick Winter (Associate Vice Provost, Enrollment Management) Kansas State University
  • Jennifer McClendon- (Director of Undergraduate Recruitment) Oklahoma State University
  • Kevin Halle (Vice President for Enrollment Management) Wayne State University


Chat Description:  College admissions is at a crossroads—shaped by shifting demographics, evolving policies, and growing public scrutiny. In this live virtual chat, enrollment leaders from across the country will come together to unpack the current landscape, share insights from their institutions, and explore what’s next for the future of higher education.


Please RSVP by September 22, 2025.

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October

Title:  What Happens After a Student Hits Submit?

Date: October 22

Target Audience: High School Counselors

Time: 9:00 AM

Guest Speakers: 

  • Becky Wiseman (Senior Director of Data Management & Reporting) UTulsa
  • Ally Metcalf (Associate Director of CRM) UTulsa
  • Renee Olson (Associate Director of Admissions Operations) KU

Topics Covered: 

  • College Admissions Process
  • ACT Blind/Optional
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statements
  • ACT Test changes impacting students’ applications
  • Transcript requests


REGISTRATION OPEN SOON

November

Title:  Recap from the Road: It’s Okay to Cry in Your Car, Part II

Date: November 19

Target Audience: College Admission Counselors

Time: 2:00 PM

Guest Speakers:

  • Chloe Blue (Admissions Counselor) OSU
  • Lana Mark (Senior Admissions Counselor) OSU
  • Logan Blunt (Regional Admissions Representative) WSU
  • Riley Coop (Recruitment & Admissions Specialist) USAO

Topics Covered:

  • Wild Stories from the road
  • Pieces of advice
  • What works well, what could be improved


REGISTRATION OPEN SOON

December

Title:  First Semester: The College Freshman Perspective

Date: December 12

Target Audience: All GPACAC Members

Time: 1:00 PM

Guest Speakers: TBD

January

Title:  The HS Visit Process - how to maximize the College Reps coming to your school

Date: January 28

Target Audience: All GPACAC Members

Time: 9:00 AM

Guest Speakers: 

  • Madeline Janorschke (High School Counselor) Olathe West HS
  • Patricia Chandler (High School Counselor) Mill Valley HS

February

Title:  Financial Aid: Helping Your Students Navigate and Understand Financial Aid Awards

Date: February 18

Target Audience: High School Counselors  

Time: 2:00 PM

Guest Speakers: Kristle Lacy & TBD

March

Title:  College Admission Counselors Roundtable

Date: March 25

Target Audience: College Admission Counselors

Time: TBD

Guest Speakers: TBD

April

Title:  2nd Semester: The High School Senior Perspective

Date: April 29

Target Audience: All GPACAC Members

Time: TBD

Guest Speakers: TBD

For More Information:

Professional Development Chairs:

Staci Pennington (OK) - staci-pennington@utulsa.edu

Nisha Nuss (NE) - nnuss@thtigers.org

John Tricks (KS) - tricks@ku.edu

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Join us for our first GPACAC Chat of the year!

Title: State of Affairs in College Admissions

Date/Time: Sept 24, 2025, 12:00pm

All members welcome! 

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