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.
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Session Title: Q&A Panel with College Students who just completed their first semester
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Details: Join us for an engaging and insightful Q&A panel featuring a diverse group of college students who have just completed their first semester. This event is designed to provide supporters from both sides of the desk with firsthand accounts of the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned during the transition to college life. Our panelists will share their experiences, offer practical advice, and answer questions from the audience, creating an open dialogue about the realities of being a freshman.
Session Title: Government Relations, a Chat with NACAC's David Hawkins!
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Details: Join us for a chat with David Hawkins, NACAC's Chief Education and Policy Officer. Hawkins has been an influential figure in shaping the strategic direction NACAC. His leadership focuses not only on advocating for ethical practices in college admissions but also on tackling broader challenges within U.S. higher education. By representing the collective voice of NACAC members, he's positioned the association to play a key role in transforming the landscape of higher education—addressing issues like access, affordability, and equity.
Professional Development Chairs:
Staci Pennington (OK) - staci-pennington@utulsa.edu
Nisha Nuss (NE) - nnuss@thtigers.org
Aaron Cook (KS) - cookaa@missouri.edu
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