Resources and Upcoming Events

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Do you have interest in enhancing your professional career by becoming more involved in GPACAC? Join the GPACAC Presidents' Team for a conversation about the ins and outs of GPACAC Executive Board service, experience required and skill set that we seek

Virtual sessions that meet monthly during the lunch hour. We will feature various college admissions related topics, guest speakers, networking, and plenty of time for open discussion. We invite members to join us!

Government Relations leads the efforts in educating our members about public policy, keeping all members informed of issues concerning our educational system, and fostering relationships with our elected leaders. Check out the recent GPACAC Hill Days and some of this committee's other latest activities.

We are excited to launch a virtual diversity speaker series! Save the dates and join the conversation!

Looking for a career change? Does your organization have a job opening? Check out our Job Postings for opportunities!

Special interest groups are a way for specific and smaller subsets of colleagues to come together to network, collaborate, and share amongst each other. SIG leaders will host virtual meetings on a regular basis. 

College Share is a collaborative event where GPACAC’s colleges and universities share the latest updates and information about their schools with GPACAC’s HS counselors, IEC’s, and CBO partners.  This virtual event is held annually in the early fall.

Approved in September 2020, NACAC's "Guide to Ethical Practice in Admission" reflects the association's long-standing commitment to conduct among professionals who support students in the college transition process from secondary school to post-secondary education or in the transfer process between post-secondary institutions. If you have questions about the GEPCA or ethical practice in admissions for our affiliate please contact GPACAC past-president, Jennifer McClendon.

Looking to build your college counseling program and find resources to help guide students? You've come to the right place!

GPACAC’s Mentorship Program brings together colleagues with varied levels of experience. By creating intentional 1:1 mentor/mentee pairings, affiliate members will form meaningful connections that contribute to the collaborative spirit of our profession, providing professional growth for participants. You will build relationships and mutually share talents, skills, and experiences that are valuable to our day-to-day work. 

GPACAC hosts High School Counselor Breakfasts each year to bring admission representatives and high school counselors together for an enriching professional development opportunity and a chance to learn all things new at participating colleges and universities. There are three area breakfasts to chose from, and we hope you can join us for one! Each event is free for counselors to attend, and you'll gain a wealth of information!

One-day, professional development opportunities for admissions professionals with less than five years of experience. These summer institutes include sessions, networking, and collaborative opportunities. Programming topics include maximizing high school visits, college fairs, financial aid, ethical practices in admission, and more!