Admission Counselor University (ACU) July 26-27, 2011

Hosted by the Iowa ACAC Professional Development Committee

Year after year this event provides an excellent networking opportunity for those new to the profession and is a great source for learning new tips and “secrets of the trade.” A fresh new group of admissions professionals met this year for Admission Counselor University (ACU) in Iowa City July 26-27.  Thirty-two attendees from across the state, in addition to a handful of fantastic presenters, learned and shared their expertise. 

Sessions included:

§  Road Warriors - Aaron Parker, Admissions Counselor - University of Iowa

§  Geek Squad - Jim Braunschweig, Social Media Manger - Morningside College

§   Dear Mom, Please Send Money -  Lupe Hernandez, Senior Outreach Representative – ICAN

§   Class Reunion (High School Visits) - Paul Breitbach & Mike Thompson, High School Guidance Counselors

§  College Fairs - Tom Gioielli, Anne Kvinge and Sabrina Tapps-Fee, University of Iowa

§   Presentation - Jen Jauron, Asst. Director of Admissions and Allie Kirby, Admissions Counselor – Morningside College

In addition to the sessions above we hosted two special guest speakers from Iowa ACAC during our luncheon: Tom Delahunt, President and Julie Fopma,  Government Relations Committee Chairperson.

There have been great reviews and positive feedback from this year's ACU.  The Professional Development committee says thank you to all of those involved and a BIG welcome and good luck to those in attendance!

Nick Blomme

Admissions Advisor

Kirkwood Community College

“I thought ACU was an awesome opportunity to network and meet other people who were in our shoes.  I enjoyed having the opportunity to speak with actual high school guidance counselors and learning some of the dos and don’ts was a plus.  I really enjoyed all of the speakers that presented.”

Chelsea Harrison

Admissions Counselor

St. Ambrose University

Questions about ACU?  Contact Iowa ACAC Professional Development Chairperson Stephanie Peters.