Thank you to all the Iowa ACAC members who made it to Dubuque for the 2018 MIDWest Conference! Around 400 admissions professionals from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas attended, making it a great opportunity to learn, network, and have a little fun!
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MIDWest Conference 2018 Recap – “Just Keep Swimming”
June 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Allanda Hageman/Rachel Ahern POSTED IN General
Professional Development – On a Budget!
June 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Jordan Bruess, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General Although nothing beats human interaction and learning in-person, webinars can be a wonderful way to encourage and participate in continued learning and professional development without leaving campus!
There’s More To Life Than Subway and Casey’s
June 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Craig Juilfs, Iowa Central Community College POSTED IN General
Authentically Me
June 12, 2018 - POSTED BY Jesus Lizarraga, Asst. Dir. of Admissions, Iowa State University POSTED IN General This year I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NORE) in New Orleans. This was my first time attending the conference and I did not know what to expect.
Get Organized This Summer!
June 12, 2018 - POSTED BY Trina Landmesser, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General
Mentorship
June 12, 2018 - POSTED BY Mark Haddinger, Mercy College of Health Sciences POSTED IN General
Marketing and Motherhood
May 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Julie Staker, Vice President of Admission, Marketing, & Motherhood, Coe College POSTED IN General My good friend Rachael stared at me in bewilderment and said, "You actually make the things you pin?"
Fun Things to Do Around Iowa
May 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Rachel Ahern, Admission Counselor, University of Iowa POSTED IN General
Top 10 Reasons to Take Your Admission Team to the MIDWest Conference
April 23, 2018 - POSTED BY Julie Stake, Coe College POSTED IN General 1) Let them see you have fun undefined
May 20-22, 2018--Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
May 1 Deadline
April 15, 2018 - POSTED BY Haley Best, Admissions Practices Chair POSTED IN General It's hard to believe that National College Decision Day is only a couple of short weeks away. All of the hard work of high school counseling staff and admissions professionals will soon come to
Things I Wish You Knew - Part 3
April 15, 2018 - POSTED BY Trina Landmesser, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General In the last several months, the Iowa ACAC blog has featured a three-part series titled "Things I Wish You Knew." This series has focused on survey responses received from admissions counselors, school counselors, upper level admissions staff, recent college admits and their parents to offer a new
Juggling Family & Work
April 15, 2018 - POSTED BY Terri Crumley, Iowa ACAC President, Mount Mercy University POSTED IN General
Get Ready to LEAP!
March 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Lauren Garcia, Inclusion, Access, and Success Chair POSTED IN General The Iowa ACAC Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee is excited to host the third annual L.E.A.P. Conference on Wednesday, April 4, 2018!
May Day!
March 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Mark Ash, Iowa ACAC President-Elect, Kirkwood Community College POSTED IN General
Staying Healthy During Travel Season
March 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Susan Dickinson, Admissions Counselor, University of Iowa POSTED IN General
Things I Wish You Knew - Part 2
March 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Trina Landmesser, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General
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As a self-proclaimed food critic, Gordon Ramsey-fanatic, Food Network junkie, and traveling Admissions Professional for the past 7 1/2 years, the opportunity for dining out and experiencing different restaurants across the great plains of Iowa is inevitable for me and my peers in the admissions profession.
I don't know about you, but my office and desk get organized about two times a year. It's not that I don't like an organized space, it just seems to always end up on the bottom of my "to do" list. Then comes winter or summer break, and I find myself elbow deep in papers to file, old notes to throw away, and oh-my-goodness is THAT what happens to grapes when you leave them in a plastic container for a month?! 
As a school counselor or college admissions counselor, it is “in our blood” to think of others first. We strive daily to help our students in any way we can and not just between the hours of 8a.m. and 5p.m., Monday thru Friday. Something we all need to remember, at times, is to step back and do something for ourselves. Professional development is a great opportunity to improve yourself that can also have a positive impact on the students we serve. Whether you are brand new, or a seasoned veteran, there IS something for you.
Professional School Counselors, as your academic year winds down, may we suggest a summer to-do list for you? 
With warmer temperatures finally giving us a refreshing reminder of summer, it is exciting to get back outside and brainstorm about fun activities to do during this time of year. Here in Iowa, we are very fortunate to have a broad variety of natural recreation spaces, outdoor experiences, and organized events to partake in throughout the warmer months. All across our state are a variety of unique opportunities to enjoy. I hope this article gives you some fun reminders or new ideas! 
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perspective into their lives, which will hopefully impact the way you interact with these individuals. 
Any parent will tell you that balancing work and family can be quite the juggling act. While I, in no way, profess to being an expert in keeping all the balls in the air, here are a few things I’ve learned over the past 16 years of working in admissions and raising two kids.
"May 1 is so ingrained in me, I can’t imagine a world without it."
Staying fit, healthy, and active, while traveling for work, is always difficult. As we kick off spring travel season, here are some quick tips to help you stay healthy while on the road.