  
"Iowa ACAC has propelled my professional career to new heights. It has allowed me to educate peers, network not only in Iowa, but across the nation and counsel students to the best of my abilities. I encourage you to take full advantage of this outstanding organization." Chris Traetow, College Planning Center "Membership in the Iowa Association of College Admissions Counseling has been incredibly valuable to me in my role as a high school counselor. The networking opportunities have led to my appointment to several advisory councils, and have allowed me to develop strong relationships with my colleagues in the college admissions profession. High school counselors can never have too much information when it comes to helping their student clients in the dynamic college admissions process. I have found the IACAC conferences to be very valuable as a professional development tool. I would encourage any high school counselor to consider joining IACAC for the many benefits it has to offer." Mike Droll, school counselor, Tipton "Membership in IACAC has been a great experience both professionally and personally. I have been a member of the Membership Development Committee and several Conference Planning Committees. I have had the opportunity to practice and develop leadership skills as well as make life long friends! I have also enjoyed meeting colleagues from all over the state and being a part of a group of people that are so passionate about what they do!" Kristin Chapman, Iowa State University "I think the biggest benefits are the personal contacts and networking that comes from being involved in this group." Jim Gale, retired school counselor, Algona "I figured I had admission counselors in my office all of the time, it might be nice to have a perspective from their professional organization. It is nice to have an organization partnering with ISCA to promote positive happenings surrounding the issues we all deal with on a daily basis." Leah Heidemann, school counselor, Carlisle HS     STANDARD OF CONDUCTCollege Day/College Night Checklist Please complete all pages of the College Day/College Night Contract and Association Membership Application. Failure to complete all the forms will delay your institution's College Day/College Night registration and Iowa ACAC membership. College Day/College Night Registration form completed. College Day/College Night Contract form completed. Additional Institution/Organization Representatives form completed. Make copies of the forms listed above for your records. Mail your payment or purchase order along with the forms listed above no later than July 24, 2009, to the following address. Gail McMahon, Administrative Assistant If you mail your payment after July 24, 2009, please include a late fee of $150.00. No contracts will be accepted for fall events after July 31, 2009.  Make copies of the following documents and share them will any professional staff or volunteers that will be attending any College Day/College Night event. College Day/College Night Contract College Fair Mission Statement College Day/College Night Standards of Conduct for Representatives National Association for College Admission Counseling Statement of Principles of Good Practice (www.nacacnet.org) College Day/College Night Schedule and Site Coordinators list Additional Information Regarding College Day/College Night ProgramsInstitutions may only participate in programs originally contracted to attend. No exceptions will be made. You can track the status of your contract on the Iowa ACAC website (www.iowaacac.com). No provisions will be made for uninvited or unanticipated representatives. Each institution must retain a copy of the signed contract and schedule for each representative who will represent the institution. It is expected that all representatives will know and abide by the College Day/College Night Standards of Conduct for Representatives. If you have any additional questions please contact: DJ Loerzel
College Day/College Night Mission Statement and Standards of Conduct for Representatives
Please share this information with all the representatives of your institution that will be attending the Iowa ACAC College Day/College Night Programs. College Day/College Night Mission Statement The College Day/College Night program has been established to provide a supportive environment for students to obtain information and appropriate counseling that is helpful in their college selection process. College Day/College Night Standards of Conduct for Representatives
 Audio and/or visual aid equipment, posters, wall hangings, free standing vertical displays higher than 12 inches, backdrops, flag stands, and all other such items are strictly prohibited. Only table front banners will be permitted.  Laptop computer guidelines are as follows: Laptops may not use audio. No power source will be provided (laptops must be self supported).  Advertising gimmicks such as shopping bags, pens, pencils, bumper stickers, iron-ons, lapel buttons, posters, pennants, etc., may not be handed out to participants. Only promotional/informational literature (i.e., brochures, catalogs, order cards, view books) may be distributed at the program site. Bags will be provided to students by the College Planning Center.  All representatives should be professional staff representing appropriate areas. Representatives must remain behind their table; counseling and providing information in the aisles will not be permitted.  A representative must be present at each table during all scheduled hours except for brief periods of time. This includes remaining until the end of each program, or until dismissed by the site coordinator.  The use of mobile vans or the distribution of unsolicited materials placed on buses or persons is prohibited.  Representatives will not visit any high school within a thirty mile radius of a College Day/College Night program during the week of that program unless the visit is approved by the high school counselor.  Institutions must notify the on-site coordinator of a program if a scheduled representative is unable to attend.  Professional and ethical standards as outlined by the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in its Statement of Principles of Good Practice will be observed at all times. Institutions that do not observe these standards will not be allowed to participate in any Iowa ACAC College Day/College Night Program.
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