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CommitteesADMISSION PRACTICESDeals with issues concerning the professional ethics and standards of members and mediates when there is an alleged charge or breach of ethics. ChairTeresa Bont ANNUAL CONFERENCEWorks on planning the annual Spring conference. Subcommittees include: Evaluations, Exhibitors/Sponsors, First-Timers, Hospitality, On-Site, Programming, Publications/Publicity, Registration, Special Events. Co-ChairsAlicia Saitta Jill Brock GOVERNANCE & NOMINATINGChaired by the Immediate Past President. The committee will follow By-Laws language to present a slate of candidates for President-Elect and Treasurer-Elect to be presented for vote to the General Membership at the annual Spring conference. If applicable, a slate of candidates for NACAC Delegate (Secondary and/or Post-Secondary) will be presented for vote to the General Membership at the annual Spring conference. Finally, this committee will handle the nominations and awarding of the MOACAC Rising Star Awards and the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award (with approval by the President). ChairEarl MacamMICDS
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFollows legislative action in Missouri and on the national level that affects access and transition issues. This committee coordinates the Legislative Forum in Jefferson City each year and keeps the membership informed about important legislative initiatives. ChairPeggy Fitzgibbon INCLUSION, ACCESS, AND SUCCESSDeals with programs in regard to equal educational access; maintains a communications network with organizations whose goals and objectives are to promote higher education for populations who are under-represented in the college ranks. Co-ChairsAdrian Liddell Amber Mitchell MEMBERSHIPCoordinates annual membership drive; maintains official membership records; assists NACAC promotion in Missouri. Co-ChairsAlicia Hollis Lizzi Delaney PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCoordinates and assists in the development and presentation of professional growth activities for MOACAC members. Coordinates the summer “Tools of the Trade” institute, the CUBE Conferences, the Support Staff Drive-In, the Counselor Bus Tours, and numerous other activities. Co-ChairsErin Stein Gwen Tohill-Macam NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIRSOrganizes and directs the total operation of the St. Louis and Kansas City National College Fairs, in cooperation with NACAC. St. Louis Co-ChairsBeth Brasel Heather Brock Kansas City ChairAngie Sharp TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONSMaintains MOACAC website, and online event registrations. Publishes the MOACAC newsletter which is the primary vehicle for communication within the organization; solicits information from the constituency of high school and college counselors as well as from the Executive Board for publications. ChairMark Nothum REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIRSPlans and oversees the College Day/Night schedule in collaboration with the Missouri School/College Relations Commission. Co-ChairsJamie Staggs Michelle Luraschi BUS TOUR (SHOW-ME TOUR & MOACAC COUNSELOR BUS TOUR)Plans and oversees the summer time Bus Tours – Show-Me Bus Tour (runs in odd-numbered years) & MOACAC Counselor Bus Tour (runs in even-numbered years). Co-ChairsHeather Brock Jennifer Steck Tanner SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR OUTREACH & MISSOURI SCHOOL COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION (MSCA) LIAISONAllows the efficient communication between MOACAC and MSCA while reinforcing the strengths shared by both organizations in serving students pursuing higher education. Co-ChairsRob Lundien Melissa Millington (appointed MSCA Liaison) MOACAC EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTJoann Elliott |